ktoddmc Report post Posted March 27, 2011 I am looking for a product that will give my Latigo leather a semi-gloss look to it. I don't want high gloss. I sell leashes and collars to mom and pop pet stores, kennels and groomers. The Latigo has the dull (flat) finish and I just wanted it to look nice on the racks. Of course, I dont want anything that will damage the leather or peel off and turn white. I tried atom balm and Super Sheen by Tandy and easn't real happy with the results. ANY help or advice would be appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Report post Posted March 28, 2011 Have you tried just buffing the latigo with a piece of denim? Latigo is finished as is. Most finished, dyes, etc. will come off latigo since it has waxes and oils already in it. Frank Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ktoddmc Report post Posted March 28, 2011 Have you tried just buffing the latigo with a piece of denim? Latigo is finished as is. Most finished, dyes, etc. will come off latigo since it has waxes and oils already in it. Frank Yes. I just didn't know if there was something that would shine it up a bit more. I have a tag made up explaining the leather qualities, but it is going to be hanging on racks next to cheaper dyed and polished leathers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azrider Report post Posted March 28, 2011 I bought a side of glazed latigo last week. It has a shine already in the leather. I have made several belts out of it already, and used a light coat of Bee Natural leather conditioner to even out the finish. It seems to be holding up well, and looks more finished than other latigo I have used. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ktoddmc Report post Posted March 28, 2011 I bought a side of glazed latigo last week. It has a shine already in the leather. I have made several belts out of it already, and used a light coat of Bee Natural leather conditioner to even out the finish. It seems to be holding up well, and looks more finished than other latigo I have used. Do you mind if I ask where you bought the glazed latigo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azrider Report post Posted March 29, 2011 I purchased it from American Leatherworks in Leavenworth, KS. Thier website is http://www.americanleatherworks.com/. I didn't know what exactly I was buying, I just thought it was a nice looking hide. They are pretty good about responding to emails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted March 29, 2011 I got some of the harness leather from wickett and craig that was on special. It has a really nice mellow sheen to it as is. Seems like really good leather as well. Ive been enjoying working with it so far. Just an idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
