Leather Jacket Restoration - Jack Reacher Thrift Store Find!

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Restoring a thrifted leather jacket using Obenaufs heavy duty leather preservative.
To help support my channel, so I can continue to provide videos like this, below are Amazon affiliate links for products used in this video:
Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP Leather Conditioner Natural Oil Beeswax Formula (4oz) - amzn.to/2NW0PZ7

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  • @blaarghwee
    @blaarghwee Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. Worked like a charm. I like that it's literally done by hand. Really underlines putting some love into it.

  • @leathertophat2705
    @leathertophat27052 жыл бұрын

    It's crazy what a bit of conditioner and wax can do to a good leather item

  • @abdullahal-shimri3091
    @abdullahal-shimri3091 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! I applied the scream to my very expensive five year old jacket, and it looks brand new.

  • @guruphiji

    @guruphiji

    5 ай бұрын

    You yelled at it? 😳

  • @cdiffen
    @cdiffen4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this! Thought I had ruined my Dad's leather jacket!

  • @RyuFalchionX
    @RyuFalchionX3 жыл бұрын

    I normally use Leather Honey conditioner and a dust free cloth on my vintage leather. It works well.

  • @CuzImAzz

    @CuzImAzz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Leather honey is excellent. Picked up a 30 year old knee length coat on eBay after searching for a new one of good quality with no luck. considered a custom made one which would've been upwards of £600. £59 , some recolouring balm, some Leather honey and the coat looks like I picked it up brand new of the shelf today.

  • @TheJudeJane
    @TheJudeJane4 жыл бұрын

    Interesting! Nice thrift store find and great solution for the wear of the leather, brother.

  • @babolababs4732
    @babolababs47322 жыл бұрын

    It's a beeswax solution so it will only be temporary. The method I use is dark (blackwood or ebony) wood stain, topped by beeswax afterwards. The wood stain is a natural product and will permanently darken leather fibres. Have done this to my black jacket and on my brown jacket where I used oak colored stain. Cheers.

  • @mysticpeace5630

    @mysticpeace5630

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great suggestion, never thought of wood stain to bring back the color. I’ve used shoe polish and it’s only temporary.

  • @Travislitxxz

    @Travislitxxz

    2 жыл бұрын

    What color did you use for your black jacket?

  • @mysticpeace5630

    @mysticpeace5630

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Travislitxxz use ebony wood stain

  • @kurtsalm2155

    @kurtsalm2155

    9 ай бұрын

    Try Tandy Leather for real leather dye. Better than wood stain.

  • @drazenbabich

    @drazenbabich

    9 ай бұрын

    @@Travislitxxz Ebony stain.

  • @husafel
    @husafel4 жыл бұрын

    Very thorough!👍🏻

  • @6amario
    @6amario4 жыл бұрын

    Looks great

  • @claraclear5665
    @claraclear56655 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @miniondave6314
    @miniondave63144 жыл бұрын

    I found a nice tan leather jacket at a thrift store that is bone dry. It is so dry, it looks off white. I put some Bick 4 leather conditioner on it and the surface swelled up, revealing minor cracks in the leather. After several light coats, the color is coming back a bit (enough that I know it's tan). I was hoping you might have some tips for restoring a jacket that is as dry as the one I have. I will give the Obenauf's a try for the jackets I find that are in the condition your jacket is in. I usually use the Kiwi conditioning oil but your method will allow me to skip using a rag to apply the oil.

  • @theresawatson8557
    @theresawatson85572 жыл бұрын

    Wow fantastic!

  • @slayerwatcher
    @slayerwatcher3 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks for the Obenauf's recommendation. I was looking it up online and found the Obenauf's leather cleaner spray. Do you have any experience with that product and would you recommend it? Thanks...

  • @petersilecchio4417
    @petersilecchio44173 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Pecards has a conditioner with a little black or brown die in the conditioner. I used it and great results.

  • @nonameavailable6004
    @nonameavailable60044 жыл бұрын

    That's gotta be the fastest hands I've ever seen

  • @oldshovel

    @oldshovel

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol 😂

  • @johnsena5065

    @johnsena5065

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fastest hands in the west

  • @pektoy777
    @pektoy7774 жыл бұрын

    good job!

