leather treatment

[josie]

I am going to take a shot at standard leather wraps. I have Chris Hightower's book and he says to use a black leather dye and liquid shoe polish. Can you guys suggest the brand you use and where to get it?

Thanks in advance.

 

[jazznpool]

What are you going to do with those products? You'll ruin many different kinds of leather wraps if you apply either one as a topcoat. Many (not all) leather wraps have a urethane coating and will not absorb a dye or liquid shoe polish topcoat.

Martin
Superior Cue Leather

I am going to take a shot at standard leather wraps. I have Chris Hightower's book and he says to use a black leather dye and liquid shoe polish. Can you guys suggest the brand you use and where to get it?

Thanks in advance.

 

[josie]

What are you going to do with those products? You'll ruin many different kinds of leather wraps if you apply either one as a topcoat. Many (not all) leather wraps have a urethane coating and will not absorb a dye or liquid shoe polish topcoat.

Martin
Superior Cue Leather

I was under the impression it was used to clean up the leather once it is installed, but I really do not know what I am talking about right now. I have about 20 leather blanks on the way and was just rying to be prepared when I recieve the blanks. I am sure I will ruin a few blanks just learning the process. I have watched Lee's video and will recieve Chris's video and leather jig with the blanks. If you have any suggestions they are surely welcome.

Thanks

 

[ratcues]

I use Kiwi's leather shoe polish when done. It comes in a 'hockey puck' container. Its not liquid but more like a thick paste.