I'd imagine they simple removed the rubbery-sheath the lock's usually covered in and replaced it with leather.
Personally I'd think leather would be gentler on delicate paintjobs...
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I'd imagine they simple removed the rubbery-sheath the lock's usually covered in and replaced it with leather.
Personally I'd think leather would be gentler on delicate paintjobs...