  • @swaggyp8536
    @swaggyp85364 жыл бұрын

    Yea i agree the wearing and distressed look is awesome and i like the look and ratber it look like that but you still have to take care of it cant have your jacket cracking, chapped and chaffed now thats to much and that sucks. Good stuff im do the same to mines thanks!!!

  • @christopherpalermo5409
    @christopherpalermo54094 жыл бұрын

    Was the rag u used after the brush damp with water or something ????...great video !!

  • @meirahardoon2568
    @meirahardoon25683 жыл бұрын

    Hi if I have random spots on my coat do I need to do the whole process on each spot of can I just use the obenoffs on those spots?

  • @tabekarimsheikh
    @tabekarimsheikh4 жыл бұрын

    Did you cleaned the jacket with water before applying obenauf???

  • @benkanobe7500
    @benkanobe7500 Жыл бұрын

    I use Neatsfoot Oil 100% pure on my rifle slings and other leather. It works well, but darkens the leather a great deal and sometimes will "grow" what looks like a white "mold" that just wipes off, but the leather feels wonderful. Also, I use it on my Buck Knife's leather sheath. What do you think of Neatsfoot oil?

  • @tonyrains217
    @tonyrains2172 жыл бұрын

    oldshovel, what did you use to clean the jacket prior to installing the Obenaufs?

  • @badmojjo
    @badmojjo3 жыл бұрын

    I can almost smell it from here. 😁👍

  • @user-kp7gb4hs8q
    @user-kp7gb4hs8q6 ай бұрын

    Great THX for this tutorial, could I use a true natural tung oil. It's a dark tung oil a. I want to condition my dr. Martens and leather trench coat

  • @kenamaro3942
    @kenamaro39424 жыл бұрын

    I heard the voice of Bea Arthur singing Welcome To The Jungle in the sounds of the fast motion brushing and scrubing...

  • @alfredodiaz7000
    @alfredodiaz70003 жыл бұрын

    Hope this works! For some reason my dads leather coat was washed and now looks ruined. Not completely but hope I can fix for him.

  • @anapaocastro

    @anapaocastro

    2 жыл бұрын

    hi! i hope you'll see this! but... did it work? my leather jackett was washed and looks horrible... could you fix it? if so, what did you do? thank u!!

  • @dannys6163
    @dannys6163 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve had a leather jacket for 4 years now, which sits in the closet most of the time. Should I still condition it although it’s still fairly new?

  • @hurliegirly
    @hurliegirly Жыл бұрын

    If I don't have a horsehair brush, can I use something else to get it ready for cleaner/conditioner?

  • @tsedalnetserab4336
    @tsedalnetserab43364 жыл бұрын

    what are you applying with the rug?

  • @thisismycoment3251
    @thisismycoment32514 жыл бұрын

    I did not no you liked leather jackets I've got 10 and love them but I always feel that I need just 1 more 😂😆 just cleaned my brook leather up looks like new now

  • @LlamitaFiel
    @LlamitaFiel3 жыл бұрын

    I would recommend 100%-neatsfoot oil, it will soften and deep condition your jacket. Works best on black leather because it will darken the leather somewhat. Just ask me here if anybody wants instructions. ✌🏻

  • @toodamnfilthy2.0

    @toodamnfilthy2.0

    3 жыл бұрын

    I want to know

  • @giancarlorivera8113

    @giancarlorivera8113

    2 жыл бұрын

    How about those leather jacket with mixed fabric inside and on the ends of the sleeve and lower back?

  • @LordEvan5

    @LordEvan5

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don’t want my jacket soft it’s a biker jacket it’s supposed to be rough

  • @barneyburger2641
    @barneyburger2641 Жыл бұрын

    What did you wipe the jacket with first a wet rag or something else I'm really curious on what that was???

  • @emrahercancakir
    @emrahercancakir4 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Does Obenauf help restore color as well? What do you advise for coloring the scuff marks on a black leather jacket?

  • @oldshovel

    @oldshovel

    4 жыл бұрын

    It darkens the leather but does not really add any color. If you want to color it you would need some leather dye. Thanks for watching.

  • @wladexucsirp5269
    @wladexucsirp52692 жыл бұрын

    Hy! Would Dr Martens wonderbalsam do the trick? It seems to be similar in composition. 10x for your reply! Cheers!

