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This video is so satisfying to watch. I tried a lot of different products over the years and recently I realized that the best one for not darkening the leather is to use a really small amount of Nivea body cream 🙃
I am a little late seeing this video. I have found that a couple coats of neatsfoot oil and a coat or two of atom wax gives a beautiful finish to veg tan leather. You can also swap the atom wax out for carnauba cream for a very nice look and feel.
Recently came across a recipe for leather conditioner you can make at home consisting of beeswax, Shea butter, grape seed oil, and castor oil. I usually use Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner, but I'm trying out this recipe on the next few pairs of shoes I clean.
I was always taught to use mink oil on most leather but use it sparingly when applying it and the frequency ( once or twice a year) of applying it to leather. Overuse may eventually dissolve the stitching on shoes, boots, etc. As far as changing the color, it will darken leather somewhat.
Mink oil..I was taught to use only on boots after everything is sealed, and only use for water profing once a yr in the fall before the 1st snow fall (Nov)
Neatsfoot oil is fine if you use "Pure" Neatsfoot oil. Don't use a blend , or prime type. Neatsfoot will only condition and soften the leather. It provides no waterproofing. If you want waterproofing, then let Neatsfoot fully dry for at least a day, then apply a beeswax balm of sorts. Some people will take a cup of Neatsfoot oil, and melt in a stick of beeswax to make their own conditioner and waterproofer in one.
Neatsfoot oil is made from shin and feet bones of cattle, not from hooves. It has a long history of use on leather, especially saddlery. I use it without hesitation. Saphir, the world renowned French shoe care company, uses neatsfoot oil in several of its products. Best regards.
The neats foot and mink both look very watered down. Nears foot is usually very viscous, much like very thick cold waxy oil. It is also usually a yellow color. It will darken leather much more than what is evidenced in this video.
The mink oil you are using is mostly neatsfoot oil with a small amount of mink oil, lanolin and a silicone substance (the silicone is what can eat away natural stitching in the long run). They should be pretty similar.
@@AndrewMurphy8383 Fiebing’s mink oil has all the ingredients listed. It is mostly neatsfoot oils, a bit of silicon,a bit of lanolin and a tiny amount of actual mink oil. As a matter of fact, 8 oz of pure mink oil would be 10 times the price. You are the only one full of it here child.
@@AlexanderMason1 i know and you are full of it 22 years have i been using mink oil and never have my leather products been back dude to the mink oil eating the natual stitching
@@AndrewMurphy8383 apparently you need to go back to school because you are either an illiterate dummy, or someone who is not very bright. I said the silicone is what can eat away at stitch in the long run (mostly natural stitching, not synthetic) because the guy in the video said that mink oil eats away stitching, which is false. Even then it take a while for the stitching to rot. Synthetic thread is stronger and doesn’t rot as easily. Now you are saying you do use Fiebing’s mink oil yet you just said (like the obviously ignorant person you are) that you have never had “mink oil” with neatsfoot oil in it. You literally are clueless and are the only one full of it here boomer…
My experiment was on veg tan leather. I would think if it was veg tan with red dye it would get darker, but if it is chrome tan or coated, may not have the same effect
Look at the ingredients on your "mink oil." It's NOT mink oil. Mink oil is expensive and it should not be cut with those other ingredients. You essentially tested neatsfoot oil twice.
coconut oil goes rancid very fast because it isn’t very stable and oxidizes rather quickly. In general it is “ok” but if you’re not careful, it will cause your leather to rot and grow mold. If you insist on using coconut oil, buy some Fractionated coconut oil. It is essentially a refined coconut oil that has been separated and is much more shelf stable.
mink oil does not break down leather I been doing leather work for 20 plus years and can tell you neatsfoot oil drys out the only thing you need is mink oil to condition it and saddle soap to clean
It's faster to dry up than minks. But that's what Cordovan leather need. Since it didn't make the leather slippery like mink oil, and thus its the best choice for anyone that want to keep the texture of Cordovan leather.
This video is so satisfying to watch. I tried a lot of different products over the years and recently I realized that the best one for not darkening the leather is to use a really small amount of Nivea body cream 🙃
I agree… there are many not designed for leather products that work just as well.
Yeap, we have same preference. Me too didn't like anything that darken the finish of my veg tanned leather stuff.
Really? 😀 ...cool i must try it 👍
nivea women to be specific
glad i found this video instead of having to buy the products myself for testing. kudos
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks!
I am a little late seeing this video. I have found that a couple coats of neatsfoot oil and a coat or two of atom wax gives a beautiful finish to veg tan leather. You can also swap the atom wax out for carnauba cream for a very nice look and feel.
Thanks for the info!
Recently came across a recipe for leather conditioner you can make at home consisting of beeswax, Shea butter, grape seed oil, and castor oil. I usually use Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner, but I'm trying out this recipe on the next few pairs of shoes I clean.
Thanks for sharing!!
I was always taught to use mink oil on most leather but use it sparingly when applying it and the frequency ( once or twice a year) of applying it to leather. Overuse may eventually dissolve the stitching on shoes, boots, etc. As far as changing the color, it will darken leather somewhat.
