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Pecard's
Can anybody tell me how much Pecard's you'd need to dress an entire Indy jacket? Also, what's the consistency of that stuff? Is it runny, watery, viscous, gooey? And if used on an undistressed jacket, will it change the color or make the jacket shinier? Thanks in advance.
I'm _sure_ this has been answered somewhere, sometime, but rather than going searching, here's my experience:
The normal size container (about the size of a big can of tuna) will last you a good long while, but it all depends on how often you use the stuff.
I dress my extremely heavy Wilson's cowhide jacket twice a year with it, once before the winter and once (lightly) at the end of the jacket-wearing season. I'd say you could use that medium-sized container for at least ten or twelve good applications to a whole jacket, plus a few times for your shoes and the occasional belt.
Consistency? Something like petroleum jelly, perhaps. It's definitely not runny or watery.
Will it change the color? Officially, no. Make it shinier? I think some of this depends on the type of leather you're using it on. It didn't do anything to my cowhide jacket, but my Sketchers Traffic shoes (the po' man's Aldens) darkened up a lot. Just apply it to a small area that isn't seen first, like the underside of a pocket flap or a facing on the zipper, or under the collar.
You'll probably want a lint-free cloth or old t-shirt to buff off the excess. Hang the jacket up on its hanger (use a shower curtain rail or something) and really rub the stuff in with the palm of your hand. Takes a while. But that regular-sized tub (not the big deep one) does last a good long while. If you've got a lambskin jacket, though, look into some getting some Letap's (I think that's the name). Hope this helps.
Ah yes, and the usual disclaimer of responsibility (but it's not like it matters much here...no one's talking about burning hats at least! Heh). All of this is my opinion and my experience, and I hope honest to goodness that it's accurate, but if it turns out different for you, I can't be responsible. I'll crawl under a certain vintage Plymouth and pull my hat down over my ears.
The normal size container (about the size of a big can of tuna) will last you a good long while, but it all depends on how often you use the stuff.
I dress my extremely heavy Wilson's cowhide jacket twice a year with it, once before the winter and once (lightly) at the end of the jacket-wearing season. I'd say you could use that medium-sized container for at least ten or twelve good applications to a whole jacket, plus a few times for your shoes and the occasional belt.
Consistency? Something like petroleum jelly, perhaps. It's definitely not runny or watery.
Will it change the color? Officially, no. Make it shinier? I think some of this depends on the type of leather you're using it on. It didn't do anything to my cowhide jacket, but my Sketchers Traffic shoes (the po' man's Aldens) darkened up a lot. Just apply it to a small area that isn't seen first, like the underside of a pocket flap or a facing on the zipper, or under the collar.
You'll probably want a lint-free cloth or old t-shirt to buff off the excess. Hang the jacket up on its hanger (use a shower curtain rail or something) and really rub the stuff in with the palm of your hand. Takes a while. But that regular-sized tub (not the big deep one) does last a good long while. If you've got a lambskin jacket, though, look into some getting some Letap's (I think that's the name). Hope this helps.
Ah yes, and the usual disclaimer of responsibility (but it's not like it matters much here...no one's talking about burning hats at least! Heh). All of this is my opinion and my experience, and I hope honest to goodness that it's accurate, but if it turns out different for you, I can't be responsible. I'll crawl under a certain vintage Plymouth and pull my hat down over my ears.
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also, check out viewtopic.php?t=5416
Interestingly, a few months ago I went to order Pecard jell and received an email back stating they no longer sell it and I would just have use the standard dressing. I really liked using the jell!
Interestingly, a few months ago I went to order Pecard jell and received an email back stating they no longer sell it and I would just have use the standard dressing. I really liked using the jell!
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hi...I have been looking on the pecards website and i only see pecards leather dressing...I dont find anything on brown pecards?...
where does everybody get that brown pecards from?
ohh an I have some mink-oil.....but I have seen that not many people recommend that...it was said that it was not good for the seams and stiching....is this a fact?
Thanks
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where does everybody get that brown pecards from?
ohh an I have some mink-oil.....but I have seen that not many people recommend that...it was said that it was not good for the seams and stiching....is this a fact?
Thanks
Holt
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I am expecting a G&B goat in a couple weeks, and wanted to be sure I was using the correct leather care, so I called Pecards. Eric @ Pecards suggested Standard dressing for the goatskin right of the bat. I explained that other people have had an issue with the std dressing leaving a tacky feel afterwards. He said it needs more buffing since the pores on goatskin are tighter. I am still leery though, and am going to go with creme just to be safe.