I'm amazed at how durable leather jackets are, and how they age gracefully as compared to textile. One of my buddies has a leather jacket that was handed down from his Granda to his Dad and now to him and that's really impressive.

I recently got a leather riding jacket of my own and want it to last for years to come. I know some you guys have leathers too and I'm wondering how you take care of it. Hope you can answer these questions:


What's your regular maintenance regimen after using it in a long ride or track day?

What care products do you buy and where do you get them?

How do you store them?

What do you do if it gets soaked in rain?


TIA for the inputs guys.

What's your regular maintenance regimen after using it in a long ride or track day?
After using it in a long ride i just hang it, hinahayaan ko lang matuyo sa hangin yung inner lining

What care products do you buy and where do you get them?
wala, after wiping it with damp cloth to remove bug splatter let it dry then nilalagyan ko sya ng lotion na parang naglalagay ka ng lotion sa balat mo

How do you store them?
nakahanger lang

What do you do if it gets soaked in rain?
hayaan lang matuyo sa hangin, wag na wag mo ibibilad sa araw

What's your regular maintenance regimen after using it in a long ride or track day?
After using it in a long ride i just hang it, hinahayaan ko lang matuyo sa hangin yung inner lining

What care products do you buy and where do you get them?
wala, after wiping it with damp cloth to remove bug splatter let it dry then nilalagyan ko sya ng lotion na parang naglalagay ka ng lotion sa balat mo

How do you store them?
nakahanger lang

What do you do if it gets soaked in rain?
hayaan lang matuyo sa hangin, wag na wag mo ibibilad sa araw

ganito din ginagawa ko sa leather jacket ko.. pero di ko pa ntry ung lotion..:D

1 time ko lng nilabhan ung leather jacket ko almost 2days ko binabad sa electric fan..:D

ask ko lang po pla..white leather(teknic chicane) po ung sa akin..medyo dirty white na ung likod pero di nman ganun ka dumi.. pano po kaya un? thanks!

ganito din ginagawa ko sa leather jacket ko.. pero di ko pa ntry ung lotion..:D

1 time ko lng nilabhan ung leather jacket ko almost 2days ko binabad sa electric fan..:D

ask ko lang po pla..white leather(teknic chicane) po ung sa akin..medyo dirty white na ung likod pero di nman ganun ka dumi.. pano po kaya un? thanks!

try mo lotion maganda, lumalambot yung leather

di talaga maiiwasan yung dumi lalo na dun sa white portion. ipon pa ako para makabili ng 1pc leather suit na black para di dumihin:)

try mo lotion maganda, lumalambot yung leather

di talaga maiiwasan yung dumi lalo na dun sa white portion. ipon pa ako para makabili ng 1pc leather suit na black para di dumihin:)


okay..pero wla nman po siguro magiging problem kpag lagi nilalagyan ng lotion? thanks! ride safe!

nice one:)

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Anong brand ng lotion? Pag Block and White lotion ba ginamit, puputi ba yung leather jacket?

Eto kasi hindi sira Google ko:


How Can I Care For My Leather Jacket?

Proper care for your leather jacket will help keep it looking good through many years of wear. In addition, if you care for your leather jacket well, you can prevent ripping and cracking which will let in the elements. There are a few simple measures which can be taken to keep leather jackets looking, feeling, and smelling wonderful.

Care for your leather jacket begins when you take it home. Most leather jackets are preconditioned, but you should apply a leather protector to keep the leather waterproof. Periodically, you will want to care for your leather jacket by stripping the leather protector off and applying a fresh, even coat. Look for products specifically designed for leather which do not contain waxes and oils that will clog the leather. These additives will prevent the leather from breathing properly.

If your leather coat becomes wet, dry it in a temperature-neutral area away from heat or fans. You may find that the leather will dry better if it is placed on a towel to absorb water. When the leather is almost dry, add a leather conditioner or moisturizer to keep it flexible, and when the leather has completely dried, add another coat. Make sure to care for your leather jacket well when it gets wet, because leather can be irreparably damaged by moisture and mildew.

