Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[katev]

Had a quick question for those of you that have used Wenol, do you get the one in the red tube, or the ultra soft one in the blue tube? I'm stocking up on supplies

I get the red tube, like this one (NMA)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WENOL-Metal...379?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33781b5583

 

[whateve]

I have my first finished bag and wanted to say thank you to everyone for all the wonderful information on this thread! I bought this bag at my local Goodwill.
I bathed this bag in wool wash and then did an initial conditioning with Leather CPR. I then moved on to a mixture of 1 T Leather CPR with 1/2 tsp Linen acrylic paint mixed in. I used a makeup applicator sponge to apply this in a small circular motion. I used this same ratio with a stiff paintbrush and sponge on the strap edges. Lastly I used Brasso on the metal.
This was authenticated on the Authentication Thread as a Shoulder Pouch from the 1987 Lightweight line, thank you awesome authenticators for your time! It was not a very drastic rehab, just needed a little cleaning, conditioning and cover of minor spots.

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Wow, it looks great! Quite an ambitious project for your first one picking such a light color. You did a fantastic job! And now you won't be able to stop!

 

[katev]

I have my first finished bag and wanted to say thank you to everyone for all the wonderful information on this thread! I bought this bag at my local Goodwill.
I bathed this bag in wool wash and then did an initial conditioning with Leather CPR. I then moved on to a mixture of 1 T Leather CPR with 1/2 tsp Linen acrylic paint mixed in. I used a makeup applicator sponge to apply this in a small circular motion. I used this same ratio with a stiff paintbrush and sponge on the strap edges. Lastly I used Brasso on the metal.
This was authenticated on the Authentication Thread as a Shoulder Pouch from the 1987 Lightweight line, thank you awesome authenticators for your time! It was not a very drastic rehab, just needed a little cleaning, conditioning and cover of minor spots.

Before:

After:

OMG, it looks brand new! I can't imagine tackling a white bag as your first rehab, great job!

 

[gallina66]

I have my first finished bag and wanted to say thank you to everyone for all the wonderful information on this thread! I bought this bag at my local Goodwill.
I bathed this bag in wool wash and then did an initial conditioning with Leather CPR. I then moved on to a mixture of 1 T Leather CPR with 1/2 tsp Linen acrylic paint mixed in. I used a makeup applicator sponge to apply this in a small circular motion. I used this same ratio with a stiff paintbrush and sponge on the strap edges. Lastly I used Brasso on the metal.
This was authenticated on the Authentication Thread as a Shoulder Pouch from the 1987 Lightweight line, thank you awesome authenticators for your time! It was not a very drastic rehab, just needed a little cleaning, conditioning and cover of minor spots.

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After:

The bag is GORGEOUS!!!!

 

[Porter4]

Wow, it looks great! Quite an ambitious project for your first one picking such a light color. You did a fantastic job! And now you won't be able to stop!

What you mean I can't stop?!? I can stop anytime I want to....just because I have one bag in progress, three waiting in the wings, three on their way in the mail doesn't mean anything Yeah, I'm pretty addicted. It is so fun!

 

[Jessi319]

What you mean I can't stop?!? I can stop anytime I want to....just because I have one bag in progress, three waiting in the wings, three on their way in the mail doesn't mean anything Yeah, I'm pretty addicted. It is so fun!

LOL....good job. It's beautiful.

 

[Porter4]

Thank you whateve, katev, gallina66 and Jessi319 for the encouragement! I've really learned a lot from all of you and appreciate the feedback.

Thanks for the reply katev on the wenol

 

[Rambler]

I really need to post pix of the suede bag I ran through the washing machine. It came out great. However, the bag was about the same color as the lining so bleeding wasn't an issue.

I have also run suede through a washer, but it was a skirt, also lined in like colored fabric.

 

[NellieSue]

You guys can see from my number of posts that I am kind of new here. I don't feel new because I have been reading this thread for weeks. I have enjoyed it so much. I read this thread as well as the Authentication thread. You have inspired me to try what I think is a worthwile and rewarding hobby. I have a good camera and will join in soon with my first rehab.....a black court bag from 1997. Imagine my disappointment when it arrived in the mail in almost perfect condition. I am going to rehab it anyway for I feel certain of a good outcome. Thank you to all of you for our pictures, stories and inspiration.

 

[Jessi319]

You guys can see from my number of posts that I am kind of new here. I don't feel new because I have been reading this thread for weeks. I have enjoyed it so much. I read this thread as well as the Authentication thread. You have inspired me to try what I think is a worthwile and rewarding hobby. I have a good camera and will join in soon with my first rehab.....a black court bag from 1997. Imagine my disappointment when it arrived in the mail in almost perfect condition. I am going to rehab it anyway for I feel certain of a good outcome. Thank you to all of you for our pictures, stories and inspiration.

we can' wait to see the results of your first rehabbed bag!!

 

[chowlover2]

You guys can see from my number of posts that I am kind of new here. I don't feel new because I have been reading this thread for weeks. I have enjoyed it so much. I read this thread as well as the Authentication thread. You have inspired me to try what I think is a worthwile and rewarding hobby. I have a good camera and will join in soon with my first rehab.....a black court bag from 1997. Imagine my disappointment when it arrived in the mail in almost perfect condition. I am going to rehab it anyway for I feel certain of a good outcome. Thank you to all of you for our pictures, stories and inspiration.

You never know! When my first bag came she looked great, but had a faint perfume smell. I dipped her, and she looked great because someone had used brown shoe polish on her. It took 24 hrs of draining water til it ran clean. Then, they must have used some kind of silicone polish, as the inside felt slimey. I scrubbed that with a brush and she came out great with some TLC.

 

[whateve]

You guys can see from my number of posts that I am kind of new here. I don't feel new because I have been reading this thread for weeks. I have enjoyed it so much. I read this thread as well as the Authentication thread. You have inspired me to try what I think is a worthwile and rewarding hobby. I have a good camera and will join in soon with my first rehab.....a black court bag from 1997. Imagine my disappointment when it arrived in the mail in almost perfect condition. I am going to rehab it anyway for I feel certain of a good outcome. Thank you to all of you for our pictures, stories and inspiration.

Isn't it funny that now we want them to be damaged a little just so we can enjoy fixing them up?

 

[chowlover2]

Isn't it funny that now we want them to be damaged a little just so we can enjoy fixing them up?

It's such a disappointment when one shows up and needs minimal work!

 

[gallina66]

It's such a disappointment when one shows up and needs minimal work!

My kids tease me that I went from being the Teddy Bear Hospital to the Coach Sanatorium. They must think I'm purse crazy

 

[gallina66]

Oh wow! Looks like someone threw it under a mower

I can't believe there are 2 bids on this poor thing. I would love to see how someone rehabs this after it was used as a cutting board.