Klara Report post Posted September 11, 2021 Is there any way to have veg tan keep its natural, very light colour without keeping it in the dark? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted September 11, 2021 There may be Klara . . . but I've never found the perfect way . . . The topcoat finish, Resolene, is I believe the only one that has some kind of blocker for the sun's darkening nature. But with age . . . I believe even it cannot stop the darkening process. Look at older saddles . . . they'll tell the tale . . . none are very light after a number of years out there in the sunlight. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klara Report post Posted September 11, 2021 Thanks, with the recommendation of Resolene I know more than before. I figured that probably there is no way, but was hoping to be wrong... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted September 12, 2021 I've had moderate success* with a floor 'polish' called Astonish here. In the US it sometimes goes under the name 'Mop & Glo'. It used to be called 'Future', or 'Klear'. Its not a floor polish but actually a water thin acrylic varnish. I've been using it now for a few years instead of Resolene, both as a general sealer and as a resist. Results on leathers can vary, on some leathers there has been absolutely no change in colour, on some the leather darkens a bit *I have no long-time results to see how well it works, except maybe one; I used Astonish on some shield straps to seal the leather, for easier cleaning. The leather did not noticeably darken very much, just very, very slightly. After about 3 years of use the straps were still bright and light except for the soiling through use Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klara Report post Posted September 12, 2021 I'll look for it, though I have a feeling that most cleaning products at least look French. I suppose I could always test French wood floor polishes, even if that would mean I'd have to actually clean my floors if they don't work out for leather... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted September 12, 2021 Read the instructions. ~It usually says to put the 'polish' into 5 L of water and apply with a mop. And to remove, use ammonia diluted in water to about 5% and to remove after about 5 coats have been used BTW this stuff is far cheaper than Resolene. 4 US ounce, about 118ml, of Resolene costs me about £6. I can get the Astonish for about £1 for 750ml. I use it on everything except floors! ~ as a wood varnish, on deer antler, on my plastic models, to make PVA glue waterproof and quick drying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
