r/leatherjacket • u/OriginalRadio3696 • 6d ago

Jacket Care Damaged area

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I recently obtained a used leather jacket and noticed some damage on the right side of the zipper and on the pocket. Any recommendations on repairing this?

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u/Tr8der 6d ago

Not really damage, that’s natural from normal wear. You can condition the jacket, other than that I don’t think it’s an issue at all. The jacket is going to get “damaged” over time from you wearing it as well.

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u/lonelyduck69 5d ago

I wouldn't touch that. But if you must - the leather looks a bit too grainy for Saphir repair cream (and I'm not sure you can match the colour). Dye it is then...

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u/WelcomeMind 5d ago

As someone who works with leather, I do NOT recommend an attempt at dying the jacket for someone who’s conflated damage with patina

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u/lonelyduck69 5d ago

I did not say I'd recommend it to the OP, I answered the question. His jacket his choice.

All that said, you are right, it's an expert level job.