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My first bottle of Tan Kote is a little thick. Not like rubber cement thick but thicker than water. I tried it and it seemed to leave light brush strokes. FWIW, the bottle says not to mix anything with it. Can it be thinned and if so with what? Whats the best way to apply it other than a spray/air brush?

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Michael

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My gallon will separate and thicken, but I just give it a good shake and it will mix and loosen up a bit. I will also lightly case my leather before applying the Tan or Bag Kote. This will usually not leave any streak marks.

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My gallon will separate and thicken, but I just give it a good shake and it will mix and loosen up a bit. I will also lightly case my leather before applying the Tan or Bag Kote. This will usually not leave any streak marks.

Thanks for the tip. I did shake the bottle but didnt case it. I put a second coat and it smoothed right out. Perhaps it soaked in too fast the on the first coat. This would explain why casing it works too

Thanks again

Michael

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What kind of applicator are you useing? I found the best is a wet sponge, be sure to work it in real good. I have found the Tan Koke to be a very good all around finish to most leather goods and have used it for years. I have not had any problems with streaking.

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Subscibing. I see it can be used as a base coat for antiquing and as a final finish. Just gotta get outa California so I can start using more Fiebing'sproducts such as their antique paste.

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What kind of applicator are you useing? I found the best is a wet sponge, be sure to work it in real good. I have found the Tan Koke to be a very good all around finish to most leather goods and have used it for years. I have not had any problems with streaking.

Would you recommend this for a finish for belts? How's the flexibility?

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I apply it with a damp piece of sheeps wool, trimmed short.. Work in a circular pattern and hurry up. I use small amounts and basically rub until the little bubbles disappear. ( a kind of thin foam develops at first) . Then, let it dry . That's been my best success with the product. As an aside, I think, looks-wise, that Tan Kote is my favorite finish. I wish it was more waterproof .

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