Wested leather samples

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Wed May 05, 2004 1:35 pm

Can anyone help me here. 2 weeks ago Jerry said my swatches went out but haven't recieved yet. Does anyone know how long does it generly take to get?

Thanks

Gobler · Post by **Gobler** » Wed May 05, 2004 1:48 pm

I sent for samples and I remember it did take some time (almost a month). It will arrive.

Cheers,
Jeff

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Wed May 05, 2004 2:46 pm

Thank ya, Thank ya, Thank ya.

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Thu May 06, 2004 8:46 am

Just got email from Gerry, said some times they get chewed up in mail, so he's sending out another set.

Torpedo Jones · Post by **Torpedo Jones** » Thu May 06, 2004 9:34 am

I request a few samples of Horsehide and other one of authentic goatskin, and received them whithout any problem.

Saludos

antiquity collector · Post by **antiquity collector** » Mon May 10, 2004 2:56 am

I asked for a set which didn't show. Gerry and Peter sent a 2nd set which arrived in under 2 weeks. Then 2 days later the 1st set arrived, dated the month prior. Where they went in between that time, who knows. Strange.

On a 2nd note, neither was complete by itself, but the 2 sets combined were.

AC

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Mon May 10, 2004 8:21 pm

My set of samples came today, yea. Unfortunatly it was missing the sample of Auth. brown goat. In my samples was listed the following samples: Pre-distressed, black hide, black lamb and brown lamb. Ok not exactly what I asked for and yes I will inquire w/Wested as to acouple of questions, like is the brown lamb the auth. brown lamd or just plain ol brown lamb. Who else has gotten confusing samples.

antiquity collector · Post by **antiquity collector** » Mon May 10, 2004 8:31 pm

Well, on the 2nd set (the 1st to arrive) the Auth. Goat was labeled DK Brown Goat. Wasn't until the missing set arrived with the DK Brown Goat in it that I realised it was marked wrong.

I ordered Auth. Goat and it came out PERFECT! I love the color! Will be placing an order for the Auth. Lamb in a bit.

AC

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Mon May 10, 2004 8:33 pm

antiquity collector we all look foward to seeing pic's

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Mon May 17, 2004 8:37 pm

Just got my samples of Auth. Goat & Lamb.

Here's the question though, which is which, they didn't come tagged.
Heres my best descrption of each.

1) has a small grain pattern to it and is not shiney, underside is a brown shade.

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2) has a more opened grain and has a shiney surface (not real shiney but does have a shean to it), back side almost has a greyish tint but at same time looks brown.

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Any help would be awsome.

Band Director Jones · Post by **Band Director Jones** » Mon May 17, 2004 8:41 pm

#1 sounds like the lamb, while #2 sounds like goat. The goat should also be a little stiffer when you flex it.

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Mon May 17, 2004 9:03 pm

Thanks Band Director Jones, this is what I thought. Now the decision process must begin, I've reading many of the post to come up with my second Wested, I'll post my details soon.
Later

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Mon May 17, 2004 10:07 pm

Indeed #2 must be goat. The jacket I received and sent back for some alterations (and the jacket that will hopefully show up again this week) had quite a shine to it and does sound like the kind of leather you are describing.

Regards,
Swindiana

Indiana Texas-girl · Post by **Indiana Texas-girl** » Tue May 18, 2004 1:40 am

Does one have more of a buttery soft feel to it than the other?

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Tue May 18, 2004 6:55 pm

Most definetly Indiana Texas-girl, I believe this one to be the Lamb.

I've read in past posts about how goat has a shean to it. Whats the best method for removing said shean, achol was or acetone

As a matter a fact I believe you an I have the same type of Raiders pre-distress cow hide jacket. I bought through Wested about 5-6 years ago, It'll be going back to have the inside replaced. When they have my old jacket in front of them I figure it'll be easier to mfg. my new one.

Thanks for the replys, any and all two center's are welcome.

Indiana Texas-girl · Post by **Indiana Texas-girl** » Tue May 18, 2004 10:44 pm

Indiana Croft wrote:Most definetly Indiana Texas-girl, I believe this one to be the Lamb.

I've read in past posts about how goat has a shean to it. Whats the best method for removing said shean, achol was or acetone.

I would think standard rubbing alcohol would do the trick and think it would be less harsh than acetone.

As a matter a fact I believe you an I have the same type of Raiders pre-distress cow hide jacket. I bought through Wested about 5-6 years ago,

Yeah, I've had mine for 2.5 years. I love the predistressed hide color, especially right after it's been Pecarded.

IndianaGuybrush · Post by **IndianaGuybrush** » Wed May 19, 2004 12:56 am

I myself used acetone on the goat with no adverse affects. It completely got rid of the shininess and the jacket even feels better now. I liked the goat before, but I fell in love with my jacket all over again when I saw it the day after it's appointment with the acetone (and pecard's gel of course)