What To Seal The Backside Of The Leather With?

[splitrail]

Again I am sorry if this has been discussed before, but I have a question regarding TanKote

I recently had a look at a strap I put on a bag about 3 months ago, the person has been using the bag everyday for only 3 months and the tankote has completely worn away and the back of the strap looks furry and worn out. I was very upset and disappointed in the look of the strap.

Any suggestions?

Strap was of a descent piece of Veg tanned, front and back were dyed with oil dye, front was finished in Resolene and the back was finished in TanKote.

What is everyone using to seal the backside of the leather?

[robertmeco]

I would think a Acrylic sealer would work good

[Troy I]

I've used Acrylic Wax (two or three light coats of Mop-N-Glow 50/50 with water) without any problems...I have also treated the back of straps with only Montana Pitch Blend or Aussie Leather Conditioner, when using these products you have to let it sit for several hours or heat with a hair dryer to get it to absorb into the leather. Then make sure you rub the leather real well, to remove any excess so you don't get any oily transfer to clothing.

[DoubleC]

Use your resolene for the back too OR the mop and glo formula which is almost like resolene. Cheryl

[splitrail]

Well, Thanks for the tip.

That will sure be a lot easier than having multiple bottles. Do you guys do a 50/50 of the resolene on the back too? Multiple coats?

[DoubleC]

I do 50/50 and multiple coats. Cheryl.

[Troy I]

Yes, two or three coats of resolene or mop n glow 50/50 mix.

[TomG]

Same. 50/50 resolene most of the time. I've also used Mink OIl Paste, Aussie Leather Conditioner or Saddle Lac depending on the purpose and use.

[Colt W Knight]

ultimately, I think lining the strap so you don't have any flesh side exposed is best.

If lining isn't practical, Ive found that using a slicker on the flesh side makes it a lot nicer and less prone to fuzzing up in the long run.

[McSkiver]

As above , I wet the flesh side and burnish it until it is smooth as glass.....then I apply either neatsfoot to make it a bit supple or a finisher , I'm not American so our products are different

I do this with bag straps and often belts , so far pretty good results, including my own belts worn daily.