Leather jacket - dating and cleaning advice?

I've got a leather jacket from Wilsons Leather that I cannot find any match to online. I would guess that it is maybe 80's, but would love input from the community here if anyone is more familiar. The style number is 4223, and it says it was made in Korea if that provides any clues.

Also- there appears to be some white paint marks on some of the usual wear-points. Given their locations, I have to wonder if they are not paint, but rather scuffs? They just look so much like paint to me but I don't have too much experience with leather jackets so perhaps scuffing is a common issue on these areas (cuff, front zip area, etc). So- if it's paint what's the best way to remove? If it's scuffing, what to do?

 

try tarrago universal cleaner. then use black leather paint. just be careful with acetate lining.

I have a leather/fabric combo blazer that I will be painting/touching up. I will post pictures. Mine was dry-cleaned though.

 

Hi,

Are you sure you have a Wilsons leather jacket not and item giving the appearance it might be?

( see your photo of label and my two from genuine Wilsons leather jackets, spot the difference? )

Your jacket is not great quality but appears to be in reasonable condition, 70s onwards I think based on style of font.

What to do? don't spend to much money on it, Katarzyna's advise is the best way forward, although I use Huberd for all my leather clean/restore.

 

Thanks. Avantbo, I am confident that it is truly a Wilsons Leather jacket, as I have seen this label before and the quality in person is par to other Wilsons I've had in the past. Perhaps the pics do not do it justice. Regardless, I have also seen the label you have posted and it is definitely from a more modern piece than the one I currently have on hand.

Thanks for the input!

 

I bought a lot of leather and suede from Wilson back in the 80s, and almost all of it was made in Korea. The style of yours also has an early 80s look (or late 70s) but it would help to see it on a model or form.

 

Oh I totally agree with the late 70s early 80s dating by the experts. This has a distinct Bodie & Doyle feel to it
As regards the paint/scuff... one easy way is to run your finger across, if it marginally dips in its a scuff and if it sits on the surface it will be proud. Also if you wet your finger and place it on a scuff it will go darker (as it absorbs it) and white paint will stay the same.

 

Ive had a Vintage Wilson's Leather jacket with similar label. Late 70s/maybe early 80s.