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Post by castlebrunwald on Jan 7, 2009 16:59:19 GMT -5
Is there anyway you can distressa leather jacket using normal supplies I.E> everyday things??
Thanks,Castle Brunwald
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Post by drjulian on Jan 8, 2009 0:07:57 GMT -5
I've distressed my leather jackets with possitive results using a common kitchen knife or a river rock, sand paper works nicely just start gently and stop often to look how things are going befor it gets too late.
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Post by castlebrunwald on Jan 8, 2009 10:43:35 GMT -5
How with a kitchen knife??
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Post by castlebrunwald on Jan 8, 2009 16:41:55 GMT -5
Ohhyeah, thanks.
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Post by GCR on Jan 11, 2009 0:52:53 GMT -5
Sandpaper or steel-wool are typically found around most houses somewhere and either will work for distressing leather jackets. If neither of those is handy you can rub the jacket across the cement floor in a basement or garage (watch out for oil stains in the garage!) to get some of the finish worn off and make the jacket look more "adventured in". If you don't want to do any drastic distressing, Ragingblues has also mentioned having good luck using a paper bag to do some very fine / light distressing, so maybe give that a shot? Just be careful and don't over-do it!  |
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Post by castlebrunwald on Jan 16, 2009 17:35:30 GMT -5
thanks a lot guys, how do you use a kitchen knife on it but??
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Post by irishindyfan on Sept 27, 2010 17:23:05 GMT -5
thanks a lot guys, how do you use a kitchen knife on it but?? I'm almost afraid to hear the answer to this one!! |
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Post by Noah on Sept 27, 2010 19:27:21 GMT -5
I think you scrape it over the areas you want distressed. But not too hard though.
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Post by Kt. Templar on Sept 28, 2010 13:00:33 GMT -5
One of the lower level ways to distress the jacket and break it in a bit is to wet the whole ouside down and then when it is nearly dry wear it to mould to you.
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Sept 28, 2010 14:53:06 GMT -5
I know two simple methods that people used in the past: The "Wash, Wad, 'n' Wrinkle" Method - Put it in the washing machine. After it's done, wad it up and put it in the corner to dry. The "Fedoraiders' Mud 'n' Dust" Method - Click on the link. Steven |
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Post by Noah on Sept 28, 2010 20:29:45 GMT -5
You can also try using a steel brush.
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Sept 28, 2010 20:52:44 GMT -5
Ah, yes, Noah, the "Deborah Nadoolman" method.  Steven |
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Post by Noah on Sept 29, 2010 1:30:47 GMT -5
Yep. I haven't tried it but I'm sure it works since that's what she did for Raiders. You could also use Fuller's Earth to make it dusty. |
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Sept 29, 2010 9:32:22 GMT -5
For me, there's no need to buy what I already have lying naturally around outside (being in the desert and all). Steven |
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Post by Noah on Sept 29, 2010 12:59:07 GMT -5
Like others have said, sandpaper is a good way to distress jackets.
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Post by westy1970 on May 20, 2013 21:10:17 GMT -5
I have a G&B jacket and it looks brand new. Since it "just fits" I am leery of wetting as I am afraid of shrinkage. I have read about acetone or rubbing alcohol to take shine off and using a fine grit sand paper to the seams and high spots. I am not looking to dirty up the jacket just accelerate the worn in look. As for the hat, I have an Akubra Fedora and after almost a year of wearing in every type of weather it still looks new. Again, not looking to be too dirty but maybe some salt stains on the band?
I have searched and there are a lot of discussions with out any details on how to do it. I see the results without the how to, other than "I used some Fuller Earth". How would you use it? How would you sand the edges? I need tips and details.
Thanks
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Post by zmarty on May 28, 2013 16:27:47 GMT -5
The thing that has worked for me is wearing the hell out of it. Haha itll be natural, comfortable, and you'll know its reliable
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