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MThis does happen. Often at that. Seen it on quite a few jackets though not being a tailor, I'm not sure what the cause is. I do know...
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Mmdgnowles reacted to Carlos840's post in the thread Shoe creme to cover small spots of damage to the topcoat of leather jackets? with
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The one time i tried that the shoe polish dissolved the top coat and it made things much worst. My small scratch ended up being a brown... -
Mmdgnowles reacted to zebedee's post in the thread horsehide jacket - how long to break-in? with Haha.
Wear it in all weathers and to pubs where you should try to get many drinks in. Walk it home (better if raining: surpassingly brilliant...
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Mmdgnowles replied to the thread horsehide jacket - how long to break-in?.They should only go to good homes. But remember, sometimes we revert retroactively which isn't bad but makes us miss a good 'thing'.
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Mmdgnowles reacted to Trouser Bark's post in the thread horsehide jacket - how long to break-in? with Like.
I've been wearing my Lost Worlds leather pea coat nearly every day since my prior post about it a month ago and yeah, it's horse and...
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Mmdgnowles replied to the thread horsehide jacket - how long to break-in?.That will ruin the stitches and other small details as time goes forward.
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MThey put some shellac or something real shiny on these new-used boots. Probably take some Saddle soap to them. Sent from my iPhone...
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MWell... Whether it's veg or chrome tanned doesn't really make a difference. Even between the two main methods, there are many, many ways...
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Mmdgnowles reacted to ABCD's post in the thread Aero sheene black Vicenza elbow stretching with Like.
I'd say this is a non-issue. Perfectly normal when stiff leather is combined with narrow sleeves.
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Mmdgnowles reacted to ton312's post in the thread Aero sheene black Vicenza elbow stretching with Like.
This is what happens to leather jackets when worn. All of them. Looks great on you. I believe you’re over thinking it.
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MSchott Dark Brown 641 HH Hi, This is the same Dark brown Italian Horse that a few Manufacturers have started using, Not stiff at...
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Mmdgnowles replied to the thread Schott 689H fit and long term wear.I feel you. I love how I look it mine. I can't believe the sizing, crop, in a 44 for my body. It is worth so much to me haha. I love the...
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MYeah, the wind flap was annoying and the jacket was not worth all that much, so I took scissors to it. It actually worked quite well...
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Mmdgnowles replied to the thread Do try this at home: leather jacket repair tips.Do you know if these high quality dyes you refer to contain some kind of a mild top coat?
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Mmdgnowles reacted to Monitor's post in the thread Shoe creme to cover small spots of damage to the topcoat of leather jackets? with Like.
Why hasn't this been answered? I use shoe creme and shoe wax on leather jackets all the time for the exact same purpose. No harm done.