Bring Your Leather Jacket Back To Life In JUST 8 Minutes!

In today's video, I give you an easy way to restore your leather jacket and how to protect it from damage.
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[@RealMenRealStyle]

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[@yankchef4067]

@rmrs what was the name of that company in Mexico you featured a couple of years ago that makes shoes, jackets, bags etc?

[@craigm8461]

Kiwi brand black self shining liquid boot polish is good for restoring color back to black leather jackets. Just be sure to lightly buff it well so you don't mark anything you bump into.

[@phillipmoodie9071]

Antonio, I made several comments to your video regarding the maintenance of leather jackets because I have the practical experience to appreciate that some of the viewers asked for supplemental information. I could only help those people by providing broad brush guidance simply because I have been out of the Speciality Chemical sector for half a century. But I entered it when detergents were a revolutionary product and not trusted by many housewives. While I fully understand that the range of options for cleaning products has improved, the underlying technology has not. It's only the retail sector Brand names that have changed, though the global market only has a few players, so any information you provide in future videos would be globally useful if you reference the multinational companies as well as the regional specialists, because they survive by providing better servicing. The manufacturer of the Speciality Chemical products you used in the demonstration would be able to answer the questions I have just raised. I appreciate the quality of your presentation because I started my I.T career when everyone in IBM, from the President to the Junior Salesman had to make product presentation at least once a week, because seminars and workshops were the only way to kick-start the Computer Industry. It was as tough as nails and your job security was the end of the month results. And every one dressed in a style that mirrored your videos, right down to the polished shoe's, which were touched up during the day on the industrial size shoe polish machine that was installed in the washroom alongside a full length mirror, when the general office dress code was straight out of Mad Men, when my prime clients were the TV stations and the international Advertising Agencies. But the pay scale was amazing and so was the lifestyle, with mirror shine dress shoes compulsory. Phil.

[@phillipmoodie9071]

@@craigm8461 Kiwi was an Australian company that is now owned by Johnson. As I used to ride a Triumph Tiger 100 all over the country 24/7, when modern waterproof riding gear was not available I wore a Barbour Jacket style leather coat often through mountains where it rained endlessly for days, but I stayed dry because I treated my leather jacket with Kiwi shoe polish on my brown leather coat and used Kiwi Parade Gloss on my black jacket. In Australia, until about a year ago the Parade Gloss incorporated Carnuba wax, which is very expensive and is no longer referenced on the tin. But Kiwi has recently introduced an extended range of polishes and conditioners in tubes, which I have found to be very good when I set out to revive a second-hand motorcycle jacket and a couple of pairs of boots that I found in a Charity Shop. While I am very satisfied with the results produced by the new range of Kiwi shoe polish and conditioners, it took several applications and lots of elbow grease. I recommend you try the conditioners before the next application of polish. Phil.

[@phillipmoodie9071]

@@nullnull3355 As I am in Australia, I do not know the brand names of the laundry products available in the U.S. but what you need to buy is any aerosol spray made to treat shirt collars before they are put into the washing machine. You can very carefully spray the mist onto the stained area, then let it soak in for about 30 seconds, then sponge it off with a face washer dipped into hot water, but you only need enough water to emulsify the solvent on the suede. The product that I used to use was called Preen and it was sold in small aerosol cans. But that product has been bought by the company that makes Vanish, an alternative to bleach, and the new product called Vanish Preen is a water based "presoak" product that effectively forms a foam to enable it to remain on the stained area while it reacts with the stain. In theory this should work for you, but an aerosol spray is better because it uses very volatile solvent. The short story is that the aerosol product works in exactly the same manner as a spray-on hose off car engine cleaner. The difference is that human body grease is very hard to dissolve. The same grease builds up on shirt collars. Car engine cleaner has a medium grade solvent, combined with an emulsifier. It dissolves the grease on the engine, which is then emulsified when sprayed with water. Cleaning a shirt collar, or a suede jacket collar works exactly the same way. But be patient. If the stain is not removed on the first application, let the suede dry completely before repeating the process. I have just done this to remove a household cooking oil stain from a blue suede loafer. Phil.

[@LaurenKSiecker]

Used these tips to restore my inherited jacket from my Grandpa. He passed away in 2020, and this is what I have of him. It looks so much richer and healthier now. Now it will last another generation, with his wear still sealed in. and keeps me warm at my construction job. Thank you!

