Acetone on a Wested Lamb - please comment!

[Indy_Chris]

I bought the acetone lat night, and I'm going to dive in this weekend, but I have a few more questions. Michaelson referenced that using rubbing alcohol (to age) will dry out the Lamb. What about acetone? Also, I remember someone referenced that simple green can be used when you are done to remove the smell of the acetone, anyone have any thoughts? Can the simple green harm the leather as well? It is a concentrated cleaner, right? I use it to clean the chrome and mags on my motorcycle, so I'm not sure about lambskin! Regards, Chris

[MK]

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[Indy_Chris]

Just the man I wanted to hear from! Unfortunately, I just learned that I have to come into the office on Sat., but hopefully I'll be out by 3:00 so I can start the process shortly thereafter. As soon as it's done, I'll see if I can purloin from friends dig camera and get some pics up. Best regards, Chris

[Pyroxene]

Indy_Chris,

I'll put these out here for information sake. Here are some pics I quickly did that highlight the areas I distressed on the jacket.





Have fun,
Pyroxene

[Indy_Chris]

Thanks Bill! This will definitely aid me in my work! Best, Chris

[MK]

That is the COOLEST looking Indy fireman jacket I have EVER seen!!!

[Doctor_Jones]

That is the COOLEST looking Indy fireman jacket I have EVER seen!!!

LOL! THat is true. IJFD! Indiana Jones Fire Departement!!!

Kind regards

Doctor Jones

[IndianaJames]

Chris -
Some friendly advice from someone who is about half done distressing his lamb. It looks like youre going for the moto LC scene, ( me too). Heres what I have to say, read the info MK has supplied on his site, and heed it! Also watch that scene in LC over and over to make sure youre removing the right amt of color, and in the right spots! Also, when MK says to work on one spot, move 4" away and let it dry, then come back to it, to not remove too much color, listen to him! I made that mistake, but only in a small spot.....
GOOD LUCK!

[Indy_Chris]

Thanks for the additional info! Regards, Chris

[MK]

Hey James, WHAT is that that guy punching himself all about?

[Pyroxene]

I think that's from Fight Club.

[whipwarrior]

When using the illustration above as a guide, please remember that your seam wear pattern should not be completely uniform, or else the distressing will be painfully obvious. Make sure, as mentioned above, that you have the tape handy to reference while you work (I recommend the motorcycle chase also, as well as Indy's jacket in the Zeppelin lounge scene, and on the Mediterranean beach). You will find it helpful to have as many full color production stills and photos as possible to aid in your work. What I am trying to point out is that while the seams are incredibly distressed, they are not aged too regularly. For example, if you rub the edge of the pockets evenly all the way around, you will basically end up highlighting its shape, and consequently, they will appear drawn-on. The secret is to work somewhat randomly, and spot out the distress lines. Along the main horizontal shoulder seam across the back of the jacket, don't rub down the entire length of it, but rather choose one side to distress, and make it fade out halfway across. Probably the most important thing that I can tell you is to work slowly and above all, take your time. I leave it up to your good judgement how best to achieve the result you desire.

-Dale

[Indy_Chris]

Sound advice! Thanks Dale, Chris

[IndianaJames]

MK -
Yeah this is from Fight Club, I saw it on this goofy website and thought it was funny, maybe some of you guys would get a chuckle out of it! It's only temporary though! (not very indyish)
Cheers!