INSMNYK

Thanks for all the tips, folks. I appreciate it. I'm used to just dealing with work boots and combat boots. Those just needed a couple coats of mink oil over a week or so, then polish as necessary. This is the first item I need to even consider where dye should fit into the mix and will anything I do before or after might drastically change the outcome.

OK, Thanks. I'm still exploring and hadn't even seen that section yet.

The picture is actually a test piece. I started by trying to get the color right and I realised I was skipping a step. I do have an airbrush that I can use for dying the main bag. I'll dig it out and test settings to get decent coverage. So, if I'm understanding correctly, after the cleaning steps: Dye, Mink Oil, Wax? Or Mink Oil, Dye, Wax? Letting the whole thing rest in between thin coats for at least a day each. I know that my combo of stuff may/may not be the perfect recipe but it's what I'm most familiar with and what I have on hand.

I'm starting a resto-mod on a vintage leather bag. I've got a test piece to the color and finish I'm looking for. At least until I remembered that I wanted to add Mink Oil to keep the wet out as much as possible. I know it will likely turn the end result darker, and I'm fine with that. At what stage do I add a couple thin layers of mink oil? To get to where I am now, I've deglazed, foam scrubbed, 3-4 light coats of Angelus Ox Blood, a couple light coats of Red shoe polish. The leather is fairly solid veg-tan.