Weatherproofing/resistant Without Discoloration

[lieuwke]

Hi All,

i have made a saddle for my motorcycle without any experience in leatherworking. Right now i am actually quite satisfied with how it turned out. (remember, i'm a beginner ) But now i might be facing a problem. I have made the saddle and colored it with fiebings oil dye saddle tan. So far so good, i really like the color this way.

But since it's a motorcycle there's a possibility i becomes wet. Most of the time it's inside my garage, or i am riding it in nice weather conditions. I can't control the weather and it may become wet when i get caught up in a shower or while i am camping.

I don't want the rain to ruin my work, but i am also worried about discoloration when i am going to apply some protective oil or other substances on it.

Will the oil dye be enough protection for an occasional shower or do i need to put something on there. In that case, what is the best to use without getting discoloration?

i added a picture of it so you have an idea what it looks like now.

thanks in advance

Regards,

Martin

Edited September 28, 2015 by lieuwke

[lieuwke]

Maybe i have to be a bit more patient or maybe i'm asking something that is not possible?

[paprhangr]

Good lookin Bobber.

I would expect when you get caught in the rain you will come home with a dye stain on your pants.

I used resolene on my seat works pretty good water resist.

[lieuwke]

Hi Paprhangr,

Thank you for your reply.

Would resolene change the color much when applied?

[RavenAus]

I use Aussie Leather Conditioner. Doesn't darken much at all, and water just beads up on it even after the first application

[paprhangr]

Yes resolene will darken and gloss some