Leather patches on jeans

[BrownMetallic]

SAmurai 5000AI-10SP

Edited February 21, 2012 by BrownMetallic

[rodeo bill]

^lovely! what are those white stitches at the corners of the patch? I don't know Samurai that well- are they always there? Left over from a paper flasher? Or are they from a repair?

[bayuaul]

elhaus irontail

[BrownMetallic]

^lovely! what are those white stitches at the corners of the patch? I don't know Samurai that well- are they always there? Left over from a paper flasher? Or are they from a repair?

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it's a personalized [added-on] feature_ most of my jeans have them. it started as a means to reinforce a Denime patch [about to fall off] & then it became a ritual before they queue in for rotation.

Edited February 21, 2012 by BrownMetallic

[hkl16]

does anybody use obenaufs on their leather patches before the hot soak so it repels the water to prevent shrinking/cracking?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

yes

[Max Power]

what he^ said. but i prefer Mustang Paste over oil.

Edited February 27, 2012 by Max Power

[beautiful_FrEaK]

me too. because from my observation so far, mustang paste is a good care product but don't really change the color, so the leather can still age naturally

[INDIGOQUEEN]

so good

Gorgeous patch - ostrich leather - amazing

My pair due in the post have a navy alligator patch so I agree totally - SO SO GOOD

Do exotic leathers need treating to keep them looking that great?

[arcarsenal]

+1 to the use of Obenauf's on patches. I always use a really thin coating on patches after a soak or wash.

[hkl16]

+1 to the use of Obenauf's on patches. I always use a really thin coating on patches after a soak or wash.

do most people use the obenauf heavy duty lp or the leather oil?

[arcarsenal]

do most people use the obenauf heavy duty lp or the leather oil?

I use the lp, and I'm fairly confident others do as well.

[INDIGOQUEEN]

Thanks a lot for the advice because I wouldn't want to ruin the patch.

They're due next week but I won't be washing them for a while.

[weir]

we make leather patch,leather labels,Jean labels for lots of clothes company

there are some customer of us...

[jackalope123]

Can I use snoseal on my patch to make it look cleaner? I don't like the cracks

[lance]

SDA XXX-28 horsehide

SDA D1507 horsehide

SDA D1554 deerskin

Edited December 23, 2012 by lance

[yawdriel]

SageSeesMore

[lance]

Goatskin leather from 45RPM Jomon purchased O/W in 2005

[themexican]

I'll add mine

photo by jgomez541, on Flickr

[Megatron1505]

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Trophy deer skin patch.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

[BrownMetallic]

Edited April 27, 2013 by BrownMetallic

[ThinFinn]

[Max Power]

I always loved that patch. Nice evo and picture!

[andimrob]

Hey guys, I am a complete newb to leather care and have been rocking brands without leather patches for a while now, but I just got some Flat Head BSP's and want to do right by the leather patch. That said, how can I go from the leather patch as it comes 

 

to something more like this

 

I understand some of this has to do with just wearing and breaking in. But should I be using polish to darken? What specific products should I be investing in? Obenauf's has been mentioned specifically a few times in the thread.  But which product? Just the Obenauf's Oil? Obenauf's Heavy LP? I'd appreciate if those that know could break off a newb with some knowledge.

[garden gnomes in space]

Obenauf's heavy duty LP is a great product to preserve and protect but it will not darken your patch to that degree.  Only thing that will do that is time.  basically, be patient.  

[bradl]

 

There's my patch after about 8 months.

[themexican]

I understand some of this has to do with just wearing and breaking in. But should I be using polish to darken? What specific products should I be investing in? Obenauf's has been mentioned specifically a few times in the thread.  But which product? Just the Obenauf's Oil? Obenauf's Heavy LP? I'd appreciate if those that know could break off a newb with some knowledge.

also two different kinds of leather, in time and with care yours will look more like bradi's

[Maynard Friedman]

andimrob, remember its evolution not revolution.

[Max Power]

You can't compare the Samurai and FH patch. Most patches shown on this very page are made out of different types of leather and age differently. A general rule is, that the leather will darken (wether you oil or not, but adding  Paste or oil will add to the darkness). Oiling is only helpful to prevent leather from cracking after washing or soaking, but is not obligatory. Just enjoy the time while you can read the printing, I have enough jeans that just have a dark piece of bacon on their back And if you wonder which products have which effects - see here:http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1977.0

Edited May 15, 2013 by Max Power