NathanD

This is exactly what I was looking for.. Thank you Alex!

Hi guys, first off, I'm a newbie, so please be patient with me :-) First question: The bottom scuff leather on the basket has some road rash that I would like to cleanup. Is there anyway to smooth that out and make it shinny/durable again? While screwing around in the garage last night, I grabbed a cloth polishing wheel and drill and hit the rough spots. It seemed to help by "melting" the little fibers together, but I'm no expert and I'm afraid of messing something up. Any other suggestions on what I could do to help get a uniform look? (see first two attached pictures) Second question: My top leather bolster is starting to dry out and also show differences in texture. I'm planing on dyeing it using the Fiebing's Pro Oil Dye. That should get it back to black, but what about the shine and finish? I know someone recommended mixing Lexol and a little bit of Oil Dye to help bring the shine back, but is there something else I should use? The basket will be exposed to the sun and possible moisture.. Thanks guys!