[@kani_mar]

Leather: *can literally protect you from basically anything but bullets* Also Leather: *gets wet and literally f*cking dies*

[@pianoboy4506]

Leather to water: *Finally, a worthy opponent.*

[@aliengranpa]

I took a lead pipe to the ribs once (not by choice) and my jacket absorbed the entire blow. I ended up with a bad bruise instead of a busted rib cage

[@AliRaza-wz2yh]

😒

[@HOLYHOUSE]

*Literally:* I do not think that word means what you think it means

[@javierdiazsantana]

Disagree. Full and top grain ("Finished" or "shiny", upper skin section) leather doesn't suffer damage when soaked in water, nothing bad will happen to these products if you get caught in heavy rain, they will actually get softer, more supple and look better. The thing that actually ruins leather is fast drying it, meaning: hanging it out in the sun, using heat guns or hair dryers, or non appropiate cleaners like non leather specific soap and stuff, that will actually destroy the leather. Nor moisture alone damages the leather, as i stated in another comment, you don't need silicone spray for full grain leathers, rather only on suede.

[@djtransaction1982]

No one shows how to clean inside

[@ThePandaAgenda]

the inside is usually just cloth or satin so clean as you would hand clean any of those fabrics

[@davidcorbett341]

The inside lining is easy. Clean cloth , warm water with mild soap and wipe it allover, then dry.

[@johnw235]

I have three leather jackets all relatively new. I was concerned about how to care for them. Now I know., Thanks.

[@phillipmoodie9071]

@John Wisinger. If you look at the YT videos showing how to care for leather shoes you will hear them explain in detail why conditioning leather before cleaning and polishing is crucial. Even if the shoes are new, the leather may be a year old, and partially dried out from storage. Phil.

[@vaderladyl]

@J V S You can buy them used and in great condition for less than a $100.00 at places, if you know where to look.

[@facial210]

Coconut oil softens conditions and protects against elements.

[@manuelbeltran5935]

@Don't read my profile picture in my country leather jacket buys you for less than 150 .

[@FreeThoughtCrime]

My oldest leather jacket is nearly 25 years old. I have never done a single thing to it in terms of cleaning and conditioning. It is weathered and distressed and more beautiful and badass than ever. I have several leather jackets and none get more head turns and compliments than my 25 year old biker jacket that looks like it went to hell and back. I have seen pre-distressed jackets selling for 10x what it cost and not look half as good.

[@lawrencelow949]

Wow now I wanna see it!

[@eddief1111]

yea but how do u keep it clean?

[@javierdiazsantana]

Would advice to condition it with an oil. Cleaning and recoloring might not be as important but if the thing dries out the leather will be ruined

[@comanchedase]

Fkin A

[@Drewsky840]

@@eddief1111 don't get it dirty

[@Carterwray1]

Thanks. I found a 1961 navy bomber jacket in absolute mint condition. I've settled on giving it the life it never had, but I want to make sure it's very well taken care of.

[@BRO_TOAST]

That’s so sick

[@JoJo-xp6wr]

Good thing you made this video, Mr. Centeno, I have a motorcycle leather jacket (I have no motorcycle) I REALLY love, so thanks for the advice!

[@RealMenRealStyle]

You're very welcome!

[@phillipmoodie9071]

As a very old motorcyclist I know from riding on country roads in Australia that you need a leather jacket BEFORE you get the motorbike. As my jacket has the gravel rash from several spills I suggest that you consider buying a heavy duty jacket, not a fashion style one, before you ever get on a motorbike. I have survived several high speed spills, without a single scratch, because I have always worn heavy duty leather gloves. Ride the wind. Phil.

[@p.rajeshp.rajesh4142]

Yeh" who need ,motorcycle when u have "Lamborghini"

[@deebugdabear15]

I have a horse hide jacket from the 50s or 60s I believe. My dad found it in a barn hanging over a trucks tailgate. Story goes he picked it up, walked into his buddy's house with the barn, dropped it on the floor, and it stood up straight like it was made of cardboard.

[@javierdiazsantana]

Sounds rather possible to me. Horsehide is the stiffest type of leather, and if it was old it was surely dried out and not stretched or broken / worn in

[@HarrietLizzie]

This is SO helpful, I’ve had my jacket for five years and it’s starting to look a bit worn down and this is has such clear instructions on how to take care of it!

[@OnyxAgainstTheWorld]

*hears the words "masculine" and "gentlemen"* Me (goth/punk woman): *puts on fake moustache* Just blend in... Just blending in...

[@Deseko]

Ah, john dark!

[@annmarieknapp]

We like leather too???

[@DB-xo6xh]

meeee toooooo! 🤣 I dont know how to describe my style... maybe "Street Chic Chola Metalhead, but make it fashion, and don't forget the chains and big gold hoops" 😎💅👄. Maybe something like that. I love mens fashion, goods-care videos but I'm very much a feminine tomboy and mom.

[@TheMcGritz]

Blues imposters

[@kieran867]

"rEAl mEN sTYLe" smh

[@peterwoods35]

Vaseline has been my go-to leather conditioner for years.

