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Hi fellow rehabbers, I want to share with you all my first rescue. I found this NYC-made Basic bag from a thrift store, not knowing anything about it at the time other than 1.) it was made by Coach, and 2.) it was that exact tan color that I've been looking for in a bag. But it was scratched, worn, inked, marked, smoked in (or at least smelled like it was), and not at all cared for.
Not long after, I came across this thread and others. After extensive research, the bag was bathed in Dawn twice, cleaned up with nail polish remover, hair spray, AND Magic Eraser, then conditioned several times with Lexol, and is the bag you see in the after shot. (More pictures can also be found on my blog.)
There are faded spots where I tried to rub the pen out, and still a trace of that fat marker stain at the bottom, but the end result is more than I could've hoped for. So thanks to all the brave rehabbers before me! It was such a fun challenge and I'm a new fan of these vintage Coach beauties. I hope more find their way into my life.
Not long after, I came across this thread and others. After extensive research, the bag was bathed in Dawn twice, cleaned up with nail polish remover, hair spray, AND Magic Eraser, then conditioned several times with Lexol, and is the bag you see in the after shot. (More pictures can also be found on my blog.)
There are faded spots where I tried to rub the pen out, and still a trace of that fat marker stain at the bottom, but the end result is more than I could've hoped for. So thanks to all the brave rehabbers before me! It was such a fun challenge and I'm a new fan of these vintage Coach beauties. I hope more find their way into my life.
Hi fellow rehabbers, I want to share with you all my first rescue. I found this NYC-made Basic bag from a thrift store, not knowing anything about it at the time other than 1.) it was made by Coach, and 2.) it was that exact tan color that I've been looking for in a bag. But it was scratched, worn, inked, marked, smoked in (or at least smelled like it was), and not at all cared for.
Not long after, I came across this thread and others. After extensive research, the bag was bathed in Dawn twice, cleaned up with nail polish remover, hair spray, AND Magic Eraser, then conditioned several times with Lexol, and is the bag you see in the after shot. (More pictures can also be found on my blog.)
There are faded spots where I tried to rub the pen out, and still a trace of that fat marker stain at the bottom, but the end result is more than I could've hoped for. So thanks to all the brave rehabbers before me! It was such a fun challenge and I'm a new fan of these vintage Coach beauties. I hope more find their way into my life.
Wow! You did a wonderful job. It looks really beautiful and it's SO worth the effort to rehab these gems.
Fantastic job! It's hard to rehab light-colored bags, you did great! Don't you just love the basic bag?!
Very nice job !! Great find!Hi fellow rehabbers, I want to share with you all my first rescue. I found this NYC-made Basic bag from a thrift store, not knowing anything about it at the time other than 1.) it was made by Coach, and 2.) it was that exact tan color that I've been looking for in a bag. But it was scratched, worn, inked, marked, smoked in (or at least smelled like it was), and not at all cared for.
Not long after, I came across this thread and others. After extensive research, the bag was bathed in Dawn twice, cleaned up with nail polish remover, hair spray, AND Magic Eraser, then conditioned several times with Lexol, and is the bag you see in the after shot. (More pictures can also be found on my blog.)
There are faded spots where I tried to rub the pen out, and still a trace of that fat marker stain at the bottom, but the end result is more than I could've hoped for. So thanks to all the brave rehabbers before me! It was such a fun challenge and I'm a new fan of these vintage Coach beauties. I hope more find their way into my life.
Great job! I have found that 91% rubbing alcohol does really well on ink stains. It is really strong, so I use q-tips and rub quickly. If you rub too hard or too long it will take too much of the dye.
I'm going to do a thrift shop run tomorrow on the hunt for my next vintage bag! I can't wait to get my hands on my next rehab project! My latest one was authenticated by Hyacinth as the 'Camera Zip' from 2000. Goodwill Price: $19.99.
I accidentally deleted my "before" pictures but here are the after shots:
I accidentally deleted my "before" pictures but here are the after shots:
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I don't have before pics (kicking myself for not taking any), but I rehabbed this vintage shoulder bag over the past few days, and I'm so happy with how it turned out:
It looked very rough before, to the point that I thought it was dark brown (now it's black)! I also replaced the oval turnlock (okay my BF did it), as the original pretty much fell apart. It's a fairly old bag (circa 60's - 70's), but it's so sturdy! I'm pretty stoked!
It looked very rough before, to the point that I thought it was dark brown (now it's black)! I also replaced the oval turnlock (okay my BF did it), as the original pretty much fell apart. It's a fairly old bag (circa 60's - 70's), but it's so sturdy! I'm pretty stoked!
I love your bag! Its so cute! Awesome job on your rehab too. How did you replace the turnlock....did you order a replacement from COACH?I don't have before pics (kicking myself for not taking any), but I rehabbed this vintage shoulder bag over the past few days, and I'm so happy with how it turned out:
t looked very rough before, to the point that I thought it was dark brown (now it's black)! I also replaced the oval turnlock (okay my BF did it), as the original pretty much fell apart. It's a fairly old bag (circa 60's - 70's), but it's so sturdy! I'm pretty stoked!
Nope, a leathercraft store nearby sold them! I also found them online, but I'm too impatient to wait for shipping.
Gorgeous. I just found a navy colored bag exactly like that at GW !! you're right, the leather on this one was truly like butter with just one conditioning. Maybe the smaller bags retained their softness or something, or just was well cared for.
I don't have before pics (kicking myself for not taking any), but I rehabbed this vintage shoulder bag over the past few days, and I'm so happy with how it turned out:
It looked very rough before, to the point that I thought it was dark brown (now it's black)! I also replaced the oval turnlock (okay my BF did it), as the original pretty much fell apart. It's a fairly old bag (circa 60's - 70's), but it's so sturdy! I'm pretty stoked!
Wow, great job. Love this!.
Hi fellow rehabbers, I want to share with you all my first rescue. I found this NYC-made Basic bag from a thrift store, not knowing anything about it at the time other than 1.) it was made by Coach, and 2.) it was that exact tan color that I've been looking for in a bag. But it was scratched, worn, inked, marked, smoked in (or at least smelled like it was), and not at all cared for.
Not long after, I came across this thread and others. After extensive research, the bag was bathed in Dawn twice, cleaned up with nail polish remover, hair spray, AND Magic Eraser, then conditioned several times with Lexol, and is the bag you see in the after shot. (More pictures can also be found on my blog.)
There are faded spots where I tried to rub the pen out, and still a trace of that fat marker stain at the bottom, but the end result is more than I could've hoped for. So thanks to all the brave rehabbers before me! It was such a fun challenge and I'm a new fan of these vintage Coach beauties. I hope more find their way into my life.
I hope you still have it! Because I will love to call you my bag twinnie! I have the very same color and design bag. Mine is from the early to mid-1980s... I always say that the bag is the same age as me when people stop by and ask me about my bag! Because they know is an authentic one, knowing that most of the people where I live usually carry the monograms Cs or the newer models. So seeing a bag like this is very rare or any of the classics with the tag, so I know I am not carry any Coach bag but a vintage Coach bag. Although I admit the first time I used it I went out to eat and the waitress was a slop a got some marinara sauce on the surface of my bag. Luckily it did not stain my bag. I went back home use soap and water, recondition it and voila good as new! Don't you love the feel of it? Is my favorite and the bag that I am most proud of in own.
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