Members unicornwoman Posted June 10, 2018 Members Report Posted June 10, 2018 What is the opinion on Springfield Leather's Finish Pro Clear? It is advertised as similar to the Old Super Sheene, which I adored. Quote Melody D. Snow The Unicorn Woman (established 1980) Lillian, Texas, U.S.A. Miniature Tackmaker, Leathercraft Artist, & Freelance Writer http://www.unicornwoman.com
Rockoboy Posted June 11, 2018 Report Posted June 11, 2018 12 hours ago, unicornwoman said: What is the opinion on Springfield Leather's Finish Pro Clear? It is advertised as similar to the Old Super Sheene, which I adored. I bought a bit of gear on the weekend, from somebody not doing leatherwork anymore, and in the box was a litre bottle of Super Sheen. I have not tried it out on anything yet, but I am assuming its a final step in the making of a leather product? Any comments, do's or don'ts that I should be aware? Where I should/should not use it? Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
Members Mattsbagger Posted June 12, 2018 Members Report Posted June 12, 2018 14 hours ago, Rockoboy said: I bought a bit of gear on the weekend, from somebody not doing leatherwork anymore, and in the box was a litre bottle of Super Sheen. I have not tried it out on anything yet, but I am assuming its a final step in the making of a leather product? Any comments, do's or don'ts that I should be aware? Where I should/should not use it? Some use super sheen as a resist it’s primaral a top coat. Quote
Members Tugadude Posted June 12, 2018 Members Report Posted June 12, 2018 Super Sheen is indeed a topcoat. As name suggests it is glossy. It also imparts some water resistance, so that is nice. As far as "don'ts", I don't know of any. I guess it probably shouldn't be used on really oily or waxy leather, but you probably won't want to anyway. Quote
Rockoboy Posted June 12, 2018 Report Posted June 12, 2018 Thank you @Mattsbagger and @Tugadude. I have tried a small sample on some scrap, but any insights are also helpful. Other than this website and asking a couple of friends when I can, I have no easy way of getting good information. The nearest leather store that might have some idea, is at least an hour away, and I am not sure if their agenda is selling me as much as possible or assisting me. Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
Contributing Member fredk Posted June 12, 2018 Contributing Member Report Posted June 12, 2018 As far as I've found Super Sheen is a better version of Resolene. With Res, diluted, it might take 4 or 5 coats to get a 'shiney' surface, but S/S only takes two and it doesn't seem to need diluting for application Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Rockoboy Posted June 12, 2018 Report Posted June 12, 2018 (edited) At the moment, I only have brush or dauber to apply any finishes. Any method better than the other? What about dipping if I can get the right size and shape container? Thank you @fredk for your info. Edited June 12, 2018 by Rockoboy Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
Contributing Member fredk Posted June 12, 2018 Contributing Member Report Posted June 12, 2018 I do dip some items when doing Resolene but for the most part I just use a damp sponge, same for Super Sheene Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members unicornwoman Posted June 15, 2018 Author Members Report Posted June 15, 2018 I have 1/2 of a large bottle of the old Super Sheene. The last few projects have seemed to take on a Tacky finish. So, I'm guessing Super Sheene can go bad. I think I bought it pre-2010. Isn't that when Tandy changed formulas? Quote Melody D. Snow The Unicorn Woman (established 1980) Lillian, Texas, U.S.A. Miniature Tackmaker, Leathercraft Artist, & Freelance Writer http://www.unicornwoman.com
Members Ken Nelson Posted June 17, 2018 Members Report Posted June 17, 2018 I use sheepskin to apply almost all of my finishes. I am really liking Clear Laq, which is, I think, the same as the old Neatlaq Tandy used to sell. I get it from Panhandle Leather. I also have been using bee Natural-Sheridan resist and finish. I think it is more like Super Sheen used to be. I get it from Weaver. It is expensive and I have a wholesale account. HTH Ken Quote
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