Oiling And Avoiding Color Change

[Dink]

Hello Everyone

I think this is a topic I think that I have seen posted before but not sure. Any advise would be much appreciated.

I just got a new saddle that is made from HO chestnut leather, and I would like to oil it but I do not want to change or darken the color if possible. I was thinking someone said that oliv oil was good for this?

Thanks to all and have a great and safe 4th.

Dink

[MADMAX22]

Yeah I would say try the olive oil. Use the lighter stuff, not the darker green stuff. I have used it before and didnt notice much if any color change on regular veg tan.

[GrampaJoel]

I might be way off here but in my experience you can't stop a oiled saddle from getting darker.

I use EVO oil to keep the veg tan a light color. But it will darken in the sun. Sorta like getting a sun tan.

At least everything I have used that has oil as a finish has gotten darker in the sun.

[Dink]

  On 7/4/2010 at 5:15 AM, GrampaJoel said:

I might be way off here but in my experience you can't stop a oiled saddle from getting darker.

I use EVO oil to keep the veg tan a light color. But it will darken in the sun. Sorta like getting a sun tan.

At least everything I have used that has oil as a finish has gotten darker in the sun.

THank you both for info, I know it will end up darker with time and use, But I would like to slow the progress if possible, I just like that light color. I have never usedEVO flow I may look into that. Thanks again

Dink

[Frank]

Dink,

One other oil that I use exclusively is Weaver's U-82 Saddlers Oil. It is a very thin oil , almost a water consistency that is not greasy and leaves no surface residue. Once you put it on, the leather comes back to original color within a days time. I'm not sure how many people here have used it. I started using it when my saddle making instructor and I were trying out different oils one day. We had about 6 or 7 that were were playing around with but this stuff was amazing. If you get a chance to pick up a gallon, I'd definitely give it a shot.

Frank

[Dink]

  On 7/5/2010 at 4:40 PM, Frank said:

Dink,

One other oil that I use exclusively is Weaver's U-82 Saddlers Oil. It is a very thin oil , almost a water consistency that is not greasy and leaves no surface residue. Once you put it on, the leather comes back to original color within a days time. I'm not sure how many people here have used it. I started using it when my saddle making instructor and I were trying out different oils one day. We had about 6 or 7 that were were playing around with but this stuff was amazing. If you get a chance to pick up a gallon, I'd definitely give it a shot.

Frank

Thanks Frank

I will give that a try I need to place a weaver order today anyhow

Dink

[Frank]

No problem at all. Always try it in an inconspicuous place first but I think it will do exactly what you want it to. If you don't like it, email me and I'll buy the rest of the gallon from you. I can never have too much on hand!

Frank

[alb]

I've not tried the Weaver's product. It sounds interesting.

I do use products made by Preservation Solutions and I love them! The saddle and tack conditioner does not darken leather and it works great. You do need to let it sit a day or two to see the full effect and sometimes add a second coat. (wouldn't have to do this on something new - just on older, dry leather)

Be sure you don't over oil/condition.

Ann