I'm A Bit Rusty: Order Of Steps?

[billybopp]

If you do not like Super Sheen, you may not like Resolene. Both of them are pretty glossy.

You might try Eco-Flo Satin Sheen, which is more matte with just a little shine. Be sure to shake it well before use if you use it. It brushes on nicely, or can be sponged or sprayed. If you want something between those two options, you can mix a little Satin Sheen with Super Sheen in a container, but you'll have to experiment to see what mix gets the result you want. I'd start with 3 parts Super to 1 part Satin and go from there.

You might also try Eco Flo Professional Finish Clear Matte. It dries to a very flat finish. The Eco-Flo Pro stuff has a sort of squeeze bottle tip and has to be decanted into something for use. The clear matte comes out very thick: almost like Elmers glue. It's best applied with a slightly damp sponge and not with a brush. Again, you may be able to mix these two to get just the amount of shine that you want.

Fiebings Tan-Kote and Bag-Kote are also less shiny options. I think I remember seeing that they are not-so-waterproof, tho.

Hope that helps!

Bill

[KY PI]

Dwight, Great explaination of preparation and use of the neatsfoot oil/beeswax. I'm goin to try that method myself!