Removing printing on leather

[MrTom]

Last year I bought a Berik LJ5888 Jacket because the price was knocked down, it fitted really well and it felt like good quality. Unfortunately I've become unfond of the styling and think it's a little garish. I feel like a bit of a knob sometimes when I'm wearing it off the bike. I think it could be improved if it was possible to remove a couple of 'printed' features on it.

Does anyone know if its possible to remove the 'print' that feels a bit like a very thin plastic vaneer, a bit like the plasticy printing you get on T-shirts? I was wondering whether it could be ironed off perhaps?

This is the jacket http://aziende.freecomm.biz/390293/prodotti/S_BRKS-LJ-5888-BK.png

It's the eyes on the shoulders and the words 'MEGA PEAK' on the sleeves which sounds like something that would be written on children's clothing.

[speedplay]

Nice jacket that.
Get over the styling and enjoy it for what it is, a great piece of bikewear.
Stop wearing it down the pub and you'll stop feeling a knob in it ;)

[kellyjo]

I really like the eyes and dont think it looks childish!!

[MrTom]

Well thanks for your encouraging comments, its just that I wouldn't normally wear clothes styled like this.

Speedplay, I don't just wear it in the pub like a normal jacket, I mean when I get off the bike and walk about/shop etc.!

[beabert]

mega peak....... it looks fine lol

[anna]

Looks fine to me. If you dont like it however you could pack it up and send it over to me ;)

[speedplay]

Speedplay, I don't just wear it in the pub like a normal jacket, I mean when I get off the bike and walk about/shop etc.!

I guessed that. Believe it or not, I was taking the **** ;)

[MrTom]

Tempting offer Anna, but i really wouldn't want to burden you with it)

[speedplay]

I'll happy add it to my berik collection :D

My one piece is even more chaved up than that jacket!

[keith_d]

No problem. Just apply big 'No Fear' and 'custom biker' patches to your mates' jackets. People will be too busy pointing and saying, "what a nob" to notice your jacket.

[MrTom]

My one piece is even more chaved up than that jacket!

Which one have you got? I realise mine is pretty tame by Berik's normal standards.

Nice thinking Keith:D

[speedplay]

I've got the limited edition moto gp suit in titanium :)

It makes yours look tame :D

[Von Teese]

Speak to a local saddler, they work with leather and leather dye all the time and should know what can and cannot be removed.

Good luck :)

[suzsv650]

Awesome jacket better than mine.

You want mine? worn every day for only 6 years (and hasn't been washed).

[Ed]

TBH I can't see a problem - looks a nice jacket. I wouldn't be embarrassed wearing it down the pub.