Members hawgrider Posted January 27, 2019 Author Members Report Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Dwight said: Did you cut it with water first?? Should always be cut 50 / 50 with tap water, . . . otherwise it goes on too thick, . . . becomes brittle at times. I usually do 2 coats of it reduced, . . . sometimes 3. May God bless, Dwight No sir I sure didn't cut it with water opps! Didn't know I was suppose to. The bottle said apply with damp sponge. On the second coat it seems a bit dimpled? So how bad is the damage going to be since I didn't cut it with water? Here is the second coat un cut. Edited January 27, 2019 by hawgrider Quote "The clever cat eats cheese and breathes down rat holes with baited breath." W. C. Fields. Find me at the https://theoutdoortradingpost.com/forum.php
Members Dwight Posted January 27, 2019 Members Report Posted January 27, 2019 You may find it cracks, . . . and I don't know why, . . . something in the formula makes it like being put on in very light coats, . . . hence the 50/50 cut with water. But it is a holster, . . . not a belt or wallet that will be constantly flexing one way or another. Personally, . . . I like those 50 cent bristle pig brushes from Harbor Freight, . . . just swirl it on, . . . work it up to a lather like, . . . brush out the bubbles, . . . hang it up to dry. That's how I do it, and I've never really had any troubles. Got lucky though, . . . I read about the cut before I used it. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
alpha2 Posted January 27, 2019 Report Posted January 27, 2019 A lot of Resolene oops moments can be buffed out. You should always buff between coats, anyway. Jeff Quote So much leather...so little time.
Members hawgrider Posted January 27, 2019 Author Members Report Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Dwight said: You may find it cracks, . . . and I don't know why, . . . something in the formula makes it like being put on in very light coats, . . . hence the 50/50 cut with water. But it is a holster, . . . not a belt or wallet that will be constantly flexing one way or another. Personally, . . . I like those 50 cent bristle pig brushes from Harbor Freight, . . . just swirl it on, . . . work it up to a lather like, . . . brush out the bubbles, . . . hang it up to dry. That's how I do it, and I've never really had any troubles. Got lucky though, . . . I read about the cut before I used it. May God bless, Dwight I went ahead and mixed up some 50/50 live and learn appreciate the tip. 1 hour ago, alpha2 said: A lot of Resolene oops moments can be buffed out. You should always buff between coats, anyway. Jeff Good Idea soft cloth no lint I would presume? Well the next one will be even better. Here it is I did this one for one of my son inlaws. Edited January 27, 2019 by hawgrider Quote "The clever cat eats cheese and breathes down rat holes with baited breath." W. C. Fields. Find me at the https://theoutdoortradingpost.com/forum.php
alpha2 Posted January 28, 2019 Report Posted January 28, 2019 Yes, soft cloth, don't want scratches, you'd be surprised how easily some leather and finishes can be scratched by cloths. Quote So much leather...so little time.
Members hawgrider Posted January 28, 2019 Author Members Report Posted January 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, alpha2 said: Yes, soft cloth, don't want scratches, you'd be surprised how easily some leather and finishes can be scratched by cloths. Buffing did help appreciate the tip. Quote "The clever cat eats cheese and breathes down rat holes with baited breath." W. C. Fields. Find me at the https://theoutdoortradingpost.com/forum.php
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