Five Star Leather Jackets

[ton312]

I would definitely scratch the surface to see the leather underneath.Maybe the russet topcoat sits on top and the mahagonie is underneath .I did this with a russet steer hide boot that now has a really nice patina . Every
Time the top coat wears of the mahagonie will surface .

Just use 70% acetone and 30% water .The fiebings deglazer is a rip off in my opinion

I’ve got a garbage bag of brown paper towels now that says different. LOL. It doesn’t go very far though. I ordered fieblings alcohol based cordovan, that’ll be my last attempt.

 

[PilotJens]

If you live in Europe which I doubt because I think I think shawn mentioned mr.tony talking about the all weather Halfbelt.
Send it to me before feeding it through the woodchopper and I will dye it for free and send it back lol.
I have a big bottle of burgundy acrylic dye left over .

 

[ton312]

 

[handymike]

Others will soon be asking for their Five Star jackets to have the “Mr. Tony Treatment”.

 

[ton312]

Others will soon be asking for their Five Star jackets to have the “Mr. Tony Treatment”.

LOL! I doubt that very much. I should’ve done this from the start. Plan is one more of acetone (I ran out) then wet sand with 1k grit and buff with1.2k grit sandpaper and see where I’m at. If I can 90-99% of the russet out I may just seal it and skip the cordo dye. If not then at least she’ll be prepped for that.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

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reminds me of that suede treatment I just did. I know you having fun and that's what's most important. And actually looks good. But for people just trying to find a nice jacket at 300-350 price point, I guess higher now with CXL and horse upgrades, I think there's an easier path though. Unless of course you designing your own thing, having fun again with the process, etc. etc.

 

[Wardo1974]

reminds me of that suede treatment I just did. I know you having fun and that's what's most important. And actually looks good. But for people just trying to find a nice jacket at 300-350 price point, I guess higher now with CXL and horse upgrades, I think there's an easier path though. Unless of course you designing your own thing, having fun again with the process, etc. etc.

Is there? Where else can you get a totally custom jacket for 300-350? There's a lot of value here.

Having said that I didn't consider a 5* until they upgraded their leather (I mean, I hope it's an upgrade) but for 350 or so it's worth a gamble.

And hopefully it's a sign of more to come. I feel they need more thick, robust leathers (rather than all the thin goat options) with more black on tap, and better browns (no chocolate milk, no terra cotta, etc.). If they perfect a few selections like that, sky's the limit for them. My 2 cents.

 

[Wardo1974]

This is the info about Pakistan Covid restrictions - no 5* production until at least the 16th.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-57036022

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

Is there? Where else can you get a totally custom jacket for 300-350? There's a lot of value here.

Having said that I didn't consider a 5* until they upgraded their leather (I mean, I hope it's an upgrade) but for 350 or so it's worth a gamble.

And hopefully it's a sign of more to come. I feel they need more thick, robust leathers (rather than all the thin goat options) with more black on tap, and better browns (no chocolate milk, no terra cotta, etc.). If they perfect a few selections like that, sky's the limit for them. My 2 cents.

well, like I said, if it's because you want custom (certain design, certain specs where OTS won't fit, having fun with the designs, etc.) of course. But if you chasing these because of the leather, well, just look to our classifieds. Most Schotts can be had for $300-400 range. A lot of Aeros are going for sub $500. There's a Thedi racer that will blow your mind for $550.

 

[Wardo1974]

well, like I said, if it's because you want custom (certain design, certain specs where OTS won't fit, having fun with the designs, etc.) of course. But if you chasing these because of the leather, well, just look to our classifieds. Most Schotts can be had for $300-400 range. A lot of Aeros are going for sub $500. There's a Thedi racer that will blow your mind for $550.

Ah, fair enough. That isn't me. I'm an athletic size 46. Been looking for used Aeros for a year and saw literally nothing. Guys in the 38-42 range can change jackets on the classifieds like Underoos.

 

[ton312]

I actually really like the leather. It’s thick and clearly robust. I’ve beaten the snot out of it. The problem I have is the color. The russet brown is not at all as advertised. It’s the worst brown I’ve ever laid eyes on and I say that having owned a close runner up in LW’s russet. Both are dead eyed, lobotomies of dull sorrow.

