Leather Repairs

[D6Nutz]

My trusty Dainese leathers are having problems, and so is my wallet..

Much as I would love a new set of leathers I just can't afford the outlay at the moment. So does anyone know of a decent repair place that doesn't cost the earth ??

I need:

• New Zips (Fly's, main jacket, and both calves) if the price is right I would consider having them all replaced
• War wounds (many years old) made to look nicer
• A proper deep clean (they are 12+ years old and do smell it in the hight of summer

[duke63]

There are supposed to be very good for cleaning and minor repairs.

http://www.scrubbersleathers.co.uk/services.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Blade]

These are good with a great reputation and I have been happy with the work they did for me

http://www.joydaleathers.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

TBH Nutz good work costs as they have to unpick everything and then refit the new items, so not as cheap and easy as people might first think.

I reckon you could end up lobbing the thick end of 200 sheets in the work you have suggested. IMO I would invest that in a new set of leathers as if you shop around (fc-moto, motocard etc....or nearly new on eBay) you will get a very good set of leathers for £300-350 new and probably £200 for nearly new on ebay.

[Blade]

Price list here Nutz

http://www.joydaleathers.pwp.blueyonder ... t2006.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Blade]

You got any further with this Nutz ?

[D6Nutz]

Not really had the time mate, work is flat out and I've got quite a few other things on the go as well.

Hopefully get on to it next week.

[Blade]

Hopefully the info is useful and work slows down soon. Take it easy and enjoy your weekend.

[Blade]

How did you get on Nutz ?

[D6Nutz]

Now focused on moving house as have to exchange within 28 days. Work is crazy busy, so this will probably end up waiting until after we've moved now.

[Blade]

Makes sense. Just a tip, be aware there will probably be quite a long lead time at the place I suggested especially at this time of year, their very popular.

[D6Nutz]

That's a good point. Is probably going to use the place Duke recommended, I'm only going to get the zips replaced and then cleaned. I might treat myself over the winter rather than get them repaired.

[Blade]

Sounds good. There are some good deals on motocard and fc.moto as exchange rate for the euro is very good.

[duke63]

What size are you, Jon? I need to sell my Berik leathers.

[D6Nutz]

My current ones are a Euro 54.

[Blade]

These leather alterations companies can take in or let out if needed to get the custom fit.

Its hard to get an off the peg suit to fit IMO. I tried six on last week all the same size as my current leathers and none of them were a great fit.

[duke63]

My current ones are a Euro 54.

Probably too small then, the jacket is a 50 and the trousers a 52.

[D6Nutz]

Just had a quick look at a sizing chart, and I might squeeze into them but it would be a real squeeze..

No idea how that would work with a trip to Lucy's for tea and cake though

[Blade]

You could try them and get them altered if needed Nutz. The size is only a guide at the end of the day and no two manufacturers sizes are the same in my experience anyway.

[Rossgo]

Agreed with Blade here. I tried on a few manufacturers but all apparently the same size but I chose the RST without trying...bloody things are tighter than any I had tried on luckily I'm small so I did fit into them could of easily of gone the other way! I have kept an eye on this thread because of the cleaning aspect. I'm sure my leather may be a bit smelly by end of season so nice to have some sites that I can go back to

[duke63]

I checked the sizes again. The two pairs of trousers are a size 36 waist and the jacket a size 40 chest. I'm looking for £100 for the lot.

There is one pair of perforated leather trousers and one pair of a textile/leather mix trousers, not waterproof as such but showerproof. The jacket is perforated but has a removable thermal gilet liner.

Let me know if you are interested Jon and we will have to try and work something out.