I know different people use different techniques or maybe even objects/devices to apply. Just wanted some good advice and which results turned out best. Thanks in advance.
I know different people use different techniques or maybe even objects/devices to apply. Just wanted some good advice and which results turned out best. Thanks in advance.
Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind. ~Buddha
I use the index finger mostly to apply pecard to my jackets.after a few hours,i start to interchange between my index finger and my middle finger.I only use the tips.It takes me approximately 6 hours to thoroughly apply it using the two finger tips.
Fingers are the only way i've found to reliably, evenly, work the stuff into the leather to my satisfaction.
bk
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I used fingers, too.
And you should see my fingers now! Beautiful grain and no
need to reapply Pecard's for years!
Personally, I would never want to be a member of any group where you either have to wear a hat or you can’t wear a hat.
techniques or devices to help with the application. I know that after the initial application there needs to be time to allow for drying in the case one needs to apply a second layer BUT does it REALLY take 6 hours to apply to one jacket? If so, then I accept that but was just thinking that 6 hours is quite a long time!!
By the way, thanks to everyone for their responses and recommendations. Looking forward to hearing if there are other methods.
Cheers,
Bruce
Originally Posted by blacklagoon
Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind. ~Buddha
I just used some stuff called "Leather Therapy". I applied it with a small piece of sponge, and it took maybe half an hour to forty five minutes to do a 3/4 length coat. http://www.leathertherapy.com/
I used it on an old military leather coat that I recently purchased. It arrived as stiff as cardboard, and fairly wrinkled. The next day it had penetrated the leather, and was becoming quite soft. A few days later, it was wearable. I may put one more coat on to see what happens.
I was told by a man that makes A-2 jackets, that he uses Vaseline to bring older jackets back to life. He says it's PH neutral, and works very well. I'm not sure how many fingers he uses while applying it however.
I only apply Pecards with my fingers. It also helps to keep my skin supple!
Andrew
I only apply Pecards with my fingers. It also helps to keep my skin supple!
The added benefit! (seriously)
I get my whole hand(s) gooped with it and just keep massaging it in.
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I've just ordered my first tub of Pecards - I have a well-broken in ELC A2 and a motorcycle jacket that are a touch dry on and a bit scratched. Does Pecards restore colour, or will I need to look at a colouring agent of some sort for these jackets after Pecards? Another thing... how often do you folks reapply? The site I'm buying from suggests every 4-8 months, depending on climate, but that seems a bit much to me (they are trying to sell me more of the stuff, I think...)?
If in doubt - overdress.
Vivienne Westwood
Pecards make many different treatments. But, generally speaking, treatments won't restore color - but it will most likely darken what you put it on, at least temporarily.Don't go crazy. I use my bare hands to put it on after I let the tub sit in the sun to warm it up (you could put in a pot of hot water if you get no sun
) Do one coat and (after you test it somewhere) let it sit a day. IF it looks like it needs more, go for it. Just don't soak the leather down with too much treatment. It will be regretted later. You don't want it to weigh 2x what it does now, and you don't want it to be greasy after it soaks in.Once done, depending on the hide, you can buff with an old sock or T-shirt.
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