FAQ
Do you actually make these items yourself?
Yes. I personally do it ALL.......website, emails, leathercraft, shipping, etc.
What kind of leather do you use?
Most of my projects are made from Premium European cowhide.
What kind of dye do you use?
Our dyes are a blend of natural and synthetic waxes,
dye-stuffs and binders with high penetration and dyeing power.
This stain will not bleed or rub off.
Click here for our COLOR CHART
What do you stitch with?
We use S-Lon Thread.
This an extra heavy #18 twisted nylon multi-filament cord.
Over 90 vibrant colors available!!!
How do I take care of my leather?
We put a generous amount of Fiebing's Snow Proof Paste on all of our products.
This is a weatherproofing formula for smooth leathers. It softens, waterproofs,
restores and preserves all smooth leather.
Colorless, odorless and non-greasy. Available to purchase in our store.
Can I send you my own seat pan?
Absolutely. A vast majority of the seats that I do are sent to me to be re-covered or started from scratch.
What kind of padding do you use?
I mainly use high density Neoprene padding.
I can do any thickness you prefer.
How long does a custom item take to receive?
My typical turnaround for motorcycle seats is roughly 3-4 weeks
and everything else is roughly 2-3 weeks from
time of artwork approval and payment received.
How do I order a custom item?
You can either use our CONTACT page or email us direct at hardluckdesigns@gmail.com.
Please let us know what it is that you're after (item, color(s), art ideas, etc.)
and it will help me work up a final quote for you.
I respond to ALL emails within 24 hours of receiving them.
What kind of payment do you take?
In our store, all payments are securely accepted using Paypal.
You DO NOT need to have a Paypal account to pay though.
We accept all Major Credit cards that is powered through Paypal services.
If we email you an invoice for a custom item, it will also be secure through Paypal services.







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