 

[MrProper]

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hm ... maybe i should also remove the topcoat of my chocolate trucker with acetone? the question is what the goat looks like underneath.

 

[Wardo1974]

I actually really like the leather. It’s thick and clearly robust. I’ve beaten the snot out of it. The problem I have is the color. The russet brown is not at all as advertised. It’s the worst brown I’ve ever laid eyes on and I say that having owned a close runner up in LW’s russet. Both are dead eyed, lobotomies of dull sorrow.

Very poetic. Why the Mr. Miyagi pic? Is that the "no mercy" face to use on your recalcitrant jacket finish?

 

[Wardo1974]

Kar

hm ... maybe i should also remove the topcoat of my chocolate trucker with acetone? the question is what the goat looks like underneath.

Karsten, thanks again for your great sizing advice in ordering from 5*, I appreciate all your ideas.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

I actually really like the leather. It’s thick and clearly robust. I’ve beaten the snot out of it. The problem I have is the color. The russet brown is not at all as advertised. It’s the worst brown I’ve ever laid eyes on and I say that having owned a close runner up in LW’s russet. Both are dead eyed, lobotomies of dull sorrow.

LOL. I've got this Andrew Marc jacket, also made in Pakistan, I swear to God I was subconsciously trying to ruin the thing to justify buying something else. Sand paper, dozens of hours in the wash and dryer. Still as good as new. I think a lot of people are past thick and resilient though, although better to have at least that. Most of the mall stuff is shiny cardboard, that will never evolve, won't last, and you'll look like everyone else wearing the same pattern. I got the feeling from wearing my 5* a bunch of times that that was going to be what it looks like forever, LOL. Not a bad thing for some I guess, but wasn't what I was looking for. Lets see what the new leathers do, but if I'm being honest, it seems to be getting expensive again vs. having the option to pick up quality jackets on used market if they fit you. Although I am holding a spot open for possible B3 style vest like Mr. Proper has. That thing is epic.

 

[ton312]

Very poetic. Why the Mr. Miyagi pic? Is that the "no mercy" face to use on your recalcitrant jacket finish?

Wax on wax off. Channeling my inner Danelson.

LOL. I've got this Andrew Marc jacket, also made in Pakistan, I swear to God I was subconsciously trying to ruin the thing to justify buying something else. Sand paper, dozens of hours in the wash and dryer. Still as good as new. I think a lot of people are past thick and resilient though, although better to have at least that. Most of the mall stuff is shiny cardboard, that will never evolve, won't last, and you'll look like everyone else wearing the same pattern. I got the feeling from wearing my 5* a bunch of times that that was going to be what it looks like forever, LOL. Not a bad thing for some I guess, but wasn't what I was looking for. Lets see what the new leathers do, but if I'm being honest, it seems to be getting expensive again vs. having the option to pick up quality jackets on used market if they fit you. Although I am holding a spot open for possible B3 style vest like Mr. Proper has. That thing is epic.

The used option is always available and it’s true that you can *maybe find a gem in your size for the same price, if not a little more or less. The mistake I made was straying from the two colors I know 5 star can do successfully. I am certain that at this point I can successfully dye it. Is this a process I want to repeat? No, not really.

 

[torfjord]

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I know you’re not finished yet, but that already looks better than it did before.

 

[Fonzie]

Wax on wax off. Channeling my inner Danelson.

LOL! You’re a meme comedy genius Tony.

 

[navetsea]

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that looks kind of good, you might have created a hole in ozone layer with your acetone fume, and several trees worth of tissue paper, but it looks fine as is at least from the photo.

 

[PilotJens]

Wait until he puts conditioner on and the russet pigment resurfaces lol.

Isn't five stars vintage process Just acetone?
It looks quite similar .They either add darker pigment to light leather or remove dark pigment

that looks kind of good, you might have created a hole in ozone layer with your acetone fume, and several trees worth of tissue paper, but it looks fine as is at least from the photo.