Nomex Jacket Zipper Repair
Did a search for this and couldn't find anything direct, so if I have missed something my apologies. I've got an old CWU-36P jacket, the one with the action pleats on the back, and frustratingly just...
View ArticleWashing a NOS M65
Hi Guys; I need to wash a NOS M65 that has accumulated some storage dust and dirt. Any special instructions that I should follow? The label just says something like "return to laundry for cleaning to...
View ArticleJacket bathing
After some disasters in the washing machine this is my method of cleaning. There is no agitation of wet leather/ sheepskin so mechanical stresses are minimised. 1. Fill the bath with hand warm water to...
View ArticleLining cleaning
So what are the best practices for cleaning heavily soiled nylon linings in leather jackets? Any tips or tricks, warnings or horror stories you would care to share?
View ArticleShrinking a leather jacket?
Hi Guys: For those of you who have had success in shrinking leather jackets by wetting them and then drying them in the dryer, how wet did you get them and how long did you dry them? Did you use hot...
View ArticleCorroded or verdigris zipper
Are there any new or "tried and true" methods for cleaning corroded or verdigris zippers so they function properly? This zipper would be intact, but I'm afraid to try the zipper without proper...
View ArticleApplication of AAF Decal
In advance of restoring an original jacket ( decal, back art, leather painted wings, and painted Squadron Patch ) I experimented with my theory that scale model decal setting solution would do the job....
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WPG broken zipper
Anyone know how to fix this or can provide me with a new zipper pull?
View ArticleJacket Collar Snaps do not want to Unsnap
Hi Everyone. I just purchased a nice Branded Orchard A-2 from their 1992 contract, and the Collar Snaps do not seem to want to unsnap, even if pulled on a bit hard. Have any of you experienced this...
View ArticleStretching your jacket up a size
I posted this on the old forum and by request I'm posting it again. I have a Willis & Geiger A-1 that was given to me as a gift. It was supposedly worn in the mini series "War and Remembrance" by a...
View ArticleJACKET DEPOT RE-DYE (HOMEMADE)
Hi gents, I think it´s time I share something in exchange for all the fun and knowledge I get from all you fellow VLJ members. I´ve been doing some experiments with Eco-Flo from Tandy leather Factory....
View ArticleN-1 Deck Jacket Stencil
I'm trying to get my hands on a stencil for 40's USN Deck Jacket. I've done plenty of research (ok, about 30 mins on't net) but bar one Rubber Stamp on ebay have drawn a blank, even Mash came up with...
View ArticleWW2 A2 issuing question (can't seem to word this in any better way!)
Ok, Andrew, John, and gentlemen, I'm afraid my English forbids me from phrasing this question in any clearer way, so please bear with me. I have been curious about the patterns of contracts available...
View ArticleHome set up for high quality overhead jacket photo
Some posted photos of flat jackets on the forum and on ebay look almost like a pro shot, evenly lit. Anyone care to share their home set up for taking such overhead product photos?
View ArticleUsing an iron to apply decal on leather
Just ordered this MASH kit from Vintage Productions. http://www.vintageproductions.com/shop/index.php?target=products&product_id=4043 I see on the MASH site, they talk about using an iron with no...
View Articlehow to repair tears in leather (horsehide oil pull)
Hello friends, I am carefully looking into ways to repair my Aero dustbowl oil pull horsehide jacket. The damage appears to be torn in the leather where the leather pockets come at the corners. They...
View ArticleUS Authentic-jackets and linings etc.
Aside from making some of the nicest jackets on the market- I sent them a few of my A-2 jackets for new linings in the brown cotton and they came back just perfect. A few yrs back I had my AN-J3 and...
View ArticleA2 Restoration for Vet
Here's an original jacket I'm restoring for the Vet and his family. The paint has chipped quite a bit, the decal was 99% gone, and they want it freshened up a bit overall. The leather is in good...
View ArticleRemoving Pet Dander
Good morning, everyone- I recently picked up a used cowhide jacket which I discovered fairly quickly was owned by a cat owner. I'm allergic to cat dander and started getting pretty itchy. The jacket is...
View ArticleCuff Replacement Tutorial
I've been meaning to do this for a while, so here goes... First, you need to either remove the old cuffs, or make a new jacket (whichever you prefer). Turn the jacket inside out and open up the liner...
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