Neat-Lac Replacement

[Tkleather1]

I know that this is not news to alot of you but I just wanted to let some of you all know, since it seems every other thread about finishes, (mine included for a while),someone is asking for a Neat-Lac replacement. Now I know of a few outfits that you can get it from but the one that I chose was Sheridan Leather, Thier product is called Wyoshene and it is the same as Neatlac with a different sticker on the front. I paid 15.95 for a quart of the stuff and I am extremely pleased. Just thought that I would pass on the Info.

Tim Worley

TK-Leather

If anyone else has any others feel free to post as I will not think any one is Hijacking just want to get some info out there.

[King's X]

I appreciate you started this thread, especially since I just received Kevin's box from Springfield Leather. I asked Kevin for some Neat-Lac replacement and he sent me a quart of "Clear-Lac" manufatured by Leather Coatings, Inc. (LCI). I believe that Hidepounder and maybe others spread the word about this company in previous posts being the manufacture of neat-lac. I paid $16.99 plus shipping.

I did inquire at the Boot and Saddle show with others who work with leather much, much more than I do and your product was not suggested to use. I didn't ask nor did I feel to ask why, but that is what causal conversation brought up. Now, (disclaimer) I haven't personally tried this product, so I cannot vouch for it, but I would be very interested to hear what you say and I will report the same.

Good luck and Happy Holidays!

[Tkleather1]

I appreciate you started this thread, especially since I just received Kevin's box from Springfield Leather. I asked Kevin for some Neat-Lac replacement and he sent me a quart of "Clear-Lac" manufatured by Leather Coatings, Inc. (LCI). I believe that Hidepounder and maybe others spread the word about this company in previous posts being the manufacture of neat-lac. I paid $16.99 plus shipping.

I did inquire at the Boot and Saddle show with others who work with leather much, much more than I do and your product was not suggested to use. I didn't ask nor did I feel to ask why, but that is what causal conversation brought up. Now, (disclaimer) I haven't personally tried this product, so I cannot vouch for it, but I would be very interested to hear what you say and I will report the same.

Good luck and Happy Holidays!

Thats Kinda funny since its the same thing. I was told that they get it from LCI with their own lable on it just like tandy did. Neat lac was Tandy's name for it.

so far I can not tell a difference.

Tim

[Art]

As I posted before, both Kevin at Springfield and Vandy at Sheridan handle a replacement for Neat Lac, it is the same product from LCI with different labeling. I know Kevin has the thinner for it, I will check to see if Vandy does too, but I would suspect so. LCI (formerly DYO Chemical) has been making products for the leatherworker for years, usually under a supplier's label, but they sell direct also. They make very good products for spray application, which is their real market.

Leatherworkers are a funny bunch, never ones to try new things (even when they are old things). Most of us won't find out that Neat Lac is gone until we go out and try to buy another can. Tandy will try to push us into the ECO crap and maybe we try but it is not the same. So some of the independent leather stores go out and find us something that works, demand drives supply.

So, hats off to Kevin at Springfield Leather, and Vandy and Luke at Sheridan Leather Outfitters for going out and getting leatherworkers the products they need.

Thanks guys,

Art

Thats Kinda funny since its the same thing. I was told that they get it from LCI with their own lable on it just like tandy did. Neat lac was Tandy's name for it.

so far I can not tell a difference.

Tim

[King's X]

Who know Art it is funny you say that because many will say that Eco-Flo is the a great product until you mix it with different maker products and it you see the true value. I have made a decision that I will complete my Eco-Flo product (unfortuately I have quite a bit, you know new leather worker and all) and then I am switching to Fiebings. I really like the way it mixes with Neat-Lac, Clear Lac, Wyoshene or whatever you want to call it.

I am sure that Kevin did me well. Even when an order goes wrong with him, he fixes it pretty quick, personally. Hats off to Kevin at Springfield. I am sure that Vance at Sheridan is great to work with. I hope to purchase a beaver tail from him in the future and maybe some other stuff. Big Papa was very happy with is C/S.

Thanks for your .02 cents. It does make sense.

Good luck and Happy Holidays!

[iwannabeacowboy]

neat-lac spray $10.95 quart $9.95 at stleather http://stleather.com/2008-P35.html this is my main resist & finish.

charlie

[Art]

It is Vandy at Sheridan, she is a good person to work with.

Art

Who know Art it is funny you say that because many will say that Eco-Flo is the a great product until you mix it with different maker products and it you see the true value. I have made a decision that I will complete my Eco-Flo product (unfortuately I have quite a bit, you know new leather worker and all) and then I am switching to Fiebings. I really like the way it mixes with Neat-Lac, Clear Lac, Wyoshene or whatever you want to call it.

I am sure that Kevin did me well. Even when an order goes wrong with him, he fixes it pretty quick, personally. Hats off to Kevin at Springfield. I am sure that Vance at Sheridan is great to work with. I hope to purchase a beaver tail from him in the future and maybe some other stuff. Big Papa was very happy with is C/S.

Thanks for your .02 cents. It does make sense.

Good luck and Happy Holidays!

[cjnthumper]

I bought some Clear Lac and was not pleased. after applying it to the leather and letting it dry overnight....there were awful streaks in the leather after I applied antique. However, I ordered some Wyosheen from Sheridan Outfitters and it works like a charm, just like neat lac. I tried the clear lac again on some scrap leather, and it also left streaks after antiquing. Now I do not know what to do with this can of clear lac. I have also used Leather Sheen spray as a resist and it works ok too.

[leathercrafter]

i have been using wyo-sheen for a couple years from sheridan outfitters, don butler turned me on to it, and it has worked great for me i also know that a friend of mine bob park use's it also with great results. sheridan outfitters is a great company to work with they are always looking for things to help improve the leather industry. this is just my opion on the subject john

[cjnthumper]

do you apply the wyosheen liberally or lightly?