TheHamPimp
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Good price on an Aero if any of you guys are on the small size (34).
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TartuWolf
One Too Many
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JP is full of size 34-36 Aero jackets (mostly highwayman and half-belt) in a similar price range (250-400eu). Just FYI.
JackBroChill
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I've also seen antifungal powder as a recommendation here.
FWIW I recently dealt with a rather dank moldy jacket and vinegar/alcohol didn't seem to work at all. Didn't try washing it or the antifungal powder but ended up sending it to Arrow leathercare (was $95 for cleaning/refinishing plus $25 for mold removal surcharge) and am very curious to see the results. If it comes back totally mold-free then I think $120 is a very reasonable price for fixing something like that one posted here.
JackBroChill
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If I were a 34/36/38 then I believe Japan's auciton market would utterly bankrupt me.
TartuWolf
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I'm a 34/36 and believe me - it ain't as simple as that - it's always a risk and gamble with expensive shipping.
photo2u
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I understand you. In my cases, I used rubbing alcohol and sometimes vintager mix with water. The problem with mold is the moisture in the leather that keeps the mold alive. In rare cases, I have used low percentage hydrogen peroxide very carefully and only directed on the mold area. I would not recommend using peroxide because it can stain the leather. However, people must identify what is the problem in the leather. Sometimes is mold, sometimes is not. Perhaps Aero can contribute and help us out with their cleaning solutions they use? I am all open to anyone who can share their experiences in mold removal. Maybe a mold removal thread can be created. This way, everyone has access to proven methods when dealing with mold in leather?
Bluechel
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Please provide a follow-up, would love to hear it!
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Bluechel
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I suppose most of us know about "spew" which is completely different than mold and easily confirmed with a hair dryer, but mold....that will usually make me give up. If that mold covering that nice jacket could be thoroughly defeated for $120...sign me up.
JackBroChill
One of the Regulars
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Yes I will have to ask them about their methods once I get the jacket back! I was somewhat surprsied there wasn't a comprehensive thread on the subject when I was looking for one, would definitely be good to have.
tmitchell59
I'll Lock Up
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looks like a sleeve zipper with an added button closure added later?
photo2u
Call Me a Cab
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Yes, But still the jacket is solid. The bones have plenty of meat left to make it in to a nice jacket. The most important part in my view is the upper shoulder areas and the main zip. If the main zip still there I welcome that even if the zipper needs to be repair or complete replace. Many of these jackets often have the zippers replaced by technicians who do not care and just do a terrible repair. It makes the jacket look as it was not cared for. It bothers me because doing an excellent job in a main zipper repair only takes time and little skill. Back in the days when servo motors were not available, people used many tricks and hardware changes to the machines to slow them down and get more control. I learned much from our friend Jauregui, who is a master in sewing. Personally, I prefer the manual, hands on method of repairing. If you have time on your hands and a little bit of "Ganas" most repairs can be done by a DIY individual.
AHP91
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I was in talks with the seller when I saw the jacket while I was bored at work. Some of the photos were included in error, including the ones with the crown zip. These were from a pair of pants found with the jacket (I was interested in the pants but they had sold).
