Cats Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I have a Bob strap which has a very light tan ( yellow ) colour. I would like to change to color to a little darker , preferably light brown or cognac kindish color. Does anyone have a suggestion how i can get this done ?? I've used glove oil several times but that doesn't change the color of the strap. Thanks in advance for your tips and suggestions. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxman Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Cats I'm guessing it depends on the leather. This strap was tan until I put olive oil on it. Your strap may not have the same effect. Some suck up the oil some don't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jkay Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I did the same thing to my 390 strap, but with Lexol leather care lotion, not olive oil .. same result. I soaked it good and let it sit and absorb the chemicals then wiped it clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Thanks guys i first will try to find the lexol in the Netherlands to do the hole strap. Let you know how it worked out. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 It's most often used on car interiors. Go to your local automobile supply store and see what they recommend for preserving fine leather interiors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Why not just sell it to me as is and just buy a new one in the colour of your choice? Been looking for that particular one but good ol' BOB does not carry it anymore unfortunately.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Hi modelizer it's a 22mm strap for my Schuhren watch. And indeed BOB doesn't carry that color anymore unfortunately. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxman Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I'm afraid if the ball glove lotion is not changing the lexol may not either. Some leathers especially dyed leathers will no change no matter what you do to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Hi modelizer it's a 22mm strap for my Schuhren watch. And indeed BOB doesn't carry that color anymore unfortunately. Carpe Diem Cats Ah, it's a 22.. Wouldn't mind getting my hands on one just like yours but in 24.. Love that colour! If I were you I would leave that "rarity" as is and just enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I recommend Obernauf for all my leather goods https://www.obenaufs.com/image/cache/product_layout_LeatherOil-500x500.jpg https://www.obenaufs.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=18&product_id=49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxman Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I still recommend this.. It's the cats meow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted January 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 I gave it a try on the second keeper with the bertolli. Nothing happened only my wife looked kind of strange when i took the oil back to my office. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxman Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 If that doesn't change the color of the strap I'm afraid nothing will cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blbl Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I still recommend this.. It's the cats meow. Just regular olive oil for cooking?!? wow amazing results u got there Did you soak the whole strap in it for long or just a dip and then left to dry? Do I have to wash it off with water afterwards?(thinking it might feel oily?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxman Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Yip regular ole olive oil. Just dab a little on a rag and rub it in. Just a small amount will do. No need to wash it afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blbl Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Yip regular ole olive oil. Just dab a little on a rag and rub it in. Just a small amount will do. No need to wash it afterwards. Yip regular ole olive oil. Just dab a little on a rag and rub it in. Just a small amount will do. No need to wash it afterwards. Thanks for the tip Relaxman! Shall try that as soon as the watch is here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klockis Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 From my understanding olive oil can damage leather. But Im no expert. Just something a strapmaker wrote on another thread on this subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxman Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I've read that but been doing it for years with no issues. I usually use a leather conditioner afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxman Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Worked real well on the old ladies rep LV bag as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blbl Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Worked real well on the old ladies rep LV bag as well Wow was this frm one of our TDs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Wow was this frm one of our TDs? Bergies is the dedicated softgoods dealer here. A top man .. The very best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvln68 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) thats my todays homework - tanning - left is after oil applyed it looks like its waterproof now))) and has olive oil delicate scent(not vanilla))) Edited February 1, 2012 by gvln68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 It really looks the business now. Not so plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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