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post #16 of 23
12/13/10 at 3:31am
Make your own natural dyes and bloach it.
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post #17 of 23
12/14/10 at 5:06pm
On boots, I have used a thorough spray of alcohol, followed by spraying with water and wiping. I also use a medium-grade sandpaper on the edges--areas that would naturally be exposed to abrasion. I would NOT take a piece of sandpaper to the main areas as the result is unpredictable and will likely look just like the result of sandpaper rather than wear and tear. Good luck.
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post #18 of 23
12/14/10 at 10:19pm
So no one suggested this:

Travel. Use it.
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post #19 of 23
12/14/10 at 10:26pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt View Post
So no one suggested this:

Travel. Use it.

Because everyone is trying to provide tips that are actually useful.

He's like 14 and lives in NYC. No way can he afford to travel.
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post #20 of 23
12/15/10 at 12:27am
has a month to kill though
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post #21 of 23
12/16/10 at 1:40am
Send it to me and I'll give it back to you in 10 years.
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post #22 of 23
12/16/10 at 1:48am
any 'go'? or are you all 'show'?

it was cheap...take a chance and "vintagize" it.

some decent tips so far (dye, polishes, sandpaper).
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post #23 of 23
12/16/10 at 2:31am
heres my 1st attempt at distressing leather (was plain natural before):



not perfect, but im learning.
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