If you live in a dry area, you should care for your leather jacket by frequently applying leather conditioner to keep it from cracking. If you live in a wet area, make sure that you find products designed for waterproofing leather as well as conditioning it, to keep the jacket flexible and dry. In snowy areas, make sure to gently sponge salt off your leather jacket to keep it from damaging the material.

If you spill substances on your jacket, first use a gentle brush to get the bulk of the material off. Then gently sponge it with warm water and mild soap before drying the leather jacket. You should also periodically care for your jacket made from suede or nubuck by brushing it to keep the grain of the jacket smooth and even.

Depending on how frequently the leather jacket is used, you should also periodically care for your leather jacket by taking it to a professional cleaners. A cleaner can care for your leather jacket by using special equipment and tools designed for leather, as well as conditioning the jacket to keep it flexible and glowing like new. A professional cleaner will also fix hem problems, sew torn lining, and patch a leather jacket if it is necessary.

To store your leather jacket, hang it on a wide padded hanger. Do not wrap leather in plastic or other nonporous materials, because leather needs to breathe. If you must store a leather jacket in a plastic garment bag, leave it open slightly for ventilation. Do not fold leather jackets for storage.

source: http://www.wisegeek.com/how-can-i-care-for-my-leather-jacket.htm


eto pa:



Leather Jacket Care

If you own a fine leather jacket then you've probably drawn a few looks here and there because of the style. Unfortunately over time, even a great leather jacket can turn ugly on you if it isn't properly maintained.

Prevention is Your Best Option

When you first bring your leather jacket home, you want to condition and waterproof it. After that, proper care will keep it looking fabulous for years. In fact, did you know that with proper care, leather out wears denim 20 to 1? I've heard stories where a good quality, well maintained leather jacket can last as long as 50 years!

Find out everything you can about your leather jacket, get the right stuff and set aside time for mandatory cleaning. If you don't do it yourself, then pay a pro to clean your leather jacket for you. You can thank me later for that tip!

Leather Jacket Repair

How can you repair the sleeves on your leather jacket when the edges are cracking, without making the leather weak or super soft?

If you have any loose edges, you can actually tack them up with a small dab of rubber cement which is sold at most grocery or retail stores. If the edges are not torn but just starting to look rough, one of the best options is for you to use a combination of mink oil and beeswax.

Typically this concoction is sold as paste, making it easy to apply. While it helps to improve those rough spots, it does soften but not too much. This combination will also help preserve the leather and prevent stains.

Leather Jacket Maintenance and Restoration

One of the top products you can buy for your leather jacket is called Lexol. This brand is excellent for restoring worn leather, bringing it back to its natural state. Another professional cleaner/conditioner is called Fiebing's All Purpose Leather Cleaner and Conditioner. It too helps restore leather that is worn while also helping to prevent water spots, stains, and even cracking.

Another great product that does it all, conditions, waterproofs, preserves, softens, and restores leather is called Snow-Proof. This product has no color or odor and is excellent on leather jackets as well as boots and shoes. Best of all, it will not leave a greasy feel.

Carnauba Cream will also help to restore and smooth out your leather jacket. It helps to resist scratches and finger prints and does a great job of restoration. One other product you should investigate is called Leather Balm with Atom Wax. This particular product was formulated specifically for leather to help with preserving and restoring. It also helps produce a nice soft, natural finish.

I suggest doing some research on these products before settling on one. Type the product name into a search engine and read up on their different properties. Prices and results will vary depending on the application.

source: http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/11-16-2005-81564.asp

Thanks for the feedback Sir Denwar and nice googling work Sir Gundam. I read in the web somewhere that are conditioning lotions applied to leather jackets to keep them supple and moisturized. I dont exactly remember the brand or if they are avalable locally.

