HD Billings Jacket care???
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HD Billings Jacket care???
So I finally scored a billings jacket (distressed brown leather) that I have wanted for a LONG time. My question is anyone that owns one is what do you use on the leather? My wife has one also and mine seems to be a rougher (almost said stiffer)
leather.
Any thought on what to use and what not to use?
Thanks
leather.Any thought on what to use and what not to use?
Thanks
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Contact the manufacturer and see what they recommend. If you try mink oil, or any other product, test it on a inconspicuous area first. It may turn the brown leather very, very dark. Not to mention take away the distressed look.
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Billings Jackets look great just the way they came from the factory and IMO, it seems like the type of leather that might not get any better looking with conditioners. I guess if it was my jacket I'd talk with a leather shop before putting anything on one of those babies. I wish I had the $$ to buy one when they came out....getting hard to find these days. If you 'outgrow it give me a call. 
Here's a Billings jacket and Vest for sale on eBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Harley-Davidson-...218229005r8198
http://cgi.ebay.com/Harley-Davidson-...218229005r8198
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Hey, just found this thread. Question to the OP. Does the billings jacket fit like a slouchy jacket that kind of hangs there? Or, does it hang with some structure like a typical motorcycle jacket. I think those front pockets are throwing me off a little.
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Hey, just found this thread. Question to the OP. Does the billings jacket fit like a slouchy jacket that kind of hangs there? Or, does it hang with some structure like a typical motorcycle jacket. I think those front pockets are throwing me off a little.
I second the request for a pic on you!
Much appreciated!
I second the request for a pic on you!
Much appreciated!