Camaro1967
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Hey all-
Sorry if this has been asked and answered elsewhere. I've been looking for some insight and I am interested in anyone's experiences concerning Buco jacket restorations.
Given how popular Buco is, whether the hype is merited or not, I suspect there are quite a few collectors and aficionados out there who have invested into restoring a vintage piece or two versus opting for a repro.
I'm also asking because I have a few vintage pieces myself and I'm on the fence about whether it's worth restoring some or all of them. I know this hobby isn't cheap and there is diminishing returns involved to all of this.
I've asked around and had some personal experiences, too, like Johnson Leathers, Leather Care USA, and Leather Care Specialists. But none of these folks exclusively deal with Buco and I suspect some of the Buco owners on this forum may have had other experiences and possible recommendations.
So, a few questions come to mind:
1) Assuming the leather shell is still intact and serviceable, what's a full restoration (e.g. relining, restitching, cleaning, and conditioning) going to cost?
2) Who would you recommend for a vintage jacket restoration?
3) Just for the fun of it, what's your favorite Buco jacket?
Thanks in advance.
Sorry if this has been asked and answered elsewhere. I've been looking for some insight and I am interested in anyone's experiences concerning Buco jacket restorations.
Given how popular Buco is, whether the hype is merited or not, I suspect there are quite a few collectors and aficionados out there who have invested into restoring a vintage piece or two versus opting for a repro.
I'm also asking because I have a few vintage pieces myself and I'm on the fence about whether it's worth restoring some or all of them. I know this hobby isn't cheap and there is diminishing returns involved to all of this.
I've asked around and had some personal experiences, too, like Johnson Leathers, Leather Care USA, and Leather Care Specialists. But none of these folks exclusively deal with Buco and I suspect some of the Buco owners on this forum may have had other experiences and possible recommendations.
So, a few questions come to mind:
1) Assuming the leather shell is still intact and serviceable, what's a full restoration (e.g. relining, restitching, cleaning, and conditioning) going to cost?
2) Who would you recommend for a vintage jacket restoration?
3) Just for the fun of it, what's your favorite Buco jacket?
Thanks in advance.