Following dstar's lead: I'm self-RESTORING my 05 BG Day

quilter · Jul 15th, 2008, 11:08 AM

Rere..go to it! I looked at this bags great leather too and gave it a lot of thought..document.. give us tips..I do so love a Do-it-yourselfer as you know! GO FOR IT Rere!

Jira · Jul 15th, 2008, 11:24 AM

Good luck!

Can't wait to see more pictures!

powderpuff100 · Jul 15th, 2008, 11:36 AM

Good luck!!! I can't wait to see the end result!

amiekbs8 · Jul 15th, 2008, 11:46 AM

OMG GOOD LUCK RERE!!!!

ends good vibes:

lovely64 · Jul 15th, 2008, 12:02 PM

Good luck RERE .......I can just feel that it´s going to look super cool!!

Kat

hmwe46 · Jul 15th, 2008, 12:24 PM

move to Care & Feeding...

Good luck

sunshine074 · Jul 15th, 2008, 12:54 PM

Good luck! I am nervous for you:) I hope it turns out OK

REREsaurus · Jul 15th, 2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Vida from Milan

RERE! SAURUS! RERE! SAURUS!
SOOOOOOOO BRAAAAAVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
RERE! SAURUS! RERE! SAURUS!
Post pics soon!!!

WOW VIDA!! You made my morning!!! Thanks for the confidence!

CleoCouture · Jul 16th, 2008, 02:28 AM

Hi Rere! How's the redying going? I just finished with mine, I too had to do it after reading dstars thread. Mine turned out great! I still have a few little touch ups to do, but for the most part she looks brand spankin new! Cant wait to see how yours turns out! If you havent started it, dont worry too much about it...it will turn out fine! I was pretty scared at first, too. I started on the removable strap part first just in case it turned out horrible. But it didnt and before I knew it I was knee deep in the project! Good Luck~~~

REREsaurus · Jul 16th, 2008, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by CleoCouture

Hi Rere! How's the redying going? I just finished with mine, I too had to do it after reading dstars thread. Mine turned out great! I still have a few little touch ups to do, but for the most part she looks brand spankin new! Cant wait to see how yours turns out! If you havent started it, dont worry too much about it...it will turn out fine! I was pretty scared at first, too. I started on the removable strap part first just in case it turned out horrible. But it didnt and before I knew it I was knee deep in the project! Good Luck~~~

Hey Cleo! I just commented on your thread too. Saw that we were all following the leader.

I think yours looks fabulous! And again, I'm so shocked at how fluffly the leather remains. If I closed my eyes and touched my bag, I'm sure I couldn't feel the dye on there which is a major plus.

Post more pics! I'm gonna post some pics soon too.

swissaus · Jul 16th, 2008, 02:54 AM

Can't wait to see pics!

REREsaurus · Jul 17th, 2008, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by quilter

Rere..go to it! I looked at this bags great leather too and gave it a lot of thought..document.. give us tips..I do so love a Do-it-yourselfer as you know! GO FOR IT Rere!

Hey quilter, I so know how you feel about us d-i-y-selfers! I'm gonna post pics very soon. I still can't get the images from your DIY out of my mind.

REREsaurus · Jul 17th, 2008, 01:45 AM

Here goes nothin!

1: The playground, preparation for the makeover. Towels spread eagle over my table, with my trusty laptop at the top right corner there just incase I felt like trolling eBay.

2 & 3: THE TARRAGO DYE #36 and preparer. The preparer gets spread all over the bag with a cloth before any dye is to be applied. Supposedly it cleans the leather and rids of of excess oil/dirt so that the dye can stick. I didn't photograph the preparer since it didn't make much difference on my bag as it wasn't dirty.

4 & 5: The tools and instructions. The tools consist of a small brush and a sponge applicator. The sponge applicator couldn't have been any smaller. The little black eyeshadow brush is from my own tool box since I knew there were areas where I wouldn't be able to reach with the tools given.

And so it begins.............................

REREsaurus · Jul 17th, 2008, 01:54 AM

1: The directions specify to shake the dye until it becomes one monogamous color. I shook the sh**t out of it. Mama didn't raise no fool!

2 & 3: Stir the dye up if you didn't shake it to bits already - and apply a couple brush strokes onto the sponge applicator like so.

4: Take a sip of this to relax the mind, loosen the muscles: and dive right in. Don't worry - its diet.

Jira · Jul 17th, 2008, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by REREsaurus

And so it begins.............................

Good luck! Looks like you're off to a great start!!

Jul 15th, 2008, 11:08 AM	#31
quilter Member	Rere..go to it! I looked at this bags great leather too and gave it a lot of thought..document.. give us tips..I do so love a Do-it-yourselfer as you know! GO FOR IT Rere! __________________

Jul 15th, 2008, 11:24 AM	#32
Jira balenciager	Good luck! Can't wait to see more pictures! __________________ .... I want them all!!

Jul 15th, 2008, 11:36 AM	#33
powderpuff100 Life is a beach Location: Florida Keys	Good luck!!! I can't wait to see the end result! __________________ NEW AKC CHAMPION- JAZZ, see her pics here: http://forum.purseblog.com/animalici...zz-360535.html

Jul 15th, 2008, 12:02 PM	#35
lovely64 On bal overdrive;) Location: Europe	Good luck RERE .......I can just feel that it´s going to look super cool!! Kat __________________ "man never is but always to be blessed" Alexander Pope stop spending, and start saving for that Birkin

Jul 15th, 2008, 12:54 PM	#37
sunshine074 Member Location: Salina, Ks	Good luck! I am nervous for you:) I hope it turns out OK __________________ HAVE: Balenciaga Turquoise 08 City, Balenciaga Vert Gazon 07 City, Balenciaga Bubblegum GSH 08 City, Balenciaga Vert Deau 07 city, Louis Vuitton Cabas Mezzo, Louis Vuitton Multicolor Wapity, Louis Vuitton monogram wallet, Louis Vuitton monogram six-key holder, Louis Vuitton Keepall 60 with strap, Louis Vuitton Multipli-cite, YSL Y-mail wallet in Black and Silver, Coach Large Bleeker Duffel and wallet in Ink,

Jul 15th, 2008, 11:46 AM	#34
amiekbs8 Member Location: NYC!	OMG GOOD LUCK RERE!!!! ends good vibes:

Jul 15th, 2008, 12:24 PM	#36
hmwe46 Member	move to Care & Feeding... Good luck

Jul 16th, 2008, 02:28 AM	#39
CleoCouture no will power Location: Stockton (boo!) but plan on moving back to Santa Barbara at some point~!	Hi Rere! How's the redying going? I just finished with mine, I too had to do it after reading dstars thread. Mine turned out great! I still have a few little touch ups to do, but for the most part she looks brand spankin new! Cant wait to see how yours turns out! If you havent started it, dont worry too much about it...it will turn out fine! I was pretty scared at first, too. I started on the removable strap part first just in case it turned out horrible. But it didnt and before I knew it I was knee deep in the project! Good Luck~~~ __________________ Wish List: Cherry Spy!!! My Collection (find purses and accessories on pg 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7!) http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-showcase/cleocoutures-collection-214086.html

Jul 16th, 2008, 02:54 AM	#41
swissaus Member Location: Switzerland	Can't wait to see pics!