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[Pandemic]

Most people here just rent ionizers from the hardware store. Is that an option in Germany?

 

[Robbie79]

I'm not sure but I think so.

 

[willyto]

Thanks again guys for your advice and help! An ionizer currently is not an option as it is too expensive or just 2 or 3 vintage leather jackets and as I don't have a plan to buy more vintage leather jackets for now.
I talked to Lederzentrum who are based in Germany (they are leather experts) and they recommended both airing and depending on type of leather an odor minimizer / neutralizer (they cannot guarantee that it works but maybe around 20€ are worth a try):
https://www.lederzentrum.de/geruchsminderer-250-ml.html

My concern is that it will not take care of the lining smell. It's the whole jacket that smells bad, not just the leather.

 

[Peacoat]

Too expensive? The top rated ozone generator in this review is only $40.00.

https://www.consumertestedreviews.o...MIysSMz-KW-gIVUMLCBB1JzAhQEAAYAiAAEgLnj_D_BwE

 

[Robbie79]

My concern is that it will not take care of the lining smell. It's the whole jacket that smells bad, not just the leather.

@willyto I bought Febreeze today and tested it - lining smells OK now

 

[Robbie79]

Too expensive? The top rated ozone generator in this review is only $40.00.

https://www.consumertestedreviews.o...MIysSMz-KW-gIVUMLCBB1JzAhQEAAYAiAAEgLnj_D_BwE

@Peacoat Thanks very much - in this case I obviously searched for the wrong ones. Now this is definitely an option.

 

[Canuck Panda]

I think this answers your question :

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Those photos don't look promising blown up.

FWIW, I hadn't worn my IR much. I had two now just one, and it is a keeper. I also ask for thickest hides on all my Aero builds so that might impact how the jacket wears.

The IR is a wierd cut. But there aren't that many quality repros out there that I know of. The throat latch is sort of a signature of this jacket too. I admit I am now confused. But my IR is a keeper. Getting it upgraded to a Crown zip as a matter of fact. Will post so photos after the boob zipper job.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Youre right there is an imprint! I've never noticed until just now I take a closer look. Doesn't bother me. Still going through with the Crown and keeping her. There one nipple on each collar side so it still balances out.

 

[Will Zach]

Too expensive? The top rated ozone generator in this review is only $40.00.

https://www.consumertestedreviews.o...MIysSMz-KW-gIVUMLCBB1JzAhQEAAYAiAAEgLnj_D_BwE

That is a great find, Peacoat. I might get one myself, even though I have not encountered a stinky jacket yet - just in case. One thing I would suggest - this thing being tiny, probably does not generate a whole lot of ions. Might want to to run it in a small space with the jacket (a small bathroom, a closet, etc) to speed up the process. Edit - this device is not an ozone generator, but an ionizer. It may create a small amount of ozone, though ,which may be enough for the purpose of removing smell from a jacket, if the space is sufficiently small.

 

[Marc mndt]

I bough this one

 

[Will Zach]

Rooms, garages, farms, hotels - Marc does not do anything small...

 

[Canuck Panda]

I bough this one

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Do you have jackets that are soaked in (other peoples) cologne and do these Ozone machine work on those? I have a few cologne drenched jackets that just don't air out. Worse than cigarette smells and I haven't found a solution. Some has been airing out for over a year now. Ugh. If these Ozone machine works on cologne smells then I'm gonna sneak one in. I think they are banned here not sure. Thanks.

 

[Monitor]

Youre right there is an imprint! I've never noticed until just now I take a closer look. Doesn't bother me. Still going through with the Crown and keeping her. There one nipple on each collar side so it still balances out.

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Perfection!

 

[Peacoat]

That is a great find, Peacoat. I might get one myself, even though I have not encountered a stinky jacket yet - just in case. One thing I would suggest - this thing being tiny, probably does not generate a whole lot of ions. Might want to to run it in a small space with the jacket (a small bathroom, a closet, etc) to speed up the process. Edit - this device is not an ozone generator, but an ionizer. It may create a small amount of ozone, though ,which may be enough for the purpose of removing smell from a jacket, if the space is sufficiently small.

Yes, I think a small bathroom or a closet would be the best bet for one this small.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Double ended main zip - Is it as easy as sliding another zip onto the same track and make my own two way zip? Has anyone tried to make a two way zip from their current zips? Thanks.

 

[JMax]

I bough this one

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I’ve got one like this. Awesome. I also use it in my car and wife’s SUV.

 

[navetsea]

I use spray too, since i buy mine from laundry supplier shop so it comes in larger quantity, so i buy spray bottle with mistier atomizer/nozzle so i can spray on the opening of the leg or sleeve without making a round wet spot on the leather or denim. spayer bottle that is suitable to decant perfumes is the best imo.

 

[Aloysius]

There is a Ridley Indian Ranger out in the wild... HH has link to the guy's Insta account in one of the Aero threads...

There are a lot of Ridley Indian Rangers that were made but most of them have a Buco style collar plus throat latch. Julie made mine (the last one ever, since Aero is now only making exact repro IRs, so midweight hides and original cut/features only) with the classic Indian Ranger collar– which I wasn't expecting and was absolutely delighted to see when it arrived.

@Pandemic, the button and (if folded back) latch do press through a bit, but I quite like the look of it. I had a mouton collar made for mine that I have on when in the mood, though otherwise I wear it without mouton and with the throat latch open. It's a great look.

 

[Marc mndt]

Do you have jackets that are soaked in (other peoples) cologne and do these Ozone machine work on those?

No, unfortunately not. Man I feel for you, I'd rather wear a mouldy jacket than one with another men's cologne.

I've tried the ozone machine, I've trying spraying it with vodka, laying it out in the sun for a week, nothing helped.

 

[willyto]

No, unfortunately not. Man I feel for you, I'd rather wear a mouldy jacket than one with another men's cologne.

I've tried the ozone machine, I've trying spraying it with vodka, laying it out in the sun for a week, nothing helped.

Then what’s a good use for the Ozone machine? Before purchasing it I’d like to know if it actually works.

Soaking a leather jacket shouldn’t be a problem though. Leather is tough and can resist that. After all even leather shoes are made with wet/mellow leather and nothing is used after that except polishing the uppers.