Oldskiboat Report post Posted December 31, 2024 I have a new portfolio that has a rough feeling finished (hair side) surface. It had a waxey feeling surface, still rough though, I cleaned it with Leatherique two part rejvenator and pristine clean. Still the same feeling. I brushed it with horse hair brushes. Still a rough feeling. Is there something I can do to make this a smooth feeling surface? Thank you for your help with this. Regards, Gary Huber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted December 31, 2024 You had a new portfolio. You may have ruined it, sorry, but you should always ask first. I think now the bigger problem is fixing your mistakes. It appears you have taken off some dye and possibly scuffed up the leather itself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyV Report post Posted December 31, 2024 It was made that way, most likely. It could be the nature of the beast from which the leather was made. I have some Crazy Horse buffalo, which has a fairly coarse touch even though it is full of wax and/or oils. It wears beautifully with lots of changing character but it sure ain't slick and smooth. Not all leathers are meant to be smooth and polished. When you buy a finished product, that's the finish you get... usually. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskiboat Report post Posted Wednesday at 05:50 AM Actually that is the way it looked before I used leatherique on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted Wednesday at 03:33 PM 9 hours ago, Oldskiboat said: Actually that is the way it looked before I used leatherique on it. OMG, really? Well, I would look into maybe shoe polish and check out videos on reconditioning and polishing leather shoes and the process. Good luck to you!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gezzer Report post Posted Wednesday at 03:33 PM Glycerine saddle soap , canvas and a fair amount of elbow grease ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskiboat Report post Posted Wednesday at 07:17 PM What is the canvas used for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DieselTech Report post Posted Wednesday at 07:27 PM 8 minutes ago, Oldskiboat said: What is the canvas used for? Canvas works good for slicking leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gezzer Report post Posted Wednesday at 08:54 PM 1 hour ago, Oldskiboat said: What is the canvas used for? What DieselTech said . Take a scrap piece of leather and lightly moisten with water , then rub the glycerine on , now rub with canvas . The longer you rub the smoother it gets See if this is what you are after . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
