RandyJ
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Recently completed my first "chooper style" saddle. Actually created a way to mount it on my '01 Heritage. The first test ride was a one-day, 1001 mile, 17 hour pleasure cruise out to Glacier National Park (check that one off the bucket list!). Seat performed well, but I think is best suited for shorter distances... say 700 miles or so. 7/8 oz. leather; 1/4" kangaroo lace; 1/2" of neoprene. Thanks for looking!
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Hey man, nice job! I'm currently planning to do one of my own. What did you do to weatherproof it? Again, really nice work! -
From the album: RJ's leather work
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From the album: RJ's leather work
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Muertos Mariachi Chopper Seat
RandyJ commented on chancey77's gallery image in Our Leatherwork Galleries
Great looking seat! I plan on doing one soon. How do you weatherproof it? The last time I tried it the clear coat made the leather look shiny and cheap. Any help would be appreciated! Thx Randy (randyjohnson1736@gmail.com) -
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Hey, sorry it took me so long to reply. I don't always notice the comments people make. To answer your question no, I don't do anything to protect the shield from the heat. I'm not sure what could protect it from a 1000 degrees. I try to protect them from water damage, that's about it. The rest is character ~ -
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The numbers are simply cut with a swivel knife and then tooled. The letters are stamped, although I've tried like hell to cut and tool them myself... just doesn't look that good (too small). I use dye as much as possible. The only paint I use is for the color white ( obviously there's no white dye). The problem with paints are that they sit on the surface of the leather instead of p...
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Thanks for the compliment on the seat. To get a more subtle, even color I stayed away from dyes and stains. Instead, I used neatsfoot oil. Apply in light coats and let dry between. If the leather is really dry consider wetting lightly with water before applying oil.
I hope this helps!
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From the album: RJ's leather work
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From the album: RJ's leather work
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From the album: RJ's leather work
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From the album: RJ's leather work
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From the album: RJ's leather work
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Thanks guys! I appreciate the help. Later, Randy
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Thanks for the tips! Would there be any issues with not only using resolene for my resist, but also the final sealer? Are there properties in the other products that make them hold up better? This is a motorcycle seat and, using history as my guide, will be subject to every kind of weather condition~ Thanks again! Randy
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