Dye is coming off!

[ropescourseman]

*Edit* Resolved.

I'm still in over my head though haha. Next year everybody's getting keychains!

Thank you to the good folks in the chat that helped me out.

Edited December 24, 2009 by ropescourseman

[ClayB]

I would guess the saddle soap took off the Tan Kote. Tan Kote claims to be a water resistant finish but it isn't water proof. The saddle soap shouldn't take off the Fiebings dye or at least not much of it. I'd try putting on another light coat of Tan Kote to see if it will give you back the finish you had before, or something close. You might want to try it first in an inconspicuous spot. Tan Kote shouldn't give you a real shiny finish. When I apply it, I will use a sponge. I wet it, ring out the moisture so it's just soft, not wet. Then I'll pour some Tan Kote onto the sponge and rub it onto the leather. I don't put it on heavy, just enough to cover the leather. Then I'll use another coat once that one dries. Maybe some others will give you some more ideas. I hope you can fix this problem.