[@paulapinkston8062]

Mine too ❤️❤️

[@aamirmemon7550]

Will it not destroy our leather jacket ?

[@aamirmemon7550]

And kindly tell how we can use it?

[@peterwoods35]

@@aamirmemon7550 obviously you want to be careful with certain kinds of delicate leathers. But on dark leathers including leather jackets it's quite effective in conditioning and preserving the leather. For example I have a cowhide leather motorcycle jacket that I regularly use Vaseline on with great success.

[@paulapinkston8062]

Get a very small portion of the Vaseline onto like a cotton t-shirt cut it up for rags and rub it in circular motion. If you have too much just wipe it off with a different piece of t-shirt and you'll see the softness come back in and it's like brand new and I've been doing this since for at least 40 years you can never go wrong with Vaseline you can even use generic Vaseline if you don't have the money to buy regular Vaseline

[@hope4snickers697]

i bought a jacket at a thrift store from the 1980’s in a terrible condition, but i hope i can make it look better thanks for the vid!

[@buster1173]

Funny I just did the same thing you did and I had to clean mine up cuz it had musty stains and smelled, you know and a darn thing looks really nice and I only payed $20 on eBay unbelievable

[@RosemaryComicFan-br6ri]

I wanted to say thanks! My mom gave me her first leather jacket, and I wanted to make sure I was doing the right things for upkeep. Thanks a ton for being to the point and offering the necessary info for new leather jacket users!

[@leathertophat2705]

THANK YOU. Finally someone who knows what their on about

[@EM-tn1nz]

You saved my life, I was crying because my expensive jacket is damaged by mistake.. thanks a lot

[@mostern4008]

What conditioner did you use?

[@Technicallyaddicted]

"gentleman's style" Me who is gothic cyberpunk "Sure"

[@metalandrock1395]

hahaha punk enter the char

[@alisonleather5870]

Need a stylish leather jacket and don't want to spend a fortune

[@bern1228]

Thank you. Now there is hope for my extensive leather collection.

[@rachiemarieeee]

Just got a great leather bomber jacket from the thrift store but it’s not in great shape. These are great tips to bring it back to life, thanks! (Yes, men in leather is hot. But remember ladies like their own leather jackets too 😘)

[@rupert43568]

Thank you sir! I’m trying to make my Schott perfecto last a lifetime

[@phillipmoodie9071]

@Johanne Buot. With any vintage leather jacket, including Schott, the challenge may be trying to outlive the jacket, because in the past the main reason why quality leather was expensive, and why it would last for 40-60 years, was because of the labour intensive preparation. The leather used in India and China, in the main, is prepared very quickly, and it falls apart quickly. Phil.

[@vincentcalafiore846]

Same here

[@maxthrust976]

Antonio, if you haven’t seen The Gentlemen, you must. It’s a pretty fun film overall, but worth a watch even just for style inspiration. Charlie Hunnam in particular gets to wear some really great stuff.

[@rhomzkietfttv5571]

Wow finally I know how to take care of my leather jackets and what products suits them for shiny leather. Thank you so much. Watching from Philippines

[@OverlandOne]

"Who told you to use a balm? Did I tell you to use a balm? Nobody told you to use a balm. Why would you use a balm?"-Jackie Chiles (Kramer's attorney)

[@jensrb50]

I would not use a silicone spray unless it is suede .A good leather conditioner is all you need.The silicone will harden and destroy the leather

[@phillipmoodie9071]

The instructions on the spray can shown in the video tells you not to use it on, patent reptile, metallic leather or vinyl. While it has no restriction on the use on leather, from my experience in dealing with a wide range of industrial grade silicone, your suggestion sounds sensible to me. Phil.

[@IndianaJoe0321]

Use what the Smithsonian uses on its old & ancient leather items: Pecard Leather Dressing.

[@wilsjane]

@@phillipmoodie9071 I agree. silicone can trap moisture in the leather, allowing bacterial attack. A particular problem when the moisture originates from sweat inside the jacket. Generally, leather is best preserved by substances that you can use on your skin.

[@yankchef4067]

Finding a dry cleaner for leather locally for me was a huge pain, most don't want to deal with it

[@phillipmoodie9071]

@Yank Chef. Most Dry Cleaners don't know anything about cleaning leather, because they can't just throw it into a machine, they know even less about cleaning silk ties. Phil.

[@vmagic8036]

Quoted $110, Australian dollars!

[@anthony99900]

Found your channel recently and loving the content. As someone who is also Italian leather is very important to me as I wear a jacket most days. Thanks for your content loving it ❤

[@liamjamesevans]

This is the video I have been waiting for years! Thank you 🙏

[@RealMenRealStyle]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@gokulbasnet1216]

Two of my leather jackets were in a cracked form when i take it out from hanger this year. Bought 1 new i was waiting for same sort of info. Thanks RMRS. Love from Nepal 🇳🇵

[@RealMenRealStyle]

Glad this video is useful!

