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Armor All for Leather is pretty good. No issues other than the fact you have to keep reapplying it. Can get pretty expensive compared to once or twice a year application of Sno-Seal.
Sno-Seal is the absolute best both for the long term durability of the gear and for enhancing sliding properties. It lasts a long time, and water-proofs better than anything you can buy.
Spray silicone is a big risk. Many such sprays are solvent based. They will water-proof the gear, and enhance sliding for a short while, but they also cause the surface color of the pads to wear off much faster. It also wears off the pads quickly when you use them, so you have to keep re-applying it. Any manufacturer or retailer who recommends it is intentionally trying to make sure your gear does not last so that you'll have to come back and buy new stuff.
Scotch Gard is garbage. Does next to nothing to water proof or protect, and literally nothing to help sliding.
Bottom line: Sno-Seal beeswax is the very best, hands down.
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