How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[Bfd70]

Like that ^ a lot.

 

[jpk_NJ]

Just not sure how well that would clean up with a dry cleaning session. I've never really attempted a suede clean. Otherwise it will make a good dog training jacket with my shepherd

 

[JMax]

Just not sure how well that would clean up with a dry cleaning session. I've never really attempted a suede clean. Otherwise it will make a good dog training jacket with my shepherd

It takes time. Lots of attempts. Nice and easy. Be careful with the old suede, rough out, etc. If you scrub it too much in one place or too hard, it can wear through. I had an old Sears with a nickel sized hole after some vigorous scrubbing lol. Learned my lesson. I would have been ****ed if I did that to my rough out Cal.

 

[marker2037]

Buy some suede shampoo, a suede eraser, and suede brush. Nice jacket choice.

I have been wanting to get a rancher coat for a while. Not necessarily suede, I was looking more at corduroy MacGregors, but that’s a great choice.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

wash it in the tub with some angelus suede cleaner or light detergent. Be real gentle, slush it around, etc. The color of the water is going to blow your mind. Rinse thoroughly. Let air dry away from direct sunlight. You'll be fine. Once fully dry, you can then use a suede brush to perk it up.

 

[jonbuilder]

Just not sure how well that would clean up with a dry cleaning session. I've never really attempted a suede clean. Otherwise it will make a good dog training jacket with my shepherd

I had good results with having a deerskin suede jacket dry cleaned
The cost about $100

 

[tmitchell59]

Got this beater Schott Bros coming my way. Trying out a new style....

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Congratulations!

These are the Schott jackets I love, they made so many cool civilian jackets and most affordable on the used market. Every day I see one or sometimes more that I want.

Just read all the excellent cleaning Tips!

 

[andyone]

Hope to get a new jacket soon

 

[ABCD]

Hope to get a new jacket soon

Field leathers!?

 

[andyone]

Field leathers!?

Yes

 

[Jin431]

Yes

hope you get your jacket soon. good thing you got a mock up, looks like there's a lot of adjustment to get that to fit right.

 

[andyone]

hope you get your jacket soon. good thing you got a mock up, looks like there's a lot of adjustment to get that to fit right.

Greg is great! We had some discussions to get it right - this is the second mock up and I hope it turns out as I have dreamed of
Your Frankenstein jacket has been a great inspiration - thank you!

 

[Jin431]

Greg is great! We had some discussions to get it right - this is the second mock up and I hope it turns out as I have dreamed of
Your Frankenstein jacket has been a great inspiration - thank you!

isn't Greg just plain awesome, what a guy. 2 mock up jackets? sounds like this will get you to that optimal fit we are wanting to get out of these custom makes.

no problem man, I did the same with your 4 pocket sheene/highwayman. Aero messed up the hem measurement so i had to get it resized at JL right away.

 

[jpk_NJ]

wash it in the tub with some angelus suede cleaner or light detergent. Be real gentle, slush it around, etc. The color of the water is going to blow your mind. Rinse thoroughly. Let air dry away from direct sunlight. You'll be fine. Once fully dry, you can then use a suede brush to perk it up.

Thank you guys for the cleaning tips. Gives me some confidence about bathing the suede.

 

[SlimJim]

I have a fitting jacket coming from JL later this week for a cafe racer!

 

[Will Zach]

Just not sure how well that would clean up with a dry cleaning session. I've never really attempted a suede clean. Otherwise it will make a good dog training jacket with my shepherd

@Marc mndt gave his vintage suede trucker a tub bath with outstanding results.

 

[ABCD]

@Marc mndt gave his vintage suede trucker a tub bath with outstanding results.

@jpk_NJ I gave this levis trucker a gentle handwash with regular shampoo.

Same with this sherpa

 

[ojaw]

That’s an astounding change, really good work that man.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

@jpk_NJ I gave this levis trucker a gentle handwash with regular shampoo.

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Same with this sherpa

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Yep, that gave me inspiration for when I had my Schott Rancher trucker from the 80s. There's a thread on here about it as well. It had a stain I couldn't get out and was overall too small anyway. But the tub wash did wonders. And I think I used some shampoo as well, or maybe the Angelus. But either way, have no fear.

 

[Goel]

I kept talking about doing a trucker but I decided to go with another half belt in black overdye for my next one. It's just such a versatile style. I wish LW jackets weren't so heavy (and I can tell from the pictures alone they wouldn't fit, and he doesn't do customization) because the Ryder looks real nice.