[@KneeCapHill]

You the man Antonio. Been checking out tips like these for the past 10 years, you never miss

[@joshuacarrero5360]

FORTIVO Leather Balm is an amazing product and would highly recommend to anyone who is thinking of using leather coloring balm to restore their jacket.

[@IdratherbeinHobbiton]

Thank you!

[@LiahusN]

I used to use olive oil on my leather jackets and they are doing fine. Some of my leather jackets are 14 yrs old!!!I recently used normal mustard oil to darken my navy colored leather jacket and it is looking awesome.i did try some so called leather conditioners but I think after using them edible oil is the best. Do it at your own risk but definitely don't use oil on suede and nubuck leather.

[@rpm172]

Great video. I have a bomber jacket gifted to me from my brother in 1987 which was made of superior leather because although faded, it has remained supple and has not cracked. The cuffs and waist are not stretched out although made of a stretchy sweater like fabric which is quite impressive.I treated it completely only once back in 1991 with real mink oil and nothing since. Your video wants me to bring it back to peak form. But the challenge is that now, the lesser exposed areas are dark ( like at the armpits and under the collar) and very faded at the exposed ares (extensor surfaces of the arms and at the upper portions of the shoulders). Do I need to treat these areas differently in order to even it out prior to applying a fresh conditioner treatment? I was going to use saddle soap, then Lexol conditioner followed by spot recoloring of very faded areas with colored leather cream.

[@phillipmoodie9071]

@RPM. I am currently working on reviving a 30 years old leather jacket that I bought for $A40 in a Charity Shop. As it was stained and badly faded, that was a very high price, but I just loved the style and patina. I am doing exactly the same as you plan to do and I had the same questions. All I can tell you is that it's a lot more difficult than what I thought it would be. As the stains and the fading evened out a bit, after two treatments with saddle soap I am now applying the shoe revival cream, but it has soaked up four applications before the surface looked suitable for the application of the cream polish. So you'll need to have lots of patience if you want to end up with a jacket that looks like Antonio's. Phil.

[@alisonleather5870]

Need a stylish leather jacket and don't want to spend a fortune

[@Shrimp_Insurance]

@@alisonleather5870 Ebay

[@javierdiazsantana]

If they are faded but clean i would advice a stain and then a conditioner, just use saddle soap if it is extremely dirty. On old leather, saddle soap can overdry it and get it to crack. Hope this helps

[@mikhailgorbachev7851]

@@phillipmoodie9071 did you manage to restore it?

[@robertsmithpresents]

Super helpful. Thank you! I’ve got a couple of jackets from Thursday that need some touching up and didn’t want to mess them up.

[@mujeebrahoma9632]

Your channel is underrated,keep it up your a gentleman

[@denisoliver213]

Thank you, Antonio. I will use this knowledge some day.

[@igotyeetedhard5234]

Just a quick question: I live in tropical country, how many times should I Apply leather conditioner?

[@SirMopy]

JP Tuddao every 3 months is fine. You can also go for 4 if you won‘t wear it daily. Do it less for not many wears.

[@Haske0]

Sorry but if you live in the tropics wouldn't leather jacket be way too warm?

[@phillipmoodie9071]

@@Haske0. Not if you have Monsoons at the same time. Then a sturdy leather coat, or jacket is very useful. And experienced Old-school motorcyclist always wear a leather jacket, because you don't only have accidents on "Nice" days. Phil.

[@SurviveinSnow]

I like the way he speaks very simple and good information thank u.

[@matthoffman6962]

Any idea on what to do with a slashed cut into the leather? It’s not fully gone through but if you squeeze it you’ll see it pull apart sort of like a crack. Is there any leather glue or bonding agent I could use?

[@alexmiller8838]

Thank you for this video! I "ruined" my leather jacket when riding my motorcycle under heavy rain... twice, its gone hard and feels like it might break if i wear it (next time I will treat it before wearing it) Im taking my bike out from hibernation next week so, well planned video!

[@phillipmoodie9071]

@Alex Miller. As an old motorcyclist who used a motorbike for daily transport, which often included 100 mile trips across mountain ranges where it regularly rained I kept one jacket for more than twenty years then my daughter used it to wear to University, when that was fashionable. While I followed all of the maintenance procedures that are well explained by Antonio, every month I spent about two hours applying three coats of quality shoe polish to enable me to ride for many hours in heavy rain. But you need to do it regularly and keep the protective layers of polish thick enough to repel the rain. But if you are tempted to dry out by hanging the jacket near a heater, or in front of a fire you will ruin the jacket because the leather will go hard and sometimes it cannot be saved. Phil.

