Resolene vs Tan Kote

[CitizenKate]

Doug, I purchased mine in liquid form packaged in a 22oz. metal bottle (not a spray bottle) at an Ace hardware store. If you can't find it locally, you can order it directly from the Trewax web site.

Kate

Kate, I'm really interested in trying the Trewax Clean & Wax Liquid you mentioned. . . The only thing I can find is a 22 oz. spray can. . . does it come in a liquid form so I can spray it through my airbrush?

TZHunter (Doug)

[CitizenKate]

That is good to know, Troy. When I'm evaluating various finishes, I tend to look more at the results of applying them, and sometimes overlook the question of what happens 5 or 10 years later, when the piece needs to be cleaned and reconditioned.

Kate

We prefer Tankote because it can be washed and oiled thru. Obviously holsters dont get the dirt and grime a saddle gets and you may be happy with the results and the permanence of resolene on your holsters. It is certainly a good protector if you want to keep out stains . Just my 2 cents.

[ArtS]

Very informative thread! Thank you all very much.

Art

[kseidel]

I no longer use Tan-Kote. I don't like the way it water spots. I have discovered "colorless harness dressing". It applies similar to tan kote, but is a more satin or flatter finish. It is mostly water resistant, it does not water spot, and it can be easilly oiled thru. It can be re-applied many times without the sticky buildup of other products. It is not entirely colorless, as it does darken slightly. I think it is one of the best kept secrets in leatherwork.

Keith

[TZHunter]

Kate, Thanks for the link. . . I have ordered and will try the Trewax Clean & Wax. . .The can looked so much like a "spray" can, I assumed it was such. . . thanks for your help. . .TZHunter (Doug)

[Leather Bum]

I no longer use Tan-Kote. I don't like the way it water spots. I have discovered "colorless harness dressing". It applies similar to tan kote, but is a more satin or flatter finish. It is mostly water resistant, it does not water spot, and it can be easilly oiled thru. It can be re-applied many times without the sticky buildup of other products. It is not entirely colorless, as it does darken slightly. I think it is one of the best kept secrets in leatherwork.

Keith

Does anyone know where one can obtain the "colorless harness dressing"?

L'Bum

[TroyWest]

I see that Weaver has it, but it looks like only by the gallon.

[kseidel]

You can buy it direct from Fiebings. It is only packaged in quarts and gallons. Any fiebings dealer can stock it for you.

Keith

[Srigs]

I use Resolene cut 50/50 with water and dip the whole holster and drip dry. Use a paper towel wet on one tip with Resolene to clean up any drips or bubbles. I put the result in front of a fan for the night and depending on humidity it generally drys perfectly in 12 hours. Cutting it with water keeps it from getting to tacky and thick. Sealing the inside by dipping helps keep the gun dry and no bleeding due to perpetration or rain.

That is my two cents.

[K-Man]

Cutting the resolene by 50% lends to allowing the dye to bleed through. There's been numerous reports of that on some of the gun forums. 25% or less mixture of water is a better solution IMO, based on my personal experience.