FAQ

Do you actually make these items yourself?

Yes. I personally do it ALL.......website, emails, leathercraft, shipping, etc. 

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What kind of leather do you use?

Most of my projects are made from Premium European cowhide. 

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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

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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!!! 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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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