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

I just pulled a prob 1970-80s vintage thick, lined, padded, black motorcycle jacket out of the closet, years after the previous owner pulled it our of his closet, after storing it there for years. 😅 It's definitely aged, but a wash with water, lemon oil, and H2O2 to break down the debris and light white mold, and a treatment of Leather Honey, and it's quieter, softer, and higher contrast than it was with an hour's work. I'll hit it again with LH as I intend to resurrect my 1971 Honda CL350 this year. It'll be a nice pairing.

[@1peanut]

I used Armorall. Works for cars so i figured why not. Worked well and jacket looks good.

[@ghaliaghalia7417]

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[@dbzcupcake]

Left a leather bag by an air vent. No cracks but it's got a noticeable dry patch by the side exposed to heat of the vent. Which product should I use to remedy that?

[@wobbled5609]

Use some beeswax conditioner, don't use silicone spay!

[@lesmartinsings]

Excellent tutorial, many thanks.

[@BlueRaven666]

Just received a leather jacket as a gift from a friend, so this video is helpful. I want this jacket to be around for a long time.

[@svp3rn0v47]

Thanks for the advice. My leather jacket looks great again!

[@jackierudd2010]

I bought 2 leather jackets for my son from a charity shop, 1 very soft black Italian leather and 1 beautiful tan. My son wore the black one for ages and it was in desperate need of cleaning, I couldn't find anywhere to get it cleaned, so I put it in the washing machine on 30 degrees with an arial washing pod for colour wash for 40 minutes. I was dreading what condition it was going to be in 😨 When it finished I took it out the washer and was so pleased with the results. It smelt lovely and clean, but was a bit wrinkly, I put it on a hanger and reshaped it like you do with woolen jumpers. When it completely dried I used carnauba cream to feed the leather. The end results are brilliant. It'll need doing again soon because it's his favourite jacket and it only cost £4😊

[@Danilove11277]

But how do you wash the inside??

[@Gollammeister]

Dry professional leather clean I presume

[@lonerider6175]

This is how I maintained my two leather jackets( brown goat skin and black bovine skin) for the past 5 years. As stated here, I wiped it with dry/wet cloth depending on the condition. I also applied leather conditioner once or twice a year. And here's the rub... I used shoe polish to seal in the conditioner. The shoe polish being wax also acts as liquid repellant. Any faded or wear and tear spot of the leather can be covered with the shoe polish. Lastly buff with a clean cotton cloth.

[@SirMopy]

Lone Rider yep I do the same. I use my Saphir shoe cream for my leather jacket. I don‘t need the spray afterwards, and I also never spray my shoes and leathers with it... Nubuk and Suede is a whole different ball game tho

[@blumeyc]

Okay but what about washing the liner??

[@Aggnog]

Great timing with Carl Murawski's video from yesterday :D

[@RealMenRealStyle]

Pure coincidence!

[@Sandipan_Naskar]

@Aggnog Carl is the Expert of work wear/ rugged fashion

[@firasal-jubouri1312]

Great video. I have been a member of the channel for a while now and enjoy the content. Can we have a video about sizing and how snug should a leather jacket be? Thanks.

[@RealMenRealStyle]

Thanks Firas. I appreciate you. Check this out: www.realmenrealstyle.com/leather-jacket-style-guide/

[@firasal-jubouri1312]

@@RealMenRealStyle Thanks. Another great one (;

[@patlaporte7627]

I just purchased a used leather jacket. Very good quality. The fellow rarely wore it. Unfortunately it was stored with one side of the collar flared out a fair bit. It seems to have taken that shape. Is there a way to stiffen upt that side and reshape it to match the other side? The collar is the same type you would see on a dress shirt. Not sure what they are called. I have read spraying with hot water and allowing it to dry in the correct shape will work.

[@retroandvintagemilitaria1153]

Thanks! now i can refinish and recondition the old a2 jacket my friend gave me

[@pancakethetenrec3213]

Cant wait to restore my moms old jacket 👍

[@jaimemillan]

Thanks!

[@gianlucad7861]

Hi , nice video. How could I clean the lining and the elastic cuffs? Thanks

[@phillipmoodie9071]

@Gian Luca D. Use a spray bottle of liquid sold for spot cleaning carpet. Too long a story to tell you why I know from my experience in the manufacture of the chemicals used by the largest carpet cleaning business in Australia that the cleaning agent that's labelled as being safe to use on quality wool carpet will not only be the same as any Speciality Chemical products marketed for cleaning fabric facing and lining on any jacket, but it will not stain or damage the jacket. Use a foam sponge to apply the cleaning agent. Do not use anything, such as a nail brush to scrub the stains. Just keep using repeated applications until the stains disappear. If possible let the jacket trim soak for 5 minutes in a weak solution. Time and soaking works better than scrubbing. But you can get as good as new condition with time and patience. Phil.

