CdK Report post Posted July 24 ...So there I was... Did you know that Resolene will curdle when you add rubbing alcohol to it? I was getting the airbrush ready to finish some holsters with Resolene. I thin it with water for better spraying, done this many times before and it has always worked well. Instead of going into the house to get some water I thinned it with some 91% alcohol I had on hand. Thankfully I mixed these in a small jar so the waste is minimal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDFred Report post Posted July 24 Always good to know stuff like that. Thanks for the tip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kgg Report post Posted July 24 9 hours ago, CdK said: Did you know that Resolene will curdle when you add rubbing alcohol to it? Good info. Lucky you did spray that through the gun. kgg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CdK Report post Posted July 24 9 minutes ago, kgg said: Good info. Lucky you did spray that through the gun. kgg No, I shook the small jar to mix the solution and noticed it was off before I tried to spray it. Cleaning out a Paasche is not fun, ask me how I know... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlZilla Report post Posted July 24 Well, thanks for taking one for the team. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted July 24 (edited) @CdK, I can send you more Resolene when you run low. My short experience with it was watching it lift the dye and discolor the thread on a project that I was previously proud of. I swore off acrylic finishes, for better or worse, but still suffer from flashbacks when using light colored thread. Edited July 24 by TomE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CdK Report post Posted July 24 (edited) 18 minutes ago, TomE said: @CdK, I can send you more Resolene when you run low. My short experience with it was watching it lift the dye and discolor the thread on a project that I was previously proud of. I swore off acrylic finishes, for better or worse, but still suffer from flashbacks when using light colored thread. @TomETom, thank you for the kind offer. I don't need any for the foreseeable future as a quart will last me a very long time. I learned early on that the product must be used sparingly and with care or lousy outcomes will occur. I found that diluted 50/50 with water and sprayed on works well, dauber or brush, not so much. Gives me a satin finish with a lustre that preserves the natural texture & look of the underlying leather. This locks in the pro dye well and prevents smearing or rub-off. It does not totally seal the leather and NFO & balm will still be absorbed by the leather after application. I have seen too many completed projects that are shiny from heavy application and cracking and spalling off is often the outcome. Typical example where less is more. I have not witnessed discoloration of thread but then again I use bonded polyester or nylon for my sewing. I will remember your heads-up and will do a test first when I use different thread. Edited July 24 by CdK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CdK Report post Posted July 24 28 minutes ago, AlZilla said: Well, thanks for taking one for the team. @AlZilla It's OK, it is only a flesh wound! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted July 25 3 hours ago, CdK said: I have not witnessed discoloration of thread but then again I use bonded polyester or nylon for my sewing. I will remember your heads-up and will do a test first when I use different thread. I guess I should give it another try, being more careful in the application. I mostly use bridle leather that has a pretty nice sheen already, so I haven't revisited Resolene. The thread discoloration resulted from straight Resolene acting like a solvent to solubilize the dye pigment, which was deposited on the thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
