Repairng Crack In Boots

[tabitha az]

i do restoration on boots.

i have a pair of 55 year old Military Boots that are surface cracked in the area behind the toe cap (where they bend).

Is there a product that is more flexible and dyeable that can fill in the cracks.

Edited July 13, 2012 by tabitha az

[Leatherimages]

Well Tabitha, there might be. From a picture there's no way to tell how far down the road these are.

I'd Shampoo and tree these, and let them dry real well for a day or two.

Then a light oil, I like Obenauf's Leather Oil for oldies like this. Dries with no residue.

Give that another day or so to dry.

I have it in my shop up the hill here in Prescott.

Then I would begin with several light coats of a flexible black acrylic color.

I think that would give you the best chance of it staying on and not cracking off, by doing several light coats.

Once it's filled in some, I'd use cream polish, and then begin a long process of wax build up, useing a spit shine technique.

Use shoe trees that pull all the wrinkles out to work it.

Good Luck,

Paul

[tabitha az]

Thanks paul,

black acrylic color? Thats a good idea. Where can i get that? Tandy?

[Leatherimages]

Any hobby shop should have what you need. You want a flexible acrylic.

Robb Barr liked Ceramcoat from Joann's Fabrics. That's what I use. it's a matt finish but will shine up with the follow up.

I should mention that I've used 1200 wet/dry sandpaper to feather the edge of the color.

Good luck,

Paul