Bring Your Leather Jacket Back To Life In JUST 8 Minutes!
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- In today's video, I give you an easy way to restore your leather jacket and how to protect it from damage.
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1:18 - Cleaning
2:57 - Stain removal
4:39 - Restoration
7:40 - Protection
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@rmrs what was the name of that company in Mexico you featured a couple of years ago that makes shoes, jackets, bags etc?
Kiwi brand black self shining liquid boot polish is good for restoring color back to black leather jackets. Just be sure to lightly buff it well so you don't mark anything you bump into.
Antonio, I made several comments to your video regarding the maintenance of leather jackets because I have the practical experience to appreciate that some of the viewers asked for supplemental information. I could only help those people by providing broad brush guidance simply because I have been out of the Speciality Chemical sector for half a century. But I entered it when detergents were a revolutionary product and not trusted by many housewives.
While I fully understand that the range of options for cleaning products has improved, the underlying technology has not. It's only the retail sector Brand names that have changed, though the global market only has a few players, so any information you provide in future videos would be globally useful if you reference the multinational companies as well as the regional specialists, because they survive by providing better servicing.
The manufacturer of the Speciality Chemical products you used in the demonstration would be able to answer the questions I have just raised.
I appreciate the quality of your presentation because I started my I.T career when everyone in IBM, from the President to the Junior Salesman had to make product presentation at least once a week, because seminars and workshops were the only way to kick-start the Computer Industry. It was as tough as nails and your job security was the end of the month results.
And every one dressed in a style that mirrored your videos, right down to the polished shoe's, which were touched up during the day on the industrial size shoe polish machine that was installed in the washroom alongside a full length mirror, when the general office dress code was straight out of Mad Men, when my prime clients were the TV stations and the international Advertising Agencies. But the pay scale was amazing and so was the lifestyle, with mirror shine dress shoes compulsory. Phil.
@@craigm8461 Kiwi was an Australian company that is now owned by Johnson. As I used to ride a Triumph Tiger 100 all over the country 24/7, when modern waterproof riding gear was not available I wore a Barbour Jacket style leather coat often through mountains where it rained endlessly for days, but I stayed dry because I treated my leather jacket with Kiwi shoe polish on my brown leather coat and used Kiwi Parade Gloss on my black jacket.
In Australia, until about a year ago the Parade Gloss incorporated Carnuba wax, which is very expensive and is no longer referenced on the tin. But Kiwi has recently introduced an extended range of polishes and conditioners in tubes, which I have found to be very good when I set out to revive a second-hand motorcycle jacket and a couple of pairs of boots that I found in a Charity Shop. While I am very satisfied with the results produced by the new range of Kiwi shoe polish and conditioners, it took several applications and lots of elbow grease. I recommend you try the conditioners before the next application of polish. Phil.
@@nullnull3355 As I am in Australia, I do not know the brand names of the laundry products available in the U.S. but what you need to buy is any aerosol spray made to treat shirt collars before they are put into the washing machine.
You can very carefully spray the mist onto the stained area, then let it soak in for about 30 seconds, then sponge it off with a face washer dipped into hot water, but you only need enough water to emulsify the solvent on the suede. The product that I used to use was called Preen and it was sold in small aerosol cans.
But that product has been bought by the company that makes Vanish, an alternative to bleach, and the new product called Vanish Preen is a water based "presoak" product that effectively forms a foam to enable it to remain on the stained area while it reacts with the stain. In theory this should work for you, but an aerosol spray is better because it uses very volatile solvent.
The short story is that the aerosol product works in exactly the same manner as a spray-on hose off car engine cleaner. The difference is that human body grease is very hard to dissolve. The same grease builds up on shirt collars. Car engine cleaner has a medium grade solvent, combined with an emulsifier. It dissolves the grease on the engine, which is then emulsified when sprayed with water. Cleaning a shirt collar, or a suede jacket collar works exactly the same way. But be patient. If the stain is not removed on the first application, let the suede dry completely before repeating the process. I have just done this to remove a household cooking oil stain from a blue suede loafer. Phil.
