Hwilli Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 I went down on Saturday, and ended up scuffing my jacket all to hell. It is an Alpine Stars dragster jacket, so it is made to look distressed/worn anyway, but the fall wore some big patches of the dye off.I would imagine the exposed leather is now unprotected, and could get messed up worse in the weather.Is there someplace I could take this, or some sort of product I could use on it myself?TIA,Howard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Who gives a fuck about the jacket, use a sharpie.... You went down? What happened man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli Posted May 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 (edited) Who gives a fuck about the jacket, use a sharpie.... You went down? What happened man?I'm not so worried about the looks. It doesn't look bad. I was more concerned about the jacket getting messed up from rain or what not.This is the first leather jacket of any type i have owned (weird I know), so this is new to me.H Edited May 25, 2010 by Hwilli spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Im sorry, it seems your reply haz failed to answer my question. How did you go down man?...and I believe this is your second leather jacket. The other one you left at my house (after a long night of course) was not a motorcycle jacket though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli Posted May 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 That other jacket isn't leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Oh. Now I haz fail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTM Brian Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Glad you are ok and able to talk about fixing your jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 He wasn't on a bike, Mj pushed him and he fell over.You might just have to bite the bullet and order a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli Posted May 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Brian I appreciate it.Justin - thanks for confirming the fears I had before posting this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 your best bet is take it to a drycleaner. If they are knowledgeable enough and have a leather person they can either tell you if its fixable or give you the info to talk to the leather people.Back when I was in school and working at the drycleaner we did a lot of leather and had a really good guy but he was in cinci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 i would think some mink oil to condition and water proof the area would be sufficient. $.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 you may borrow my sharpie. Problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsuMj Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 WOW, this thread has been up for 11 hrs and have gotten like 1.5 legit helpful responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 (edited) From experience, I don't repair anymore, I just go buy a new one. Depending on the level of damage, some repairs can be done at home. Even minor repairs done by professionals, can be more than the cost of a good used jacket. The repairs will vary per the type of leather, but scuffs can be smoothed, or raised out, and redyed. Jackets are typically redyed after professional dry cleaning anyway. Judge the overall condition of the jacket, before deciding whether to repair it or not. If it's gotten dry or stiff or brittle over time, it is damaged and not the best subject for repair. I realize it might be that first jacket and a keeper, but basically it's now a keeper with scuff marks on it.edit: I still have my first jacket, no damage... and my second most favorite original jacket, is extremely worn out and damaged from time itself. And it fits rather tight now, but I still have it... Edited May 26, 2010 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Put a patch over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artmageddon Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 The jacket is for sure worth trying to save. except for the black gone, it is still in great shape. I have Doc Martens Wonder Balsam and Dubbin if that might help protect it. Some info that might be useful, might not.http://www.awrust.co.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=browse.more&more_id=25&cs=af7c8e82http://www.liquidleather.com/scuffs.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CattaniAFJ Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 I've got an Icon leather that I went down in twice in the last two years and I ride in all weather. The left side and back are missing dye, but the rain doesn't do anything worse to it. I say leave it as is, Sharpie that bitch, or buy a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 leave it how it is... adds character Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 From experience, I don't repair anymore, I just go buy a new one. Depending on the level of damage, some repairs can be done at home. Even minor repairs done by professionals, can be more than the cost of a good used jacket. The repairs will vary per the type of leather, but scuffs can be smoothed, or raised out, and redyed. Jackets are typically redyed after professional dry cleaning anyway. Judge the overall condition of the jacket, before deciding whether to repair it or not. If it's gotten dry or stiff or brittle over time, it is damaged and not the best subject for repair. I realize it might be that first jacket and a keeper, but basically it's now a keeper with scuff marks on it.pretty much dead on other than the bolded part. Whatever any idiot counter jockey at some of these drycleaners say do not EVER let them dryclean it. There is a specific process for cleaning leather garments that most drycleaners cannot do and thats why they usually have a partnership with a company that specializes in leather cleaning and repair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli Posted May 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Thanks for all the input everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 pretty much dead on other than the bolded part. Whatever any idiot counter jockey at some of these drycleaners say do not EVER let them dryclean it. There is a specific process for cleaning leather garments that most drycleaners cannot do and thats why they usually have a partnership with a company that specializes in leather cleaning and repair"Jackets are typically redyed after professional dry cleaning anyway"oops... you are correct, I should have said when professional dry cleaners send them out for special leather cleaning. Which is what they do. They can't do leather.I knew that, duh me...But yes, they warn that it might or will have to be redyed as necessary before return. As in possible color changes, etc. Black don't count. It's still black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 "Jackets are typically redyed after professional dry cleaning anyway"oops... you are correct, I should have said when professional dry cleaners send them out for special leather cleaning. Which is what they do. They can't do leather.I knew that, duh me...But yes, they warn that it might or will have to be redyed as necessary before return. As in possible color changes, etc. Black don't count. It's still black.no problem, I worked at 2 different drycleaners for about 5 years combined while in high school and college so I know that shit all too well I always loved having to give the waiver to customers to sign for leather and they would be like oh well this is dumb I don't want to. Then when I explain to them how the jacket wasn't made from the same cow and to think how differently their skin might react to adverse conditions compared to myself, 2 totally different skin types Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98 Low Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Spray it down with lemmon pledge. That will seal it up and the little bit of citris is good for the leather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSB67 Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 After much research long long ago I treat all leather with Lexol. You can get it at the auto parts store. Won't do anything for the scuffs cosmetically though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 (edited) I'll go with Blackrock Leather Conditioner. It can be found in horse tack shops, if no where else.A good quick substitute, is any mild soap. Just work a light lather over the entire jacket, gently scrubbing with a washcloth, and wipe it dry.The objective is to prevent the leather from drying out and cracking.Although I admit most people find a way to destroy a jacket long before that.A couple of my jackets are older than I am. Edited June 3, 2010 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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