How to get AMAZING patina on the iPhone 12 Saddle Brown Leather Case
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- In this video I show you how to get amazing looking patina on your Apple Leather Case in the color Saddle Brown. This is applying to all the Saddle Brown cases but primarily the iPhone 12 cases as they dont age like the old models did. That is why we are helping the patina a bit :). Using fine sandpapaer and leather nurishment/balm.
So I’ve just spent 14minutes watching a man patina a iPhone case.... and I loved every second of it 👀
It’s not gay, he’s wearing a really bomb Star Wars hoodie making it perfectly manly and straight.
@@keithwhisman who said it was💀
Damn I totalt missed these coments, they are golden!😂
It’s not gay 👌🏻
“we have coffee as well but that’s not for the case, that’s for me” 😂😂😂love it!
That looks so much nicer than the original! Can't wait for the wallet 👌
Thank you so much! Mean alot to me that you guys like it.
Did it on mine too! 5 mins after shipping! HAHA
Thank you for this video!! Awesome DIY
I've had mine since day 1 and been doing this process on a monthly basis using sandpaper, saddle soap and leather oil.
Takes about 5mins and the case feels brand new every time.
Thank you! After watching this I used sand paper on the black case and it looks amazing! I didn’t use any oil, and it looks and feels like suede with blue undertones. Black was not my first choice but I found one on Amazon on sale for less than $25 so I grabbed it. My first choice would’ve been the saddle brown but I couldn’t see paying $60. Now I’m so glad I did get the black one!
do you have the picture of your patina'd black case? I kinda want to see the aftermath
I bought a second hand used oily coloured case today for cheap, used the sandpaper method and it literally looks amazing
Oo cool, thats awesome! Great way to revive a used case 😊👍🏻
It looks so much better than the Original - really awesome! Nice job!!
I agree with you absolutely!
Omg just did my iPhone 12 mini strada outterbox with lemon oil and 400 grit sandpaper and it looks amazing. Thank you so much. 👍🏻
Cool! Very nice that it worked for the Otterbox case too. Thanks for shareing😊.
what´s with the BLUE case?
Is this possible with the mujjo case as well?
Haha the coffee 😂
Mycket väl förklarad. Exakt vad jag letade efter. Tack så mycket !
You are most welcome!
Thank you for the video. I took the plunge and went with the alcohol method and applied leather balm. So far I am pretty satisfied with the results.
You are welcome 😊. Oh cool, do you have any picture of it? In my experience the look will just improve over time and with usage!
Sandpaper or alchor? What is your recommend?
I did it with sandpaper. I have to say, that I was a little bit scared because of the price of the case. But now I am flashed. It looks great! Thanks so much for sharing this video ! Greetings to your beautiful country also, I ´d really love to live in there . Maybe one day 🤗
I’m glad you like how it turned out! Mine feels better and better every day😊. Thank you!
Can you do a Patina on Samsung S23 ultra Camel color leather case?
Thanks for sharing this. It looks beautiful!
You are most welcome! Thanks for the warm words!
how do you do the reverse
Do you think wax will work instead of oil?
Can't wait to see the Apple Wallet treatment. thanks for the DIY 🙏.
I don't have an iphone or a leather case. but I'm gonna watch it anyway.. lol..
What does the texture of the case feel like after some time using it?
The plastic feeling the case had out of thw box is gone and I think it has a more statin matte feel but still grippy. Hope that helps!
Can I use the acetone instead of sandpaper? I want to get it down to the actual surface of the leather and then let it patina with time. Although, I noticed you use sandpaper in all your videos and I wanted to make sure why, whether for convenience or a nicer finish or what be it. I want a smooth leather when I’m finished and that’s why I’ll be using acetone as to not dig into the leather, but I’m worried I may miss a few spots and it will patina unevenly. Thank you!
How did you make sure any sand was cleaned off? I would hate for some sand to scratch the phone.
i prefer just letting it happen naturally
Love this video✌️
Thank you so much, really mesns alot to me!😊
Thanks for sharing and mentioning my magic eraser tip too! Your case looks great and I really like the striping your case has. Will look even better with age!
Thanks for the tip! It was a legit good tip so I thought it was well worth mentioning. Wish I had tried it myself hehe :). Yes I think so too!😊
@Foreverblue did you put anything on the case after using the magic eraser? Thinking about trying it this way.
@@aacancro1 yep. I used a light coat of smiths leather balm.
@@foreverblue4908 can you post your results in comparison?
