Tallbald Report post Posted August 10, 2015 Does the combination retain the durability of the Resolene over the conditioner? haven't found this in a search. Thank you. Don. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted August 10, 2015 It should be fine as long as you wait at least 24 hours between the Lexol and the resolene. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tallbald Report post Posted August 10, 2015 Thank you. The belts I make must be softened and toughened with Lexol, but I want the shine and protective qualities of the Resolene. Don. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted August 10, 2015 How does Lexol toughen a belt? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tallbald Report post Posted August 10, 2015 I can bend my leather projects after treatment without the surface cracking or breaking. I'm sure other leather treatments work too though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted August 10, 2015 ok Thats a feature of the leather being hydrated a little by the oil or conditioner so its no longer dry. Its dry leather that cracks. Leather that is not dry will not crack. You might try Neetsfoot oil or Olive Oil. Both are cheaper than Lexol. Buying a better leather will help to. But hey, if this is working and you feel no need to change then go for it. There are many ways to obtain the same effect in leather working. Michael. FYI hydrated is not the correct word as it implies water but I could not think of a better one. Im old and its late Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geneva Report post Posted August 10, 2015 Once you have applied Resolene to the project, you need not apply anything else. Resolene will block any thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tallbald Report post Posted August 10, 2015 Yeah it was late when I said toughened too. Actually my leather is Hermann Oak. It's after I apply the alcohol based dye that it gets stiff and can crack with bending. The Lexol doesn't leave the oily feel like NFO. I left NFO behind last year after "discovering" Lexol Leather Conditioner by accident. Don. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted August 10, 2015 Yeah it was late when I said toughened too. Actually my leather is Hermann Oak. It's after I apply the alcohol based dye that it gets stiff and can crack with bending. The Lexol doesn't leave the oily feel like NFO. I left NFO behind last year after "discovering" Lexol Leather Conditioner by accident. Don. I use HO leather too. I always oil after dyeing too. I have lexol and NFO in the house and like the NFO better. Its just a matter of finding what you like and using it. Its all good. Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnv474 Report post Posted August 12, 2015 Lexol is just a manmade blend of the oils that were traditionally used on leather. The idea is that because it's not animal-based, they could science-out some of the disadvantages of natural products. Either choice (neatsfoot or Lexol) is excellent. Resolene works wonderfully over either one so long as the surface is not still damp from oiling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tallbald Report post Posted August 12, 2015 Thank you all. Johnv474 I shall let my belts dry several days in warm weather before using Resolene. Don. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted August 12, 2015 Thank you all. Johnv474 I shall let my belts dry several days in warm weather before using Resolene. Don. As long as you apply the oil lightly letting it sit over night is more than enough. The oil does not really dry, it distributes through the leather and spreads out. You can let it sit several days but after the first 12-24 hours it will be fine to apply the resolene. I work in the evenings so if I oil before I quite for the night it sits about 18 hours until I can get back to it. I have never had a problem applying the Resolene after that. To be honest, on a rush job I applied the resolene after 4 hours but I do not like pushing my like unless I have to. FYI resolene works best when cut 50/50 with water. It helps prevent bubbles from drying in the finish. Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tallbald Report post Posted August 15, 2015 Thank you again Michael. Don. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
