Stiff after dye and sealing

[Fire88]

I'm having some issues with my leather after dyeing it's becoming super stiff, I'm using fieblings pro dye and bag coat as my finish. 

I've used bicks leather conditioner after tooling but the leather is still stiff after dye and finish. It softens up after rolling it up and bending it around. 

 

Any help would be appreciated

 

[bikermutt07]

You need to rehydrate the leather after dyeing. The dye really dries it out. I use neatsfoot oil in light coats. Then apply your finish.

[Fire88]

21 minutes ago, bikermutt07 said:

You need to rehydrate the leather after dyeing. The dye really dries it out. I use neatsfoot oil in light coats. Then apply your finish.

Thanks I thought the Bicks would do the trick as I've used it on my boots for years. I will need to pick up some neatsfoot oil then.

[bikermutt07]

I'm not familiar with bucks.... But boots are generally chrome tanned and that's a whole different world from veg tan.

[NVLeatherWorx]

1 hour ago, Fire88 said:

Thanks I thought the Bicks would do the trick as I've used it on my boots for years. I will need to pick up some neatsfoot oil then.

Just make sure that you get Pure Neatsfoot Oil and not the Compound version; the compound is a blend of oil and other chemical "conditioners" that does have issues down the road.

[Fire88]

30 minutes ago, bikermutt07 said:

I'm not familiar with bucks.... But boots are generally chrome tanned and that's a whole different world from veg tan.

 

5 minutes ago, NVLeatherWorx said:

Just make sure that you get Pure Neatsfoot Oil and not the Compound version; the compound is a blend of oil and other chemical "conditioners" that does have issues down the road.

Thank You both!!! 

I just ordered some, I knew I was doing something wrong as a newb and everyone here is great at helping each other at least from my short time here.