Help Please! Sealing An Autograph...

[Cyberthrasher]

If you do try it out with the spray bottle, let me know!

If I apply it 50/50 and just do a thin coat, how many coats do you put on? I don't want it too thick or it will crack, right?

I'll definitely report back. It will just depend on if I have a spare bottle somewhere.

With the thinned Resolene, I usually apply 2 LIGHT coats about 15 minutes or so apart. You can get 3 on there, but if it's not needed than I wouldn't worry about it. Just remember to thin it and make sure it's not bubbly or streaky when it's applied (which shouldn't happen if it's sprayed). If you blot with a sponge, again, do it lightly and eliminate any bubbles. Don't over saturate the sponge with it or you will get bubbles. Resolene is pretty flexible ( I use it on all my belts and guitar straps), so it will hold up well as long as it's not too heavy.

[elf3]

Cool. I'm such a dork, I'm really excited! Plus, I miss wearing my boots! Thank you so much again!

[radar67]

I can save you some money, Mop N Glo is the same as resolene. You can cut it the same. I spray resolene with an air brush most of the time. Usually two light coats about 15 minutes apart and let dry for at least 24 hours. You can buff it after that with a soft cloth, like sheeps wool or a cloth baby diaper. My bracer has seen downpours of rain and the autographs were not affected.

[elf3]

Mop n Glo? As in the regular floor cleaner I can get at Walmart?

[radar67]

One and the same (floor wax), just make sure it is plain, no perfumes or such in it. Soldiers have been using it on their boots for years, and many leather workers use it to seal their projects because it is much more cost effective.

[Cyberthrasher]

I don't want to get into a mop n glow debate, but keep in mind that leather has chemicals in it. The chemicals in products made for leather have been tested, where floor products are only intended for use on floors. I know lots of people use it, but I just want to point out that it's a risk that you'd have to take on your own.

[elf3]

Ok now I'm scared! Anyone have experience with mop n glo over sharpie?

[Cyberthrasher]

We have a couple members who use it religiously, but I don't know about sharpie. I do know that they swear by it's use as a finish. I say if it works for them, cool. Resolene and ClearLac work for me, so that's what I use

Without trying to sway you either way on mopnglo vs resolene, just ask yourself if you're experienced enough to want to experiment with the off-label use of a product.

[elf3]

Ha! I'm not even experienced enough to use the resolene

[elf3]

One and the same (floor wax), just make sure it is plain, no perfumes or such in it. Soldiers have been using it on their boots for years, and many leather workers use it to seal their projects because it is much more cost effective.

So I have the boot masked and went to spray and I thought I would read this thread again. I looked at the bottle I bought and way down in the corner it says "fresh citrus scent" I'm assuming I shouldn't use it walmart didn't carry mop n glo here and the store I found this at only had the one bottle. It is blue. Guess I should just pay the extra to get the resolene.