fe22ari 0 Posted August 13, 2011 (edited) Just distressed my PAM strap. Didn't like the new look of the trap so went from this to this with 1200 emery paper and sucessive applications of dark tan and black shoe polish to this. Voila! Subtle change I know but it takes away the cheap new feel of the leather. Edited August 13, 2011 by fe22ari Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynikal.Mindset 1 Posted August 13, 2011 I like to scrape my leather straps with a razor blade to distress them...gives a nice vintage look to them with minimal effort results Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted August 13, 2011 Just distressed my PAM strap. Subtle change I know but it takes away the cheap new feel of the leather. I like these subtle changes. Definite improvement without going overboard and looking plain worn out. Congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P4GTR 0 Posted August 13, 2011 scrubbing the rep straps using comet and a hard bristle brush will remove the outer layer of brown lacquer paint, leaving the bare leather underneath. After you thoroughly rinse and dry the strap, your shoe polish will have a much nicer effect. Better yet, get some neatsfoot oil on a rag and rub that into the strap. after scrubbing the lacquer coating off- a refinished rep strap- Of course, the best thing would be to get a nice custom strap from yours truly. :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ollifl 0 Posted August 13, 2011 scrubbing the rep straps using comet and a hard bristle brush will remove the outer layer of brown lacquer paint, leaving the bare leather underneath. After you thoroughly rinse and dry the strap, your shoe polish will have a much nicer effect. Better yet, get some neatsfoot oil on a rag and rub that into ... Of course, the best thing would be to get a nice custom strap from yours truly. Yup, that was lot easier... Pics to follow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
