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Early 90's Eastman b3

Whitters

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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

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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.
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Not too sure what if anything will fix it
 

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HighandDry

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Seattle
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

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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

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Traverse city
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

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Kentucky
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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Dumpster Diver

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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.
 

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