Leather Finishes

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Leather Finishes – what to choose?

Leather finishes and sealers fix the pigment, unify the surface and protect the leather against moisture. For maximum fixation and durability, choose Protective Finishes; for a natural look and hand polishing, go for Waxes & Balms. Suppleness and softening are ensured by Oils & Conditioners, and the correct base is provided by the Cleaning & Prep section.

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Parameter guide

What the parameters mean and how to choose the right values.

The contents of the pack, in millilitres for liquids and in grams for pastes and waxes. Pack sizes differ from maker to maker, and American brands often fill by the US fluid ounce (29.5 ml). To compare prices, work out the cost per millilitre or gram, not per pack.

  • Protective Finish: Creates a solid layer that fixes the dye and protects against water and abrasion.
  • Wax & Balm: Used for final polishing, reviving the look, and surface impregnation.
  • Oil & Conditioner: Soaks deep into the leather, softens it, and prevents cracking.
  • Cleaning & Prep: Products for degreasing before dyeing or washing finished items.

  • Glossy: For a distinct shine and maximum protection (lacquers).
  • High Gloss: The strongest, mirror-like shine.
  • Matte / Satin: For a subtle, velvety look without reflections.
  • Polishable: Waxes and balms where you determine the shine intensity by mechanical polishing.
  • Natural: Oils and conditioners that soak in and highlight the leather structure (without a surface layer).

The brand the goods are made under. It works mainly as a filter: when a series already under way uses one brand of hardware or dye, you can reorder the same version without wondering whether the shade or the shape differs. Every item has our own product code anyway.

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