Members Abram Posted November 28, 2011 Members Report Posted November 28, 2011 Hey gang got a question. I finished a pancake holster this weekend and decided to try the mop-n-glo top coat. I dyed with fiebings and let it sit over night. I then applied a light coat of EVOO, let that soak in and then applied two coats of the 50/50 mixture of water and mop-n-glo. Once that had dried I buffed it using the kiwi neutral shoe polish. Everything was going okay until I decided to use the holster. Once I removed the holster it had what appeared to be white stress marks where it had flexed from wearing. Now these are are not solid marks but more of a speckled look. Do you think there was some interaction of the various dyes and oils? I may have over done it with EVOO and mop-n-glo top coat. Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated. Quote
Phatdaddy Posted November 28, 2011 Report Posted November 28, 2011 I've never used the mop n glow method, however I've seen similar results with neat-lac in the spray can. I found that it was due to excess finish, I've since started working the neat-lac in with a piece of wool and then wipe off any excess. Kevin Quote
King's X Posted November 28, 2011 Report Posted November 28, 2011 I would try to oil before dyeing....just a suggestion. Quote
Members troop Posted November 28, 2011 Members Report Posted November 28, 2011 i also use a neutral kiwi at the end. if i don't put a heat gun to it, it hardens and leaves the white cracks. heat it with a lighter and then buff it with a brush. it should help Tony Quote
BWL Posted November 29, 2011 Report Posted November 29, 2011 A was just talking to a retired army fellow. I was quizing him about a spit shine boot and he said he used Mop-n-Glo and I thought it funny at the time. I should rethink this and talk to him agian:yes: I'll get back to put more info on this if I see him again. Quote
Members katsass Posted November 29, 2011 Members Report Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) Hey gang got a question. I finished a pancake holster this weekend and decided to try the mop-n-glo top coat. I dyed with fiebings and let it sit over night. I then applied a light coat of EVOO, let that soak in and then applied two coats of the 50/50 mixture of water and mop-n-glo. Once that had dried I buffed it using the kiwi neutral shoe polish. Everything was going okay until I decided to use the holster. Once I removed the holster it had what appeared to be white stress marks where it had flexed from wearing. Now these are are not solid marks but more of a speckled look. Do you think there was some interaction of the various dyes and oils? I may have over done it with EVOO and mop-n-glo top coat. Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated. From the old grumpy guy: sounds like you overdid the Mop & Glo and maybe even the Kiwi.. The 50/50 is correct, but it needs to go on lightly. The first coat needs to go on DRY leather. EVOO my take 24 hours to even out throughout the leather. The Mop & Glo should penetrate so that there is no discernible finish on the leather, or very little. After drying, just one a very light coat to finish. Then the Kiwi. I use no applicator of any sort to apply the polish, other than a couple of fingers. Very light coat of the polish, rubbed in with the fingers to warm the stuff, then buff with a clean soft cloth. I mist the Mop & Glo on with an airbrush. Correctly done, the leather doesn't seem to have much of a finish, it just looks like a nice semi-gloss leather ..... no high sheen like plastic, but the Mop & Glo penetrates and the Kiwi buffs out to the nice semi-gloss. Moderation is the key. I've been using it for almost 50 years without problems. Mike Edited November 29, 2011 by katsass Quote
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted November 29, 2011 Contributing Member Report Posted November 29, 2011 I've had similar results when I over applied the Kiwi. I typically warm the leather before applying the kiwi so that it penetrates a bit. Like ol' grumpy, I apply with fingers. If I can spread it with finger pressure, it's on too heavy. Keep it thin and light. Quote
Members Abram Posted November 29, 2011 Author Members Report Posted November 29, 2011 Thanks fellas. I took the holster and warmed it last night, not to hot just enough to buff the kiwi finish. The white is gone and the overall sheen has dulled down a bit, looks pretty goo . After reading the replies I suspect I was a bit too quick to apply the mop-n-glo and to heavy handed in using the mop-n-glo and kiwi. I am working on another holster right now but I think I will take some of my scrap pieces and work on applying my finishes before I dive into this one. Thanks again for all of the help. Quote
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