Saving Eastman Monarch

[VeraVoulik]

Received 2 days ago an Eastman Monarch 352nd FG in a poor condition: leather has been "cleaned" with chemical products which litteraly ruined the jacket. Color was totally erased and leather became stiff and rough.

My heart was broken to see this and owner asked me if it was possible to save it. Quite a challenge but mission's done

First 3 pictures show the jacket when received. 4 last ones show it after cleaning, redye and patina. Homemade work

 

[Dany McDonald]

Bonjour Vera,

Can you share what type of product and technique you used? It's one of the best redye I've seen, it's uniform and has color depth without unnatural cluster of dark spots. I see a potential for developing patina rapidly.

Good work!

Dany.

 

[mulceber]

Stellar work, Vera. That jacket might even look better than when it was new.

 

[Grant]

Wow, really nice job!

 

[Falcon_52]

Excellent work! Nice save! I agree, it looks better than new.

 

[CBI]

looks super - I always found redying pretty fun!!!!!

 

[Lord Flashheart]

That’s a great result Vera. Better than new I reckon

 

[flyincowboy]

HUMMM!! It seems that is the" REDYING SEASON" a lot of redyed jacket to come??? Congratulation Vera you' ve done an exellent job . BRAVO . Love the colour.

 

[Micawber]

Nice work Vera.

I really enjoy refinishing jackets.

 

[ausreenactor]

A phoenix rising! Well done!

 

[Greg Gale]

Fantastic job! I agree, it probably looks better than out of the box.

 

[Silver Surfer]

outstanding in every way.. kudos, vera

 

[Thomas Koehle]

WOW

 

[VeraVoulik]

Thanks guys <3

 

[Domi88]

good job my dear will do.this yes is going very well. on the other hand I have never seen these horizontal seams on each side above the pockets on this type of jacket

 

[Chandler]

good job my dear will do.this yes is going very well. on the other hand I have never seen these horizontal seams on each side above the pockets on this type of jacket

Those are field modification cargo pockets sewn into the liner.

Third paragraph in the description:

Type A-2 :: 352nd Fighter Group

In homage to one of the greatest fighter units of all time, we are proud to offer the 352nd Fighter Group ‘Bluenoser’ A-2.

www.eastmanleather.com

If you click the magnifying glass graphic you'll see more images, including the canvas pockets added to the inside of the jacket.

 

[VeraVoulik]

good job my dear will do.this yes is going very well. on the other hand I have never seen these horizontal seams on each side above the pockets on this type of jacket

Specific modification found in 352nd FS, for sure in other units too. Large cloth inner pockets.

 

[JonnyCrow]

Received 2 days ago an Eastman Monarch 352nd FG in a poor condition: leather has been "cleaned" with chemical products which litteraly ruined the jacket. Color was totally erased and leather became stiff and rough.

My heart was broken to see this and owner asked me if it was possible to save it. Quite a challenge but mission's done

First 3 pictures show the jacket when received. 4 last ones show it after cleaning, redye and patina. Homemade work

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Lovely, nice to see people having a crack at home restoration, I'm a fan of that, worked out well