woody Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 Hi guys, so a while back I purchased a Masetro Historic black calf. Upon receiving the strap and mounting it, I can't help but notice the smell of the strap. it has a much stronger scent than any of the straps that I own, and it is downright annoying! I can be typing on the keyboard and still smell the strap from that far away. Is there anything that I can do to get rid of, or to shield the smell of the strap? I do like the strap that I would like to wear it again, but so far, it has been such a put off because of the smell. Any help/advice is greatly appreciated.
By-Tor Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 Hi guys, so a while back I purchased a Masetro Historic black calf. Upon receiving the strap and mounting it, I can't help but notice the smell of the strap. it has a much stronger scent than any of the straps that I own, and it is downright annoying! I can be typing on the keyboard and still smell the strap from that far away. Is there anything that I can do to get rid of, or to shield the smell of the strap? I do like the strap that I would like to wear it again, but so far, it has been such a put off because of the smell. Any help/advice is greatly appreciated. Spray some deodorant on it.
mikellem Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 Spray some deodorant on it. BT, you are killing me...
mikellem Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 Woody, why don't you take the strap to a shoe repair. I am sure they have something to get rid of the bad smell. I can imagine. I wouldn't want to wear it either until you can get rid of this scent! Good luck..
TwoTone Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 Must be made from Musk Oxen... Any animals trying to hump your leg? TT
jimmytim Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 You need to cook it (Microwave for example) Better yet, use protein cleaner! The smell will eventually degrade after awhile. Maybe put some calvin klein eternity. Start off with a light spray first, and put the strap next to silicon gel.
swdivad Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 I love the smell Send it to me... see, problem solved! I love this place
relaxman Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 Be careful with the microwave. Maybe a good leather cleaner.
jimmytim Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 Oh, microwave was a joke...I hope no one do that... (Well, I don't know what effect it will have on the strap, maybe it will shrink it, make it harder/softer, darker color, etc. If someone tried it, don't be shy, share your experience with us! )
Linder Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 This is interesting. Please let us know the final solution
V Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 Hi guys, so a while back I purchased a Masetro Historic black calf. Upon receiving the strap and mounting it, I can't help but notice the smell of the strap. it has a much stronger scent than any of the straps that I own, and it is downright annoying! I can be typing on the keyboard and still smell the strap from that far away. Is there anything that I can do to get rid of, or to shield the smell of the strap? I do like the strap that I would like to wear it again, but so far, it has been such a put off because of the smell. Any help/advice is greatly appreciated. You are kidding right? This is how leather smells.. Maybe you are used of the no-smell plastic rep straps and now the difference is huge
KB Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 I wonder if that particular strap could have come from a piece of leather that had not cured properly during tanning and so is in fact starting to rot? Ken
V Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 I wonder if that particular strap could have come from a piece of leather that had not cured properly during tanning and so is in fact starting to rot? Ken
jimmytim Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 Starting to WHAT? That is disgusting! Man, you need to put that strap into the microwave (Don't listen to me!)
ryyannon Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 I'll try to ask this in the most tactful way possible, but do you ever smell the....umm.... strap.... when you're NOT wearing it?
jonthebhoy Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 Are you wearing the watch on your wrist? JTB
speedy1 Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 put it inthe freezer for a day or two and it will go away.
jonthebhoy Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 put it inthe freezer for a day or two and it will go away. I tried that with my trainers once, cos I was told it would get rid of the smell. Didn't work but I got some funny looks skating down the street going for the paper one June morning. JTB
woody Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Posted August 4, 2006 You are kidding right? This is how leather smells.. Maybe you are used of the no-smell plastic rep straps and now the difference is huge No, Kostas, I am not kidding. I have other leather straps, and not rep ones, and none of them smell as strong as this Maestro strap. I just don't know why. You really can literally smell the strap while you are typing. If it does not do that, then it would not have bothered me as much. And I don't know what to do, since this started to become of having fun on the topic thing. The shoe repair seems viable, but at the same time, an extreme measure I think. Imagine the person that I bring it to, for treatment on 2 small strap. But for sure, none of my other leather strap smells, maybe it is of a different kind of leather? I don't know. Does anyone else have one of these Maestro Historic strap that can verify? Thanks.
TwoTone Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 I'll try to ask this in the most tactful way possible, but do you ever smell the....umm.... strap.... when you're NOT wearing it?
ryyannon Posted August 5, 2006 Report Posted August 5, 2006 No offense meant, Woody - just couldn't resist... :-)
James Bond Posted August 5, 2006 Report Posted August 5, 2006 Try soaking it in Dettol mix with water. Or you can use breach (Do it on your own risk). You will have a totally different look strap.
woody Posted August 5, 2006 Author Report Posted August 5, 2006 (edited) No offense taken guys. Maybe I should reword my title as not stink, but rather, strong smell or something. I do not want to use bleach, cause I don't what color is going to do to the strap. I tried to use just general soap last night, but the smell is still there. oh well, we'll keep the topic open, perhaps some "leather specialists" will give me some more insight on this, am I right? Edited August 5, 2006 by Woody
docblackrock Posted August 5, 2006 Report Posted August 5, 2006 Hmmm, you clearly have an increased sensitivity to odours in this particular case, leather. This is a result of your olfactory and pheromone receptors becoming hyperactive to your circulating DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) signalling your brain that you are experiencing an unpleasant smell. Very strange, hmmm.... Woody......I think you may be pregnant!!!
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