  • @petersilecchio4417
    @petersilecchio44173 жыл бұрын

    Hi Try next time Pecards Black Leather Conditioner. It has a small amount of Black Leather Die. Comes in Brown also.

  • @rickspa8348
    @rickspa83484 жыл бұрын

    Honestly, just use black shoe polish. I’ve been using it for years on my leather bike jacket. Does exactly the same job and doesn’t come off if you leave overnight to dry like you would shoes. No need to buff if you want that flat natural look.

  • @stephanblack4558

    @stephanblack4558

    4 жыл бұрын

    It rubs off on your clothes.

  • @boufordjustice2880
    @boufordjustice28805 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jack, what about using a deglazer followed by a black dye?

  • @dinandbakker7805
    @dinandbakker78053 ай бұрын

    is that the timex field watch?

  • @MrMehdi1971
    @MrMehdi19715 жыл бұрын

    nice video

  • @oldshovel

    @oldshovel

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @cindycrawford8675
    @cindycrawford86754 жыл бұрын

    Jack, I enjoyed the video. I have a deerskin jacket I inherited from my father. It hung in the closet for 30 years. It is dried and cracking especially on the shoulders where the wooden coat hanger stretched it out a little. Could I do with this jacket, what you did with yours, using some Kiwi neutral shoe polish, or would recommend Obenaufs?

  • @jensrb50

    @jensrb50

    3 жыл бұрын

    Get a synthetic leather conditioner for vintage leather that has a neutral pH .Neutral shoe Polish won't do it any good .

  • @jensrb50

    @jensrb50

    3 жыл бұрын

    Synthetic meaning the type of oil used is not natural which could rot .The deerskin is probably vegetable tanned because of the age and type of leather .First gently clean it with saddle soap then put multiple thin coats on the Jacki until it won't absorb it anymore.Then gently buff it .

  • @jensrb50

    @jensrb50

    3 жыл бұрын

    @** the white stuff could be the fat liquor from the tanning process . Sometimes the Fat liquor can leach out and leave white spots . Nothing to worry about wipe it / rub it in

  • @R2D2-V2D2
    @R2D2-V2D22 жыл бұрын

    I dyed my $1200 leather jacket in jet black Angelus dye and applied LP on it, problem is lot of dye is bleeding making everything like hands black, any help? Thanks

  • @vickicocosolo2099
    @vickicocosolo20993 жыл бұрын

    Will this product soften the leather and make it more pliable? I have a similar jacket (same brand) that is a little stiff and a bit noisy 😄thanks

  • @RyuFalchionX

    @RyuFalchionX

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like it needs to be broken in a bit.

  • @garyhinds7388
    @garyhinds73884 жыл бұрын

    When you rubbed the jacket down originally after brushing. What did you use on the cloth to clean the leather?

  • @oldshovel

    @oldshovel

    4 жыл бұрын

    Water

  • @amersadik3926
    @amersadik39262 жыл бұрын

    Do I wipe it with water before using the product ? Let me know please.

  • @thesimplestthingsinlife7133
    @thesimplestthingsinlife71332 жыл бұрын

    I used dry shoe polish, that helps.

  • @frankcicero4444
    @frankcicero44444 жыл бұрын

    What was the name of the product used and can you buy it in the US .

  • @stephanblack4558

    @stephanblack4558

    4 жыл бұрын

    Buy mink oil rain just beads off like a new car.

  • @davefox7516
    @davefox75164 жыл бұрын

    That's how I bring back World War II leather flight jackets

  • @VideoGameFX
    @VideoGameFX5 жыл бұрын

    Is the 4oz enough for how many jackets?

  • @Ojthemighty
    @Ojthemighty3 жыл бұрын

    Ive got mink oil i use for my Austrian jump boots. Would it be suitable for jackets as well

  • @Dudeinator

    @Dudeinator

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes Mink oil works on all types of leather.

  • @alanheath7056
    @alanheath70565 жыл бұрын

    How to restore a pair of ww2 Navy flying trousers what are only started to dry out .What can i buy to halt leather drying out and stop cracking thanks

  • @oldshovel

    @oldshovel

    5 жыл бұрын

    I know the Obenaufs helped with my jacket and it’s always been great on my leather boots and knife and axe sheaths. There should be a link in the description for Amazon.

