Wet Jacket....what to do?

[wilcom]

I had just made a trip to the market and when I got home I left my jacket and helmet on the bike and went into dinner.

After dinner I fell asleep on the floor between two dogs and didn't awaken until 5:30 this morning listening to the rain fall. Bike helmet and leather jacket still in the driveway, all soaked.

Is there anything I can do for the jacket, now or after it drys to care for it? I have ruined a pair of boots trying to accelerate the drying process so I have the jacket hung in the garage on a hanger away from any heat source.

Thanks for any tips , it's a damn nice jacket and I would hate to see it cracked and raggedy

[marcmax]

The best thing to do is to let it dry naturally. Make sure you have some leather conditioner handy and before it gets completely dry (about 80-90% dry) rub in the leather conditioner. I do it with my fingers so I can tell if there are any rough patches that need a little extra attention.

I have a Fieldsheer leather jacket that is almost 20 years old and is still as supple as the day I bought it. I lost track of how many times I have been caught in a downpour wearing it.

Once it is dry you might want to give it a rub down with mink oil. It will make it shed water. It won't be waterproof but it will be a lot more water resistant. Easy to find at any store that carries boots.