Restoring the finish of a saddle with black paint

[bikey :)]

Anybody ever tried painting their saddle? I was using a tin of Humbrol black enamel some time ago, looked over at the tired and slightly scuffed finish on my leather flite saddle when I wondered if it could be made smarter with a bit of a touch up with the paint. I took a rag, dipped it in the pot of paint, then worked it into the leather. The saddle came up a treat, scuffed areas and cat's claw marks pretty well disguised. What a difference! I've used it plenty since then and it seems to be holding up well. I've heard that using boot polish has the disadvantage of staining clothing so I thought I'd put this method out there for those who may be interested.

 

[Adruzzz]

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Have you got any pictures mate, would be good to see

 

[doctorstewie]

That sounds like a superb idea, I am going to give it a go

 

[bikey :)]

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[KDM]

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It's not unknown for people to use leather paint when reconditioning leather sofas and leather car interiors. The benefit of leather paints over something like enamel paint is that the leather paint has a flexibility built in, reducing the need for continual application due to cracking that using some normal paints often have.

 

[The History Man]

I did similar but with black leather dye. Came up lovely. Never tried humbrol though.

 

[xxnick1975]

I normally use felt tips, pisses the kids off when I nick them, but sorts the old turbo up a treat

 

[enc]

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I highly recommend this stuff ...

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... ID=EBAY-GB

Used it on car leather interiors ...

Builds up in layers and very hard wearing.

 

[Mike Muz]

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I highly recommend this stuff ...

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... ID=EBAY-GB

Used it on car leather interiors ...

Builds up in layers and very hard wearing.

Anorher lesson learnt, O wise one !

Mike

 

[Adruzzz]

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