How to 'distress' a leather jacket without compromising the durability?

[SpatiallyAware]

I have a black and blue leather motorcycle jacket:

http://www.motogear.com.au/images/tz-1single.jpg

and I want to make the leather look old/worn.. It's a bit too 'ricky racer' for me nowadays..


I've searched and read about the different methods, but I'm curious if anyone has actually tried this stuff? Most people seem to recommend rubbing alcohol, but that seems bad for the leather..

 

[lytalbayre]

fine grit sandpaper. Use light pressure. Try different patterns. Swirls, straight lines, etc.

 

[jlee]

Ride more.

 

[lxskllr]

Originally posted by: JLee
Ride more.

This is the only way to do it right. Any kind of artificial method will look artificial. Instead of people thinking you got a new jacket, they'll think you're a poser n00b ;^)

 

[BoomerD]

Throw it in the mud and drive your 4x4 truck over it a few times. Then, tie a rope to it and drag it behind your 4x4 truck for several miles on hot asphalt. Then...have it cleaned and repeat if necessary.



Or...(OMFG...what a novel concept) http://www.google.com/search?s...ow+to+distress+leather

:shocked:

 

[PottedMeat]

get into fights at biker bars