Waterproofing

[VStew]

I made a gun sling and put a coat of leather balm with atom wax on it, but after thinking about it, I thought it would need to be waterproof or at least repellent. Am I still able to add a coat of resolene or Leather Honey on top of the leather balm?

[chuck123wapati]

for outdoor gear treat just like a brand new pair of 200 dollar leather boots. I use snow seal or feibings golden mink oil. mainly because thats what i can buy here but any good boot waterproofing is my choice. I just made two m1907 slings and they spent almost a month in the boonies with no problems.

[VStew]

Thank you Chuck123wapati! So it’s okay to top coat over the wax?

[TomE]

Fiebings Saddle Oil is another product that I use for work boots.  Sold at farm stores.  Has silicon oils like Fiebings Golden Mink Oil.  I think that is a waterproofing ingredient.  Saddle Oil will darken the leather somewhat.  I suspect it will soak in even with the Atom Wax applied, but if not the Atom Wax will wear off with a bit of use. 

Edited November 26, 2023 by TomE

[VStew]

Thank you TomE!