painting leather

[LagerDrinker]

my G/F is real artsy type. i was wondering what kind of paint can be used to paint on jacket. obviously there are easier ways of putting HD on my back like a patch but ive seen some jackets that were painted and it just looks better in my opinion. anyone paint? whats your paint recommendation?

[jamman]

An acrylic enamil , will work well, here is a link to a place that sells airbrush paints and supplies , that can get you hooked up with the proper sealers and paints.
Dixie Art & Airbrush Supplies Home Page
they also have some decent tutorials for painting tins etc. and what to use on what materials.. keep us posted..

[klown]

Jimi used to be a pro painter, he may have an answer for you.

[tcspannerwrench]

Thats a good link there Jam

[rottenralph]

I bought my leatherpaints at Tandy. They have about every color imaginable.

[LagerDrinker]

I talked to Mr Jimi, told me dont do it...something about me being fucked up for thinking of doing something stupid like that.(not in so many words)
maybe ill just do a patch, ive got one of them.

[WaBiker]

Ive dabbled a bit in leather work.... Ditto on the MrJimi speak, at least on something yer planning on using. It'll look cool for a bit but wont last. Leather Painting works ok for solid or fix objects... like mebbe saddle bags, tank trim. But, not on something as flexible and soft as a Jacket or other article of clothing.

[rottenralph]

Lager, buy the right paint and it will last longer. My joker seat still looks fine after many days with my fat ass on it. Xllents is also fine also.

[LagerDrinker]

Originally Posted by rottenralph

Xllents is also fine also.

but he doesnt ride, he just poses next to his bike

[rottenralph]

I guess you should go with what MR.Jimi said then. You need to go to the clubchopper leather workers forum and ask them. They are all pros and I suppose you might get an answer you believe.

I do not know X's riding habits.