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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 05:09 AM
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I feel too new in my squeeky new leather jacket and gloves. I have great protection there, but I still feel newbieish! I should roll in the dirt.
 
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 05:51 AM
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Once you're done rolling in the dirt, slap on a little grease and make a few passes with a sander and you'll be good to go.&nbsp\\; Hell, you might even be able to sell it at twice the new price since it&nbsp\\;will be "distressed"!
 
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 06:14 AM
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Newbiesh stuff does'nt bother me, so if it really bothers YOU, I'll take 'em off your hands for, say half what you paid, &amp\\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\; you can get on e-bay &amp\\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\; find yourself used, ratty looking ones, I always try to help a bro when I can!&nbsp\\;
 
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 06:29 AM
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I usually drag my new jacket behind my bike for a few miles and then put a few bullet holes and a knife hole in it. Looks good then......&nbsp\\; [8D]
 
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 06:39 AM
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Feel newbieish, it won't last forever.You will only shorten the leathers life trying to prematurely age it.&nbsp\\;
 
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 10:13 AM
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I put my jacket in the dryer (no heat) with a couple of tennis *****.
 
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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Not often I buy a new jacket, but I have no problem with it looking new. When I take it off, others look at my vest, and realize its 30+ years old....
 
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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every 25 years or so I buy a new jacket, kinda nice
 
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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Just send them to me. I will wear them for a year or so for you to give them that broken in look and then I will send them back to you in just the right condition. I promise.
 



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