Schott leather care

[oruaM89]

Hi everyone, I have a Schott 641 used from Japan, it's quite new apart from some signs of wear on the sleeves and near the zip, what products can be used to care for this leather? Thank you

 

[AeroFan_07]

I would start here:

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/ask-a-question-get-an-answer-about-outerwear.102916/

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...ing-and-cleaning-products.86383/#post-2098249

 

[cbez]

the answer is always bick 4

 

[AeroFan_07]

^^Yep that's a great option! I also like Urad Tenderly if it's really dry...

 

[TREEMAN]

641 in horse or steer ?

 

[Madhouse27]

Right now my two faves are Pecards and Chamberlain’s Leather Milk.

 

[oruaM89]

641 in horse or steer ?

Steer I think, I don't really sure because I've buy this jacket from ebay japan

 

[Peacoat]

The advice from the experts (Aero) is that a new leather jacket in normal use shouldn't need any conditioner for maybe 20 years. It is a common misconception that leather jackets need a conditioner. They don't.

 

[Will Zach]

The advice from the experts (Aero) is that a new leather jacket in normal use shouldn't need any conditioner for maybe 20 years. It is a common misconception that leather jackets need a conditioner. They don't.

The misconception is perpetuated by conditioner brands. You'd think most of them would be out of business if all new jacket owners knew they don't need conditioners for the first 20 years, lol. Different story with boots and perhaps with jackets heavily exposed to elements, like riding jackets. They may need some conditioner sooner. Perhaps some riders can chime in here.

 

[oruaM89]

my jacket is vintage, so I think that almost 20 year old. Is in very good condition, only have some scratch of use

 

[TREEMAN]

I have a 641 in steer. I don't think it will need any conditioner for a long time. Got it in 2014.
Got a pic of your jacket ?

 

[TREEMAN]

The advice from the experts (Aero) is that a new leather jacket in normal use shouldn't need any conditioner for maybe 20 years. It is a common misconception that leather jackets need a conditioner. They don't

Depends on which hide and what topcoat was used.

 

[Peacoat]

The misconception is perpetuated by conditioner brands. You'd think most of them would be out of business if all new jacket owners knew they don't need conditioners for the first 20 years, lol. Different story with boots and perhaps with jackets heavily exposed to elements, like riding jackets. They may need some conditioner sooner. Perhaps some riders can chime in here.

Below is a picture of one of my riding jackets. It is my most lightweight jacket and the one that gets used the most. Been exposed to the sun and rain many times. It needs conditioner, but I think it can wait a little longer.

I like the patina that has developed over the years. A coat of conditioner will destroy the patina all of those years have developed. It is, however, only the second most salty jacket in my riding club. Club member Rodney has the most salty jacket. He puts about 40,000 miles a year on his jacket, and he has only one riding jacket; I have several.

 

[Will Zach]

Below is a picture of one of my riding jackets. It is my most lightweight jacket and the one that gets used the most. Been exposed to the sun and rain many times. It needs conditioner, but I think it can wait a little longer.

I like the patina that has developed over the years. A coat of conditioner will destroy the patina all of those years have developed. It is, however, only the second most crusty jacket in my riding club. Club member Rodney has the most crusty jacket. He puts about 40,000 miles a year on his jacket.

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Yes, Pecards will make it darker and more uniform. There are conditioners that preserve patina, though. URAD I think is one.

 

[AeroFan_07]

^^ Correct, URAD Tenderly will keep 90+ % of the patina & wear marks intact, in my experience.

 

[oruaM89]

at this pics you can see where the leather is most cracked, what could I do to a best result?

 

[AeroFan_07]

That looks like top-coat peeling off...

If you really want it refinished correctly, and are in North America, look up Dena at Great Leather care in Illinois. She is also on here @iknowleather - Dena what do you think of this jacket/photo?

 

[oruaM89]

unfortunately I don't live in North America, I live in Italy, do you have any advice on how I could improve the look of the jacket without ruining it?

 

[oruaM89]

Hi guys, in the back panel of my jacket there are some wrinkles, I supposed they are caused by posture, is there any way to remove them or at least improve them? thanks

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