Do I need to put any protectant on a new aero B3, or should I just wear it as is?

[JLStorm]

Do I need to use some sort of treatment or protectant on a new aero b3 before I subject it to the rain, sleet, snow, etc?

I plan to use this jacket as daily winter wear, so it certainly will not be a closet queen by any means. I want it to last for many years to come...anything I need to know before I wear?

 

[blethook]

I personally wouldn't worry about putting anything. The brand new leather should have its own natural oil to start with. So I would say just wear it as it is and worry about the effect of rain/snow later...

Now how about some pics of the jacket?

 

[Hawk_Eye]

If its a brand new jacket, just wear it. Wear it hard and let it develop some real character. It shouldnt need any leather food for a long time.

 

[PADDY]

Just ride it hard.

Ride it as hard as you can - no need for leather care on a new jacket.

 

[Daoud]

I'll chime in as well- my jacket is about 14 years old and I have put it through all kinds of hell, and it still looks almost new. You'd really have to work at it to damage one of these coats.

 

[JLStorm]

I will post photos when I get it (I just finally placed the order last week after over 40 emails back and forth with Aero. I cant promise you will like it though...its basically an ANJ-4 & B3 hybrid with a lot of horsehide overlays and a much larger collar and windflap than usual.

 

[aswatland]

I will post photos when I get it (I just finally placed the order last week after over 40 emails back and forth with Aero. I cant promise you will like it though...its basically an ANJ-4 & B3 hybrid with a lot of horsehide overlays and a much larger collar and windflap than usual.

Well it sounds interesting. Photos please when it arrives and definitely no need for leather conditioner etc..

 

[jamespibworth@n]

Eastmans recommend treatment about once a year. And up to 2 or 3 times a year only if it gets wet regularly.

Looking forward to the photos of this ‘special’.