Five Star Leather Jackets

[Hh121]

I can’t see the pics @Hh121.

How about this time

 

[handymike]

I think yours is fine. @PilotJens is deliberately stretching out his cuffs and got the stitches imbedded in the soft steerhide which could be a problem if he goes further. Your leather is super thick, and you aren’t trying to stretch it out, so I wouldn’t be too concerned.

 

[Hh121]

I think yours is fine. @PilotJens is deliberately stretching out his cuffs and got the stitches imbedded in the soft steerhide which could be a problem if he goes further. Your leather is super thick, and you aren’t trying to stretch it out, so I wouldn’t be too concerned.

Thank you.

 

[ton312]

what's the result of this? Do you think the seam will break apart over the time? I am little worried. View attachment 330906 View attachment 330907

All my Aero’s had that same seam stress. My new one does too. I’ll load some pics when the light comes back.

 

[navetsea]

I hit mine with an atomic bomb. Warm water bath. The steer does seem to stretch when wet. Not dry quite yet. There was considerable color loss. I may finish up with a dye job. Seems like it’ll be days if not a week before it’s fully dry.
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Careful with sun drying man, blow standing fan right infront of it in the shade is the fastest and safest option imo, once damp I wear it to dry, and hang it back there again just to make sure no humid spots left in the lining, pocket bags, etc. To avoid mold and smell

 

[navetsea]

Pictures of the grain popping through, Stitching of stretched cuffs and working on wet forming the shoulder area. I think some of my older restauration work technics pay off. View attachment 330861 View attachment 330860 View attachment 330859

Dont you wear it to dry ? I think that gives biggest impact on post washing leather jacket.

 

[ton312]

Careful with sun drying man, blow standing fan right infront of it in the shade is the fastest and safest option imo, once damp I wear it to dry, and hang it back there again just to make sure no humid spots left in the lining, pocket bags, etc. To avoid mold and smell
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Oh I just hung it there for the pic. It’s been flat for two days with newspaper stuffed inside to soak up the moisture.

 

[Riu]

Your CR is steer? I think the steer is prone to stretch after a soaking. Wait u til mine is fully dirty and I’ll report. I do not see it returning to its previous shape.

My CR is steer indeed and I'm curious how yours is going to turn out after this treatment. Maybe it will shrink back after it's fully dried.

 

[ton312]

My CR is steer indeed and I'm curious how yours is going to turn out after this treatment. Maybe it will shrink back after it's fully dried.

95% dry and 100% better. Will now hold creases, shoulders did in fact loosen and feels better all around. Tomorrow I should be able to condition it. I’m on the fence about dying it now. I suppose I’ll need to see it in a few weeks when the dust has truly settled. The fit shot color seems skewed ( it doesn’t look nearly that red). It’s much more like the photos of it hanging.

 

[Riu]

95% dry and 100% better. Will now hold creases, shoulders did in fact loosen and feels better all around. Tomorrow I should be able to condition it. I’m on the fence about dying it now. I suppose I’ll need to see it in a few weeks when the dust has truly settled. The fit shot color seems skewed ( it doesn’t look nearly that red). It’s much more like the photos of it hanging.
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That definitely looks better now! Leather doesn't seem to be dull anymore. I might give it a go in the summer when it's warm. Thank you for sharing the results!

 

[ton312]

Did I forget anything? Any tips?

 

[PilotJens]

Not sure about the eco flow .It says it is made for veg tanned tooling leather . I think you would need to sand of the brown to get a remotely unfinished leather . It is a water based dye and not a "paste" like acrylic . I can try some water soluble dye on a sanded til neutral five star russet steer .

 

[ton312]

Not sure about the eco flow .It says it is made for veg tanned tooling leather . I think you would need to sand of the brown to get a remotely unfinished leather . It is a water based dye and not a "paste" like acrylic . I can try some water soluble dye on a sanded til neutral five star russet steer .

Yeah I was able to run a good bit of topcoat off with nail polish remover. The hide under the “russet” top coat is peanut butter brown. Figured if I get close to that all around it should soak in?

 

[PilotJens]

If you get to the peanut butter colour then you are on the right path. I used fiebings burgundy oil dye before and that stuff was so strong that it could re dye a different paint .

I have tryed a tiny bit of mahagonie alcohol dye on the russet steer and it dyed it a bit reddish. The alcohol dye is weak so the eco flow could work.

I will try a heavy dose on alcohol dye and report back shortly

 

[handymike]

I just use the dye and condition afterwards. Never done the deglazing or the satin top-coat.

 

[ton312]

I just use the dye and condition afterwards. Never done the deglazing or the satin top-coat.

Color doesn’t bleed off?

 

[PilotJens]

The surrounding area is angelus acrylic dye

 

[handymike]

Color doesn’t bleed off?

Nope, some does at first when you wipe it down, but after a couple days and some Pecards you are good. Just apply light coats. I treat it like stain. Foam brush then wipe with rag after a couple minutes.

 

[abone]

Has anyone tested 5* with a cross zip design, like a bootlegger or hooch, or classic D pocket style?
Way, way back there was a post of their off the shelf 5* cross zip but there has been significant evolution in their ability since, and their leather selection.

 

[handymike]

@jonesy86 has a freewheelers replica.