IHSB-EXT-NAT - Iron Heart x Simmons Bilt Natural Horsehide Type III Jacket

[Mister_Brue]

@Oaktavia Could this be the most anticipated event in the woods since the ‘vat’? Good luck with it: I’ll be looking forward to the new look jacket.

I’m sure you’ll come up with some before and after shots which will be cool to see.

[pechelman]

I'd recommend applying this (or similar thick paste and oil) with a latex glove or something on one hand. I've found it really helps get a more even layer across the leather when bare hands aren't involved. Ymmv

[Oaktavia]

@Mizmazzle said in IHSB-EXT-NAT - Iron Heart x Simmons Bilt Natural Horsehide Type III Jacket:

@Oaktavia yeah. I’d say if you’ve waited as long as you could possibly wait to condition then go for it.

I bought my jacket nearly three years ago, so it's overdue.

Kinda wish I didn’t treat mine sometimes.

As in waited longer to treat it? Or not treated it all? They have to be treated at some point though. Otherwise they won't last and will look like an old forgotten jacket in a thrift store or attic. Maybe that's the idea...

But also I remember being ready too when I actually did, but it was a lot sooner than you’ve waited.

I think I likely waited too long but hopefully it'll be OK.

[Oaktavia]

@Mister_Brue the vat was a weekend-long affiar. But I'll spend the afternoon taking photos and rubbing my...jacket .

[Mizmazzle]

@Oaktavia oh 100% dude. You know when it’s time it’s time. I think that the orangish hue it takes on after treating it is something that I wish had more of a caramel brownish tint. I think I mostly wonder if I’d waited longer and let it untreated if it would have gone more that way. Or it may just be the way this leather is that it will take on that peach / orange tone.

[Oaktavia]

@Mizmazzle there are parts of my jacket that are quite dark. I am curious how those areas will turn out when I treat it. We will soon find out the answer to your query. Il take many before and after shots.

[Mizmazzle]

@Oaktavia love it dude!! Stoked to see the end result. It’s going to of course be incredible.

[Oaktavia]

I finally treated my jacket today using Mustang Paste. Phew! That took longer than I expected. All of the creases and stitching really take time to work the paste into. I used the entire jar and was worried it wouldn't be enough. It seemed to be the perfect amount when I was all through. The leather looks better in areas that appeared heavy with patina that gave off almost a greenish hue. This is now muted with the treatment. Looks more distinguished than before.

[steelworker]

Thats a lotta paste!
Jacket looks great

[Jcaz6996]

@Oaktavia looks a beauty mate …

[DeeDee85]

I really regret not getting one of these when I had the chance..

[Oaktavia]

@Jcaz6996 thanks buddy I am happy with how it turned out

[Mizmazzle]

@Oaktavia came out great dude!
I remember having to work out all that paste from the thread seems. Bit of a project. But worth it in the end.

[Oaktavia]

@Mizmazzle yeah dude I didn't even realize how many seams there were until yesterday. Brought me closer to the jacket.