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Post by Midland Whips on Feb 23, 2009 13:05:15 GMT -5
Hi guys  Just wondered what the best leather dressing is for a jacket. I also wondered if leather dressing would slightly darken my jacket? Thats kind of what I'm lookin for. Thanks  Indiana 24 |
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Post by New Yorker Jones on Feb 23, 2009 13:06:12 GMT -5
I'd say Pecard's. That would darken the jacket.
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Post by Tyrloch on Feb 23, 2009 13:18:43 GMT -5
To darken a jacket, I use my own concoction -- it's a mix of Pecard's brown tint and black tint. It's roughly a 50/50 blend, but it depends how dark you want to go -- for a lighter color, just use more brown than black...
~Jace
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Post by Midland Whips on Feb 23, 2009 14:20:10 GMT -5
Thanks for that guys Thought that was the case. Where can I get the brown and black tint pecards in the UK?? I don't want to pay for the shipping from the US, Its way too expensive for such a cheap item  |
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Post by Tyrloch on Feb 23, 2009 14:32:37 GMT -5
Lol, I know what you mean -- it's only $6 for each tub, and the shipping cost me almost $12!!
~Jace
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Post by Kt. Templar on Feb 24, 2009 1:56:41 GMT -5
Thanks for that guys Thought that was the case. Where can I get the brown and black tint pecards in the UK?? I don't want to pay for the shipping from the US, Its way too expensive for such a cheap item I've been trying to persuade antiqueleatherdressing.co.uk to order some! But they haven't yet. Can I suggest dropping this nice lady an email to add another voice to the request  . valpringle@oldnautibits.com or sales@antiqueleatherdressing.co.uk. |
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Post by Midland Whips on Feb 24, 2009 3:40:17 GMT -5
Thats sounds good to me KT Hope they do because it would make it a lot easier and cheaper for us guys here in the good old UK |
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Post by In-D on Mar 17, 2009 19:36:38 GMT -5
KIWI SADDLE SOAP should darken it and will keep it some what water proof and soften it slightly.  In-D |
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Post by indyfan4ever on Mar 28, 2009 9:24:53 GMT -5
I have one question...Should I apply Pecards on my jacket before soaking it in the tub? Or is the jacket okay to put in the tub without it? Thanks!
-Indyfan
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Post by Kt. Templar on Mar 28, 2009 11:01:38 GMT -5
I have one question...Should I apply Pecards on my jacket before soaking it in the tub? Or is the jacket okay to put in the tub without it? Thanks! -Indyfan Water first, then allow to thoroughly dry. Moulding/wearing it as it dries. Then pecards to replace the oils lost in the soaking, if it looks like it needs it. What leather are you wanting to do this to? |
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Post by indyfan4ever on Mar 28, 2009 11:14:05 GMT -5
Thanks for your fast response I have a U.S. Wings Lambskin that I have had since Jan. I love it to death, but it is a little big. Last night I used some sandpaper and made it look weathered, but I was looking at a few forums and noticed that you can shrink your coat in warm water. So you are saying that I should soak it in the tub...how long should I do this for? And should I use warm or hot water? You also suggest that I wear it after it's in the tube right? Thanks again!! -IndyFan P.S. I'll post some pics. after the process! |
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Post by Kt. Templar on Mar 28, 2009 12:39:16 GMT -5
I've no experience of G&B's I'm afraid.
I once washed a Wested lamb in the washing machine on hot in an attempt to shrink it. Didn't work didn't seem to shrink at all. It did however help it look all wrinkly and rippled and a lot more SA.
You can often just soak the outside of leather in the shower then wear to get wrinkles in the sleeves to set. I wrapped some towels around some shipping tubes, threaded them into the sleeves then hung the jacket up by the tubes balanced on a couple of chair backs with the sleeves pushed up. Ended up with nicely wrinkled sleeves.
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