Leather: *can literally protect you from basically anything but bullets*
Also Leather: *gets wet and literally f*cking dies*
Leather to water: *Finally, a worthy opponent.*
I took a lead pipe to the ribs once (not by choice) and my jacket absorbed the entire blow. I ended up with a bad bruise instead of a busted rib cage
😒
*Literally:* I do not think that word means what you think it means
Disagree. Full and top grain ("Finished" or "shiny", upper skin section) leather doesn't suffer damage when soaked in water, nothing bad will happen to these products if you get caught in heavy rain, they will actually get softer, more supple and look better. The thing that actually ruins leather is fast drying it, meaning: hanging it out in the sun, using heat guns or hair dryers, or non appropiate cleaners like non leather specific soap and stuff, that will actually destroy the leather. Nor moisture alone damages the leather, as i stated in another comment, you don't need silicone spray for full grain leathers, rather only on suede.
Used these tips to restore my inherited jacket from my Grandpa. He passed away in 2020, and this is what I have of him. It looks so much richer and healthier now. Now it will last another generation, with his wear still sealed in. and keeps me warm at my construction job. Thank you!
No one shows how to clean inside
the inside is usually just cloth or satin
so clean as you would hand clean any of those fabrics
The inside lining is easy. Clean cloth , warm water with mild soap and wipe it allover, then dry.
I have three leather jackets all relatively new. I was concerned about how to care for them. Now I know., Thanks.
@John Wisinger. If you look at the YT videos showing how to care for leather shoes you will hear them explain in detail why conditioning leather before cleaning and polishing is crucial. Even if the shoes are new, the leather may be a year old, and partially dried out from storage. Phil.
3!!!! Are you loaded or are they fake? cause I have 1 and it cost me over £400 so wtf.
@@jvs5606 You can buy them used and in great condition for less than a $100.00 at places, if you know where to look.
Coconut oil softens conditions and protects against elements.
@Don't read my profile picture in my country leather jacket buys you for less than 150 .
My oldest leather jacket is nearly 25 years old. I have never done a single thing to it in terms of cleaning and conditioning. It is weathered and distressed and more beautiful and badass than ever. I have several leather jackets and none get more head turns and compliments than my 25 year old biker jacket that looks like it went to hell and back. I have seen pre-distressed jackets selling for 10x what it cost and not look half as good.
Wow now I wanna see it!
yea but how do u keep it clean?
Would advice to condition it with an oil. Cleaning and recoloring might not be as important but if the thing dries out the leather will be ruined
Fkin A
@@eddief1111 don't get it dirty
I have a horse hide jacket from the 50s or 60s I believe. My dad found it in a barn hanging over a trucks tailgate. Story goes he picked it up, walked into his buddy's house with the barn, dropped it on the floor, and it stood up straight like it was made of cardboard.
Sounds rather possible to me. Horsehide is the stiffest type of leather, and if it was old it was surely dried out and not stretched or broken / worn in
"gentleman's style"
Me who is gothic cyberpunk
"Sure"
hahaha punk enter the char
Need a stylish leather jacket and don't want to spend a fortune
thats so 1990s. get upt o date
I wanted to say thanks! My mom gave me her first leather jacket, and I wanted to make sure I was doing the right things for upkeep. Thanks a ton for being to the point and offering the necessary info for new leather jacket users!
Thank you. Now there is hope for my extensive leather collection.
Thanks. I found a 1961 navy bomber jacket in absolute mint condition. I've settled on giving it the life it never had, but I want to make sure it's very well taken care of.
That’s so sick
Vaseline has been my go-to leather conditioner for years.
Mine too ❤️❤️
Will it not destroy our leather jacket ?
And kindly tell how we can use it?
@@aamirmemon7550 obviously you want to be careful with certain kinds of delicate leathers. But on dark leathers including leather jackets it's quite effective in conditioning and preserving the leather. For example I have a cowhide leather motorcycle jacket that I regularly use Vaseline on with great success.
