Fiebing's Bag-Kote

[ABC3]

I have never used it but getting ready to try it. The directions say you can dilute with water up to 20%. For those of you who use it - do you agree?

[dbusarow]

I'm no expert by any means. I use bag-kote straight up. I don't see where cutting it will do anything. It won't save a significant amount and it's not particularly expensive anyway.

Dan

[Art]

Hi Tom,

I use a fair amount of it, never had to dilute it, it's thin enough as is, I guess if you were going to airbrush it maybe. I just put it in a trigger pump sprayer.

Art

I have never used it but getting ready to try it. The directions say you can dilute with water up to 20%. For those of you who use it - do you agree?

[ABC3]

Art,

Thanks for your reply. I'll use it as it came.

Have a great week end & stay safe.

[Leather Bum]

How does the Bag Kote compare to Tan Kote? I'm curious what the differences or similarities are. . .

Thanks everyone.

L'Bum

Edited March 21, 2009 by Leather Bum

[Art]

Tan Kote leaves a shinier finish.

Art

How does the Bag Kote compare to Tan Kote? I'm curious what the differences or similarities are. . .

Thanks everyone.

L'Bum

[Lobo]

I have used Bag Kote for final finish on nearly all of my products (holsters, belts, pouches). I like the satin finish that Bag Kote imparts on veg-tanned leather.

My primary finish is neatsfoot oil, which infuses the leather fibers for long-term protection. I have found that it is best to allow the neatsfoot oil to "settle" into the piece for about 24 hours prior to applying the Bag Kote.

I think the dilution instructions on the bottle are intended primarily for spray application, to get a consistency that will work with your spraying equipment. I apply it as it comes from the bottle using a sponge loaded with enough liquid to thoroughly wet all surfaces, set it aside to dry.

Not the product for those who want a glossy finish.