[@zarthemad8386]

... leather jackets are far far more durable than your giving them credit. "only use distilled water".. /rofl

[@therealmr.incredible3179]

Ok..?

[@miracleman.]

yeah, he is talking rubbish.

[@ramkailash5682]

thanks so much give tips to protect leather jacket ☺️☺️☺️

[@OWOT-re5jf]

Leather jackets are the coolest

[@loml143]

Can i use saddle soap for cleaning leather shoes too? Thanks

[@Brian-ee1gx]

Yes, you sure can. Just be sure to let the shoes dry overnight, and then apply a conditioner.

[@ashtonmitchell4651]

I'm kinda poor and fund a nice deal of a expensive leather jacket out thrifting and this is a big help with keeping it nice

[@shakezmaybe3192]

Antonio, can I use shoe cream for recolouring??

[@phillipmoodie9071]

@Sheik Arif. It has worked for me with premium quality leather goods, in different colours. Each time I used a quality creme polish sold in the Florsheim shoe stores in Australia. Phil.

[@richardbarrett7544]

Simply brilliant, well done.

[@bodeine454]

I just bought a nice vintage Lesco Cafe Racer leather jacket off of Ebay but it's tan or camel, not sure exactly what color you call it but it has about a quarter size dark stain on the front and a smaller less noticeable stain on the sleeve. The shop that sold it told me that they cleaned it with saddle soap but it's still visible. I have heard of some people using alcohol, acetone or perc on leather stains but I'm not sure about trying that. I thought about trying to re-dye the spots but not sure how to go about matching the color, don't really want to recolor the whole jacket if I can help it but I'm just not sure....

[@bodeine454]

Also the shop told me that they didn't know the history of the jacket but by their experience in selling leather jackets for the last 15 years that the stain is probably from some kind of oil.

[@phillipmoodie9071]

@@bodeine454 l have had a lot of practical experience in the Speciality Chemical sector and I pioneered the formulation and manufacturing of the most popular industrial strength Automotive Cleaning products. The reason the dealer did not remove the oil stains is simply because he didn't know what he was doing. With people like that, thirty years experience often means one year's experience repeated thirty times. Saddle soap will only remove oil from leather if the surface is already well sealed. The unsealed, or poorly finished surface will absorb the oil right into the top layer of the leather. If you have ever tried to remove an oil stain from a cement/concrete floor then you have seen what your real problem is. While a degreasing agent will remove the stain at a surface level it cannot lift the oil out of the sponge like underbody. What you do to get around the problem is to use a benzol based engine cleaner, or in the case of a leather jacket you use the household Laundry equivalent, which in Australia is a spray bottle of shirt collar cleaner called Vanish. The really best version was in an aerosol can but recently that has been hard to find, but there will be a similar product in your area. Why it will work on your leather jacket is because it is very difficult to remove human body grease/fat from a shirt collar. The high aromatics solvent in the aerosol spray can do that and like the car engine cleaner that just mixes the dirty solvent with the laundry water. I know that is a complex explaination, but you have a complex problem. But now you know the theory required to solve it. Phil.

[@rubabsheikh8407]

So much info... Thnku. Plz share inside cleaning as well

[@samanthaprice4537]

Women love their leather jackets too, I own 5 of them and I enjoy taking care of them properly.

[@margaretreilly9205]

Amazing piece of work

[@vgcbeograd]

Nice watch, can tell u have been in the Army😊. Please make a video how to clean and restore SUEDE proper way, causw even Pros dont do it well. Especially if jacket is stone gray or tan suede, super cool but sensitive colors. Best regards

[@javierdiazsantana]

Mr. Centeno, i would like to comment that top / full grain leather does not need a silicone spray to protect it from the rain, this leather by nature has water resistant capabilities since it is the actual skin of the animal. I just recommend to get it a nice leather conditioner like an oil which will waterproof it, suede on the other side will actually need a treatment but as we do here in my town, just don't wear suede at all if the weather looks as it could rain at any moment... Greetings

[@Sharukh-ze4dh]

whats ur source

[@javierdiazsantana]

@@Sharukh-ze4dh My experience, i get caught in the rain in full grain jackets without any silicone protector or waterproofer and nothing happens to them (If properly dried)

[@javierdiazsantana]

@@Sharukh-ze4dh They actually get more supple and hydrate way better than with the waterproofer, start looking better, and such

[@javierdiazsantana]

@@Sharukh-ze4dh As i said before, i just use oils and conditioners to waterproof the jackets. No synthetic bs needed to do so

[@A2Preservations]

We need a quarantine style guide. Best PJ's, sweatpants, fuzzy socks, and moccasins.... please make it happen!