@@Virakembala What I have found is that removing the coating makes the case look better, but only temporarily. I found that the case aged so fast after removing the coating that I don't even use it anymore. Its just a really gross dark brown almost black. I ended up picking up a Decoded Leather case and use that now instead. Much nicer felling and smelling leather. Really disappointed in Apples case this year.
Looks amazing!
Thank you!!😊
Is there another brand of leather case that you prefer over the Apple one?
it will be good if the case leather is baltic blue?
Brilliant mate, very well done.
Well thank you very much! 😊
I'm planning to use a 220 grit sandpaper with coconut oil on my golden brown iphone case - do you think it's a good idea?
I think it is abit too coarse sandpaper. 320 grit or 400 is better in my opinion. 220 might cut/scratch the leather too deep.
Also if the coconut oil is a liquid be very carefull applying it. Very easy to apply too much and the leather will feel greasy/get very dark. What I use is more of a paste which is easier to apply without saturating the leather 😊. Hope this helps!
I did this to my saddle brown case as well but now the phone case is too smooth (because of the sandpaper) any idea what to do??
use a rougher grit sandpaper
Do you still do this? I bought one for my 15 pro max and I already destroyed one case lol. I’m trying to find someone that I can just pay to do it for me.
What case did you buy? Not all cases need this depending on the surface of the leather.
@@KimBertilsson I mean I have a Ryan London and Clayton and Crume nice leather cases but I want a back up and I want it to be the Apple leather for my 15 pro max. Apple does not make them no more as well all know but you can still buy them from private companies and I tried doing this myself and it did not work out. That’s why I’m just trying to find someone that will do it for me and I pay them and cover the shipping.
Thank you for this! Gave me the confidence to do what my gut was telling me. I took a baby wipe to mine to get the coating off, then alcohol and a cue tip for the details and a leather cream to finish. It revealed a very pretty, dark reddish brown underneath that has already started to smoothen and darken.
I also have the Apple MagSafe wallet in saddle brown and I assume I would get the same result but have you tried, or heard of anyone trying, this on the wallet?
Cool that it worked out nicely 😊, I’m glad my video could assist!
As for the MagSafe wallet I don’t have first hand experience unfortunatly. But I was sent a message where someone showd a similar treatment on a Saddle Brown MagSafe Wallet. Looked nice and very similar to how the case turned out.
Thinking of getting a MagSafe Wallet but I have a costum made wallet I made my self and the Apple Wallet lacks some features I want 😅.
@@KimBertilsson Thank you!
I’m scared of messing up my $60 case 😂
Yes, I know the feeling. In Sweden the cases cost even more for some readon☹️. But with a gentle 320/400 grit sandpaper and going slowly I think you will be fine!
Damn you really did a good job mate
how to get my phone case to look like an old catchers mitt… no thank you! that’s a pass for me.
im using cetaphill cream as it cleans it as well , premium hand cream, i do have leather moisturiser from Coach for long term coating/moisture.
Thanks for the video that was awesome and supper helpful 👌
I’m glag you liked it! Hope you will enjoy upcoming videos aswell!
Is it the same for the brown official Samsung leather case 🤔
I’m sorry but I dont know that ☹️
@@KimBertilsson can you test it out for me, thanks
Sorry I don’t have any Samsung Cases
Thank you for the video. Do you think the case will naturally also patina this way? I mean over a year’s time without any artificial conditioning?
I bought mine when the 12 released and I only have patine on the edges which doesnt look good
Do you try it with the California poppy case, too?
Sorry I did not, unfortunatly I dont have that case.
Hi there, would you recommend doing this right away or let it age first? Thanks for the input!
It doesnt really matter, might even be easier if you use the case some first. And then you get to try how if feels with it that way :).
@@KimBertilsson appreciate the answer! :)
@Kim - would you be able to create a video on forest green leather getting Patina?
Could we maybe get an update on the patina of the case :)?
Unfortunatly that case is not with me, I think it darkend some more just. I have a video coming up in how the Saddle brown leather case patinas naturally with normal/heavy usage. :)
Do you think the blue leather case could custom patina as well ?
Yes, but I think it will patina very dark compared to the Saddle Brown. But thats is not a bad thing if you like it dark😊.
Honestly the best patina is the one that happens naturally.
Why do people like to waste time telling people WHY THEY CHANGE PLACE??????
wow very nice! can’t wait for the wallet you’re going to make!!
(I got the baltic blue leather case, do you think it will produce a good patina if I copy what you did?)