  • @tikkidaddy

    @tikkidaddy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lexol replentishes the moisture in the leather...then Obenoffs

  • @bodeine454

    @bodeine454

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@tikkidaddy Are you saying to use the Lexol first and then apply Obenaufs?

  • @_IIN01
    @_IIN014 жыл бұрын

    I purchased this product. I just applied a pretty hefty amount to a Bolongaro Trevor Sheep Skin leather biker style jacket. The texture was pretty rough and dried up. I will update on this comment after a day or two. UPDATE: This indeed restored smoothness on sheep skin leather jacket and it absorbed a lot of the obenaufs in the super dry areas. I might apply another coating of obenafs some time soon to really get more smoothness from the sheep skin leather.

  • @petersilecchio4417

    @petersilecchio4417

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi. After it dries is it stickie ? Attract Dust?

  • @markwarner6115

    @markwarner6115

    3 жыл бұрын

    Peter Silecchio, once the Obenauf’s dries, it’s not sticky at all and won’t attract any dust. It’s great stuff, I’ve used it on all my leather for a long time. I’ve never had a negative experience with it. It will dry overnight.

  • @shmapple29
    @shmapple293 жыл бұрын

    How might one go about removing wrinkles in leather without ruining the leather with heat? I got a second hand, Savile Row brand, genuine leather jacket and it doesn't have absolutely terrible wrinkles, but I would like to restore it to its orginal look to the best of my ability.

  • @judok1426

    @judok1426

    3 жыл бұрын

    Steam iron, and a towel in between.

  • @swoofdoggy4418
    @swoofdoggy44184 жыл бұрын

    Good video! Btw can i use this same method to faux leather jacket?

  • @oldshovel

    @oldshovel

    4 жыл бұрын

    I don’t think this would work on faux leather. It would need pores to absorb the oils into.

  • @swoofdoggy4418

    @swoofdoggy4418

    4 жыл бұрын

    oldshovel okay, do you know any methods or stuff what helps put crackened faux jacket looks better?

  • @rayblade6383
    @rayblade63835 жыл бұрын

    Great video, was that just a normal damp wet cloth you used to wipe it down?

  • @oldshovel

    @oldshovel

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Just to clean it up a bit before applying the Obenaufs. Thanks for watching!

  • @tylerbence4432
    @tylerbence44325 жыл бұрын

    What would you suggest for darkening an all saints lamb skin leather jacket?

  • @dimtim7829
    @dimtim78293 жыл бұрын

    Isn't the "rubbing" with the brush a little bit to harsh? You are extra sweaty at 9:00 from rubbing :D

  • @midnightwaves01
    @midnightwaves014 жыл бұрын

    How do you clean the fabic parts????

  • @bigsquare88

    @bigsquare88

    4 жыл бұрын

    Holly Chopp I use waterless fabric cleaning foam and brush. I don’t know about regular store but Amazon sells it.

  • @midnightwaves01

    @midnightwaves01

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bigsquare88 thank you! 🙂

  • @docloco86
    @docloco863 жыл бұрын

    will this restore the shine to the leather? Noticing that leather milk leaves it my jackets a little duller.

  • @stephanblack4558
    @stephanblack45584 жыл бұрын

    Put more on man I apply 10 coats over 6 weeks.

  • @LukeVisinoni

    @LukeVisinoni

    4 жыл бұрын

    just dunk it into a tub of that shit

  • @TheMochaangel
    @TheMochaangel4 жыл бұрын

    what would you suggest for faux leather coats?

  • @blackice4056
    @blackice4056 Жыл бұрын

    Always use black shoe polish and soft brush. And little bit of vaseline

  • @tsedalnetserab4336
    @tsedalnetserab43364 жыл бұрын

    your video don't have clear description what what you are doing. what do you apply before the cream?

  • @muftinadirkhan2312

    @muftinadirkhan2312

    Жыл бұрын

    Please mention cream name my name is nadir I want my jacket restore.thanks

  • @kazan.4343

    @kazan.4343

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@Mufti Nadir Khan you can use oil to restore colour and condition

  • @anonamous365
    @anonamous3654 жыл бұрын

    From before they became Wilson's Pleather

  • @drobb4207
    @drobb42074 жыл бұрын

    Good job. Black oil based dye (no acrylic dye) on the worn areas and cuff edges first.