Get a very small portion of the Vaseline onto like a cotton t-shirt cut it up for rags and rub it in circular motion. If you have too much just wipe it off with a different piece of t-shirt and you'll see the softness come back in and it's like brand new and I've been doing this since for at least 40 years you can never go wrong with Vaseline you can even use generic Vaseline if you don't have the money to buy regular Vaseline
THANK YOU. Finally someone who knows what their on about
This is SO helpful, I’ve had my jacket for five years and it’s starting to look a bit worn down and this is has such clear instructions on how to take care of it!
Thank you, Antonio. I will use this knowledge some day.
Good thing you made this video, Mr. Centeno, I have a motorcycle leather jacket (I have no motorcycle) I REALLY love, so thanks for the advice!
You're very welcome!
As a very old motorcyclist I know from riding on country roads in Australia that you need a leather jacket BEFORE you get the motorbike. As my jacket has the gravel rash from several spills I suggest that you consider buying a heavy duty jacket, not a fashion style one, before you ever get on a motorbike. I have survived several high speed spills, without a single scratch, because I have always worn heavy duty leather gloves. Ride the wind. Phil.
Yeh" who need ,motorcycle when u have "Lamborghini"
Wow finally I know how to take care of my leather jackets and what products suits them for shiny leather. Thank you so much. Watching from Philippines
Just received a leather jacket as a gift from a friend, so this video is helpful. I want this jacket to be around for a long time.
Thanks for the advice. My leather jacket looks great again!
You the man Antonio. Been checking out tips like these for the past 10 years, you never miss
i bought a jacket at a thrift store from the 1980’s in a terrible condition, but i hope i can make it look better thanks for the vid!
Funny I just did the same thing you did and I had to clean mine up cuz it had musty stains and smelled, you know and a darn thing looks really nice and I only payed $20 on eBay unbelievable
Just got a great leather bomber jacket from the thrift store but it’s not in great shape. These are great tips to bring it back to life, thanks! (Yes, men in leather is hot. But remember ladies like their own leather jackets too 😘)
Antonio, if you haven’t seen The Gentlemen, you must. It’s a pretty fun film overall, but worth a watch even just for style inspiration. Charlie Hunnam in particular gets to wear some really great stuff.
Awesome video! Much needed! Thank you!
Super helpful. Thank you! I’ve got a couple of jackets from Thursday that need some touching up and didn’t want to mess them up.
I like the way he speaks very simple and good information thank u.
Simply brilliant, well done.
Your channel is underrated,keep it up your a gentleman
*hears the words "masculine" and "gentlemen"*
Me (goth/punk woman): *puts on fake moustache* Just blend in... Just blending in...
Ah, john dark!
We like leather too???
meeee toooooo! 🤣
I dont know how to describe my style... maybe "Street Chic Chola Metalhead, but make it fashion, and don't forget the chains and big gold hoops" 😎💅👄. Maybe something like that.
I love mens fashion, goods-care videos but I'm very much a feminine tomboy and mom.
Blues imposters
"rEAl mEN sTYLe" smh
You saved my life, I was crying because my expensive jacket is damaged by mistake.. thanks a lot
What conditioner did you use?
still didnt save your life tho
Found your channel recently and loving the content. As someone who is also Italian leather is very important to me as I wear a jacket most days. Thanks for your content loving it ❤
Thanks! now i can refinish and recondition the old a2 jacket my friend gave me
Brillant. Simply brillant. Thanks so much.
Excellent tutorial, many thanks.
Amazing piece of work
Any idea on what to do with a slashed cut into the leather? It’s not fully gone through but if you squeeze it you’ll see it pull apart sort of like a crack. Is there any leather glue or bonding agent I could use?
Finding a dry cleaner for leather locally for me was a huge pain, most don't want to deal with it
@Yank Chef. Most Dry Cleaners don't know anything about cleaning leather, because they can't just throw it into a machine, they know even less about cleaning silk ties. Phil.
Quoted $110, Australian dollars!
Really like that dark jacket in the opening of the video. Simple clean lines, high collar. Any idea who makes it or where it can be found? Thanks for the video BTW, just restored an old one, now good for another ten years. Cheers.
