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[Yaniel]



The suede spray?  or did you get something else?  I used their suede spray on two pairs of shoes, and it had no adverse effects.

The spray waterproofer "to waterproof & protect all types of leather" and on the back it lists suede http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF644_1_40000000001_-1

Is this the proper one?

 

[Bakes11771]

Yep, that's what I used.

 

[Beatlegeuse]

I've used AE suede spray on 2 different pairs of suede chukkas with no adverse effects either.

 

[mediahound]

I just bought some snuff suede PTB's from Epualet and sprayed them with AE waterproofer. They seem to have lost a lot of that rich texture they had before I sprayed them. I've brushed them for a while after they dried, but it's just not the same. Any advice?

did you spray it on too heavy perhaps? i think you are only supposed to spray a light coat on.

also, there should not be a reason to brush the suede at all when it's new and not dirty.

 

[Yaniel]



did you spray it on too heavy perhaps? i think you are only supposed to spray a light coat on. 

also, there should not be a reason to brush the suede at all when it's new and not dirty. 

Maybe I went to heavy. I brushed it the day after I sprayed them because the nap was completely flat. Rubbing my finger on the shoe, the color would not change at all. After a bit of brushing, the texture came back, but not as rich as when they were unsprayed.

 

[mediahound]

Maybe I went to heavy. I brushed it the day after I sprayed them because the nap was completely flat. Rubbing my finger on the shoe, the color would not change at all. After a bit of brushing, the texture came back, but not as rich as when they were unsprayed.

sounds like you went too heavy with the spray or something.

i wouldn't worry about it and just wear the heck out of them. the suede would not look good as new for long anyway.

 

[Bakes11771]

I used the whole can when I did it and brushed after it dried to restore the nap (not that it even really needed it)

 

[mediahound]

I used the whole can when I did it and brushed after it dried to restore the nap (not that it even really needed it)

wow, that seems like way too much. i just lightly mist it on, let it dry and call it done.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



I used the whole can when I did it and brushed after it dried to restore the nap (not that it even really needed it)

No - the whole can?

Are you putting us on?

 

[Burton]

A few packages were waiting for me when I got home tonight.

 

[Burton]

Going to add quite a few more calfskin. I think they are underrated.

 

[Bakes11771]

The whole can on 2 pairs. Its small for an aerosol can, but I understand what you are saying. It dried quick (almost instantly) compared to other suede protectants that I have used, so I just kept on applying. Hopefully they are thoroughly protected from my generous application.

At the same time, I did it outside, so a lot of it might have gotten taken away with the wind.

Anyway, yes, the whole can, no adverse effects.

 

[Papa Doble]



The whole can on 2 pairs.  Its small for an aerosol can, but I understand what you are saying.  It dried quick (almost instantly) compared to other suede protectants that I have used, so I just kept on applying.  Hopefully they are thoroughly protected from my generous application.

At the same time, I did it outside, so a lot of it might have gotten taken away with the wind.

Anyway, yes, the whole can, no adverse effects.

I agree that the AE spray runs out faster than I expected. I make one or two quick passes with the spray from about 8 inches to a foot away.

I got caught in heavy rain the other day in some suede chukkas, and the water beaded up nicely.

 

[PhiPsi32]

No worries. I put on an even coat. Let t dry. Then apply again. Seems to be sufficient as water beads up nicely on the of chance I get caught in the rain . . .

The whole can on 2 pairs. Its small for an aerosol can, but I understand what you are saying. It dried quick (almost instantly) compared to other suede protectants that I have used, so I just kept on applying. Hopefully they are thoroughly protected from my generous application.

At the same time, I did it outside, so a lot of it might have gotten taken away with the wind.

Anyway, yes, the whole can, no adverse effects.

 

[Profligate47]



Profligate, congrats on your upl purchase!! Glad it worked out. My goal is to not wear socks until October...

Enjoy in great health!!

Thank you! Enjoy a sockless summer too!