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Iron Heart X Simmons Bilt Horsehide Western Shirt - The Pale Rider - Natural

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    Nik
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 12 Nov 2020

    That is looking so great @louisbosco

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      louisbosco
      啓蒙家
      Joined: 21 Feb 2013

      @Nik cheers mate.

      "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

      • Harvey Specter
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        Autorotate
        Joined: 6 Feb 2021

        @louisbosco looks killer man.

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          louisbosco
          啓蒙家
          @Autorotate
          Joined: 21 Feb 2013

          @Autorotate cheers mate, sharing so that you can see how different lifestyles evolve this shirt.

          Mine has just been through a second mustang paste coating

          "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

          • Harvey Specter
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            A Former User
            @louisbosco
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            @louisbosco looking niceeee

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              Autorotate
              Joined: 6 Feb 2021

              The Pale Rider has landed. Fit is perfect for me. I’m shorter, so the front length is about an inch longer than I prefer, but it’s a minor complaint. Also I am popping buttons with extreme arm movement. I’m going to explore mods to make the snaps just a tad more tight.
              In the pic with my unhappy-at-this-moment son, you really can see the stout, cardboard-like hand of the leather. My initial thoughts are: if one can break this beast, you’ll have a friend for life. Like 3 lifetimes.
              I liberally hand slathered it with Pecard’s Antique formula and put it outside in the sun. It’s sunny and cold here… I believe the leather shade/color benefits from the UV and not the air temp…
              TBD if I decide to soak it. I like the idea of “form fitting” it, but I also recognize the process will probably do nothing to soften it. It’s just gonna take days/months/years of hard wear. That said, I’ve noticed on @louisbosco jacket that the seams have puckered slightly and the collar has formed beautifully. I really like those details!
              I’m taking off to Spain tomorrow, and the shirt will stay home, passively absorbing the Pecard’s in the closet.
              Thanks to all you Pale Rider Riders for the insight, advice and first hand experience. This will be a cool ride.

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                Giles
                IHUK Crew
                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                Have a few in the works....

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                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                  kkibbey23
                  Haraki san Prodigy
                  Joined: 16 Oct 2013

                  Oh yeah😎 hopefully I’ll grab one

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                    louisbosco
                    啓蒙家
                    Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                    @Autorotate looks good mate. Still very fresh yours is.

                    Once you get those few wears in and the creases sets in, it should feel a lot better. Including the length and sleeve. I tend to think of mine more as a jacket than shirt so I’m quite okay with the length

                    "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

                    • Harvey Specter
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                      Autorotate
                      Joined: 6 Feb 2021

                      @Giles i spy an Extractor! 😎

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                        Giles
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                        Good spot

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          weegeebee1
                          Haraki san Student
                          Joined: 6 Jul 2022

                          I need these snap hacks. Still popping buttons since I gained a few over the holidays. In meantime, shirt getting wears.

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                            Autorotate
                            Joined: 6 Feb 2021

                            @weegeebee1 i tried using a needle nose plier and ever so slightly bending the circularity of the male snap. Did not achieve desired results. I got scared midway through the project and didn’t want to risk permanently warping the hardware. They are quite malleable.
                            I have another idea that I’m going to try when I get home next week. I’ll post my findings.

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                              Autorotate
                              Joined: 6 Feb 2021

                              Should add… I’m committed to soaking the jacket- and while wet and drying - while I wear it, I’m hoping to achieve some stretch in the back and shoulders. I think then the snaps will have less stress in them. Will document and post findings of course.

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                                the246guy
                                Haraki san Prodigy
                                Joined: 8 May 2016

                                What are the care instructions for this shirt? How do you guys go about keeping them clean? Patina is fine, but most of my IH shirts, after wearing them for quite some time, they have developed a stain around the collar and I could not get it cleaned. So wondering how it is on this leather shirt? I'm considering getting one this time.

                                IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
                                IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

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                                  Autorotate
                                  Joined: 6 Feb 2021

                                  My experience with natural leather like this shirt is that permanent darkening/staining is inevitable on contact areas (collar, cuff, placket…). For cleaning, I would use Lexol cleaner followed by Lexol conditioner. This would help to keep it clean, remove salt and dirt, but I’d not expect it to remove the discoloration. The Lexol product will normally not darken the leather post-treatment. Initially, it will darken from the moisture of the product, but will return to pre-treatment shades (30 mins).
                                  I am using Pecard’s Antique for softening, conditioning and achieving darker hues. Probably annually, or as the leather needs it. Don’t want to over do this. Can weight the jacket down, and too much can harm the leather fibers. YMMV.
                                  I am of the school of “I am impatient for it to darken and patina”. LOL.

                                  last edited by 26 Mar 2023, 11:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    the246guy
                                    Haraki san Prodigy
                                    Joined: 8 May 2016

                                    So, this like a leather jacket is not a candidate for the washing machine? Correct? Excuse me for my stupid question!

                                    IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
                                    IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

                                    last edited by 26 Mar 2023, 11:44 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      goosehd
                                      Mod Squad
                                      Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                      Personally, I would not.

                                      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                                      last edited by 26 Mar 2023, 11:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Autorotate
                                        Joined: 6 Feb 2021

                                        @the246guy I personally wouldn’t do that.

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                                          goosehd
                                          Mod Squad
                                          Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                          I would only spot clean and hand wash leather in general. If a jacket is in need of serious cleaning, I would take it to a professional cleaning service that specializes in leather and has very good reviews.

                                          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                                          last edited by 26 Mar 2023, 11:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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