It is dark green in fact. Thank you! It was quite a long wait.That's a great end result I think!
What colour is that leather? I guess it's black faded to grey, but on my phone screen it looks like it could be green.
I would love it to be green.
Thanks bro! The jacket smells clean and fresh now, all these processed were actually done a few months ago, I just have time to post and share now.So now the mildew smell is gone, but does it smell like vinegar now ?
Vinegar is one of the many smells that is guaranteed to make me throw up 100% of the time.
Btw this is a cool jacket that's definitely worth the effort.
That's good to know.Thanks bro! The jacket smells clean and fresh now, all these processed were actually done a few months ago, I just have time to post and share now.
You did it professionally. Excellent result. Cool jacketThis is how it exactly looked like after being completely dry, I didn't take a lot of photos for record, I couldn't wait to apply Pecards on it.
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After applying a thin coat of Pecard:
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The colour of the jacket deepened quite a bit on the patina but became lighter again after it was dry.
The jacket still has a lot of life and I can tell the previous REAL owner(s) had treated it really well. Why?
At least there is no damage, hole or tear on the jacket lining. The leather is still very buttery even after going through 7 washes, it's a tough guy!
If you have a stinky leather jacket that you want to wear, don't hesitate, just wash it!
I agreeGreen is even better than black!
Thank you!That's exactly how you wash a leather jacket! Great job.
The jacket itself is from 1980's and is of an European production but the style is indeed based on a much earlier German styles. Usually very tough, sturdy, heavy cowhide jackets that thrive on heavy use.
Even if you aren't aware of the small design intricacies that differentiate the earlier versions from these, the machine-made size tag such as this one, is always a sure indication of a more recent production. Originals would have a hand-written information label, alongside a very elaborate brand tag.
Thank you broYou did it professionally. Excellent result. Cool jacket
Thanks so much! Noted!Fantastic work there!! Really came through the washes well, and you really did it right by spacing those out, and by using some good products, time and motion with your washes.
I really like that's it's a deep green - very unique and quite the unique jacket.
For any future washes or re-hydrating a rather dry jacket, you may consider Urad Tenderly or Horseman's One-Step as an initial highly hydrating conditioner step. I would do it prior to the Pecards. I have much more ready access to the One-Step so that is my go-to.
https://www.doversaddlery.com/horsemans-one-step-cream-15-oz/p/X1-3126/
It is dark green in fact. Thank you! It was quite a long wait.
Thank you!
Could you please provide more information on the jacket if possible?
I am assuming if it’s 80s then there should be quite a lot of information on the internet but so far I have seen none.
I tried searching with Google image and posted on some Facebook groups but no luck :/
The seller of the jacket specializes in selling 1900s to 1940s European Vintage and he affirms that it’s from 1940s.