Shacknasty Report post Posted August 17, 2011 Here's a seat I made to fit my 1982 Ironhead Sportster. I like the cobra shape I've seen used before so I gave it a shot. I welded up a seat pan. Did some tooling. Tossed it in the vinegar. Did a little lacing and pop riveted it to the pan with a 1" layer of memory foam. Can't wait to do the next one. Thanks for the vinegar recipe. I am so glad to have found a way to get a rich strong black that won't flake, crack or wear off on jeans. The old ways are often the best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randypants Report post Posted August 17, 2011 Here's a seat I made to fit my 1982 Ironhead Sportster. I like the cobra shape I've seen used before so I gave it a shot. I welded up a seat pan. Did some tooling. Tossed it in the vinegar. Did a little lacing and pop riveted it to the pan with a 1" layer of memory foam. Can't wait to do the next one. Thanks for the vinegar recipe. I am so glad to have found a way to get a rich strong black that won't flake, crack or wear off on jeans. The old ways are often the best. tossed it in vinegar before or after you dyed it? i haven't had a problem with my blacks coming off. nice seat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shacknasty Report post Posted August 17, 2011 The vinegar solution I was referring to is called vinegaroon on the forum. I dissolved steel wool in vinegar and dunked the tooled leather in it and it immediately transformed to a black that permeates through the leather. It is not just on the surface, if you cut it is black all the way through. The first time I used it was as a kid. I found it in a book by Lester Griswold but I had forgotten all about it. Saw the tutorial in the Dye section of the forum and jumped right in. It works a charm. Don't skip the neutralizing bath in H2O and baking soda. Give it a try... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poboy Report post Posted August 18, 2011 Very nice work. If that's your first seat, I may has well hang up the mallet and tools... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randypants Report post Posted August 18, 2011 The vinegar solution I was referring to is called vinegaroon on the forum. I dissolved steel wool in vinegar and dunked the tooled leather in it and it immediately transformed to a black that permeates through the leather. It is not just on the surface, if you cut it is black all the way through. The first time I used it was as a kid. I found it in a book by Lester Griswold but I had forgotten all about it. Saw the tutorial in the Dye section of the forum and jumped right in. It works a charm. Don't skip the neutralizing bath in H2O and baking soda. Give it a try... that's a nice tip. definitely gonna try it. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shacknasty Report post Posted August 18, 2011 PoBoy, you is funny! That's my second seat you silly wabbit! This is my first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joker Report post Posted August 18, 2011 Man I have seen this seat before, just cant put my finger on it as to where. Hummmmmmmmmmmm, lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shacknasty Report post Posted August 19, 2011 They will let just about anybody hang around here, huh? Good to see ya Joker, I was gonna ask if ya knew about this place... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joker Report post Posted August 20, 2011 Ya got to watch out for us motorcycle type people, were everywhere, lol. I found this site a few months ago, alot of good info for sure. I seen your seat on here and just had to say something smartassed, lol. Joker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