  • @paultaylorbikes
    @paultaylorbikes Жыл бұрын

    Got an old ugly burgundy banana republic jacket. Hand washed it with soap in tub. Lost ugly burgundy color. Dried it. Took fine steel wool to it. Now always get compliments. So, don’t be afraid folks!

  • @BritishBoy1971
    @BritishBoy19714 жыл бұрын

    You remind me a lot of the actor Michael J. Fox. Now, I suppose, you've taken that jacket Back to the Future. Doc Brown will be pleased!! 🙂

  • @oldshovel

    @oldshovel

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol 😂

  • @davefox7516

    @davefox7516

    4 жыл бұрын

    Don't drive 88 miles per hour! 😉

  • @LukeVisinoni

    @LukeVisinoni

    4 жыл бұрын

    I was going to say you look like a young Gary Oldman

  • @LukeVisinoni

    @LukeVisinoni

    4 жыл бұрын

    lol I ran a screenshot thru aws rekognition because there is a celebrity that this guy is like an exact doppelganger for but I cant think of his name and I can't think of anything in and it's sorta driving me nuts. So far I've tried it four tiems and gotten Heine Totland, Billy Morrison (never heard of either), Sean Astin (lol no idea how it could get sean astin but it did) and then Heine Totland again. Damn it.. now this is going to drive me crazy. The guy I'm thinking of always plays like a little nervous assistant type character. Like he is definitely typecast

  • @LukeVisinoni

    @LukeVisinoni

    4 жыл бұрын

    tried a few more times and got billy morrison like five more times and then the last time it said Joshua Malina who I've never heard of and how this guy looks nothing like. I give up lol. This is just gonna bug me.

  • @riverthecat
    @riverthecat4 жыл бұрын

    ..shoe polish definitely my favourite..

  • @MrHilly72
    @MrHilly723 жыл бұрын

    What Brand is the jacket?

  • @ucheevers

    @ucheevers

    Жыл бұрын

    Wilsons 3:01

  • @CheapestGears
    @CheapestGears4 жыл бұрын

    Change colour white to black dear brother

  • @abdallaabdalla3866
    @abdallaabdalla38664 жыл бұрын

    You shouldve worn the jacket

  • @mayursharma5316
    @mayursharma53163 жыл бұрын

    I use coconut oil on my jacket, works great for me

  • @panchovilla5359
    @panchovilla53593 жыл бұрын

    I would not put any chemicals on my hand 🖐 because that goes into your body. I would use gloves 🧤

  • @judok1426
    @judok14263 жыл бұрын

    Don't use obenauf on your jacket mate, unless you don't mind getting it on your clothes and seats etc. Some oils with a beeswax base is a better choice. Especially with black dye, to recolour often.

  • @vmr6771
    @vmr67712 жыл бұрын

    The product I've used for over 30 yrs is plain and simple ArmorAll. I spray heavily, let is sit for a day then come back with my hand to do a final rub. Works!

  • @russellstone9056
    @russellstone90564 жыл бұрын

    It looks like you're simply using mink oil. . Why don't you say the name of the formula rather than the brand name? I like the idea of shoe polish. . The Minke whale works well to condition the leather, but I find it doesn't last. To keep the scratches and scuffs from showing.

  • @HowDidIGet3700Subs
    @HowDidIGet3700Subs3 ай бұрын

    Looks same before & after hun

  • @robertdale2964
    @robertdale29643 жыл бұрын

    Should use animal fat to moisturize a jacket properly.

  • @erussel12
    @erussel123 жыл бұрын

    That ain’t no Reacher Jacket

  • @user-ue7je8pp9w
    @user-ue7je8pp9w4 жыл бұрын

    U talk much

  • @thisismycoment3251

    @thisismycoment3251

    4 жыл бұрын

    You talk to much to so please stop 😉

  • @vfwstatus4503
    @vfwstatus45034 жыл бұрын

    I just farted.........

  • @blindwillielee691
    @blindwillielee6912 жыл бұрын

    It’s taken me 5 years to get one of my leathers to look like that, I’d leave it alone, it looks great.

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