Thinking of getting this for my Red wing Iron ranger Amber Harness. Will this darken the leather?
1582511
According to Bick, it will not darken leather; but they recommend checking. It has not darkened my boots; good stuff.
1582512
If it's natural leather and really dried out, it may look a little darker after finishing, but this is not real oily. My wife uses it on Coach purses and it doesn't change the appearance, just restores it to the original finish. We highly recommend it and use it all the time. Good luck with your tack!
1582513
It should not darken leather, but as the directions state, you have to check a small area first. I use it on two pair of light brown cowboy boots (I have nine pair of cowboy boots and all but two which are suede get this product) and it has not darkened the leather at all. I also have used it on multiple pairs of Red Wing boots (the ones made in USA, not their import products), and none of them have darkened from using it. However, as to the Red Wing boots, I send them to Red Wing for re-soling, and the last pair they oiled, which does slightly darken the leather.
1582514
No it will not darken leather. I've used Bick's products for over 20 years, they are superior!
1582515
I have not had any problem with darkening and I've used this for years. I have a pair of boots that I've worn since the mid-1980s. This is all I've ever used on them, so I believe even over long use there is no cause for concern. I am not familiar with the harness you're using, but since it is dyed I would suggest you follow the caution to try it on an inconspicuous area of the leather first to determine what effect it may have.
1582516
I typically have not used Bick4 on my boots (wolverine 1000 mile). I use Bick4 on leather furniture and it has not darkened the leather.
762360
Yes, Sno-Seal will darken he surface of lighter leather. I used it on a pair of Columbia hiking boots I had just purchased, which were not a light brown, but a medium dark brown, and they were a noticeably darker after I coated them with Sno-Seal. I liked the look, but you need to be aware it will darken.
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I have light gray leather on my car and after 3 months of sporadic use of this seat cover, I do see the black rubbing off on my leather seats. I cleaned the seats with a leather cleaner and the discoloration came off but I've stopped using the seat cover and is looking for a replacement.
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I use it on $1000 Luchese boots with no problem. On my older worn boots, it does temporarily darken them a little (a day to weeks, depending on the condition), but so far they have come back beautifully. I'd try a little on a cuff or something before committing the whole jacket. And like I said in the review it takes VERY little of this stuff (like a spray or two on a shammy. If you spray it directly on the leather, you've already used too much), followed by gentle buffing.
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I used it on my Lincoln with perforated black leather & it was OK. The leather looked really good after this stuff. I used only a very small amount of the cleaner and the conditioner and didn't load the stuff on there. I believe the conditioner was thicker so use a small amount on the applicator and rub it onto the leather. I wouldn't put it directly on the seats.
1863483
I used this on a light blue leather purse and it simply cleaned the dirt off without darkening the leather. Hope this helps.
2195495
Yes but it may darken the leather on new boots. Try a spot on the tongue you can't see and let it dry. Can't use on suede or fur. Has to be smooth leather. Great product for leather.
522677
Since many leather-bound books are bound with leather that has been dyed or treated by some form of preservative (old or new), I would NOT use this product on my books, as it will react with most treated/dyed leathers resulting in a substantial degree of darkening or mottling. I used it on a few undyed knife sheaths with no problem, but they were neither old nor dyed. I would ask a librarian or book dearer, who may readily have an answer or at least be able to direct you to someone with more reliable advice.
1755879
It will darken the color. Once it sets completely it has a nice waxy feel, but this can cause a slight stickyness. For this reason I began using Fiebing's Golden Mink Oil, which I highly recommend. The mink oil causes some darkening too.
871334
Sure. I believe the esw9 is black leather, so you will not have to worry about the slight darkening that any leather conditioning will cause on light leather. Aussie is a good product.
1789421
I dont think so as it might be chemically too harsh. I would also be worried about the finish it will leave on the leather - its a bit sticky almost tacky and doesn't buff off well. I think your better off finding a natural product, just make sure you test whatever you use so it doesnt darken the leather.
1064517
I've only used it on dark brown, navy and black. I have an Italian red leather bag which has faded throughout the years. I hope to use it on the bag, but have not yet allocated the time. If I attempt this task within a fortnight I'll let you know the results.
2188822
I have only used this product on darker colored leather, and so cannot answer your question. Would advise calling company
727326
This product will probably darken the color of the leather however works great as a waterproofing agent as well as conditioning the leather. Apply it heavier to seams and stitching areas. When finished, warm the boots in a warm oven or next to a wood stove for a few hours and it will soak into leather and not rub off onto your pants.
718912
Dont know restained my leather and put it on that was only a few months ago but havent noticed any discoloration. Mostly just used to give it a shine.
968057
It works great on nubuck as far as functionality, but be advised that your boots will essentially look and feel like smooth leather after using. It also significantly darkened the color on mine (from light brown to dark brown). I actually liked my boots better after using this, but my boots are are for hiking in wet/muddy weather, and this was great protection for that purpose. If you want to maintain the nubuck texture and color, this might not be the right product.
2193617
I would not use this product on any leather unless it was for the purpose of significantly conditioning boots that are exposed to rain, snow or mud. First, it will darken leather. Next, even though it will soak into boot leather it will take at least 48 hours before the leather loses its "greasy feel". I would NEVER use thus on a jacket or vest. I would use a good leather conditioner such as Bick's #4 and then use a neutral cream or colored cream to touch up if necessary. LP is an excellent product for boots used in harsh conditions such as construction, hiking or winter weather. I apply it 3 times per year for that purpose. Never on anything else!