My 1St Go At Making A Seat

[paprhangr]

Thank you Benlilly

I'm learning, I guess mine could be called a no ledge construction

[Copenhagen]

Very nice work. Thanks for sharing.

[paprhangr]

My 2nd seat cost me $100 to build with best materials

Pad ....... Foam and More

Pan.........Accufast2D

Leather 7oz.........W&C

Lace.............YKnot lace

[paprhangr]

I'm holding off on the final finish on this 2nd seat

I'm a little confused about finishes?

A motorcycle Seat needs:

1. a sealer that protects the dyed leather from rain / sweat

2. Prefer one that is not high gloss

Resolene has been recommended but will it crack?

Any suggestions?

Thanks

[Cyberthrasher]

Resolene won't crack if it's applied correctly. It should be applied in a few LIGHT coats thinned 50/50 with water. Another one that's highly recommended is Pecard's Leather Dressing. I haven't used it myself and I'm not sure if it should be used on its own or on top of another product. I have a small sample of it sitting here, just haven't put it on anything yet to see how it performs. But, the guy who gave me the sample uses it religiously for all of his motorcycle gear he produces.

[paprhangr]

Thanks cyber

Anyone used Master Quick Shine

After using resolene is it necessary to rub mink oil, Aussie, neets foot

To keep leather soft?????

[Cyberthrasher]

After using resolene is it necessary to rub mink oil, Aussie, neets foot

To keep leather soft?????

You can. I wouldn't say it's necessary per say. Resolene will seal the leather, so it's harder for any of that stuff to get to the leather to do its thing. I do apply Montana Pitch Blend to a lot of my stuff that's got Resolene on it and just let it sit over night. Eventually the oils in the MPB soak through and leave a wax finish on top. If I remember, I'll see if I can search for a previous thread that had lots of details on finishing/protecting motorcycle seats. Since I haven't made any that have seen the road, most of my input is based on the personal use of leather products on motorcycles and my efforts to protect my guitar straps from stray beer

[paprhangr]

Thanks for the help,

[paprhangr]

Any one using this?

snow seal video

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4kLvGOrYofQ

[paprhangr]

I did a test today, applied Sno Seal to leather scrape dyed with fiebings oil dark brown

Darken the color a lot

Did not gloss

Water just beaded up and rolled off

Edited May 3, 2013 by paprhangr