Thanks for the advice guys, after a bit of research I ended up using resolene on a damp sponge for my finish on my other belt, two coats of that and then a bit of snow proof wax over that to get rid of that plastic feel of the resolene, really happy with the results and there is zero rub off.. on a side note I tested out some dilution of the fiebings dye with 70% isopropyl alchohol.. seems I need atleast equal parts alchohol to the dye to see much of a difference? What do you guys use/how much of it for lightening your dyes?