Best Way To Apply Resolene

[bcflyguy]

Hello al

I have just finished redyeing my leather bags etc and want to put a few coats of Resolene. What is the BEST procedure to apply 3 coats

Thank You. I know that there is a vid but not with Resolene.

Thank You

Neil

[Dwight]

You don't say what kind of bags or how big, . . . world of difference between a possibilities bag and a golf bag.

I do holsters, purses, belts, . . . and I brush it on with a cheap, 1 inch, bristle brush bought at harbor freight.

I have also sprayed it on using an air brush.

Whatever you do, . . . be sure to cut it 50/50 with water first, . . . and don't get in a big hurry.

May Gob bless,

Dwight

[TomG]

Dwight,

I have been using a folded rag and then even dab the rag on a paper before applying to the leather. I'm trying to avoid putting it on too thick. But maybe I'm putting it on too thin?

Does the brush hold a lot like it would with paint?

[Dwight]

Actually, . . . it doesn't hold very much at all, . . . I have to go back for more, . . . I found that applying a "liberal" coat first, . . . swishing it around, left, right, up, down, . . . working up a lather of bubbles, . . . then slowly but surely in varying strokes, . . . brushing out the bubbles, . . . gives me a nice single coat, . . . that holds up well.

I've taught this in leather working classes, . . . most folks catch on pretty quick, . . . dye some scraps black, . . . buff the heck out of them, . . . then try this on them. Any streaks will show up really quick, . . . and you'll be able to see how well it's doing.

ALWAYS make sure your item is dry, . . . and it should be dry to use in 6 to 8 hours.

May God bless,

Dwight

Edited March 20, 2015 by Dwight

[silverwingit]

I personally detest Resolene for its tendency to streak, but from what I've read, spraying it on without wiping it down afterwards yields good results.

Good luck,

Michelle

[Paramedic04]

I spray mine through an airbrush, 3 light coats and let it set overnight. Always cut it 50/50. I used a brush and damp sponge for a while, but I can assure that I get an even coat even better with the airbrush.

[Basically Bob]

I dilute 50/50

Wet (with water) and squeeze out a soft cotton cloth and small sponge

Wrap the cloth around the sponge

Dip it in the diluted resolene.

Squeeze out really good

Wipe softly, in one direction, across the leather.

I use 2 or 3 coats, let dry for an hour or so between coats and give it a good 24 hours before messing with it.

I am not set up for it right now but had excellent results with an air brush when I had access to one.

[chriscraft]

Being an ex-airbrush artist, I had plenty of airbrushes stored away so it's the only way I have applied resolene. Same as mentioned by diluting 50/50 with water. Also 3 light coats is better than one heavy coat. The first coat almost disappears instantly when applied on dry leather so try not to apply too much on this first coat.

I have switched to Angelus Matte finisher and like the results better. If applied on heavy it will leave your work glossy like resolene so I just keep spraying light coats to keep the matte finish.

[Chief Filipino]

On 3/26/2015 at 0:08 PM, chriscraft said:

Being an ex-airbrush artist, I had plenty of airbrushes stored away so it's the only way I have applied resolene. Same as mentioned by diluting 50/50 with water. Also 3 light coats is better than one heavy coat. The first coat almost disappears instantly when applied on dry leather so try not to apply too much on this first coat.

I have switched to Angelus Matte finisher and like the results better. If applied on heavy it will leave your work glossy like resolene so I just keep spraying light coats to keep the matte finish.

how does angelus matte finisher compare to resolene in regards to water resistance?