Members DoubleBarP Posted April 10, 2012 Author Members Report Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) Don't worry, Chancey's just passionate and wants to see everyone succeed Are you buffing your dye before you finish it? There's been a couple times where I thought I was good and then started buffing just to watch it all come off. I just keep going at it with a soft cloth and rub in circular motion to get off any of the loose pigments. If your finish lasts through that then you should be good. I've been using Montana Pitch Blend for a final finish after all that and couldn't be happier with the results. It's not a high-gloss, just more of a satin glow, and makes your piece water "repellent". $10 for a jar and it should go a VERY long way. Spinner, I keep on meaning to test out some Pecard's from all the good stuff you say about it. One of these days I need to just hit the order button. Yes, coat of neutral shoe polish then Buff by hand... I'm learning the finish process is quite a challange. Not exactly like putting a spit shine on a pair of Cochran Jump Boots.... :-) . I'm at the 24 hour mark for the last dip dye holsters so I'll finish up and see how it goes…. My thanks to all who responded, and the tips on what works for you.. Regards: DBP Edited April 10, 2012 by DoubleBarP Quote
Members Cyberthrasher Posted April 10, 2012 Members Report Posted April 10, 2012 Yes, coat of neutral shoe polish then Buff by hand... I'm learning the finish process is quite a challange. Not exactly like putting a spit shine on a pair of Cochran Jump Boots.... :-) . I'm at the 24 hour mark for the last dip dye holsters so I'll finish up and see how it goes…. My thanks to all who responded, and the tips on what works for you.. Regards: DBP You might try buffing it before you use the polish. Apply your first coat of dye, let it sit, light buff, apply next coat, etc.. Before moving onto final finishing, keep on buffing it until there's no more pigment showing up on your cloth. Then move on to your polish and conditioners and stuff. This is just what I've learned from the other guys and my own trial and error (mostly error). Quote hellhoundkustoms.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/hellhoundkustoms www.etsy.com/shop/HellhoundKustoms
Members DoubleBarP Posted April 10, 2012 Author Members Report Posted April 10, 2012 You might try buffing it before you use the polish. Apply your first coat of dye, let it sit, light buff, apply next coat, etc.. Before moving onto final finishing, keep on buffing it until there's no more pigment showing up on your cloth. Then move on to your polish and conditioners and stuff. This is just what I've learned from the other guys and my own trial and error (mostly error). Buff then polish then buff some more... Will give that a try Thanks DBP Quote
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