Members ApexPredator Posted March 7, 2008 Members Report Posted March 7, 2008 I am working on my first holster and have a question. I have it completed except for finishing, and was wondering about the final weather proofing. Can I just rub it down with mink oil over the dye I have already applied? I don't care for a shiney finish. Thanks. Quote
Moderator Art Posted March 7, 2008 Moderator Report Posted March 7, 2008 Pecards, Aussie, or Montana Pitchblend will give a good weatherproof finish that will still breathe. Art ApexPredator said: I am working on my first holster and have a question. I have it completed except for finishing, and was wondering about the final weather proofing. Can I just rub it down with mink oil over the dye I have already applied? I don't care for a shiney finish. Thanks. Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members gunfighter48 Posted March 7, 2008 Members Report Posted March 7, 2008 Quote I am working on my first holster and have a question. I have it completed except for finishing, and was wondering about the final weather proofing. Can I just rub it down with mink oil over the dye I have already applied? I don't care for a shiney finish. Thanks. Don't use mink oil, snow seal, or neatsfoot oil on holsters. The oils will soften the leather and the holster won't hold it's shape and become useless. I use Satin Shene on the holsters when I want a subdued shine. I'm sure the other holster makers here have their favorite finishes also. John Quote gunfighter48 A 45 may not expand but it will never be smaller than .45!! NRA Member PSLAC Member
Members Srigs Posted March 11, 2008 Members Report Posted March 11, 2008 gunfighter48 said: Don't use mink oil, snow seal, or neatsfoot oil on holsters. The oils will soften the leather and the holster won't hold it's shape and become useless. I use Satin Shene on the holsters when I want a subdued shine. I'm sure the other holster makers here have their favorite finishes also. John I agree. I use Resolene on mine with it cut 50/50 because out of the bottle it is a little thick. Mine are dunked for about 5 to 10 seconds to fill up the pores. Satin Shene works very well and provides a nice finish. Quote Srigs, http://www.sideguardholsters.com "If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking" - George S. Patton.
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