This is the video I have been waiting for years! Thank you 🙏
Hope you enjoyed it!
I used Armorall. Works for cars so i figured why not. Worked well and jacket looks good.
Good info, as always.
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So much info... Thnku. Plz share inside cleaning as well
Two of my leather jackets were in a cracked form when i take it out from hanger this year. Bought 1 new i was waiting for same sort of info. Thanks RMRS. Love from Nepal 🇳🇵
Glad this video is useful!
Great video, thanks for the info.
Thanks Antonio! 👍
Another awesome video! Stay safe 😊
Really nice video, thank you for that! ...and really loving the watch! ...what make is it?
Thank you 😊
thanks so much give tips to protect leather jacket ☺️☺️☺️
"Who told you to use a balm? Did I tell you to use a balm? Nobody told you to use a balm. Why would you use a balm?"-Jackie Chiles (Kramer's attorney)
do you have any recommendations for where to purchase leather jackets? Thanks for the video
I just purchased a used leather jacket. Very good quality. The fellow rarely wore it. Unfortunately it was stored with one side of the collar flared out a fair bit. It seems to have taken that shape. Is there a way to stiffen upt that side and reshape it to match the other side? The collar is the same type you would see on a dress shirt. Not sure what they are called. I have read spraying with hot water and allowing it to dry in the correct shape will work.
Left a leather bag by an air vent. No cracks but it's got a noticeable dry patch by the side exposed to heat of the vent. Which product should I use to remedy that?
Great advices
Nice video. I wonder if these products would work on my leather car seat worn areas?
Thanks Sir!
Thank u this was realy help full
Thank you sir! I’m trying to make my Schott perfecto last a lifetime
@Johanne Buot. With any vintage leather jacket, including Schott, the challenge may be trying to outlive the jacket, because in the past the main reason why quality leather was expensive, and why it would last for 40-60 years, was because of the labour intensive preparation. The leather used in India and China, in the main, is prepared very quickly, and it falls apart quickly. Phil.
Same here
I would not use a silicone spray unless it is suede .A good leather conditioner is all you need.The silicone will harden and destroy the leather
The instructions on the spray can shown in the video tells you not to use it on, patent reptile, metallic leather or vinyl. While it has no restriction on the use on leather, from my experience in dealing with a wide range of industrial grade silicone, your suggestion sounds sensible to me. Phil.
Use what the Smithsonian uses on its old & ancient leather items: Pecard Leather Dressing.
@@phillipmoodie9071 I agree. silicone can trap moisture in the leather, allowing bacterial attack. A particular problem when the moisture originates from sweat inside the jacket. Generally, leather is best preserved by substances that you can use on your skin.
Great video! Thanks lol I bought a foe leather jacket at dillards. For $85 on sale . It was nice at first but 5 years later the foe leather is peeling off and shedding making it unwearable. However for leather is water reaistant
Amazing video. Wondering where can I get the very first jacket (slim brown leather jacket) that was showed in this video.
Hi, thank you for the video, it is great to see something beside the coronavisus news. Do you have any tips or video on remove the leather jacket wrinkle or crease? Thanks!
gotta watch this every year...
Great video 👍👍
Great video. I have been a member of the channel for a while now and enjoy the content. Can we have a video about sizing and how snug should a leather jacket be? Thanks.
Thanks Firas. I appreciate you. Check this out: www.realmenrealstyle.com/leather-jacket-style-guide/
@@RealMenRealStyle Thanks. Another great one (;
Great tips
Good solid advice 🇬🇧👍
I'm kinda poor and fund a nice deal of a expensive leather jacket out thrifting and this is a big help with keeping it nice
Hi , nice video.
How could I clean the lining and the elastic cuffs?
