Neatlac Replacement

[gtwister09]

Kevin,

Could you send me the Clear lac MSDS? I have requested it from LCI bit have not received one yet.

Tandy/Leather Factory sent me 3 MSDS's from various eras. Both of the older ones list James Day as the manufacturer and none of them listed LCI here in Dallas as a manufacturer. The new one lists James Day as the distributor and Custom Pak in Germantown, WI as the manufacturer.

Regards,

Ben

[esantoro]

Has anyone tried Weaver's Top Coat #200?

"This solvent-based formula offers a high gloss, waterproof finish. Seals veg and chrome tanned leather for effective waterproofing. Simply spray on."

That's what the add says anyway. I have never used it.

I have a gallon of the tc 200. I experimented with brushing it on, which is not a good idea, as it streaks. I have not yet experimented with spraying it on. So far, I haven't really needed it yet.

You do need to use it in a very well ventilated area.

ed

[esantoro]

I have a gallon of the tc 200. I experimented with brushing it on, which is not a good idea, as it streaks. I have not yet experimented with spraying it on. So far, I haven't really needed it yet.

You do need to use it in a very well ventilated area.

ed

I just now dipped a piece of veg tan in the TC 200. Once it dries I will put some water on it and see what happens. We will be able to compare the results with the experiments I ded months ago with various waterproofers/conditioners.

NB: Of all the conditioners, solutions, dressings, finishes I have, this TC 200 by far has the strongest fumes. I would never use this for medium scale production on up without a specialized ventilation system.

ed

[esantoro]

This is from LCI's website:

TOP COAT #200

A solvent-system, semi-gloss, waterproof/protective coating. Excellent

adhesion and flexibility. Spray application. If thinning is desired, use

LCi Thinner only.

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TOP COAT #300

A solvent-system, high-gloss, waterproof/protective coating. Excellent

adhesion and flexibility. For best results, spray lightly. If a higher

gloss is desired, repeat application. Use as is. Do not thin.

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FLAT COAT

A solvent-system, flat-stain, waterproof/protecting coating. Ideal for

upholstery leathers and for top coat finishes where a gloss is not desired.

May be mixed with any of the above LCi Clear Coatings to achieve various

degrees of gloss or flatness. If thinning is desired, use LCi Thinner only.

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LEATHER KOTE *

A lustrous acrylic top coat finish for new and worn leathers. Excellent

adhesion and flexibility. Restores the texture and enhances color depth.

May be applied manually or by spray. For best results, use as is. If

thinning is necessary, use water only.

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POLY KOTE *

An excellent waterproof top coat finish and protective coating. Poly Kote is formulated from a blend

of very tough, yet flexible acrylic resins that achieve a high gloss and

excellent durable wear. Excellent scuff resistance. Widely used on factory

tanned leathers--smooth and exotics. Spray as is, do not thin.

The Poly Kote above IS Weaver's Tuff Kote. One of the others listed above is a pigmented version of Tuff Kote/Poly Kote. Weaver carries such in black only. If you wish to do the dance of Carlos, you might be able to get custom colors, though note that even the pigmented version of tuff kote/poly kote is not meant to dye leathers, but I imagine to put a translucently pigmented finish on leather of the same color.

The Leather Kote above seems to be sold by Weaver under the same name.

ed, who seems to be accosted by the apparition of Carlos/LCI wherever he turns.

Edited May 25, 2009 by esantoro

[Tkleather1]

Okay so I cant find any behr clear lac. would any wood clear laquer work or do I not want laquer I need more help here. some one please step in and help me out I am getting very frustrated.

[Cliffy]

ST Leather has Neat Lac in quarts that has their private label on it. Since I am not a chemist, I can't be sure if its exactly the same stuff, but it sure smells the same and goes on the same way. I would assume the original manufacturer that made it for Tandy is private labeling it for leather distributors. Neat Lac spray in cans is still available from Zack White as well, and it is the real Tandy packaging

So there is still hope for us that like to do it "old school", no need to go with this treehugger stuff they"ve been ramming down our throats

Clif<<<<<<<<<hates Eco Flo------long live spirit dyes and Antique pastes

[iwannabeacowboy]

I also found it at ST-Leather http://stleather.com/2008-P35.html I just got 2 spray cans and 2 quart cans. It's becoming very hard to find, but I really like the finish, the smell is just a bonus.

[hidepounder]

I spoke with folks at LCI some time ago. They assured me that their ClearLac is the exact same product as NeatLac. They mainly sell large quantities of leather finishes to industrial mnanufacturers, but supplied Tandy with NeatLac for approximately 15 years. They were laughing about what to do with all the NeatLac labels they have left over. ClearLac is available through Kevin at Springfield Leather and Panhandle Leather in Amarillo.

Hope this helps.....

Bobby