Ya, Bullstrap has really good customer service. They answered so many of my questions and gave a pic of a patina on a case a while back.
I just wish their case would be back in stock already. It’s been a few weeks now.
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Leather Cases - Patina Proud Photos
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Ya, Bullstrap has really good customer service. They answered so many of my questions and gave a pic of a patina on a case a while back.
I just wish their case would be back in stock already. It’s been a few weeks now.
That looks amazing. I bought a red case with my iPhone X way back when but ended up returning it for a midnight blue and haven't had anything else since. My current MB isn't aging near as quickly as my last one did.
Forrest green and Red Product Apple Leather Cases: not able to choose wich one I prefer 😅
I like both, but I’m leaning more towards the red lol. I like how it shows a little more wear than the Forrest green.
this red is different from the previous reds. This has a nice red berry to maroon look. Will look nice with my pro Gold. Thanks
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thank you for sharing. The sides are more black than a darker yellow?
Midnight Blue aging much more slowly than previous versions. The self-healing quality also seems to be reduced. This thing is looked pretty ragged.
This lighting/angle shows a little better the color change that's happened thus far.
This lighting/angle shows a little better the color change that's happened thus far.
Guys, would those leather cleaning products that are used for cars work on Apple's cases? For someone who is not particularly keen on getting patina, I think that's what they use the products for. I've seen before and after results and it works on removing the patina color but the wrinkles and etc mostly stay there.
Have any of you tried any leather restoring products?
Have any of you tried any leather restoring products?
Yes, I regularly use my auto leather conditioner on my case. Usually take the case off and apply conditioner every couple weeks. I’ve been using Griots Garage leather conditioner. But any brand should work fine. I like the Griots garage stuff because it smells like leather.
You can also use the automotive leather cleaners if the case is dirty, but you should apply conditioner afterwards. Most companies like Meguiars and Mother’s also make a combined Cleaner/conditioner that you can use as a 1 step product.
hey guys, i really would love a peacock color leather case but not a folio fan myself. do you think the regular leather case will be released in peacock color? when usually the new colors released? the Xs had lots of options.
My Apple Leather Yellow case is only a few weeks old, and it is rather dirty. And, I was not even handling it with jeans on. Weird.
The blue Apple Leather one that someone posted earlier, looks lovely. Might have to look into that one. Back to my red Apple Leather case for now.
The blue Apple Leather one that someone posted earlier, looks lovely. Might have to look into that one. Back to my red Apple Leather case for now.
Thanks for the answer! So do these cleaners restore all of the original color or there will always be some sort of darkening? Also, does the conditioner make the leather oily or shiny, or mess with the original color?
I think it may depend on the color of the case. My apple leather case is midnight blue, and I have a nomad case in black. The leather picks up oils from being handled over time and I dont think that leather cleaner will get that out. Over time the case will get darker (See the picture of the blue case I attached). The leather conditioner may darken some leather, again, depends on the color. If you use it sparingly, it shouldnt make the leather oily or shiny.
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The buttons are hard to press. After using a case with decent buttons, it’s a noticeable difference switching to the nomad lineup. I have two rugged cases and a folio from nomad that are just sitting in a drawer.
Thank you!! I struggled with what case to use this weekend since we’ve been having to “shelter-in-place”. My case stash has been staring at me, but I’m still using the red leather case. So far, I’m up to 41 days.