Thanks
@Gian Luca D. Use a spray bottle of liquid sold for spot cleaning carpet. Too long a story to tell you why I know from my experience in the manufacture of the chemicals used by the largest carpet cleaning business in Australia that the cleaning agent that's labelled as being safe to use on quality wool carpet will not only be the same as any Speciality Chemical products marketed for cleaning fabric facing and lining on any jacket, but it will not stain or damage the jacket. Use a foam sponge to apply the cleaning agent. Do not use anything, such as a nail brush to scrub the stains. Just keep using repeated applications until the stains disappear. If possible let the jacket trim soak for 5 minutes in a weak solution. Time and soaking works better than scrubbing. But you can get as good as new condition with time and patience. Phil.
Great video Antonio!! I got 2 leather jackets I am cleaning tomorrow. I will use your video for helping me clean them correctly. I will let you know how they turn out, I purchased 2 bottles of leather cleaner & conditioner. Love my LEATHER❤️. 👍🏽😀❤️
Thanks your video is helpful but kindly tell me the products you apply on jacket for crakes and re colouring plz
Hello and thanks for ALL of these videos and the products and most useful visuals. Well done! Do you "do suede?" I ask because my hubby has a gorgeous light colored -well, medium light- suede jacket that is gorgeous. I recall leather buttons-it has been 'an age' since we've had it out and about! Do you have a video for suede? If so, great, could I/we see it? If not, I will look around the 'ne'-but wouldn't mind a heads-up in a particular direction to search for-you know, the best place or places-not the meh ones. Love what you are doing! Keep up the good work. Thanks. Terri
Great timing with Carl Murawski's video from yesterday :D
Pure coincidence!
@Aggnog
Carl is the Expert of work wear/ rugged fashion
I used to use olive oil on my leather jackets and they are doing fine. Some of my leather jackets are 14 yrs old!!!I recently used normal mustard oil to darken my navy colored leather jacket and it is looking awesome.i did try some so called leather conditioners but I think after using them edible oil is the best. Do it at your own risk but definitely don't use oil on suede and nubuck leather.
Good information
Pelle pelle leather jackets are the only kind I wear. I use saddle soap and water for removal of stains. A lot of times I've been fine with mink oil... It seems right. Most of the time the jacket looks fine 👌. Am I doing the right thing? It's either that or send it to arrow
We need a quarantine style guide. Best PJ's, sweatpants, fuzzy socks, and moccasins.... please make it happen!
Great video. I have a bomber jacket gifted to me from my brother in 1987 which was made of superior leather because although faded, it has remained supple and has not cracked. The cuffs and waist are not stretched out although made of a stretchy sweater like fabric which is quite impressive.I treated it completely only once back in 1991 with real mink oil and nothing since. Your video wants me to bring it back to peak form. But the challenge is that now, the lesser exposed areas are dark ( like at the armpits and under the collar) and very faded at the exposed ares (extensor surfaces of the arms and at the upper portions of the shoulders). Do I need to treat these areas differently in order to even it out prior to applying a fresh conditioner treatment? I was going to use saddle soap, then Lexol conditioner followed by spot recoloring of very faded areas with colored leather cream.
@RPM. I am currently working on reviving a 30 years old leather jacket that I bought for $A40 in a Charity Shop. As it was stained and badly faded, that was a very high price, but I just loved the style and patina. I am doing exactly the same as you plan to do and I had the same questions. All I can tell you is that it's a lot more difficult than what I thought it would be. As the stains and the fading evened out a bit, after two treatments with saddle soap I am now applying the shoe revival cream, but it has soaked up four applications before the surface looked suitable for the application of the cream polish. So you'll need to have lots of patience if you want to end up with a jacket that looks like Antonio's. Phil.
Need a stylish leather jacket and don't want to spend a fortune
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If they are faded but clean i would advice a stain and then a conditioner, just use saddle soap if it is extremely dirty. On old leather, saddle soap can overdry it and get it to crack. Hope this helps
@@phillipmoodie9071 did you manage to restore it?
FORTIVO Leather Balm is an amazing product and would highly recommend to anyone who is thinking of using leather coloring balm to restore their jacket.
Thank you!
Okay but what about washing the liner??
Mate thank you
Thanks for the vdo. Do you think extra virgin cold pressed coconut oil will be helpful.
