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Maybe try roughening the leather with a bit of sandpaper? Have you tried using less compound? I put a really small amount on, use it till it seems it’s not working anymore and then use a small amount again. It won’t flake off because there isn’t enough there to flake off in the first place. I have leather smooth side up as I figured it makes little difference when the compound itself is so fine. I haven’t ever used oil, but I wouldn’t hesitate to try it either.