kloining Report post Posted November 15, 2010 Hi I am wondering if roughout on a saddle can be restored? I though I saw a local ad some time back were they were able to restore roughout. Any help would be appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtclod Report post Posted November 15, 2010 (edited) Some 100 grit sandpaper would probley work if you want to pull the nap back up. Try in a small place that won't be seen if you try it to see how it looks. Edited November 15, 2010 by dirtclod Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted November 15, 2010 What about a brass brush? That way it'll pull up the fibers without cutting too many of them. Then again, if it's worn smooth, sanding might be the better option. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted November 16, 2010 You didn't say what's wrong with it Dried out? The leather can be brought back like any other, but oils / conditioners are easier to apply from the grain side (or maybe that's just the way I'm used to). Leather is leather, whether it's facing north or south. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saddletramp saddlery Report post Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) by all means you can restore rough out,it takes alot of work but it can be done,ill try to post pics with this but no promises,ask for any info ill give ya what i have. this is before Edited March 10, 2011 by saddletramp saddlery Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saddletramp saddlery Report post Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) and this is after,1959 capriolla,the only new leather is the fenders and stirrup leathers,the owner wanted me to cut down the originals,i talked them into new ones as to save all original componants, Edited March 10, 2011 by saddletramp saddlery Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
