Members Hags Posted Thursday at 03:39 PM Members Report Posted Thursday at 03:39 PM I have a customer who wants his holster to not be shiny. I usually use Resolene but that is a glossy finish. Any suggestions? Quote Not so retired RN. Living on the Washington Peninsula.
Contributing Member fredk Posted Thursday at 03:48 PM Contributing Member Report Posted Thursday at 03:48 PM Try a final buffing with talcum powder Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
wizard of tragacanth Posted Thursday at 03:53 PM Report Posted Thursday at 03:53 PM (edited) I used to use Tandy's Satin Sheen. Looking on their website now, I see Eco-Flo Satin Sheen. It appears to be the same product, but I am not certain. Probably is though. Not completely Matte but low-sheen. Instead, you could use Neutral shoe polish. With shoe polish, the customer can touch-up their holster easily. https://tandyleather.com/products/eco-flo-satin-shene?_pos=1&_sid=88e6f60ec&_ss=r Edited Thursday at 03:54 PM by wizard of tragacanth Quote Nick
Members BlackDragon Posted Thursday at 04:21 PM Members Report Posted Thursday at 04:21 PM There are a couple way to do this. 1. Resolene/water 1:1. Do a couple coats then put some type of wax over that. It'll soften the shine but it doesn't stay, they would have to wax it every so often. 2. Resolene/water 1:1. Do a couple coats let it cure 24 hours. Add a 3rd coat and lightly knock it down with either #0000 steel wool or a Magic Eraser. Again you have to do this lightly 3. Go with a different finish like Satin sheen. Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted Thursday at 05:17 PM Contributing Member Report Posted Thursday at 05:17 PM You can also add varying amount of talc into resolene which will give varying degrees of mattness. Talc added to any paint or varnish in small-ish amounts acts as a matting agent Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Hags Posted Thursday at 06:01 PM Author Members Report Posted Thursday at 06:01 PM Thanks folks. I've thought of trying the steel wool or such. I use 50/50 pretty much anyway. Haven't thought of talc. Good ideas. Quote Not so retired RN. Living on the Washington Peninsula.
CFM chuck123wapati Posted Thursday at 08:41 PM CFM Report Posted Thursday at 08:41 PM Leave it with a natural finish, use a good outdoor boot dressing like Fiebings golden mink oil or some such. That's all I ever use on my holsters. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
PastorBob Posted Friday at 12:38 PM Report Posted Friday at 12:38 PM I use Satin Sheen by itself or Super Sheen then knock it down with sheep's wool instead of steel wool. Seems to work well. Quote In God's Grace, Pastor Bob "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 www.PastorBobLeather.com YouTube Channel
Members BigBore Posted 17 hours ago Members Report Posted 17 hours ago Tan-kote isn’t shiny. I cut mine by a third. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted 15 hours ago CFM Report Posted 15 hours ago On 11/20/2025 at 1:41 PM, chuck123wapati said: Leave it with a natural finish, use a good outdoor boot dressing like Fiebings golden mink oil or some such. That's all I ever use on my holsters. oh, and if you do this, use a new pair of leather gloves to apply and rub in the dressing. You will get a beautiful hand-rubbed finish as well as a nice pair of conditioned leather gloves for winter.😉 Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
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