The Glove Mechanic

08/23/2026

Next on the bench.

Follow the page to see a complete transformation on this Rawlings PRO-FBF first base mitt.

08/22/2026

08/22/2026

From trash to treasure. This mitt is essentially new again. A really fun mitt to work on.

The thing I appreciate most from doing this is making old things new again and bringing new life to these gloves.

Complete restoration on this vintage A2403.

✅ Multiple cleans and condition
✅ Full redye using Fiebings Pro Leather Dye
✅ sealed up using Resolene solution
✅ New shoktech palm pad
✅ New HDPE inserts.
✅ New wrist strap from Circle B Leather Design esigns
✅ Full relace in a black lacing
✅ Happy customer!

07/19/2026

I’ve got a few requests to see more of the process on the Rawlings project.

Enjoy.

07/19/2026

Rawlings HOH PRO303-6JB

This glove came in with a great story and I knew it was going to be a fun one.

Owner received this glove from hometown baseball legend Steve Bieser over 25 years ago and was doubtful a restoration back to near original condition would be possible.

After a thorough inspection finding the dye was completely worn off in most areas of the shell, pinky and thumb loops had deteriorated and laces dried out I got to work.

✨Deep clean 2x
✨Deglaze to remove any remaining sheen from original finish.
✨Full redye using Fiebings Pro Dye.
✨Repainted some original markings. Yellow Rawlings logo, signature Gold Glove and model number
✨Sealed up using Resolene solution
✨Finished off with installing new pinky and thumb loops along with all black lacing.

Lots of buffing and smoothing following dye and sealer coats.

Thanks to the Hogenmiller’s for trusting me with this sentimental piece.

Enjoy!