Thanks so much!😃 Me neither, slow shipping magnets from China hehe.
I have not felt the Baltic Blue case myself but my gut feeling is that it will patina very dark if you apply oil/balm like I did. I would probably try sanding/magic eraser the case around where the lightning cable goes and see how it ages with using it(no oils/balm added).
@@KimBertilsson thanks for the advice!, i’ll try to do it😁
How much these cases cost for 12 pro in Saddle Brown?
Any link to buy it online?
That will be $59 US dollar. You can buy from Amazon or straight from Apple. Amazon you might get a fake one so I recommend buy straight from Apple.com or Bestbuy or Target or Walmart or any retailers (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon)
I wish they had this color for the max pro 13
Does it change the texture of the case?
It does change it yes, after sanding and adding the balm it is more of a satin feeling texture. It will settle and become smooth and in my opinion nice after some use.
Thanks for the video. Would definitely appreciate follow ups!
You are welcome😊, I will surely post follow ups!
Just curious to know which type of animal this leather case is made up with?
Apple does not declare what type it is, it says European leather only on the case I believe.
@@KimBertilsson Thanks Kim
Can I use Lexol conditioner? It works great on my car seats but then again, I don’t sand those ;-) ... thanks!!
I read up on the product on the brands site and I found nothing about what the ingrediens are. As it is meant for leather I dont think it will harm the case but I do question if it will darken the leather. You can always try a small area on the bottom of the case 😊.
@@KimBertilsson Awesome, thanks for the research and thoughtful reply!! 😃👍
This is fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing this video
I’m so happy you liked it! You are most welcome 😊
For the magic eraser method we talking the pencil eraser or the Mr.Clean product?
Mr.Clean type, not pencil eraser! 😊
Sooo goooood :o)
Thanks!
Hi, can you please reply to my comment please. I’m looking to buy the leather case from Apple. It’s the only one that covers the bottom out of all others (nomad has TPU frame which I din’t like and all others the bottom are exposed). This will be my first leather case because now the bottom is cover, I really love the patina. If I’m using alcohol to rub away the coating, will this case age the same way of normal use like after the coating is remove like all previous model? The texture and color look the same as the old cases so if I’m rubbing away the coating, and using it normally, will it be the same or they use completely different leather? Thank you if you are replying. Really need to know. Really like your contents. Really appreciate if you spend time replying me.
Hi!
It is hard for me to guarantee it will feel exactly like the older Apple leather cases. But for me if felt very good after I removed most of the coating with fine sandpaper. And the patina came quickly after most of the coating was removed.
If you are going to use alcohole wipes I suggest you go slowly and dont soak the whole thing in alcohol 😊. One user commented that a magic eraser was a good idea and I think it is worth a try! You can use that in combination with alcohol wipes.
@@KimBertilsson I used alcohol wipe and you were right, i used about 10 wipes and they all turned brown and the case is not even show sign of wet (like you soak leather in water). That’s a very thick layer tbh. I will gently scrub it until I can feel the leather. Thank You
@@KimBertilsson hi, after I removed and apply some oils to the case, it ages beautifully but now I ran into a new problem. There appears white stuff on the back of the case. It can only be seen at an angle. I don’t know if this means too much oils and it crystallizes on the case? I can feel it too. Whenever i touch it and wipe my finger, it formed into the direction that I just wipe. I read on google something call “Fatty spue” but I don’t know. Maybe if you could help, thank you.
@@KimBertilsson how could I restore the leather?
What kind of oil did you use and how much? Getting oil out of leather is tricky. You coul try making it abit warm with a hair dryer(only warm not hot) and wipe it with paper towel. See if thst helps.
Wow amazing video, I have this case for my 12 Pro Max and in def doing this. Here, take this like and sub.
Thank you!!
Can we get an update video on how the patina evolved after usage?
Sorry that case is not with me but it got abit darker but since I added leather balm the main darkening took place when adding that. I have a new case I have used without forcing the patina and I will shoot a video where I try to save it from the natual patina, which is not very good looking,
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Can I just use alcohol 70% only to get patina?
If you rub alot with the alcohol it will remove the coating bit not add any patina. After the coating is gone either let the patina come natually from use or apply some gentle leather balm!
Could you try doing the same on the Baltic blue case? Thanks
I wish I could but I dont have that color and can’t buy it :( very sorry.
Can you sand it and just use coconut oil?
Yes you can, what I would bw very carefull with is applying the oil. It is very easy to apply too much which might leave the case feeling greasy. Color might also be darker with coconut oil.
