Fiebings Tan-Kote (4oz) - Resin Based, Easy-to-Use Top Finish Creates a Mellow Gloss and Rich Shine

Works well for antiquing leather.

Excellent product I am only a hobbyist leatherworker, but from my research into what some of the professional leatherworkers whose work I admire are using, and having used the product myself, Tan Kote is now my top coat of choice. This product is easy to work with, its resists moisture and when dry, it gives my projects a nice mellow finish. Additionally, it allows you to clean and oil the leather when needed. It’s a bit pricey, in my opinion, but just about everything associated with leatherworking is. Although, it would be an added benefit if Fiebings could see their way clear in easing up on the price point.

Perfect to re-edge your own purse strap. Sand side of strap with emery board, clean off powder, apply light coats to edge with q-tip. Very easy to do yourself with patience and steady hand.

Its the standard for a reason. Good look and good protection

Works well

From my understanding this product is designed to be applied once all dye and antique is done to protect the finished product and condition the leather. It is not designed to waterproof leather at all. If you are painting designs into tooling leather, use Super Sheen on the painted areas to prevent antique or stains from discoloring. Once all is dry, Tan-Kote could be the final finishing product applied. If you are antique tooling on leather, apply antique stain then if you do not want other colors to bleed into that area, apply the Super Sheen. Super Sheen is a finish conditioner in itself, but can also be used as the final finish to condition leather, but its magic is in protecting areas you have painted or stained or antique that you dont want to change. If you have completed all your dye, staining and/or antique, use Tan-Kote as the final finish to protect and condition leather project. It is a great product, but should not be confused with super sheen nor waterproofing. To waterproof, use mink oil or neatfoot oil or product with those abilities that can also condition but is more to restore, condition and waterproof.

BEWARE! This stuff will not keep your dye from coming off the leather if it gets wet! My saddle literally had black running off it when I got caught in the rain and I coated it with three coats of the stuff when I redyed it! it never says it is water proof and I thought it would be.

Any drop of water that hits it instantly leaves a watermark. I was hoping for some kind of protection other than looking nice.

Nice

No idea about water resistance. I use after antiquing leather. Easy to use