May i know the best polisher that you use to re condition the brown leather jacket ple?
Hello, could you please recommend me a good cleaner conditioner for vinyl jackets please? 🙏🙏🙏
Would linseed oil provide good protection for leather boots and knife sheets, in a medium to high humidity place ?
Nice watch, can tell u have been in the Army😊. Please make a video how to clean and restore SUEDE proper way, causw even Pros dont do it well. Especially if jacket is stone gray or tan suede, super cool but sensitive colors. Best regards
Antonio, can I use shoe cream for recolouring??
@Sheik Arif. It has worked for me with premium quality leather goods, in different colours. Each time I used a quality creme polish sold in the Florsheim shoe stores in Australia. Phil.
How do you clean the jacket lining and knit?
Do I put on the conditioner or balm first?
I own four skin rackets. Two are leather with a smooth leather finish like the jackets you showed . One that is made from goat skin with a smooth finish and one that is made of pig skin with a rough nubuck finish. The three smooth finish jackets get a once a year cleaning the way you show. They also get a three times a year conditioning as that is how often i do the leather seats in my car. Spring, mid summer and late fall as i put the car away. Same with my jackets. The newest of which is 25 years old.
Two of the jackets are custom made by a small Maine Company that is four generation old. My favourite is on based on a Brooks Brothers Safari jacket i was given in the early 1980s as a College Graduation Present. The Leather Split Skin Jacket made in the early 90s last year had the sleeves replaced by the grand daughter of the original maker using the original patterns he made. When i went to pick it up there were five more copies of it waiting for pick up and the gran daughter showed me hers. With all my leather jacket only the liners have needed replacement. Quality shows.
How do you clean and condition your rough finished pigskin jacket? Have you ever had to remove stains from it? Bought my son a bomber style jacket that is a rough finished pigskin, and somehow he got what looks like drops of red food coloring (cherry slushie?) on the back of it. Of course, he didn't mention the stains until two weeks later, so they've pretty much dried on the jacket.
good info
What do we use instead of leather conditioner
Use some beeswax conditioner, don't use silicone spay!
... leather jackets are far far more durable than your giving them credit.
"only use distilled water".. /rofl
Ok..?
yeah, he is talking rubbish.
I liked that the person in the video was using Allen Edmonds leather conditioner to condition the jackets. Those are/were for shoes but I don't see why it couldn't also be used for jackets as well.
Thank you for this video!
I "ruined" my leather jacket when riding my motorcycle under heavy rain... twice, its gone hard and feels like it might break if i wear it (next time I will treat it before wearing it)
Im taking my bike out from hibernation next week so, well planned video!
@Alex Miller. As an old motorcyclist who used a motorbike for daily transport, which often included 100 mile trips across mountain ranges where it regularly rained I kept one jacket for more than twenty years then my daughter used it to wear to University, when that was fashionable.
While I followed all of the maintenance procedures that are well explained by Antonio, every month I spent about two hours applying three coats of quality shoe polish to enable me to ride for many hours in heavy rain. But you need to do it regularly and keep the protective layers of polish thick enough to repel the rain. But if you are tempted to dry out by hanging the jacket near a heater, or in front of a fire you will ruin the jacket because the leather will go hard and sometimes it cannot be saved. Phil.
I just pulled a prob 1970-80s vintage thick, lined, padded, black motorcycle jacket out of the closet, years after the previous owner pulled it our of his closet, after storing it there for years. 😅 It's definitely aged, but a wash with water, lemon oil, and H2O2 to break down the debris and light white mold, and a treatment of Leather Honey, and it's quieter, softer, and higher contrast than it was with an hour's work. I'll hit it again with LH as I intend to resurrect my 1971 Honda CL350 this year. It'll be a nice pairing.
Thank you man, great video. Learned a lot.
Cheers Antonio & da Saddle Soap should be bought with da leather 👍
I have a Jacket called the "Alex Mercer Prototype Jacket" (Based from a video game I played back in the day)
It's made in genuine durable leather but I started seeing a small dark stain on the back of the red collar and it really bothers me.