Todd's DX Gunbelt

orb · Post by **orb** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 12:03 pm

Hello guys I just received my package from todd today and I wonder because the gun belt is really stiff and after putting the belt on, the leather showed immediatley some stretch marks. Is that normal?
I thought only cheap leather will break in that fast?
However Indy gear should never look like new but inputs are welcome

Much regards

orb

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 1:36 pm

Well, let's see it ... then we can make the call. Pix?

orb · Post by **orb** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:27 pm

http://mitglied.lycos.de/orb83/hpbimg/DSC00677.JPG

Here you can see.

Much regards

orb

Indiana Max · Post by **Indiana Max** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 3:16 pm

Nice belt, wear it with proud

JEEP · Post by **JEEP** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 3:35 pm

You should be able to fix most of that with some leather dressing - Peckards or Gold Quality should do the job.

It looks like the leather might be a little on the dry side.

/Jakob

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 4:25 pm

don't worry orb, my todd's deluxe belt does that too. i may try some conditioner on it as jeep says it is quite dry.

you should see it on the budget gun belt. that one really stretches and deforms....quite poor leather but you get what you pay for.

i'll give her some treatment tonite and hopefully she'll wear alot better.

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 4:28 pm

I actually flexed my Lost Ark belt back on itself a lot to give it a bit of a worn look!

That one does look a little dry, Todd will probably pipe up in a bit anyway.

Kt.

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 4:34 pm

I agree. Some brown Pecards, and you should be set. Shoe polish in a pinch.

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 8:35 pm

Just saw this...

Yes, the crinkling is due to the type of leather (tooling leather) - which is to say, dry. It is made like the movie belt. I am cautious about using pre-oiled leathers for fear of staining expensive Noel Howard Indy pants! It will break in pretty fast and the edges will wear, especially around the buckle. Just apply some leather conditioner like the others have suggested to give it a little flex and help it break in. Soon, it'll look like it's been in a few good bar fights, mine car chases, dogfights...