I agree, that wide padded hanger will surely keep it in the right shape.

yung leather jacket ko kinain ng insekto yung leather sa collar nagkaroon ng mga puti-puting uka-uka. Pinatungan ko na lang ng black Kiwi shoe shine. Problem solved! (I dont recommend you put Kiwi all over your leather jacket though. Siguro pang remedyo sa mga discoloration for black or brown leather jackets.

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Anong brand ng lotion? Pag Block and White lotion ba ginamit, puputi ba yung leather jacket?


Bakit di mo subukan kung puputi yung leather jacket mo kapag block and white ang ginamit mo, then ipost mo dito para masolve yung isang problema ng TS kung pano mapapaputi yung discolored white leather jacket nya.:D

about sa pagaapply ng lotion to keep the leather soft itinuro lang din sa akin ni sir jake swan nung binili ko sa kanya yung leather jacket and pants ko.

about sa pagaapply ng lotion to keep the leather soft itinuro lang din sa akin ni sir jake swan nung binili ko sa kanya yung leather jacket and pants ko.

Any specific brand of lotion you're using? I'll take from your experience cause you'd been wearing leathers longer than I have.

TIA Sir Denwar.

By the way, do you work for the the BJMP? One my father's former drinking buddy worked for the BJMP too, you might know the guy.

Any specific brand of lotion you're using? I'll take from your experience cause you'd been wearing leathers longer than I have.

TIA Sir Denwar.

By the way, do you work for the the BJMP? One my father's former drinking buddy worked for the BJMP too, you might know the guy.

yung ginagamit ko vaseline lotion yung white.

yup.

bro try using wipe out, maganda pangtanggal ng stains at dirt. after that lagyan mo ng armor all para may protection yung jacket mo.

bro try using wipe out, maganda pangtanggal ng stains at dirt. after that lagyan mo ng armor all para may protection yung jacket mo.

di ko pa nagait ito, try asking sir jake swan on how to care for your leathers.
ang pagkasabi nya kasi sa akin e treat the leathers as you care for your skin.

gurus ...

advisable po bang labhan or may dry clean services specifically for leather jackets ???

kasi po yung jacket ko na combination ng mesh and leather, yung mesh po .. madaling dumumi, so nilalabhan ko yung jacket, pero napansin ko na merong portions ng leather na nababakbak ... is there a specific soap or detergent na pwedeng gamitin para sa leathers ???

and kung full leather jacket naman po, di maiiwasang pawisan ... so yung textile na lining sa loob, babaho ... same situation, pwede po bang labhan or dry clean to ???

salamat po sa mga sasagot ...

you can buy leather conditioner (from the makers of Turtle Wax)sa auto section ng True Value or ACE Hardware. It really works! Don't use shoe wax/polish because it contains petroleum by-products which will dry out the leather.

Also, don't store your leather in plastic garment bags, use cotton fabric or paper bags so that the jacket can 'breathe'.... also avoid damp closets since mildew (amag) can eat through the jacket if you leave it long enough.

ako po maraming leather jacket, inuwi ko galing belgium yung iba e...

Ang gamit kong panglinis e leather balsam o conditioner gaya ng nasabi ni broker218. Marami kayong mabibili nyan sa Ace, yung panglinis na leather car interior pwede rin.

Pag nag discolor (wag namang kupas na kupas) pwede mong dalin sa SM Megamall Bldg A, merong parang Mr. Quicky dun na ang specialization e leather treatment/conditioning.

Basta air drying lang. Baligtarin mo lang ang jacket at ibilad sa araw ang lining. Wag nyo labhan syempre! Hindi yan treated na parang rubber shoes. Kung itatago nyo sa aparador, lagyan nyo lang ng silica gel pack (1"x1") ang mga bulsa para maabsorb ang moisture. Kung merong mas malaking pack mas maganda. Photog ako kaya sa Hidalgo Manila nakakabili ako ng mga silica gels. Pag nagkamoisture ang jacket, yun ang pagmumulan ng bukbok o pamumuti-muti hanggang umantot ang jacket. Hindi maiiwasan ang moisture sa jacket dahil balat nga hayop yan e, unlike ordinary textile. Kaya silica gel lang katapat nyan.

