I have a process down now that results in veg tan from W&C with zero rub off after deglazing, drying, dying with 50% Angelus or Fiebings PRO dyes, drying 4 days, buffing to zero rub off, thin neatsfoot, dry 2 days, buffing with no rub off.....
THEN MY PROBLEMS START.
To top coat I have used Resolene, Angelus acrylic, atom wax with leather balm, mop n glo, and even neat lac. All were applied either full or cut 50% (Angelus, Resolene, Mop) with water per advice. ALL pick up color on the sponge or dauber when applied. It drives me insane and I can't explain it. How can leather they has been buffed total dry and residue free release dye when coated?
It takes 5+ coats of 50% Resolene to kill it.
I tried aerosol saddle lac and it prevented rub off but the finish cracks without much flexing even thought applied very lightly.
I am making belts and don't won't them to rub off on people. The finish needs to be flexible and long lasting. I hear people say they just use wax or Aussie but they lift the dyes too.
What do the pros do?
