kimball Report post Posted September 19, 2011 How do you do light oil ? do you just let it mellow with weather like a saddle would ? .I ask because I am making a set of saddlebags . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrymac Report post Posted September 20, 2011 Light oil simply means applying a light coat of oil to the leather. The type of oil depends on the effect you want. If you are looking for a darker tone, then neatsfoot oil would be the one to use. If you want to retain the natural color, I use Bee's Natural Saddle Oil, but a lot a people use extra virgin olive oil. All leather is going to get that weathered look when exposed to the elements over a period of time. Just depends on what you are trying to accomplish. Hope this helps Terry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimball Report post Posted September 20, 2011 Light oil simply means applying a light coat of oil to the leather. The type of oil depends on the effect you want. If you are looking for a darker tone, then neatsfoot oil would be the one to use. If you want to retain the natural color, I use Bee's Natural Saddle Oil, but a lot a people use extra virgin olive oil. All leather is going to get that weathered look when exposed to the elements over a period of time. Just depends on what you are trying to accomplish. Hope this helps Terry thanks ,thats kinda what I thought . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
