Topcoat Over Neatsfoot Oil On Holsters?

[Tallbald]

Hi folks. New to this posting on forum for the most part, but have lurked quite some time. Another forum I participate in is full of wonderful folks who help others immensely. I like to ask lots of questions, and my leatherwork focuses mainly on holsters. Although I am a single-action fan (Rugers primarily), I love making patterns for, cutting and hand sewing pancake holsters and pocket holsters for modern guns too, which as a courtesy to the flavor of the forum, aren't discussed in great detail. I have questions that at times may be more appropriate for this forum.

Now to my questions if it's OK. I am wet forming my holsters after vinegaroon dying, baking soda washing and clear washing thoroughly. After drying, I coat several times with neatsfoot oil. I'd like to try a topcoat that I can buff to a low sheen, but Kiwi neutral shoe polish didn't work for me. I've been told af a product called Skidmore's leather creme that is reportedly great stuff, but it's not available to me except by mail. Several farm stores here, and some tack shops carry big-name leather dressings, but on a limited income I hate to spend money on a" maybe". Could some of you share with me information about things you all find works too? Thank you for your time, Don.

[JC Javelle]

Hi folks. New to this posting on forum for the most part, but have lurked quite some time. Another forum I participate in is full of wonderful folks who help others immensely. I like to ask lots of questions, and my leatherwork focuses mainly on holsters. Although I am a single-action fan (Rugers primarily), I love making patterns for, cutting and hand sewing pancake holsters and pocket holsters for modern guns too, which as a courtesy to the flavor of the forum, aren't discussed in great detail. I have questions that at times may be more appropriate for this forum.

Now to my questions if it's OK. I am wet forming my holsters after vinegaroon dying, baking soda washing and clear washing thoroughly. After drying, I coat several times with neatsfoot oil. I'd like to try a topcoat that I can buff to a low sheen, but Kiwi neutral shoe polish didn't work for me. I've been told af a product called Skidmore's leather creme that is reportedly great stuff, but it's not available to me except by mail. Several farm stores here, and some tack shops carry big-name leather dressings, but on a limited income I hate to spend money on a" maybe". Could some of you share with me information about things you all find works too? Thank you for your time, Don.

Are you looking for just a polish? Or are you looking for an "after care" condition to reapply when you see fit?

[Tallbald]

Are you looking for just a polish? Or are you looking for an "after care" condition to reapply when you see fit?

Well I'm not quite sure if that makes any sense. A little sheen would be nice and I don't mind reapplying as needed. A flexible finish would be best, so I'm inclined to avoid an acrylic coating. A wax I guess is what I'm looking for. That's why I tried the neutral shoe polish. Is a beeswax mix a choice? Maybe something I could make up myself? Don

Are you looking for just a polish? Or are you looking for an "after care" condition to reapply when you see fit?

Well I'm not quite sure if that makes any sense. A little sheen would be nice and I don't mind reapplying as needed. A flexible finish would be best, so I'm inclined to avoid an acrylic coating. A wax I guess is what I'm looking for. That's why I tried the neutral shoe polish. Is a beeswax mix a choice? Maybe something I could make up myself? Don

[K-Man]

Don: Sent you a PM.

[Tallbald]

Well I'm not quite sure if that makes any sense. A little sheen would be nice and I don't mind reapplying as needed. A flexible finish would be best, so I'm inclined to avoid an acrylic coating. A wax I guess is what I'm looking for. That's why I tried the neutral shoe polish. Is a beeswax mix a choice? Maybe something I could make up myself? Don

Well I'm not quite sure if that makes any sense. A little sheen would be nice and I don't mind reapplying as needed. A flexible finish would be best, so I'm inclined to avoid an acrylic coating. A wax I guess is what I'm looking for. That's why I tried the neutral shoe polish. Is a beeswax mix a choice? Maybe something I could make up myself? Don

Hey JC I just re-read my post and I made a typo error. Did not mean to say .."that makes any sense" mean't to say "not sure if it makes any sense" (boy did I step in it!!). It's that I'm not really sure what I'm looking for because I'm not sure what can be done in finishing my holsters. How do I receive a PM? Thanks, Don.