ELC Finish

[crazyace]

Hi, I have a question regarding finish wear on a A-2. I have a ELC house in seal HH.( see my post "My ELC" for pics) Will a veg tanned analine dyed jacket develope color wear and shading at all or is that usually with a spray applied color? I am new to this and this is my first A-2. I wear it all the time and hope it will gain a nice patina.It is showing a lot of grain and the sleeves are getting creased. It has a very uniform color now and am wondering if it will change over time with lighter shades comming through the seal color? Based on you guys experiences what do you think?

Thanks,
Rob

 

[atkins]

Rob,
I'm no expert,but from photographs i've seen, vintage ELC a-2 always shows a very cool patina and to my understanding a veg tanned aniline dyed was the method they use for WW2 A-2-s.

 

[crazyace]

Thanks for your reply!