Aussie Leather Conditioner

[fiftycrushplan]

Hello all!  I just purchased some Aussie Leather Conditioner from tandy.  How do you guys use the conditioner?  I plan on using fiebings pro dye then applying a light coat of the Aussie after it dries.  I was previously using 50/50 water/ resolene.  Can anyone give me some input on how they used Aussie?  Thank you very much.

[ScoobyNewbie]

I tend to use a technique called “slather” for conditioners and oils. I tried to use saddle-lac on a project at Tandy. Now Renee says she’s in charge of finishing any project.

i can’t imagine why.

Edited December 1, 2018 by ScoobyNewbie

[ComputerDoctor]

After I apply a couple of coats of dye, I use a Dremel cotton buffing wheel to bring out the shine. Sometimes I sand the hide with 400 grit sand paper, clean and buff again, between coats of dye. I then apply a soaking coat of the Aussie conditioner or instead, some 'Mink oil' conditioner instead. I have used 'Neats foot oil,' but it is too messy, like extra virgin olive oil  I have experimented with a few times.

One thing to consider: The Aussie stuff is very time consuming to get off if you use too much!

Sam:)

[bikermutt07]

For utility items, I dye, buff with a rag, neetsfoot oil, and then I apply the Aussie. Also, I will gently heat with a heat gun.Then buff again and done.

You need proper drying times between all these steps.

[Matt S]

I fairly exclusively use pre-dyed leather these days but tend to use Aussie on every smooth piece of leather that goes out the door, even bridle. Slather it on and hit it with a heat gun just until it's liquid. Follow the hot air with a rag buff to take off any excess, then when it's cooled a final buff with a rag or horsehair brush.