Cal leather made of Rubber!

[tmitchell59]

Yes, my new Cal leather Cafe Racer is made of rubber or some other man made material! I had no idea they did that. I've seen this done before just didn't think about it in this situation. Any Cal leather experts got a comment on that? Has nice Talon zippers, looks to be early 60s. I will post some pictures later. I conditioned it and had to wipe off all the conditioner because it wouldn't absorb!

Am I the only one that didn't know? Learn something everyday

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[ton312]

What?!??? Is it Naugahyde? For real!?!! I've seen old HD and Japanese Sudco jackets in it. Never Cal. More pics man!

 

[tmitchell59]

Nice and Shiney like a slicker!

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[tmitchell59]

What?!??? Is it Naugahyde? For real!?!! I've seen old HD and Japanese Sudco jackets in it. Never Cal. More pics man!

Yes, I have seen this on a Japanese jacket, also a MC jacket.

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[ton312]

Yes, I have seen this on a Japanese jacket, also a MC jacket.

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Man I'd still wear it. But that's super interesting!

 

[Carlos840]

It is mentioned in the Rin Tanaka book, there were quite a few copies of leather jackets made in rubber and vinyl.

 

[tmitchell59]

Here is the Rare Rubber Cal Leather. A bit small on me.

 

[ton312]

Here is the Rare Rubber Cal Leather. A bit small on me.

The only logical question I can think of....is it thick rubber!??

 

[Worf]

We called it "Pleather" back in the day. Or "EMMO" short for imitation.

Worf

 

[Hh121]

Looks like you lost lots of weight

 

[Guppy]

What made you think it needed conditioning?

 

[tmitchell59]

What made you think it needed conditioning?

It arrived very dull and dirty. Next time I will use some tire shine! Did give it a nice shine

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[JMax]

Night and day difference, which cleaner and conditioner did you use? I usually use Pecards or Dr. Jackson’s Hide Rejuvenator but always looking for new stuff.

 

[tmitchell59]

Night and day difference, which cleaner and conditioner did you use? I usually use Pecards or Dr. Jackson’s Hide Rejuvenator but always looking for new stuff.

I cleaned with lexol, soap, water. Putt vaseline on, which did not absorb, wiped it off and got this shine. The only damage is on the collar.

I'm beginning to like it. I bought it to see a Cal leather CR. I don't see many. I knew it was too small, but it wasn't much money.

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[Peacoat]

Pardon me, but I think this thread is bizarre. A rubber jacket? Maybe too much for me to comprehend right now. I will check back in later.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Damn, that is shiny...

 

[Guppy]

It arrived very dull and dirty. Next time I will use some tire shine! Did give it a nice shine

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It really cleaned up good!

Whatever it's made from, it does look like leather in the photos. Close up and in person I'm sure it must be another story, although it still managed to fool you while you were trying to condition it -- and I'm sure you're not an easy guy to fool!

It looks phenomenal now. How comfortable is it to wear? Is it a solid rubber or is it a coated fabric? Very curious. I can't imagine it's comfortable or breathes...

 

[Dav]

I hope this doesn't signal a change in lounge direction
Nice jacket btw.

 

[Seb Lucas]

Vaseline will probably cause it to crack. You probably need a vinyl restorer /preserver spray with a plasticizer, like Armor All. A good dashboard rejuvenating product will do.

 

[Guppy]

Vaseline will probably cause it to crack. You probably need a vinyl restorer /preserver spray with a plasticizer, like Armor All. A good dashboard rejuvenating product will do.

Plus you'll be impossible to grapple after a good Armor All treatment. That stuff is slippery!