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Recent content by mat777

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    Flaky B3 rep...

    Thanks, I'll give it a go!
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    My Belstaff Trialmaster

    Hi everyone, I thought you might like to see some pics of my vintage Trialmaster :D Of late 1960s origin and last worn by Dad when he rode to the 1975 TT on his Velocette, he binned it complete with badges in circa 1977 after selling the last motorbike of his misspent youth, and never...
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    Flaky B3 rep...

    Hi chaps, the back and shoulders of my b3 replica are starting to flake (I think) - basically, lots of little furry tufts are appearing from tiny cracks in the skin. This is no doubt due to me wearing it whilst carrying a rucksack in the winter, but how am I best to fix it? Picture shows what I...
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    Connolly Hide Care for a stiff A2?

    Thanks chaps, a tub of Pecards it is! I take it one small tub will be enough?
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    Connolly Hide Care for a stiff A2?

    Hi all, My newly acquired A2 is very, very stiff and creaky, and seems quite dry. However, the colour is fine and there are no scuffs or cracking. A friend has recommended this: http://www.leathercaredirect.com/shop_p ... oduct_id=5 He says he has used it on numerous leather bike jackets over...
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    Getting my A2 painted

    many thanks Tim, those Little Patches jackets look awesome! Just the sort of painting skill and detail I was looking for :) I´m currently overseas (hence the delay in logging back in to reply) but as soon as I get back I´ll PM you if thats ok? regards, Matt
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    Getting my A2 painted

    Hi everyone, I have a brown goatskin A2 I bought earlier this year. I want to get it painted with a reproduction design I've come up with - I had a painter in mind down south but I never did hear back from them in the end. Can anyone recommend me a painter local to where I'm currently living...
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    Interesting Rebuild of AN-J-4 Jacket

    jeeez... thats one hell of a repair job! looks like someone threw it at an idling propellor.... I am in awe of their leathercraft skills
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