OK lang ang plastic bag (basta galing Onesimus Barong hehehe) o yung porous na material na galing sa Japan home P88 lang bili ko dun dati. BASTA pag tinago - merong silica gel gaya ng nasabi ko sa itaas.

Pag nabasa ng ulan, punas lang katapat non. At mga 1 week na tuyuan para hindi mag amoy luong. Kung maganda ang tahi, hindi yan tatagosin masyado sa loob. Yung ibang leather jacket, merong foam pads, yun ang rumurupok o nabubukbok over time. Wala kanang magawa dun kundi papalitan o patahi.

Yung 2 na leather jacket ko, pinapalitan ko ang lining from wool to breathable mesh cotton para hindi mainit sa katawan at braso. Pinagawa ko sa gumagawa ng basketball jersey at sofa dito sa amin (negosyo nila yon e). Malinis ang pagkaka-kabit at pulido. P200 lang ang tela at labor. Bantayan nyo pag gawa baka yung hi-speed needle nila e sa iba dumaan at masira ang porma gaya ng nagyari sa Mr Quicky ng pinagawa ko yung bag ko. (Buset)

Sana makatulong...

sirs ... paano po yung combination jackets ... yung akin kasi .. merong part na mesh ... then merong part na leather ... di maiwasan na talagang dumumi yung mesh ... sa portion pa naman ng dibdib ... hirap talaga labhan yung jacket na yun .. pero comfortable naman ...

share ko lang mga sir.....

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z92/kanuto123/spidi.jpg

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Bro san mo nabili yan at magkano? Thanks chief.

Bro san mo nabili yan at magkano? Thanks chief.

sir sa motoworld d`fort nabili ng GF ko yan gift lang nya sa akin hehehe 800 petot po ....

up din.. paano nga din yung mesh-leather... medyo may amoy na yung jacket paano linisin to mga chief?

up din.. paano nga din yung mesh-leather... medyo may amoy na yung jacket paano linisin to mga chief?

sir meron tayong nabibiling motospray good din sya sa mga helmet 100php lang

sir meron tayong nabibiling motospray good din sya sa mga helmet 100php lang

ayus! pwede pala yun. :clap:

thanks!

sir meron tayong nabibiling motospray good din sya sa mga helmet 100php lang

bro yung moto spray ba nakakatanggal ng amoy ng helmet? medyo may amoy na kc yung helmet ko eh.. hehehe

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bro yung moto spray ba nakakatanggal ng amoy ng helmet? medyo may amoy na kc yung helmet ko eh.. hehehe

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yes sir nakakatanggal sya ..... spray mo lang sya then pahanginan lang ...

yes sir nakakatanggal sya ..... spray mo lang sya then pahanginan lang ...

mabango ba yun moto spray bro? o wlang amoy? tnx!

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mabango ba yun moto spray bro? o wlang amoy? tnx!

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mabango ng onti pero hindi masakit sa ilong at hindi nakakahilo ang amoy...

mabango ng onti pero hindi masakit sa ilong at hindi nakakahilo ang amoy...

oki bro.. tnx!

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mga bro naexperience nyo na ba na umamoy patay na daga ung leather jacket?

mga bro naexperience nyo na ba na umamoy patay na daga ung leather jacket?

hindi pa sir ....kasi after the ride i let my leathers to hang sa open air ..... then wipe ko sya ng cloth and apply ng leather cleaner and conditioner.....

i let my leathers to hang sa open air then apply ng leather cleaner and conditioner

try ko na nga din yan sir ... ung leather jacket kasi ng dad ko matagal na stock sa
cabinet tas nung ginamit nya ule, nung pagpawisan, sya umamoy patay na daga
ung jacket nya, kaya binigay nya sakin ....