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    Evolution of Leather - Belts Wallets Patches

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    • ALEX1976A
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      nothing! 😉
      no oil or grease

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      • eyeq8402E
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        Just worn. Not treated.

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        • zendeenZ
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          ^ color look niceeee, so natural..

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          • MastersOfDeathM
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            LeatherGoods Connection small Ponderosa - new:

            18 months later:

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            • FurattoHeddoF
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              IHG-04

              More in it's respective thread: http://tinyurl.com/ctf4uu2

              "Don't ever be sorry"

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              • Dirty DenimD
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                Should I do anything with my 666's patch?  I just stained a belt i bought on ebay and it looks better so far i gave it one coat how many should i do or is one enough.  Here are b4 and afters
                ![](http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Barsony-Heavy-Duty-Tan-Leather-Belt-1-3-4-Size-33-34-/12/!BzdCKDQBGk~$(KGrHqF,!h8Ew5OtIwq9BMWH!JNrVw~~_3.JPG)

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                • Finn666F
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                  you don´t oil a belt/patch or whatever to make it look good imo…the "look good" factor comes with wear and with wear only imo. you only need to oil your leathers when you have the feeling that they are too dry and may crack.
                  o/course oil/wax or other conditioners and also tanning your natural leathers in the sun may help a bit on darkening the leather but the real evo comes only with wear...

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                  • derivative666D
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                    Nicely said Finn

                    "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                      Yea, thats the point of veg tan. 🙂

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                      • Dirty DenimD
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                        I just couldnt stand looking at the belt in that color.  It made me feel like i was wearing a pink belt or something.  But  what u said finn makes sense.  I will leave my patch alone a let it develop on its own..Thanks for the heads up

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                        • Dirty DenimD
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                          To be honest with u I didnt even know the natural color would age ..I mean i know it would have got worn in and dirty but would it naturally darken other than it accumulating dirt?

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                            Did you get this wet a lot?

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                            • Finn666F
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                              To be honest with u I didnt even know the natural color would age ..I mean i know it would have got worn in and dirty but would it naturally darken other than it accumulating dirt?

                              check this:

                              new

                              4months (pics by beatle)

                              12months (pics by beatle)

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                              • Dirty DenimD
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                                check this:

                                12months (pics by beatle)

                                Damn it ! Did i ruin its potential then?  I'll buy another one if i did

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                                • Finn666F
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                                  Damn it ! Did i ruin its potential then?  I'll buy another one if i did

                                  imo there is no such thing like "ruin its potential" in the raw denim world…keep on wearing and everything is going to turn out just great.
                                  some things do need some conditioning from time to time (mostly leather stuff like patches, belts, boots etc.) to avoid cracks and so on, since oil/wax and other conditioners keeps the leather pretty smooth and "flexible" and stops it from cracking/breaking.
                                  so you didn´t "killed" the belt cuz you oiled it, don´t worry 😉 the sarga has just begun mate...so keep wearing it and one day you´ll notice some great evo!

                                  wear don´t compare, just wear 😉

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                                  • Dirty DenimD
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                                    Damn it ! Did i ruin its potential then?  I'll buy another one if i did

                                    imo there is no such thing like "ruin its potential" in the raw denim world…keep on wearing and everything is going to turn out just great.
                                    some things do need some conditioning from time to time (mostly leather stuff like patches, belts, boots etc.) to avoid cracks and so on, since oil/wax and other conditioners keeps the leather pretty smooth and "flexible" and stops it from cracking/breaking.
                                    so you didn´t "killed" the belt cuz you oiled it, don´t worry 😉 the sarga has just begun mate...so keep wearing it and one day you´ll notice some great evo!

                                    wear don´t compare, just wear 😉

                                    Thanks for the words of wisdom…I have a lot to learn

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                                    • Finn666F
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                                      Thanks for the words of wisdom…I have a lot to learn

                                      no problemo, that's what a forum is all about imo…to ask questions to get a better knowledge about things others might already know.
                                      I was in your spot a few years back as well, asking all those questions...today I'm glad I did, cuz now I know a few things...so don't be afraid to ask all your questions guys. only do me one favour, please think before you poste 😛 )

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                                      • ALEX1976A
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                                        • Morose_PenguinM
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                                          ^ You weren't kidding about that hot soak 🙂

                                          And that DC4002 patch looks great as well.

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                                            Strike gold belt since christmas…..this thing is so thick. I love the color it's taking on!

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