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aarondhgraham · May 13, 2010, 08:20 AM

At this point I think all I would do is lightly condition it and then wax it with either Carnuba Cream or Tandy's Leather Balm with Atom Wax.

Scratches and worn spots are part of old leather items,,,
They are like the wrinkles around our eyes,,,
They give us character.

At least that's what I keep telling the young ladies I flirt with.

If you have gotten the leather softened with Dr. Jacksons,,,
Now it's just a matter of a coat of Carnuba wax and some buffing,,,
Then the leather will glow a bit and show some depth to the old patina.

I almost forgot,,,
If you are going to dye the background for contrast,,,
Definitely do that before you apply any type of wax coating.

May 13, 2010, 08:20 AM	#31
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	It's not badly scratched,,, At this point I think all I would do is lightly condition it and then wax it with either Carnuba Cream or Tandy's Leather Balm with Atom Wax. Scratches and worn spots are part of old leather items,,, They are like the wrinkles around our eyes,,, They give us character. At least that's what I keep telling the young ladies I flirt with. If you have gotten the leather softened with Dr. Jacksons,,, Now it's just a matter of a coat of Carnuba wax and some buffing,,, Then the leather will glow a bit and show some depth to the old patina. I almost forgot,,, If you are going to dye the background for contrast,,, Definitely do that before you apply any type of wax coating. __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time) Last edited by aarondhgraham; May 13, 2010 at 03:37 PM.