Just sanded my new case .. tack 🙏
How is the change in texture of the case after removing the coating?
Hi!
It is a bit hard to explain in words😊. But the rubbery/syntetic feeling is gone. At first after sanding and treating the leather there is a satin matte feel to it. After use it is slowly getting a bit more friction to the feel as the leather absorbs oils from the hands etc 😊. Hope this helps some. I will post an update video ob how my case ages in a few week(ageing takes time!).
@@KimBertilsson Thanks! Interested to see how it ages.
Helllo from Estonia
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I appreciate that you shared the video faster then expected :)
The case looks great btw
Glad you like how it turned out! I reslly could not keep myself from shooting it as fast as I could :).
Hey man how it aged now? Does it still looking good? Maybe better!
Sorry to say I don’t have that perticular case so can’t say, but should be fine abit darker tho. I’m currently testing the way the Apple Saddle brown patinas natually to compare. Will post a video when the patina has formed on the case :). Should not be too long now!
is it safe to use 1000 sand paper
Should be 😊, it is a very fine sand paper and will take a while to get through the coating. But usable!
thank you.
You really f'd up bro
Thank you so much for taking the risk with the three different patinas!
You’re welcome! It was so much fun doing this video!
Very nice result! Thanks for sharing! Var ska man köpa Sandpaper i Sverige?
Du vet alltså inte vart man köper sandpapper i Sverige ? 👏👏👏👏
I was kind of hoping he was going to rub some of the coffee into the 12 cases, this will give me a nice dark stain. 😆 (Actually, I kind of wonder if I lightly sandpaper that...then add a little Dark roast into my phone I'd get a darker color. (Seems too simple....so I won't try it.) But, yeah my 12 PM Saddle Brown case is STILL pretty much it's original color - except in some spots along edges since early Nov.
Hehe yea that would have been something!
I actually have used super strong brew to tone leather. Works best if the leather has a natural color. Also makes it smell of both coffee and leather which, in my mind, is just awesome!!
You destroyed a leather case. Why not just use leather balm and time?
Unfortunatly I did not like the way it get patina on it’s own. Was only focused on the edges 🙁.
Kindly make a video on california poppy
I’m very sorry m, I don’t have access to the case in California Popy color ☹️
How to give an iPhone leather case an authentic run over by a car look.
I did it and it feels horrible
I’m sorry to hear that you don’t like the outcome 🙁.
I have done two cases and both got a satin feel which I have found nice. Hope yours get better feeling over time.
If a leather product is not vegetably tanned, I don't want it anywhere near me! Unnatural coating like the one Apple use, kills the leather so to speak. The downside is, you can only get natural colours with veg tanning, you can't get colourful colors but I choose veg tanned over colorful but dead leather
I totaly agree! Veg tan is the way to go. Some tannerys can get some what vibrant colors with veg tanned. I use a leather called Pueblo from Badalassi Carlo tannery. If you want to see some stuff I made with it my Instagram is in the about page on my UA-cam channel.
By the time I go buy all that shit the case will have patina all by itself.
Lol
Why not just let it happen naturally?
The newer cases only get patina on the edges, I posted a video some days ago when I try alco wipes. In that video I also show how a case looks that has just been used for around a year. The patina it gets is not as beautiful as the older cases got.
How to wreck a beautiful iPhone case
why are leather-people so obsessed with patinas? i think it makes it look old and gross ...
For me personally I had the same opinion you do but the more I grew to know leather and working with it my opinion changed.
I want the items I use to last as long as possible, quality leather in a decent thickness will last very long. But with that long lasting quality wear and tear will show, leather is rather soft after all.
So for a leather item to last years of being used every day it will age/patina. So most people who like leather and lasting quality kinda have to like the patina. And after years you may get emotionally attached to your beloved wallet or bag. And the patina is the result of those years you and the item spent in each others service!
Not sure if this is just rambleing but I did my best to put my thought on it in words 😊. Thanks for the question!
WOw😃
It looks bad
are you now gonna sand paper your car and apply coconut oil on top ? :S
Nah I don’t think that will look good😊, but if my car was made of leather I might consider it!
I’m just gonna wait for it for to happen naturally overtime
I could’ve just gave you my old case I’ve had since they released. Looks pretty dirty.
This case is a fake
@Roberto Vidal Garcia you daddy is fake
@Roberto Vidal Garcia you came out of a test tube
@Roberto Vidal Garcia 😂😂