ELC pecards application question

[crazyace]

I have a question, I have a second hand ELC HH house and was told it had the "time worn" finish. When i got it it did not look like Eastman`s pictures of the "time worn" finish.It does have some graining and was very supple and broken in but no real burnishing or color shading. The jacket is a 44 and when I checked Eastman`s size chart,put in my weight and measurements, it said I would take a 44. When I got the jacket I was suprised to find how much room there was in the torso and in the diameter of the upper part of the sleeves! Shoulders are ok. I gave it a couple of HW/T W/dryer and it did seem to help and does fit better.

My question is, now that it feels kinda stiff and dry should I wear it this way for a while to give it some more character before applying Pecards or just give it a app now before heavy wear? The jacket does look now like it`s been around the block once or twice. What is your guys opinion on the pecards application? Thanks

 

[dmar836]

HWT, I'm conviced, isn't the best for HH. I have an ELC I bought second hand that I'm pretty sure received HWT.
The Pecards might leave a greasy look and a sorta tacky feel but YMMV.
JMO,
Dave

 

[CBI]

yes Pecards. Apply with your finger, then whip off excess with an old t-shirt. Should work well -

 

[capt71]

Over the last 6 years I've applied Pecards three times to a vintage A-1 I have. I apply it (sparingly) by hand, hand-rubbing it into the leather in small sections until the entire jacket is treated (don't goop it on in huge amounts). I let it sit for an hour or so, then wipe the leather with a clean cloth (t-shirt in my case), removing any excess. I've never had any problems with any sort of buildup or spotty discoloration, nor any greasy feel afterwards. Be aware that Pecards may darken the leather a little.

 

[Steve27752]

New(ish) leather should not need any treatment :roll:

 

[John Lever]

Over the last 6 years I've applied Pecards three times to a vintage A-1 I have. I apply it (sparingly) by hand, hand-rubbing it into the leather in small sections until the entire jacket is treated (don't goop it on in huge amounts). I let it sit for an hour or so, then wipe the leather with a clean cloth (t-shirt in my case), removing any excess. I've never had any problems with any sort of buildup or spotty discoloration, nor any greasy feel afterwards. Be aware that Pecards may darken the leather a little.

I am sure many of us would like to see photos of the A-1

 

[deeb7]

New(ish) leather should not need any treatment

After two sessions with hot water, and the clothes drier, I think it might need something ... maybe not Pecards, but something.

 

[Dr H]

I am sure many of us would like to see photos of the A-1

Read my mind...

 

[crazyace]

I have applied a light coat of Pecards rubbing it in with my fingers ,letting it soak in then buffed off with an old t-shirt and it worked fine. It did take care of the dry feeling. It did not leave any greasy film or any residue.BTW it is a A-2