how to remove shine from Wested lamb?

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Kokopelli
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how to remove shine from Wested lamb?

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I just realized that despite having multiple jackets over the last 30 years, I have not had a brand new Wested lamb Raiders before.

It is very shiny. I've distressed plenty of jackets before, but what is the best way to remove the shine from this leather? :-k
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Wear it out in a couple of light rain showers. Nice and natural then.
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Try out a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser on a test spot. It worked for some of my other skins!


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Alcohol removes shine effectively without abrading the skin. Start with a low percentage and go easy. Titrate up if needed. Condition the lamb afterwards. Alcohol will dry it out pretty badly.

That's what I have always used. Some people have used acetone as well, but I think that is way to harsh for lamb.
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xmasters wrote: Sun Apr 02, 2023 8:25 am Wear it out in a couple of light rain showers. Nice and natural then.

I tried this first as it seemed the friendliest for the leather- but used the handheld shower wand. They must put a coat of shellac on this stuff because the water beaded off of it for a while, then it started getting wet. I didn’t thoroughly soak it, though, and wore it the rest of the day.

That small amount of wetting worked wonders for it. Wrinkles in the arms and a LOT of the sheen is gone!
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Thats great!
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