mr_lits Posted April 6, 2013 Share #1 Posted April 6, 2013 So I picked up this B6 recently off the Flea Bay and really need to give the back tear some attention before it gets worse. It is a damn shame because all other panels on the jacket are sturdy and relatively supple and without rot. I figure to patch the area over the seam as I imagine it will soon split on both sides if I continue to do nothing. I was thinking of using a piece of seal brown shearling and shaving off shearling from the inside and glueing the patch down the back. As far as stitching down the patch or just gluing it, I am afraid that stitching may just put more holes in the jacket and weaken it further. Therefore I am looking for a piece of shearling of proper vintage that is still in good shape and preferably of a relative thickness. 6"x12" Also looking for advice on leather glue. I have used Barge Cement before on other leather goods and wondering if it would be appropriate for this application. If you guy have a suitable piece for a patch or other recommendations, I am all ears. Thanks, Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schofield Posted April 7, 2013 Share #2 Posted April 7, 2013 I would contact aero leather to see what they can do to help. I know at one time you could send an original jacket to them for repairs, dont know if you could still do it or not, but they would be the ones to contact. www.aeroleatherclothing.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_lits Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted April 7, 2013 Yeah, Aero is a great company and I would love to own one of their repros, but i don't know if they are still doing repairs. Plus I would like to avoid having to ship it across the pond, as Scotland is half way around the world from Alaska. Not a bad suggestion though, thanks. Also schofield, if you are a fan of Aero you probably know Eastman too. If not Check out Eastman Leather, great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 7, 2013 Share #4 Posted April 7, 2013 Rob Not sure if a repair could be done.Looks to me like someone attempted to try the jacket on and split the back.If a leather patch could be sewn over it not sure the material would be stable enough to hold the stitches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 7, 2013 Share #5 Posted April 7, 2013 As for glue I know Tandy use to sell a product called Leather Weld.I used it once to repair a very worn A2.THere actually was a piece of leather missing from the jacket.I opted to place a piece of dark brown leather under the open area and glue the piece in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_lits Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted April 7, 2013 Story that went with it was that a pretty lady was allowed to try on the jacket and busted the back open. Its a damn shame. I love my old sheepskins but they are surely not for wear. If ya gotta wear one, best get a repro. Thanks for the tip on Tandy, I think a glueing has to be attempted or it will most certainly incur further damage. Now to find a spare bit of Seal Brown shearling... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 7, 2013 Share #7 Posted April 7, 2013 Story that went with it was that a pretty lady was allowed to try on the jacket and busted the back open. Its a damn shame. I love my old sheepskins but they are surely not for wear. If ya gotta wear one, best get a repro. Thanks for the tip on Tandy, I think a glueing has to be attempted or it will most certainly incur further damage. Now to find a spare bit of Seal Brown shearling... Rob I have seen repairs made on shearling with thinner single layer brown leather.Much like the tabs on a B3 or the seams or reinforced areas.I would look at Tandy or a leather store as they sell bags of scrap leather.If you need a piece of shearling I may have something.Pm me if intrested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 15, 2013 Share #8 Posted April 15, 2013 THis is the A2 I repaired.Its to a pilot who flew b17s in the 390th BG.Jacket isnt the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 15, 2013 Share #9 Posted April 15, 2013 Full back view, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_lits Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted April 16, 2013 Nice looking A2, well worth a bit of restoration to preserve a painted A2. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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