Interesting
The majority of stitching on modern boots is made from nylon not cotton.
Mink oil..I was taught to use only on boots after everything is sealed, and only use for water profing once a yr in the fall before the 1st snow fall (Nov)
Good tip
Amazing experiment! Thank you!
Thank you! Cheers!
Neatsfoot oil is fine if you use "Pure" Neatsfoot oil. Don't use a blend , or prime type. Neatsfoot will only condition and soften the leather. It provides no waterproofing. If you want waterproofing, then let Neatsfoot fully dry for at least a day, then apply a beeswax balm of sorts. Some people will take a cup of Neatsfoot oil, and melt in a stick of beeswax to make their own conditioner and waterproofer in one.
Neatsfoot oil is made from shin and feet bones of cattle, not from hooves. It has a long history of use on leather, especially saddlery. I use it without hesitation. Saphir, the world renowned French shoe care company, uses neatsfoot oil in several of its products. Best regards.
I think they only use it in their Cordovan. As people really finicky when it comes to the texture of their Cordovan leather products.
@@arapaimagold8088 Saphir sells an Etalon Noir Neatsfoot Oil. It is also used in the Beaute du Cuir and Medaille D'Or versions of Oiled Leather Cream.
Thanks for the info
Wet nice demonstration! Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
For me neatsfoot works the best and after some time become lighter again..really dry shoes become soft again and stay soft
I agree its the best for the leather to keep it in best condition
Thanks for sharing
The neats foot and mink both look very watered down. Nears foot is usually very viscous, much like very thick cold waxy oil. It is also usually a yellow color. It will darken leather much more than what is evidenced in this video.
I believe both the products are blended, so probably not exactly the same as the traditional recipes
The mink oil you are using is mostly neatsfoot oil with a small amount of mink oil, lanolin and a silicone substance (the silicone is what can eat away natural stitching in the long run). They should be pretty similar.
lol your full of it non of the mink oil i have has neatsfoot oil in it
@@AndrewMurphy8383 what brand do you use?
@@AndrewMurphy8383 Fiebing’s mink oil has all the ingredients listed. It is mostly neatsfoot oils, a bit of silicon,a bit of lanolin and a tiny amount of actual mink oil. As a matter of fact, 8 oz of pure mink oil would be 10 times the price. You are the only one full of it here child.
@@AlexanderMason1 i know and you are full of it 22 years have i been using mink oil and never have my leather products been back dude to the mink oil eating the natual stitching
@@AndrewMurphy8383 apparently you need to go back to school because you are either an illiterate dummy, or someone who is not very bright. I said the silicone is what can eat away at stitch in the long run (mostly natural stitching, not synthetic) because the guy in the video said that mink oil eats away stitching, which is false. Even then it take a while for the stitching to rot. Synthetic thread is stronger and doesn’t rot as easily.
Now you are saying you do use Fiebing’s mink oil yet you just said (like the obviously ignorant person you are) that you have never had “mink oil” with neatsfoot oil in it. You literally are clueless and are the only one full of it here boomer…
You should post an update
Thanks for your interest . I was thinking the same thing. I’ll get on to it.
Can you do the same to different colours of leather e.g red to make it darker red?
My experiment was on veg tan leather. I would think if it was veg tan with red dye it would get darker, but if it is chrome tan or coated, may not have the same effect
Look at the ingredients on your "mink oil." It's NOT mink oil. Mink oil is expensive and it should not be cut with those other ingredients. You essentially tested neatsfoot oil twice.
What's your opinion and research on using coconut oil for leather?
I haven’t tried coconut oil. Have you?
coconut oil goes rancid very fast because it isn’t very stable and oxidizes rather quickly. In general it is “ok” but if you’re not careful, it will cause your leather to rot and grow mold. If you insist on using coconut oil, buy some Fractionated coconut oil. It is essentially a refined coconut oil that has been separated and is much more shelf stable.
What about using tallow as leather Conditioner?
I haven’t tried that.
Put the leather in the sun for 15-20 minutes then put on the paste conditioner
I did that in a later video. Works well especially on a hot day.
Cool
👍🏼
what did you choose?
Initially I went with neatsfoot oil, but I’ve also left it out in the sun to “tan”. I plan to to a follow up video soon.
If mink oil eats leather then mink oil must eat minks too
It does make you wonder
All looked the same to me.
Agreed 👍🏼
mink oil does not break down leather I been doing leather work for 20 plus years and can tell you neatsfoot oil drys out the only thing you need is mink oil to condition it and saddle soap to clean
It's faster to dry up than minks. But that's what Cordovan leather need. Since it didn't make the leather slippery like mink oil, and thus its the best choice for anyone that want to keep the texture of Cordovan leather.
@@arapaimagold8088 i never in my 22 years in leather idustry have had mink oil do that
@@AndrewMurphy8383 - Sir, can you kindly suggest a oil that you stand by. Thank you 🙏
@@JimJones-gd2jy fiebings golden mink oil
@@arapaimagold8088 i been using mink oil for 22 years never has it made cordovan leather or any leather slippery need to know what you talking about