[@cuongvu4767]

I have a cheap jacket under 100$ from china, wear it almost every thursday for outside work or more. Five years and still look pretty dope. Of course i do clean and mosture with vaselin but not this much care.

[@annmarieknapp]

Great video. Just one piece of advice. We females also like our leather and I'd want to learn these tips or hacks to condition and clean my meatier products. So LADIES and Gentlemen or Folks would be better.

[@LateNightThinking2023]

gotta watch this every year...

[@zidbits1528]

I liked that the person in the video was using Allen Edmonds leather conditioner to condition the jackets. Those are/were for shoes but I don't see why it couldn't also be used for jackets as well.

[@damonjenkins2185]

I’ve always just cleaned mine with a damp cloth with dish soap and oil with olive oil. Olive oil blends the scuffs. Worked well for me

[@Eren-he5dt]

olive oil sticks to dust. It will get dirty a lot quicker.

[@SD-th6jv]

Awesome video! Much needed! Thank you!

[@jamesianwright532]

I own four skin rackets. Two are leather with a smooth leather finish like the jackets you showed . One that is made from goat skin with a smooth finish and one that is made of pig skin with a rough nubuck finish. The three smooth finish jackets get a once a year cleaning the way you show. They also get a three times a year conditioning as that is how often i do the leather seats in my car. Spring, mid summer and late fall as i put the car away. Same with my jackets. The newest of which is 25 years old. Two of the jackets are custom made by a small Maine Company that is four generation old. My favourite is on based on a Brooks Brothers Safari jacket i was given in the early 1980s as a College Graduation Present. The Leather Split Skin Jacket made in the early 90s last year had the sleeves replaced by the grand daughter of the original maker using the original patterns he made. When i went to pick it up there were five more copies of it waiting for pick up and the gran daughter showed me hers. With all my leather jacket only the liners have needed replacement. Quality shows.

[@Julia94549]

How do you clean and condition your rough finished pigskin jacket? Have you ever had to remove stains from it? Bought my son a bomber style jacket that is a rough finished pigskin, and somehow he got what looks like drops of red food coloring (cherry slushie?) on the back of it. Of course, he didn't mention the stains until two weeks later, so they've pretty much dried on the jacket.

[@darlenebattle3005]

Brillant. Simply brillant. Thanks so much.

[@javierdiazsantana]

I would also advice to use saddle soap with a brush so the cleaning is deeper, give it a nice scrub, then immediately dry with a cloth and condition if it seems dry

[@jimihenrik11]

I have a leather jacket that I bought used 10 years ago. I use leather conditioner, that contains natural fats, beeswax and no softeners about once a year. The leather will hold up forever, but the lining is made from fabric and I can already see it starting to break down. If I ever buy a second leather jacket in my life, I will definitely choose one with zero fabric, only leather.

[@coreymackenzie11]

The example of "unsightly" patina was so much better looking than all the basic "this is my first leather jacket and I'm trying really hard to convince you I'm a bad boy" looks

[@whereisedgar8905]

Ur not wrong

[@alexsv1834]

I needed this video 3 yrs ago. I ruined my best winter jacket.

[@RealMenRealStyle]

Is it too late to save it?

[@alexsv1834]

@@RealMenRealStyle It's OK, but It lost its style. It doesn't look fancy. I screwed up when cleaning it with automotive degreaser. It's really sad because now I can't afford a new expensive jacket like that. Thank you for video, this will not happen again!

[@phillipmoodie9071]

@@alexsv1834 Alex if you still have the jacket you can still revive it, because based on the information you provided you haven't destroyed the leather, you have just removed some of the natural oils out of the natural leather hide that was used to make the jacket. Fifty years ago I used the technical advice provided by the Industrial Chemist at ICI, when it was the largest Chemical Supply Company in the world to make the world's best general purpose engine cleaner, that was exclusively used in Australia by Rolls Royce. Why that is relevant, is because it is highly unlikely that the engine cleaner you used to clean your jacket was of that quality, because it would be too expensive for general domestic applications. How that benefits you is the product probably used some form of kerosene as the solvent, because it is cheap. The other ingredients in the engine cleaner is just a basic dish washing detergent and an emulsifier to simply make the dirty kerosene mix with water from the hose. What that means is that because the kerosene is not a powerful solvent, because it has had the volatile aromatics, such as benzol. xyzlol and toloulene removed, it most likely only removed the surface level natural oils in the leather. So clean it with saddle soap, or one of the leather soap cleaners made for high quality leather furniture, then start again from scratch by applying cream leather dressing. You will probably need to do that about four times and allow a day between each application. When it finally feels soft and supple, then you can polish in the way Antonio demonstrated. If the colour is uneven you can adjust that by using colour cream polish and a bit of patience. It will work if you will. Phil.

