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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2007 21:55:28 GMT -5
Todd, The more I get used to this jacket the more I like it. I took it outside and hosed it down with cold water. I am now wearing it and the wrinkles and texture are starting to show nicely. Thanks for sending me such a great jacket, outstanding job.  I will post new pics soon. Cheers, John |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2007 22:50:29 GMT -5
I have to add.
As this jacket is drying and conforming to my body shape, I am in awe.
In less than one day it is becoming my favorite Indy jacket. It looks and feels worn in allready and has a lived in appearance.
Todd, If a few more people get this Lambskin and have the courage to give the jacket a good soaking, you are going to be one busy man. And that's no BS.
Cheers,
John
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Post by indianadirk on Jun 30, 2007 3:40:20 GMT -5
John , after seeing your jacket ! Iam pretty positive that in about 2 weeks iam going to order one too !
Dirk
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Post by pitfallharry on Jun 30, 2007 9:26:44 GMT -5
I have to add. As this jacket is drying and conforming to my body shape, I am in awe. In less than one day it is becoming my favorite Indy jacket. It looks and feels worn in allready and has a lived in appearance. Todd, If a few more people get this Lambskin and have the courage to give the jacket a good soaking, you are going to be one busy man. And that's no BS. Cheers, John John, Did you totally soak the jacket with cold water or did you just spray it enough to get the outer layer wet? I can't imagine walking around in a cold dripping wet leather jacket would be to comfortable.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2007 9:41:13 GMT -5
Harry, I zipped it up and used my garden hose outdoors. I shook off the excess then put it on. All I know is it does the trick.  Cheers, G-MANN |
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Post by pagey on Jun 30, 2007 9:45:25 GMT -5
Show us the pics!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2007 9:58:29 GMT -5
Here it is hanging, now dry. I will post more pice once I am awake ;D  Cheers, G-MANN |
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Post by todd on Jun 30, 2007 10:04:12 GMT -5
John, Thanks for trying some water so I can see what happens. My little test is below:  Obviously I couldn't burn a whole jacket as an experiment, but I thought this might be the result. I think this lamb is VERY close to the original leather. |
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Post by todd on Jun 30, 2007 10:08:19 GMT -5
BTW, if you dampen it again you can pull those wrinkles back out and let it dry. Just be cautious because the finish does wear off much faster when wet.
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Post by GCR on Jun 30, 2007 10:46:52 GMT -5
Holy freakin' crap!!!!!!!  That jacket was new, like, YESTERDAY, right? ;D Damn, that lambskin DOES distress nicely! That already looks like it's been well worn for a few years! Nice job getting a great look, John! And nice find on a great leather choice, Todd! I had to skip out on this lounge deal due to the financial turmoil that sometimes accompanies a change in jobs and I already regretted having to let the jacket deal slide, but now, after seeing how awesome John's jacket looks, I'm REALLY regretting it! ;D I'll have to go raid the couch for spare change and start a "Todd's jacket" fund, I need one of these babies! Nice work on the jacket once again, John! -GCR |
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Post by agent5 on Jun 30, 2007 10:59:17 GMT -5
D'OH!!! Get it off that hook and onto a hanger! If the leather takes to water so well it'll also take to that hook just as well and stretch the leather out. I've learned that hard lesson from experience. On another note, those sleeves look KICK ASS! |
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Post by Ragingblues on Jun 30, 2007 11:08:07 GMT -5
I can confirm that soaking the jacket then wearing or wadding it up, does add those great wrinkles and years of wear to it. I did this to my lambskin jacket when I first got it, and the results were indentical. I used the garden hose on mine as well, though it has also been in the dryer, and had artificial distressing done in certain areas. Also like Todd said, if you hang the jacket on a hanger, over a chair, or just smooth it out to dry, the wrinkles will go away. The character of the leather may change permanently from the water (which is what we're going for here), but the wrinkles are not permanent unless you keep it wadded or balled up. Waiting on the photos too John....  Ken |
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Post by pitfallharry on Jun 30, 2007 11:19:02 GMT -5
Harry, I zipped it up and used my garden hose outdoors. I shook off the excess then put it on. All I know is it does the trick. Cheers, G-MANN Cool! I don't know if I would get the same effect with my Wested goat or not but I may give it a try sometime.  Like GCR said.......I definitely want to get one of Todd's jackets. I just don't know if I'll have the spare cash in time before it goes to it's regular price!  |
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Post by Ragingblues on Jun 30, 2007 11:22:42 GMT -5
Just remember... even though the wrinkles may not be permanent, the character of the leather will change forever. If you only have one Indy jacket and you like keeping it in new condition for everyday use, I do not recommend you do it. I wouldn't have except that it was my second jacket.
Ken
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Post by pitfallharry on Jun 30, 2007 11:27:15 GMT -5
Just remember... even though the wrinkles may not be permanent, the character of the leather will change forever. If you only have one Indy jacket and you like keeping it in new condition for everyday use, I do not recommend you do it. I wouldn't have except that it was my second jacket. Ken Yeah, that's true......maybe I should wait until I have a back-up jacket.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2007 11:39:20 GMT -5
One more pic  I am going to re-wet the back and work on that today. So, more pics later............................... Cheers, G-MANN |
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Post by Ragingblues on Jun 30, 2007 11:42:02 GMT -5
Great photo of a very wrinkly jacket! The sleeves have that cool TOD thing going on too. Ken |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2007 12:01:09 GMT -5
And one more of the back.  Cheers, G-MANN |
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Post by agent5 on Jun 30, 2007 12:13:51 GMT -5
WOW! |
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Post by pagey on Jun 30, 2007 13:36:01 GMT -5
Wow, that's pretty radical. I wonder if that means the hide is so soft and stretchable that the jacket will lose it's shape quickly.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2007 13:44:35 GMT -5
Nick,
Actually now that the jacket had dried the leather seems a little tougher.
I really think it will hold up very well. Only one way to find out and that is to start wearing the heck out of it.
Cheers,
John
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Post by pagey on Jun 30, 2007 14:02:13 GMT -5
Very interesting - keep us posted! |
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Post by Marc on Jun 30, 2007 14:32:50 GMT -5
AWESOME jacket my friend!!!!! I like mine so much, I'm wearing it NOW, sitting inside Regards, Marc |
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Post by indianadirk on Jun 30, 2007 14:42:49 GMT -5
AWESOME jacket my friend!!!!! I like mine so much, I'm wearing it NOW, sitting inside Regards, Marc You have a Todd jacket? |
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Post by pagey on Jun 30, 2007 15:00:10 GMT -5
How about some pics Marc?
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