Anchored Threads Report post Posted February 19, 2014 I am new to the game but love it so far! Something about taking a side of leather and turning it into something for everyday functions is awesome! My question is needing some input on the process of finishing my leather. Especially for natural Veg Tan. On the wallet show I just used a couple coats of mink oil. I ordered some Obanaufs. I like the look that the mink oil gave (a nice Carmel tone) but it is already getting dark spots. Almost black. I know over time it will darken but not this early. Do I need to put a top coat of some sort on it. Any ideas? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anchored Threads Report post Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) Here is a picture of my wallet. Not the best quality Edited February 19, 2014 by Anchored Threads Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tedhit Report post Posted February 19, 2014 Might be nonsense - but I'd have thought that because the oil won't seal the leather it'll pick up dirt as soon as it's exposed to it. Assuming the wallet's been in your pocket, it's probably going to have had dirt rubbed into it (speeding up the rate of staining). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkbutcher Report post Posted February 19, 2014 Might be nonsense - but I'd have thought that because the oil won't seal the leather it'll pick up dirt as soon as it's exposed to it. Assuming the wallet's been in your pocket, it's probably going to have had dirt rubbed into it (speeding up the rate of staining). That's what I would guess too. I'm a big fan of Resolene followed by something waxy (Carnauba creme or Obenaufs or something like that). I have had good luck with the advice you get from a lot of folks here who say to dilute the Resolene 50/50 with water, brush on a light coat and keep doing the brushing motion to remove any bubbles or even it out, let it dry (I actually keep lightly brushing until it is almost dry), and do another coat or two. I'm still a newbie myself but that has worked for everything I've done and I like the look I get from the Resolene. Some people, however, don't like the shiny look and prefer to use other things that don't give you the gloss but I don't know anything about those other options. Others will mention that you can get the same thing as Resolene with diluted Mop-n-Glo but I haven't tried that yet. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefanninator Report post Posted February 22, 2014 Try some Resolene and Tan Kote and see which you prefer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
