UES Official Contest 2014/1/1 - 2014/12/31

[Max Power]

I received a package...might be my UEs that I got back from hemming. If that's the case, I'll post some pics tonight (still can't believe that it seems to work out this fast this time).

[ThinFinn]

decided to give mine their first real wash yesterday.

hit the patch with obenauf's before the washer took care of'em...

...more post-wash pics during the days i think!

[Max Power]

Just got my UES back from hemming at DC4 - super fast and smooth transaction and great result.

[Somar]

hit the patch with obenauf's before the washer took care of'em...

 

 

I've seen b_F do the same... Wouldn't that make the Obenauf spread all over the denim??

 

Shouldn't you be doing it a few days earlier so that it would dry up?

[Max Power]

I use Mustang Paste after washing...the water and detergent might just take away the oil, I guess. But b_f knows more about natural sciences....

 

Here's the fit with 1" shorter inseam. Cleaner, but I feel like it looks a bit weird due to the kneebags and straight lower leg. Will have to wear them back to shape and judge then.

Edited February 6, 2014 by Max Power

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Ok, here is my take on natural science

 

IMO it’s not the biggest difference if you apply it days before the wash or hours before it. Make sure the leather sucked it up. But then the grease/fat/oil will be removed from the patch either way in the wash with detergent.

It’s the task of detergents to remove such stuff…and it’s also the task of the detergents to prevent the garment to get stained again with the dirt it removed beforehand.

 

You guys remember hydrophilic and lipophilic from school? And molecules that are drawed in a simplified manner like this:

o o o  ? (looks like sperm..I know..)

 |  |  |

 

The lipophilic part of the molecul shows towards the fat and the hydrophilic part shows to the water and thus is able to carry the dirt (fat in this case) away from the garment *1

 

That’s all part of the chemistry for detergents (from what I remember).

 

 

edit: oh..I  also use Mustang Paste

 

edit2: *1 the detergent molecules surround the dirt and embed it

Edited February 6, 2014 by beautiful_FrEaK

[Sugar Mountain]

Good info b_F.

 

I've always applied Obernauf's to the leather patch AFTER the wash, as I understood that the optimal time for application is while the leather is still slightly damp (not wet) and it can really absorb the conditioner.  

[Max Power]

And my girlfriend thinks we're denim nerds...damn, how wrong she is

[Somar]

Holy shit, I didn't expect that haha. Thanks for the science class b_F!

[ThinFinn]

great info T. ...Flo, can't really see where the hems end, but i almost would say that they are a tad on the short side, no?

just put mine one after the wash and the inseam shrunk a bit again, just to let you know!

i know have the perfect fit on my pair (maybe 0.5-1" of hemming needed as well though).

[Max Power]

Well, you can see that the crease line from my cuff is still visible...they only took 2 cms away, they were at 91 before the hemjob and are now at 87-89cm (depending on how much I pull). That should be ok and I don't want to cuff them aynway.

[Obbigood]

Wow! b_F's science is profound for me haha. Good info nonetheless.

 

Like what b_F said, the important point is for the leather patch absorb the oil.

[Maynard Friedman]

I apply Red Wing mink oil to my leather patches before AND after the wash.

Do I win a prize?

[Somar]

Is a +rep satisfying?

[ThinFinn]

just a quick snap in direct sunlight! first wear after the wash...really in love with the post-wash fit

proper pics in the morning i think!

Edited February 6, 2014 by ThinFinn

[Max Power]

Can you please all stop wearing your pairs so I can catch up? Great fades, Rafa. Fit is hard to judge in that angle, but I like how slim the thighs look on you. I hope that my hipflare wears and washes out as well.

[Obbigood]

seconded. Rafa has got some good progress

 

Waiting for Flo's catching up.

[geL-]

We still have a year!!! So i'm not worried about Flo

[Max Power]

Outside pictures of the fit. I love the inseam length, it was a good decision to get them hemmed. And I love how some roping is appearing just after a hot soak of the hem.

The picture above was taken after the soak...I was really surprised to see how much it faded since. I just took one month updates and sent them to Lee.

Edited February 8, 2014 by Max Power

[Vanquish Gold]

This UES denim is fading nice and fast... too bad I have gotten the wrong fit  

[bradl]

Combs are looking nice and sharp, wowza. But that belt is something else, absolutely love it.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Remember those guys at school always saying "Oh, I totally failed that test, I was sooo bad!"?

Gets the test back and always gets an A.

 

Flo is one of those guys no one liked in school...

[Max Power]

You know what? You're right about school

[Somar]

I also gave my pair their first wash yesterday. I put them in a large bucket with hot water and a little bit of detergent and agitated them for a while. Then I let them sit in the water for an extra half hour. 

 

Hmmmmmmm... They smell fresh again! 

 

[Foxy2]

Nice work all around!

(That leather patch discussion was quite nerdy...)

[beautiful_FrEaK]

 

 

[Max Power]

This is a competition....no love for you! (until tomorrow at least, I hate this forced romanticism that puts a guy under pressure).

[beautiful_FrEaK]

I bet you are looking forward to 14th March then?

 

edit:

@thewicket. Thx for the sign of life. In return of the neg-rep, I'd love to see an update on your Porky's '66 in the appropiate thread

Edited February 14, 2014 by beautiful_FrEaK

[ThinFinn]

here's another one from me (from today)...rc131111

Edited February 14, 2014 by ThinFinn

[geL-]

Promising!