Resolene Question

[Spence]

What is the best way (what do you use) to apply Resolene so it doesn't streak. I've been using the daubers but I don't want to use the rabbit fur unless that's the only way.

Tks

[dirtclod]

Spence i put mine in a Tupperwear type container and use a sponge to put it on. Squeeze the sponge out first and put it on. Wipe the streaks and bubbles out. The sponges with small to no holes work the best. Iv'e been doing it that way for 20 years and never had a problem.

[iwannabeacowboy]

I've used this with good results. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/home/department/Liquids/2091-00.aspx?feature=Product_3 Practice on scrap. I like this because you'll get no smearing or streaks when you put on your finish. Shop around for the best price. They also do a great job for spraying dye(not stain) stains will clog it up. If you've ever had a problem getting a large surface dyed evenly this is the nuts. Not as good as an airbrush, but it's under $8.00.

[Dwight]

  On 11/9/2009 at 11:58 PM, Spence said:

What is the best way (what do you use) to apply Resolene so it doesn't streak. I've been using the daubers but I don't want to use the rabbit fur unless that's the only way.

Tks

I'll trade you the secret for a pup from your poster picture (just kidding, . . . beautiful dog !!!!!).

I do mostly CCW, IWB holsters and belts, . . . and I use Resolene on 99% of them.

The best way I have found that leaves no streaks, puddles, whatsoever, . . . : a) thin it down using the 1 part Resolene to 1 part water formula, and get a small (1 inch or 1 1/2 inch at the largest) paint brush, . . . make sure it is a natural bristle brush, . . . and it can be the cheapo, they work just as well.

I start with the back (flesh side) of my holster, . . . and brush it on liberally. Go to the front, . . . brush it on liberally also, . . . go back and forth, up and down, crossways, . . . brush till their are very few big bubbles. Go back to the back again, . . . and add another liberal coat, . . . this time brushing (and adding liquid) until you get a good foam, . . . then brush out until the foam is gone, . . . even the little bubbles are busted up, . . . you will see brush marks in a real good light, . . . but as it dries, . . . they disappear. Do the same to the front of your project.

I get absloutely beautiful results when I hang it up and let it dry like that in the direct sunlight, . . . second best is over a register in the winter time.

On some, . . . I come back and do another coat, . . . same identical sequence, . . . and it really puts the shine to it with the second coat.

Don't forget to finish up with the edges. A buddy uses it full strength for the edges, . . .

May God bless,

Dwight