>>> Thank you for your response, Roger. Since I do not have access to the web store,
The
www.leatherdoctor.com will reopen approximately 3 to 6 months time, it's a relocation to the
The Philippines.
>>>would I need to clean off the leather honey/conditioner before I proceed to the topcoat refinishing?
Yes, the leather honey/conditioner will need to be clean off and pH balanced, preferably with a leather eraser. Cleaning is done with Degreaser-2.2 > Acidifier-2.0 > Hydrator-3.3 (note the product suffix denotes the pH value). Remember, leather is an amphoteric protein material, and alkalinity will denature the leather. One sign of leather denaturing is tackiness, and using Acidifier-2.0 will pH balance the leather to a squeaky feel. Wet leather when it feels tacky, the leather denatures and will become stiffer when it dries. Fatliquoring follows after degreasing while the leather is still damp.
>>> Also, would the topcoat change the texture of the bag?
No, the topcoat does not change the texture of the leather. It is the thickness of the leather that lacks the fat and oil that change the leather suppleness into stiffness.
>>>The corner of the bag is a bit rough to the touch.
Roughness is the result of abrasion where the leather grains are abraded.
>>> Is there something I can do to restore the buttery feel?
Buttery-feel is the tactile feel experienced with the touch of our fingertips and is restored or enhanced with Protector-B+/B.