Finishing Inside Of Holster

[BBAYS]

A question for those of you that airbrush your finish. How or what do you finish the inside of the holster with? I personally dip mine but really like the looks of the airbrushed finish. Wondering how you treat the interior? Thanks

[Leatherimages]

I just slick mine with a handful of gum trag.

[particle]

Burnish the interior with Gum Trag, then airbrush the finish inside the holster, wait a moment for the finish to soak in, stick my fingers inside the holster to hold it, then continue with spraying the exterior. Let it dry in front of a fan, then repeat once it's dry. I usually spray a little heavier coat on the interior with the first application.

[Shooter McGavin]

Isnt the gum trag actually a barrier of sorts though? I usually dye first, then trag, then seal.

[BBAYS]

Particle, do you mind if I ask what kind of finish you use? Really like your work.

[particle]

Isnt the gum trag actually a barrier of sorts though? I usually dye first, then trag, then seal.

Yes, but I dye very early in the process - way before gumming anything. My previous comment wasn't about dying - it was just about sealing with the finish coat.

Particle, do you mind if I ask what kind of finish you use? Really like your work.

Thanks! I started using two brushed on coats of Satin Sheen. I would brush it on very heavy, then while it was still wet, I'd take a folded paper towel and (using the same spot on the paper towel) wipe away the excess. I did two coats this way.

Then, I started airbrushing on a final coat (over the Satin Sheen) of Resolene.

Then......, I switched to Angelus 600 and airbrushed it on. I wasn't really happy with how tacky it felt....

Lately, I've been watering the Angelus 600 down 50/50 with water and brushing it on. The tacky feeling seems to have gone away. I apply two coats this way. If there happens to be streaks, I will airbrush a light final coat. Hope this helps!