Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[katev]

Here are the pics of the Gardenia Leigh I rehabbed (as best as I could, anyway).

Here is before....

And here is after:

I used Apple cleaner and moisturizer (and lots of it!). I also used a bit of acetone to remove the mildewy spot on the bottom (circled in first pic). She was pretty dirty and worn looking, but she lightened up a lot due to the Apple...she was very very dry. Some of the wear is still there, but it is not as prevalent as it once was.

Thanks for letting me share.
I am pretty happy with the results.

What an improvement, congrats!

 

[madisonave5011]

which specific moisturizer did you use? some do seem to perk dry leather up quickly and more intensely, and some are just good at maintenance care or touch up. I have some bags I"ve moisturized as much as 7 or 8 times after a bath. Leather CPR is a more intense one for me. Katev will have a good answer I'd bet too

I actually used lexol I think twice, then I used Coach moisturizer twice.

 

[Jessi319]

I actually used lexol I think twice, then I used Coach moisturizer twice.

Lexol is good. I've never used it, but a lot of the rehab gals on here don't like the Coach Moisturizer because I think it contains silicone. Go figure, the company making the bags can't make a good moisturizer. I imagine you just gotta keep moisturizing. Wait a while between applications. A few hours minimum, and even overnight is good. Lexol, Apple and for tougher jobs leather CPR is great. I do mix and match my conditioners and it seems to be just fine.

 

[gabz]

My mm handed down a smooth leather red mff near- vintage tote to me


There are some minor surface marks and the corners are quite scuffed up (like leather is dry and flaky in the corners

Wouls Apple help?

 

[katev]

My mm handed down a smooth leather red mff near- vintage tote to me


There are some minor surface marks and the corners are quite scuffed up (like leather is dry and flaky in the corners

Wouls Apple help?

I think a good conditioner would be very helpful! I would hesitate to give a red leather bag a bath if it isn't too dirty because of possible color loss.

 

[gabz]

Thanks Kate! What would u recommend? Apple or leather CPR? Something else?

 

[x UHOH X]

Hi. My name is S and I am looking to rehab some old Coach bags. Actually, I have one particular one in mind I might need some tips on if you can spare the time.

I found a camel colored all-leather backpack in almost brand new condition that I'd like to give a family member as a gift. (Found it for $28!) It has two age-unknown blue ink marks on the very front; one is about 1" and the other is about 2". I read a few of the (old) posts in the ink-removal forum, and I was wondering if ya'll had any updated advice before I step forth and accidentally wreck the poor dear thing....?

(Oh, BTW, brand new to the forum! I've recently "rescued" a number of Kate Spade and Coach leather bags. I think I finally have to admit I'm a bag-addict....)

 

[katev]

Ok, so I washed this bag again in the sink and let it soak for quite a while. It has been less than 24 hours and I am beginning to see another stain emerging in a different place in the same general area. The original spot faded a bit but can still be seen. Now I don't know what the heck is going on. Perhaps I am dealing with water spot issues or something. Strange. Wondering if it needs another rinse or if I should just leave it alone.

I don't know if this will help, but I've just finished rehabbing a British Tan bag and it came out very nice - even though I had almost given up hope for it. I will post some pics as soon as I have a chance to take them.

The color was uneven and it had spots that I could not hide. Washing and conditioning helped, but not enough. I finally used a product recommended by BebePurse called Black Rock Leather N Rich. I bought a small jar at the local horse riding "tack" shop for about $6 or $7 dollars.

I am not crazy about the stuff because it leaves a sticky residue on the bag, even after drying overnight. It took a lot of buffing and effort to get that sticky stuff off - but maybe I applied too much? I will have to give it another try on a different bag.

Anyway, the label says "May darken leather" but I decided that could be a good thing because of the uneven coloration of the bag. It did darken it a bit; but it came out a much more consistent and rich color. I'm very pleased.

 

[madisonave5011]

Lexol is good. I've never used it, but a lot of the rehab gals on here don't like the Coach Moisturizer because I think it contains silicone. Go figure, the company making the bags can't make a good moisturizer. I imagine you just gotta keep moisturizing. Wait a while between applications. A few hours minimum, and even overnight is good. Lexol, Apple and for tougher jobs leather CPR is great. I do mix and match my conditioners and it seems to be just fine.

Thank you for the advice! I think I'm going to go buy some CPR, I heard Tuesday Mornings carries it for a good price so I will try that. And bonus: its next to the Goodwill!!!

 

[madisonave5011]

Hi. My name is S and I am looking to rehab some old Coach bags. Actually, I have one particular one in mind I might need some tips on if you can spare the time.

I found a camel colored all-leather backpack in almost brand new condition that I'd like to give a family member as a gift. (Found it for $28!) It has two age-unknown blue ink marks on the very front; one is about 1" and the other is about 2". I read a few of the (old) posts in the ink-removal forum, and I was wondering if ya'll had any updated advice before I step forth and accidentally wreck the poor dear thing....?

(Oh, BTW, brand new to the forum! I've recently "rescued" a number of Kate Spade and Coach leather bags. I think I finally have to admit I'm a bag-addict....)

Welcome to the forum! You will quickly learn that we are all enablers here. I can't wait to see some of your before/after rehab projects. Be careful it is so addicting!!

 

[gabz]

nice finds ladies! here is the one from my mom i m working with

 

[dstalksalot]

GabZ, I would probably NOT wash that bag if I could get away with it. That red color is gorgeous!!!

 

[gabz]

thanks my mom got it at an outlet yrs ago! im just going to moisturise that should be ok right\/

 

[dstalksalot]

Hi. My name is S and I am looking to rehab some old Coach bags. Actually, I have one particular one in mind I might need some tips on if you can spare the time.

I found a camel colored all-leather backpack in almost brand new condition that I'd like to give a family member as a gift. (Found it for $28!) It has two age-unknown blue ink marks on the very front; one is about 1" and the other is about 2". I read a few of the (old) posts in the ink-removal forum, and I was wondering if ya'll had any updated advice before I step forth and accidentally wreck the poor dear thing....?

(Oh, BTW, brand new to the forum! I've recently "rescued" a number of Kate Spade and Coach leather bags. I think I finally have to admit I'm a bag-addict....)

Welcome! Unfortunately, there is really nothing that you can do to remove ink off of leather without taking off the rest of the color from the bag. Alcohol helps a bit, but it takes color with it. It you want to be extreme and can get a good color match, I would use acrylic paint. Stipple it on as to keep the texture of the leather.

Good luck to you!

 

[dstalksalot]

I finally used a product recommended by BebePurse called Black Rock Leather N Rich. I bought a small jar at the local horse riding "tack" shop for about $6 or $7 dollars.

Anyway, the label says "May darken leather" but I decided that could be a good thing because of the uneven coloration of the bag. It did darken it a bit; but it came out a much more consistent and rich color. I'm very pleased.

Thanks!