Patina or Damage?

[Johnny Deadlifts]

Hey folks, Im interested in an Aero Longshoreman at a local consignment store. It's listed as having "nice patina" but I'm wondering if it's more like sun/water damage? Difficult to assess from the pictures, but If so is it treatable or is it fine the way it is? Thanks in advance

 

[ton312]

Looks like patina to me.

 

[Johnny Deadlifts]

Looks like patina to me.

Why is most of the patina from the hem upwards? I notice this in other jackets as well. Just curious as to the process of aging leather garments.

 

[ton312]

Why is most of the patina from the hem upwards? I notice this in other jackets as well. Just curious as to the process of aging leather garments.

I would assume that’s where it’s rubbed off a bit of color from sitting, etc…

 

[Johnny Deadlifts]

I would assume that’s where it’s rubbed off a bit of color from sitting, etc…

Would you leave it or attempt to recolor it? I'm sure it's a personal preference thing but I would appreciate the input.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

That looks almost like it's just awful lighting in the photos, but if it's not that, it looks more like a stain or sun damage to me. Not very good quality pictures though so it's tough to be sure.

 

[Carlos840]

That looks almost like it's just awful lighting in the photos, but if it's not that, it looks more like a stain or sun damage to me. Not very good quality pictures though so it's tough to be sure.

I agree with you, to me it looks more like a bad picture with horrible lighting.

 

[ton312]

I never considered it but that could be direct sun in the lighter areas. Either way I would leave it be but if that’s a CXL jacket (which it appears to be) if it is in fact patina or surface color loss, a wee bit of oil and it’s gone forever.

 

[Johnny Deadlifts]

That looks almost like it's just awful lighting in the photos, but if it's not that, it looks more like a stain or sun damage to me. Not very good quality pictures though so it's tough to be sure.

I'll get them to resend some more pics in better lighting to be sure.

 

[Johnny Deadlifts]

I never considered it but that could be direct sun in the lighter areas. Either way I would leave it be but if that’s a CXL jacket (which it appears to be) if it is in fact patina or surface color loss, a wee bit of oil and it’s gone forever.

Thanks, I thought I wouldn't need any other jackets now that Regius is making them for me, but I underestimated the urge to hunt, buy and sell used jackets; the anticipation of an incoming package and possible grail piece inside. Once you have the bug it's hard to give it up

 

[Canuck Panda]

Re-Ride!

That's CXL Patina. There is a small white tag in the hand pockets, it will have the production date and machinist. You can check with Aero on its details. But looks like CXL FQHH. Lots of people will shy away from the grains on the back, it won't hurt to make an offer, it could be a great deal.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

I'll get them to resend some more pics in better lighting to be sure.

That will be very telling.

 

[jeo]

I'm 99% sure its the sun affecting the color.

Both back and front photos are in the same location (top right arrows) but not laid out on the ground on the same angle. And on both back and front you see abrupt color change from where the sun is hitting the jacket.

If it's a local consignment shop I would go there and see it in person so you can be 100% for certain.

 

[handymike]

I thought you were talking about the wrinkles on the back…
@jeo is correct, the warmer areas appear to be sunlight coming through a window or something. Ask them to take shots in full sun or full shade.

I’ll bet a coating of Blackrock will have this baby looking good as new.

 

[Johnny Deadlifts]

Re-Ride!

That's CXL Patina. There is a small white tag in the hand pockets, it will have the production date and machinist. You can check with Aero on its details. But looks like CXL FQHH. Lots of people will shy away from the grains on the back, it won't hurt to make an off

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I'm 99% sure its the sun affecting the color.

Both back and front photos are in the same location (top right arrows) but not laid out on the ground on the same angle. And on both back and front you see abrupt color change from where the sun is hitting the jacket.

If it's a local consignment shop I would go there and see it in person so you can be 100% for certain.

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Good eye

 

[jeo]

That’s what I thought he was talking about.

Only other thing I see is nice graining.

 

[handymike]

This is the part that is Blackrock candidate material:

 

[Johnny Deadlifts]

This is the part that is Blackrock candidate material:
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Blackrock? I haven't delt with that product yet, I'll lock it up, thanks

 

[handymike]

Blackrock? I haven't delt with that product yet, I'll lock it up, thanks

It is great on CXL- especially black. It's like re-waxing your car after years of not.

 

[Johnny Deadlifts]

It is great on CXL- especially black. It's like re-waxing your car after years of not.

I'm ordering some as we speak