Cal Leather restored. Any suggestions?

[Albe64]

Hi loungers, many asked me to post the CAL I've bought a few weeks ago...I was just waiting for my Pecard to arrive and let it soak properly....I really love this piece, I think it's a keeper (Serval front zip, Talon on the sleeves)

 

[photo2u]

Hi loungers, many asked me to post the CAL I've bought a few weeks ago...I was just waiting for my Pecard to arrive and let it soak properly....I really love this piece, I think it's a keeper (Serval front zip, Talon on the sleeves) View attachment 524858 View attachment 524859 View attachment 524860 View attachment 524861 View attachment 524862 View attachment 524863 View attachment 524864

Very nice jacket. Personally, I no longer use pecards because I feel that is mainly a waterproofers. I also do not like its effect on cotton thread. Conditioning has been discussed thoroughly in the forum and there is great information. The friends at Cal Leathers use Skidmore's for their leather. Personally, I also use it, but I add my own ingredient to the mix.

You did very well with the jacket.

 

[Albe64]

Very nice jacket. Personally, I no longer use pecards because I feel that is mainly a waterproofers. I also do not like its effect on cotton thread. Conditioning has been discussed thoroughly in the forum and there is great information. The friends at Cal Leathers use Skidmore's for their leather. Personally, I also use it, but I add my own ingredient to the mix.

You did very well with the jacket.

Thank you. I have used Pecard for vintage leathers and I have to say that it's been pretty effective...The once cardboard dry leather is now soft and buttery...I couldn't imagine a better result. But I will try Skidmore as well!

 

[dudewuttheheck]

That jacket looks absolutely incredible. Amazing.

 

[handymike]

I also use Skidmore’s

 

[Mawashi]

Does it even need conditioning the thing looks almost new with hardly any wearing?

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Does it even need conditioning the thing looks almost new with hardly any wearing?

Agreed. I thought he had already conditioned it or something because it doesn't look to be in need of moisture.

 

[Albe64]

Does it even need conditioning the thing looks almost new with hardly any wearing?

The leather was dry and stiff....conditioning was absolutely necessary

 

[AeroFan_07]

Looks very nice - and the belt looks good on there too.
The straight-zip Cal I'm working on has taken three applications of Urad Tenderly and still needs a few more (moisture). It was also quite dry and farily stiff as well. Then I plan to give it a finish off with standard Urad.
There are a lot of great products out there for finishing/restoring jackets. Glad you found something to give this great Cal new life!

 

[Leigh H]

I'd use Urad Tenderly, like said above, its great for softening and removing stiffness and then pecards great for when your leather drying out and needs moisture. Both great products,