Kev Williams
10-12-2016, 2:20 PM
I just did a leather strap on a suitcase for a customer, that THEIR customer wanted done--
My customer was a bit hesitant even doing this, but it turned out okay- And the reason for the hesitation was what I was told after the fact-
--this is a $900 suitcase... eek..
I just got off the phone with her, and her customer wants to know if there's some sort of coating or other protectant to protect the engraved portion? The strap was glossy, and I guess that was some sort of protective coating.
Personally, I don't think it should need anything; as I explained to her, most leather I engrave is for motorcycle seats, and they never seem to go bad...
As for what would work if anything, I'm clueless, so I'm consulting the group of experts I deal with daily... :)
My customer was a bit hesitant even doing this, but it turned out okay- And the reason for the hesitation was what I was told after the fact-
--this is a $900 suitcase... eek..
I just got off the phone with her, and her customer wants to know if there's some sort of coating or other protectant to protect the engraved portion? The strap was glossy, and I guess that was some sort of protective coating.
Personally, I don't think it should need anything; as I explained to her, most leather I engrave is for motorcycle seats, and they never seem to go bad...
As for what would work if anything, I'm clueless, so I'm consulting the group of experts I deal with daily... :)