[@Guzibong]

What about the lining? it can get sweaty, and dirty.

[@drewsquickfix]

Great video! Thanks lol I bought a foe leather jacket at dillards. For $85 on sale . It was nice at first but 5 years later the foe leather is peeling off and shedding making it unwearable. However for leather is water reaistant

[@MattSmith14421]

In the UK, it rains constantly, so almost every time you go out, your gonna get rained on at least slightly, so would you need to condition more often over here?

[@connormonnery6998]

Great video Antonio!! I got 2 leather jackets I am cleaning tomorrow. I will use your video for helping me clean them correctly. I will let you know how they turn out, I purchased 2 bottles of leather cleaner & conditioner. Love my LEATHER❤️. 👍🏽😀❤️

[@mohdarslan8870]

First One of the most avaited video Thanks Antonio

[@RealMenRealStyle]

Cheers Arslan. What clothing item do you want to see next?

[@mohdarslan8870]

@@RealMenRealStyle How about -about neckwear care 101 -Basic ironing skills 101 -How to clean the shoes made out of two different material -how to iron dress slack

[@shindanu]

@@mohdarslan8870 actually that sounds great.

[@mohdarslan8870]

@@shindanu thanks

[@bionicimages3564]

Really like that dark jacket in the opening of the video. Simple clean lines, high collar. Any idea who makes it or where it can be found? Thanks for the video BTW, just restored an old one, now good for another ten years. Cheers.

[@anthonyerwiah8679]

Pelle pelle leather jackets are the only kind I wear. I use saddle soap and water for removal of stains. A lot of times I've been fine with mink oil... It seems right. Most of the time the jacket looks fine 👌. Am I doing the right thing? It's either that or send it to arrow

[@MisterKnightly]

Good info, as always.

[@Alex_Mercer_The_PROTOTYPE]

I have a Jacket called the "Alex Mercer Prototype Jacket" (Based from a video game I played back in the day) It's made in genuine durable leather but I started seeing a small dark stain on the back of the red collar and it really bothers me.

[@ts-eu6mp]

Hello and thanks for ALL of these videos and the products and most useful visuals. Well done! Do you "do suede?" I ask because my hubby has a gorgeous light colored -well, medium light- suede jacket that is gorgeous. I recall leather buttons-it has been 'an age' since we've had it out and about! Do you have a video for suede? If so, great, could I/we see it? If not, I will look around the 'ne'-but wouldn't mind a heads-up in a particular direction to search for-you know, the best place or places-not the meh ones. Love what you are doing! Keep up the good work. Thanks. Terri

[@moistymonke2254]

Mate thank you

[@CRIS.V1891]

Would linseed oil provide good protection for leather boots and knife sheets, in a medium to high humidity place ?

[@EscobarStyle]

Antonio, can you do a video for suede? This was great! Thank you

[@phillipmoodie9071]

@EscobarStyle. While Antonio may make a video, the bottom line is that suede clothing needs to be cleaned by a specialist, while suede shoes can be refreshed with a brass wire brush that shoe repair shops normally stock. Spraying them with waterproof silicone spray, when they are new is virtually essential, because if you drop food onto suede it stains. A fabric "degreaser" that is often used to spray on shirt collars before washing can be used to remove stains. But don't spray it all over the shoe, just apply it to the stain, then sponge with warm water. You may have to do it several times. Phil.

[@laurab5013]

@@phillipmoodie9071 Should nubuck shoes be sprayed with silicone spray?

[@phillipmoodie9071]

@ Laura 8. The simple answer is yes, but a word of caution is to buy a premium brand from a major Hardware shop. I am not familiar with the Retail market in the United States, in the past there were only a couple of the largest global Chemical Companies making basic silicone products and Speciality Chemicals companies packed into convenient containers. Now I have noticed in Australia that a lot of the basic speciality chemicals materials are being made in China and I am cynical about the quality control. So buy a repputable brand and read the instructions. I would clean the shoes with a little bit of solid hand soap such as Palmolive dissolved in at least a pint of warm water, then use a sponge to wipe over the shoes and allow them to dry for a day before you apply the silicone. I would apply three light coats. It's very easy to do, the time consuming part is cleaning the shoes. But you will not harm good quality nubuck. Phil.

[@laurab5013]

@@phillipmoodie9071 Thank you! This is very helpful.

[@yogi9631]

Great video 👍👍

[@mohammadluqman8387]

Thanks your video is helpful but kindly tell me the products you apply on jacket for crakes and re colouring plz

[@kaiserstorm886]

So do you condition it after applying the balm?

[@kja2ja]

Hi, thank you for the video, it is great to see something beside the coronavisus news. Do you have any tips or video on remove the leather jacket wrinkle or crease? Thanks!