Won another vintage leather jacket today!

[Flieger]

According to the seller it is a German motorcycle jacket from the 40s. It sure looks the part.

It has the name "Heinr. Schmidt" and "TRAYSA" on the tag.

The leather is said to be a bit stiff but I hope I can get some ideas from the good people here on FL to help me treat the jacket back to softness.

These are photos from the auction:

Flieger

 

[Atterbury Dodd]

that's a good catch! Looks great.

 

[Feraud]

I am told Pecard's works wonders on leather.

 

[Flieger]

Thanks Feraud!
Pecard's huh? I've heard about this product but I can't find it here in Sweden. I guess I need to go web shopping.

Let's say I want to use Pecards - Do I go for the "Antique" line or the "Classic" line? How much do I need? *scratching his head*

Flieger

 

[Flitcraft]

Sweet find!
If its softer leather you want to get, Peccard's is your safest bet!

 

[Flieger]

Thanks Flitcraft!

Well, I haven't got the jacket yet but the seller claim the leather is a bit stiff so I figured it's best to be prepared. More on this when it arrives.

Flieger

 

[Atticus Finch]

Here you go. IMO, Pecards is the best stuff in the world for old leather.

http://www.pecard.com/store.php/

Atticus

 

[Flieger]

Thanks Atticus!


Does anyone have any "before and after" photos of a vintage jacket that was treated with Pecard's?

Flieger

 

[Mrdi]

WEill this work on the leather seats in my 20 year old Porsche?

 

[Mrdi]

WEill this work on the leather seats in my 20 year old Porsche?

 

[Peacoat]

Yes.

Yes.

 

[PADDY]

Beautiful jacket.

That jacket will look gorgeous when you work your magic on it with the Pecards. Post pics once you've done it up please :eusa_clap

 

[Flieger]

Thanks Paddy!

Of course, pictures will be posted starting as soon as the jacket arrives from the seller.

Cheers
/Flieger

 

[Flieger]

OK, my fellow leather afficionados... get ready for a bunch of photos because the jacket finally arrived todayl

I have treated the jacket, but not with Pecard's. I found out that it would cost me a small fortune to have it shipped from the nearest dealer (Britain). Instead I've used a German product called "Skinnfix" that I found in the city where I live. Anyway, the jacket is in great shape. The only signs of ware can be found in the sleeves lining where there are a couple of small holes in the fabric. The zippers run smooth and the press studs on the collar is in near perfect shape.

On to the pictures:

Jacket front after treatment with Skinfix.

Back side of jacket.

Front zipped up.

Waist detail with elastic band in good shape.

Sleeve zipper open

Pocket zipper closed.

Brass (ZIPP) zipper detail.

Steel(?) (ZIPP) zipper detail.

Jacket label.

A lovely jacket but with one thing that bugs me: It has shoulder pads! Yuk!

/Flieger

 

[Jay]

THAT is a NICE jacket. What's so bad about shoulder pads?

 

[Baron Kurtz]

cool ZIPPs. Are there any markings on the underside?

There's a nice discussion of zippers here:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=6076&highlight=zippers

And a couple of pages about ZIPPs on German gear:

http://wengerm.home.mindspring.com/Details-Zippers1.html

bk

 

[BellyTank]

Very nice jacket!

The zips are definitely comparable to German Wartime examples.

'40s would be a correct assessment.

B
T

 

[Flieger]

THAT is a NICE jacket. What's so bad about shoulder pads?

Thanks Jay. Well, I'm not a big fan of shoulderpads in general and wearing this jacket makes me look like I'm about to kick down someones door.

Are there any markings on the underside?

Yes, the zipper undersides look like this... making them a mix between two styles presented on the excellent page you posted the url to. Thanks!

Open question: What do one wear together with a jacket like this? [huh]

Cheers!
/F

 

[Technonut]

You ARE finding some nice jackets Flieger....

 

[Flieger]

You ARE finding some nice jackets Flieger....

Thanks! Well, I guess fishing in a smaller pond helps.

/F