Fantastic video. I was literally watching this with a quart of Resolene and Tan-Kote sitting in front of me trying to decide which was best for this project. Thanks for the great useful info!
Does a Tan-Kote topcoat protect against dye rubbing off? If I am doing a dyed work belt, I would generally use resolene to protect clients clothes. But a work belt might benefit from reconditioning...If TanKote is permeable, then perhaps it's not as good for dyed products?
My preference is to use Resolene on my belts. If they are worn to the point of needing re conditioned then they have most likely worn through the finish anyhow. Tan-kote may keep the dye off clothes just fine but I'm most confident with Resolene.
Which application do you recommend for tooled firefighter suspenders and radio strap? Typically my products are exposed to heat, sweat and water. I have a tooled radio holder that was sealed with tan kote and after several fires and water exposure the tooling almost appears milky in color and not as detailed or pronounced.
Hey Joe, another quick question. Would you ever use tan-kote as an initial resist and apply resolene over the top of it as a final top coat finish? Thanks much for your thoughts on this.
Thanks for the detailed explanation of these two popular products, Joe. As a relatively new leather crafter, I am still sorting out the various top coat finishes, when to use them, and how they affect the final project. This was extremely helpful for me!
I've hesitated using these products because I really didn't know how they are used. Very good explanation. thanks.
Thank You so much Joe. You have saved me a lot of money watching your finishing videos.
Very informative. Thanks Joe
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, this is the best instructions on this subject that are clear to me.
Fantastic video. I was literally watching this with a quart of Resolene and Tan-Kote sitting in front of me trying to decide which was best for this project. Thanks for the great useful info!
Great video!
This explanation what was alot of us were missing🙏🏻
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Does a Tan-Kote topcoat protect against dye rubbing off? If I am doing a dyed work belt, I would generally use resolene to protect clients clothes. But a work belt might benefit from reconditioning...If TanKote is permeable, then perhaps it's not as good for dyed products?
My preference is to use Resolene on my belts. If they are worn to the point of needing re conditioned then they have most likely worn through the finish anyhow.
Tan-kote may keep the dye off clothes just fine but I'm most confident with Resolene.
Thank you very much!! I always had confusion about this :)
Which application do you recommend for tooled firefighter suspenders and radio strap? Typically my products are exposed to heat, sweat and water. I have a tooled radio holder that was sealed with tan kote and after several fires and water exposure the tooling almost appears milky in color and not as detailed or pronounced.
Question what’s the order of using tan-kote and resoline?
Dye paint oil finish?
What’s the steps?
My steps are to dye, oil, paint, resolene, antique, resolene. I'll do a video soon going in depth on this. Great question.
Hey Joe, another quick question. Would you ever use tan-kote as an initial resist and apply resolene over the top of it as a final top coat finish? Thanks much for your thoughts on this.
Thanks Joe...Where does Bag Kote fit into the mix?
Thanks for the detailed explanation of these two popular products, Joe. As a relatively new leather crafter, I am still sorting out the various top coat finishes, when to use them, and how they affect the final project. This was extremely helpful for me!
You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful.
Which would be best for a leather washer knife handle please?
What if you put the resolene
over tan kite for the shiny finish for added protection
I can’t imagine that would hurt anything.
Agree with @mikkepower4113, very informative and useful episode. Looking forward to the follow up videos on antiquing. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome, I’m glad it was helpful. I think the antique one will be really good as well!
Do you cut your Resolene with water?
No, I use it straight.
Seems like tan kote for tack and resolene for everything else