Brooks125 Report post Posted April 24, 2020 (edited) A friend of mine is asking if I could cover a side plate for his son's Ducati Scrambler. The original covers are aluminum and can be attached/detached by a tab and grommets, and secured by an allen screw in the middle. The design is convex, thankfully, but I'm wondering what's the best way to attack this. I'm a holster guy, so I need some guidance on type of leather and how to bond or secure it to the plates. He's also wanting it in a russet brown finish, but I'm guessing I'll use something already tanned to that finish. The photo isn't the actual plate, but it's the same size/shape - in aluminum. Thanks in advance. (Always fun to get out of the comfort zone!) Edited April 24, 2020 by Brooks125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CastleLeatherWorks Report post Posted April 24, 2020 just a shot in the dark here but i would assume you would use some form veg tan and wet mold it. then a couple of layers of contact cement to secure it to the tank. OR if you wanted to keep it removable you could also wet mold it with a lip that wraps around the back which when tightened by the screw on the front would pinch the leather between the tank and plate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
