Neat-Lac

[Phatdaddy]

I have never used it before, and I have seen the name come up plenty in the short time I've been working with leather. I understand Neat-Lac is no longer available in retail but yesterday I acquired 7 unopened aerosol cans of it. I am excited to use it on my next project (small purse for my daughter for xmas). I'm hoping to get the best/toughest finish as my daughter is just about 4 so the purse will get bumped around a lot. Can you oil over Neat-Lac and is that a good idea? Is it better to oil/condition before?

Edited December 20, 2010 by Phatdaddy

[terrymac]

Oil before using Neatlac. I have not used the spray version, but am a big fan of the pour on version which is no longer available under that name. You can buy the same product as "Clearlac" from Springfield Leather among other places. Usually when you see references to Neatlac, it is the pour on version people are referring to. From what I have heard the spray doesn't work near as well as the original. In any event, Neatlac will seal the pores in the leather affecting the ability to accept oil. Hope this helps.

Terry

[TwinOaks]

The spray on version is just a little easier to mis-apply. I snagged a couple of cans of the aerosol, and just spray directly onto a rag to rub in to the leather. When I use it for edges, I spray into a small portion cup and apply with brush or q-tip.

[whinewine]

Sorry to disagree, but for the things I do, I prefer the Neatlac spray version. Colors won't run with the spray, whereas they certainly can if you rub on neatlac. Several light coats & the colors fix without the runs. I now use saddlelac in its place, but I'd rather like to find some cans of the spray neatlac.

russ

[jasonsmith]

What is the difference between Neatlac (Clearlac Springfield) and the acrylic sealers from Fiebings and Angelus? I'm wanting to seal some black leather armbands. I plan on dying both sides. So, I say it would be best to spray the sealer on the flesh side.

And I've read the Neatlac has a Matte finish? As I know the acrylic sealers can/will leave a shiny finish. Though, I've read of some cutting the acrylic sealer 50/50 with water to reduce the shine.