Fiebings Bag Kote 4 Ounce Bottle

Fiebings Bag Kote - 4 Ounce Bottle.

Protect and enhance your smooth vegetable-tanned leather projects with Fiebings Bag Kote, a classic water-based top coat that delivers a soft, satin finish unlike any other. Originally developed by John Fiebing for U.S. postal carrier bags over 100 years ago, this time-tested formula remains unchanged and is a favorite among saddle makers and leather crafters for its durability and elegant finish.

Key Features:

Soft Satin Finish: Dries to a smooth, subtle satin sheen that preserves and enhances the natural or dyed color of your leather without altering its tone.

Water-Based & Neutral: Clear, neutral color that dries transparent, making it ideal for natural or dyed vegetable-tanned leather (not recommended for suede).

Easy Application: Apply with a sprayer, damp sponge, wool dauber, or sheepskin scrap using gentle back-and-forth motions to cover all surfaces, including carved edges and tooling grooves.

Buffable for Shine: While it naturally dries to satin, Bag Kote can be buffed to a higher gloss finish if desired.

Durable Protection: Helps protect leather from drying out, soiling, and wear caused by everyday use and exposure.

Benefits:

• Provides a professional, elegant finish preferred by saddle makers and leather artisans.
• Maintains leather’s suppleness and natural beauty with a flexible, breathable coating.
• Ideal for bags, saddles, belts, wallets, and other smooth leather goods.
• Long-lasting formula trusted for over a century.

How to Use:

1. Wear gloves and prepare your workspace.
2. Apply a thin, even coat of Bag Kote using a sprayer, wool dauber, damp sponge, or sheepskin scrap.
3. Spread evenly with gentle back-and-forth motions, ensuring coverage of edges and tooling details.
4. Allow the leather to dry fully-drying time varies by environment, typically overnight.
5. Buff with a clean cloth or sheepskin to achieve a higher shine if desired.
6. For lighter finishes, dilute Bag Kote with up to 20% water before application.

Note: Avoid freezing temperatures during shipping and storage, as freezing can damage the product’s effectiveness.

Elevate your leather finishing with Fiebings Bag Kote 4 oz, the original, trusted top coat that delivers unmatched satin elegance and protection for your fine leathercraft.