Plato Report post Posted April 3, 2021 Hi everyone my first time here, I’m just starting out as a leather crafter . I started with this old Swiss military bag I’ve had for years which was dry and hard , I’ve cleaned it and oiled it and now it is softer but I just can’t get a shine on the leather , what top coat would really make it pop ? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rahere Report post Posted April 4, 2021 It's a military bag, it shouldn't shine. Yes, I know Prussian spit and polish says otherwise, but they're opposite ends of the Germanophone world and the Swiss in general have something to live for. Fighting military look for shape, shine, silhouette, shadow, as giveaways something's hiding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsunkasapa Report post Posted April 4, 2021 If anything, I might put some Atom Wax on it. To make that bag shiny would ruin it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plato Report post Posted April 4, 2021 Ok guys thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plato Report post Posted April 9, 2021 On 4/4/2021 at 4:32 PM, Rahere said: It's a military bag, it shouldn't shine. Yes, I know Prussian spit and polish says otherwise, but they're opposite ends of the Germanophone world and the Swiss in general have something to live for. Fighting military look for shape, shine, silhouette, shadow, as giveaways something's hiding. yes of course you are right, but id quite like to give it a nice shene On 4/4/2021 at 4:42 PM, tsunkasapa said: If anything, I might put some Atom Wax on it. To make that bag shiny would ruin it. not sure what atom wax is, a local to you product id guess, would beeswax do the same ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsunkasapa Report post Posted April 9, 2021 No, bee's wax will just make it gummy. The COMPLETE name is Leather Balm with Atom Wax. It is a Fiebing's product. Leather Balm With Atom Wax – Fiebing's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
