Todd's Standard Help Question

[AuburnIndy]

Hey Guys, I'm new here and had a quick question. I'm putting together a Halloween costume and have everything but a jacket because I wanted to make sure I made a solid choice. I have always loved Indy's jacket and would like something not too heavy that I could also wear with a pair of jeans. Todd's standard seems like an affordable choice but I would like to distress it a bit. Has anyone distressed a Todd's standard and have any tips or even just general comments about it? Any and all feedback would be much appreciated.

-Dave

[RCSignals]

Not too long ago one was shown here that had been distressed and worn for about a year. Looked good.
It might turn up in a seaarch

[IndianaBogart]

Yeah, I've seen several threads where people had distressed their Todd's Standards, and very well too. I remember one had very LC-ish distressing and it looked pretty good. I haven't done anything to mine aside from letting it get drenched in the rain, which takes the shine off and gets some good wrinkles in it. Good luck woth your jacket.

-Bogart

[crismans]

I know IndyFalco distressed the heck out of his standard. It held up fine and looked great.

[Dr._J]

Just wet it and forget it! Wear it in the shower or hold it under water for a minute. Wear it while wet, scrunch it up while doing so. After it dries, add a little Fuller's Earth powder with a make up brush (also available from Todd's) and you're set. The Fuller's Earth will wipe off with a damp rag after Halloween and you have yourself a nice, lightweight, screen accurate, Raiders jacket! Have fun!

Regards, Dr. J

[Texan Scott]

Yes, that's the easiest way to distress it, especially if it will be be worn more so as an every day jacket. Acetone, alcohol and sandpaper have a lasting effect.

[gi_canuck]

Yeah, if you are looking for a costume jacket / light leather jacket, Todd's is THE choice. Check out my older post for the distressed look.
http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=43064 Hope this helps.