Early 90's Eastman b3

[Whitters]

Good morning folks I would really appreciate some advice regarding the condition of my new jacket.

It's a early 90's Eastman b3 that I recently purchased on ebay.

I understand that's it's a old jacket but some if the panels on the back feel rough, is this an indication that the coating will peel soon?
Is there anything I can do to help?

Kind regards Adrian

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[Dav]

Looks fairly normal wear to my eyes, doesn't look like it's about to come off. In fact I have similar on one of mine.

Not too sure what if anything will fix it

 

[Whitters]

Looks fairly normal wear to my eyes, doesn't look like it's about to come off. In fact I have similar on one of mine. View attachment 196231
Not too sure what if anything will fix it

Thanks Dav, I was worried that I had purchased a lemon...

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[Bfd70]

My redskin d1 is much newer and does the same. I rub some leather conditioner in 2xs a year. Seems to help out.

 

[dubpynchon]

That looks normal enough, I've had one or two older ones like that. Great score!

 

[bn1966]

My D-1s the same

 

[HighandDry]

My redskin d1 is much newer and does the same. I rub some leather conditioner in 2xs a year. Seems to help out.

Is there a consensus on how to care for sheepskin?

I thought conditioner was not recommended as it's a coated leather.

 

[Whitters]

Is there a consensus on how to care for sheepskin?

I thought conditioner was not recommended as it's a coated leather.

I emailed John Lever today (a man in the know!) He suggested to do nothing, but enjoy it...

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[Bfd70]

Is there a consensus on how to care for sheepskin?

I thought conditioner was not recommended as it's a coated leather.

Done it several times. Wouldn’t be able to tell other than it returns it to a new appearance. I don’t thinks it’s necessary for integrity, just looks.

 

[Deacon211]

I have put everything on my B-6 from Pecards to Mink Oil, before I heard that it was contraindicated.

My jacket looks great after 20 years and much of the cracking and peeling seems to have been forestalled FWIW.


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[Chris7273]

Same on my Lost World ANJ-4, but it's worse because the skin under the brown coating is pinkish

 

[Dumpster Diver]

Just keep in mind they are "Supposed" to break in that way. I think it looks Awesome when the chrome comes off a bit...It's wonderful! Sheepskin is incredibly fragile stuff, That looks to me like good honest wear.