Ta2ooz Report post Posted February 23, 2015 So I am new and I am making my first vest, I took the pattern from an old one I have and I am using a black oil side. I chose this because it is going to be used in the weather and I don't really want to be concerned with It getting wet. It is quite thick and I am planning on attaching a liner to it somehow. Now to the questions. Is there a finish or possibly a cleaner to take the oily feeling off of the surface. And with the thickness of it and a liner I was thinking of lacing it in. Opinions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tramps Leatherworking Report post Posted February 23, 2015 Ta2ooz, I use 3-4 oz full grain chrome tanned leather for all my vests and there has never been an issue with wearing them in inclimate weather. I use Fiebings Aussie leather conditioner on all my leathers and, trust me, I have rode in some very heavy rain storms in my 30+ years of riding. I have leathers that are 20 years old and still look almost new.. To answer your question regarding the oily feel, you might try Fiebings saddle soap... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ta2ooz Report post Posted February 23, 2015 Thanks Tramps, that's what I was thinking too. The oil side was on special and I wanted something pretty heavy, just in case God forbid, I hit the concrete. I liked the colour of it and it's more of a semi flat hot rod finish to it. I'll try some saddle soap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tramps Leatherworking Report post Posted February 23, 2015 Thanks Tramps, that's what I was thinking too. The oil side was on special and I wanted something pretty heavy, just in case God forbid, I hit the concrete. I liked the colour of it and it's more of a semi flat hot rod finish to it. I'll try some saddle soap. I know what your concern is, about 30 years ago I went down at 55 mph because of a deer, luckily the leathers held up quite well, no road rash... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
