Darkening and refreshing sun-aged leather

[greenc]

Hi everyone,

Hope you're all hanging in there and already looking forward to another good weekend. I searched the topic I'm about to ask and didn't necessarily find the answer I was looking for, so...

How do you all darken a non tea-core black jacket that has begun to fade because of use in the sun?

Cleaning and conditioning will obviously have some effect but is this just something that happens to most black jackets over time and with hard use?

Is it something that you all just live with and don't give much consideration? I ask because I have a Y2-HR55 double riders that is very black but beginning to show the tea-core beneath on the seams, which is totally fine. It doesn't appear that this hide will ever not be as black as it is now, the topcoat seems pretty stout.

By contrast I've seen vintage and newer black jackets that I think might benefit aesthetically from a bit of darkening.

Now don't shoot the messenger, but I've heard of people applying black shoe polish to a black leather jacket to deepen the color and bring back a bit of faded luster.

Does anyone have any experience with this? Do the different tanneries use different chemicals in their respective dying processes? What say you? Thanks in advance.

Chris

 

[Will Zach]

I would use either black Pecards or just black shoe polish.

 

[greenc]

I would use either black Pecards or just black shoe polish.

Thanks Will - I know that leather is leather and we use shoe polish on our shoes, but it's good on a jacket as well? I guess you'd need to really buff it off and then not sit up against any type of textile for a while for fear the residual residue would rub off.

 

[Will Zach]

I would try black Pecards first, because it is a product formulated specifically for black biker jackets which lost some color due to exposure to elements. But I would not be too hesitant to use a black shoe polish or a black shoe cream. Just rub it in well and polish hard with a rag - all excess of shoe polish will be taken off, and what remains will be embedded in the leather.

 

[greenc]

I would try black Pecards first, because it is a product formulated specifically for black biker jackets which lost some color due to exposure to elements. But I would not be too hesitant to use a black shoe polish or a black shoe cream. Just rub it in well and polish hard with a rag - all excess of shoe polish will be taken off, and what remains will be embedded in the leather.

Thank you Will, that's terrific, I appreciate that - I'll give it a go!

 

[Will Zach]

Weather Proof Leather - Black

Restore, repair, and protect with our black leather restoration & repair conditioner. Waterproof dressing for durable, long-lasting leather care. Shop now!

www.pecard.com

 

[greenc]

http://[URL]https://www.pecard.com/products/weather-proof-leather-black

[/URL]

Beautiful, thank you Will, enjoy the night.