How to Refurbish a Worn Leather Belt?

[zaphara]

How should one go about salvaging/refurbishing a leather belt where the shiny lacquer (?) coating has started to wear away? Thanks in advance for the advice.

 

[Saenek]

Pictures? If the leather itself is in good shape you can try to do what people on here are doing to shoes - strip down the finish completely and then dye it.

 

[zaphara]

Can get pics. Leather is in good shape. Primary issue is the finish, not the leather color. What can one use to restore the finish? And can you spot dye problem areas and refinish?

 

[constant struggle]

Originally Posted by zaphara

Can get pics. Leather is in good shape. Primary issue is the finish, not the leather color. What can one use to restore the finish? And can you spot dye problem areas and refinish?

i have a similar problem to this, the finish is wearing away, the leather istn' cracked at all though, anyone have experience with shoe cream on a belt? as long as you clean it off really well could this work?

 

[Dewey]

I would get a new belt & get one of higher quality and/or a different finish? Belts run as cheap as ties.

 

[GBR]

Don't. For something as banal as a belt just buy a new one.