If anyone else is interested, just PM me. I didn't realize we couldn't talk about buying/selling in here, I was simply trying to give back because without this thread I wouldn't know how to do any of this stuff, and I saw someone a while ago asking where to get them.
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I’ve mentioned a product I have been trying called Blackrock Leather N Rich cleaner and conditioner.
This product is NOT suitable for every bag because it contains wax. The product info says that it will not change the color of the leather. But I think that it darkens leather a little, or maybe it just evens out the color and makes it look richer. For a badly dried out, scuffed, scratched, uneven, beat-up bag; it does a lot to restore the leather.
I was having a hard time using it, because it is a sticky, thick paste. I was using too much and waiting too long to try and clean off the excess sticky residue. Docride over at the Hermes forum hosts a terrific thread called “Vintage Bag Nightmares – Leather Care Info,” here is her for advice for using Blackrock:
http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-r...-bag-nightmares-leather-care-info-295160.html
Apply a small amount with finger tips, using small circular motions. Work one small area at a time, about 5 inches or so, immediately remove excess with a paper towel. Always be conservative in applications. The "if a little is good then more is better" principle does not apply here. You can always repeat an application after the leather has rested.
Older drier leathers can only take up so much conditioner at a time, so it's best to do thin, light applications and allow the leather to rest in between treatments.
Next time I will try using it the way she advises! I am kind of heavy-handed with the conditioner products.
Here is some information about Blackrock. I got a jar at a local tack shop and I think it was around $6:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Black...ckrock-Leather-N-Rich/133531666682247?sk=info
Blackrock Leather N Rich –
The leather cleaner that will clean, soften, and preserve all your leather goods. One jar will do it all. Unique formulation that is colorless to enhance all leather tones. Easy to use and economical. Genuine Carnauba Wax buffs easily to a shine. Cleans, nourishes, softens, preserves, shines, and water proofs without changing color. Excellent for scratches and scuffs on boots.
Not for use on suede, naked leathers, unfinished leathers, and glazed lambskin.
This product is NOT suitable for every bag because it contains wax. The product info says that it will not change the color of the leather. But I think that it darkens leather a little, or maybe it just evens out the color and makes it look richer. For a badly dried out, scuffed, scratched, uneven, beat-up bag; it does a lot to restore the leather.
I was having a hard time using it, because it is a sticky, thick paste. I was using too much and waiting too long to try and clean off the excess sticky residue. Docride over at the Hermes forum hosts a terrific thread called “Vintage Bag Nightmares – Leather Care Info,” here is her for advice for using Blackrock:
http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes-r...-bag-nightmares-leather-care-info-295160.html
Apply a small amount with finger tips, using small circular motions. Work one small area at a time, about 5 inches or so, immediately remove excess with a paper towel. Always be conservative in applications. The "if a little is good then more is better" principle does not apply here. You can always repeat an application after the leather has rested.
Older drier leathers can only take up so much conditioner at a time, so it's best to do thin, light applications and allow the leather to rest in between treatments.
Next time I will try using it the way she advises! I am kind of heavy-handed with the conditioner products.
Here is some information about Blackrock. I got a jar at a local tack shop and I think it was around $6:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Black...ckrock-Leather-N-Rich/133531666682247?sk=info
Blackrock Leather N Rich –
The leather cleaner that will clean, soften, and preserve all your leather goods. One jar will do it all. Unique formulation that is colorless to enhance all leather tones. Easy to use and economical. Genuine Carnauba Wax buffs easily to a shine. Cleans, nourishes, softens, preserves, shines, and water proofs without changing color. Excellent for scratches and scuffs on boots.
Not for use on suede, naked leathers, unfinished leathers, and glazed lambskin.
Just updating this thread with links to recent rehab projects:
Navy Tribecca Convertible Clutch 9091; using Leather CPR to condition dry leather:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/forget-lexol-apple-desperate-situations-use-leather-cpr-693808.html
British Tan Saddle Pouch 9590 std size; removing verdigris, sealing hardware, removing musty odor, evening out leather color, and machine washing an all-leather bag:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/bag-cost-5-bucks-lot-work-rehab-reveal-698096.html
Black Stewardess Bag 9525; using fabric glue to repair separated hangtags:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/finally-stewardess-bag-rehab-before-and-after-pics-701843.html
Navy Tribecca Convertible Clutch 9091; using Leather CPR to condition dry leather:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/forget-lexol-apple-desperate-situations-use-leather-cpr-693808.html
British Tan Saddle Pouch 9590 std size; removing verdigris, sealing hardware, removing musty odor, evening out leather color, and machine washing an all-leather bag:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/bag-cost-5-bucks-lot-work-rehab-reveal-698096.html
Black Stewardess Bag 9525; using fabric glue to repair separated hangtags:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/finally-stewardess-bag-rehab-before-and-after-pics-701843.html
Thank you so much! But I've learned everything I know here on TPF and anybody could do it!
Thanks DS. I haven't done anything yet. I am gonna post some pics, but I am definitely leaning towards another full bath as you suggest.
Then I'll use Leather CPR and try not to be a slob when carrying it
???!Hi all - months ago I purchased a tan Bleecker flap off of ebay with ink stains. After trying all possible solutions to remove the ink, I determined I would have to paint over them to cover them. I have discovered that there are two issues with painting -
1) I have to match the color (black is easy, the odd goldy/yellow/tan color, not so much) and
2) the paint dries matte, and the bag has a sheen.
Does anyone know how to make the paint shiny?
I'm attaching pictures below and you can see the circled areas are painted (I was a klutz and Lexol leaked on the front of the back, and seeped into an stained an area on the front of the bag, so I had to paint a large area there). I'm okay with the color match, depending on the lighting, it can be exact, or close.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
1) I have to match the color (black is easy, the odd goldy/yellow/tan color, not so much) and
2) the paint dries matte, and the bag has a sheen.
Does anyone know how to make the paint shiny?
I'm attaching pictures below and you can see the circled areas are painted (I was a klutz and Lexol leaked on the front of the back, and seeped into an stained an area on the front of the bag, so I had to paint a large area there). I'm okay with the color match, depending on the lighting, it can be exact, or close.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
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hmm....you are brave for attempting a camel color paint match. Not easy. I tried once and would probably try dying the bag before I do it again. There are probably a few options to gain a gloss finish. A clear coat gloss paint is one option. In the l.a.m.b. bag rehab thread there are a few products mentioned for this. A spray and I think a top coat. Other products you can use to add a shine is SnoCoat or another type of wax. Wax however with some products will darken the leather and change the color match on the bag. In either case you will want to mask off the rest of the bag.
With all the trouble we go to with some of these bags, I am surprised more of us don't turn to dying methods for ink and other stain removal or heavy wear.
With all the trouble we go to with some of these bags, I am surprised more of us don't turn to dying methods for ink and other stain removal or heavy wear.
Funny you should mention that...I've tried shying away from painting and looked more for dying. I haven't yet tried it on the leather projects, but I DID try using a fabric ink marker on some of the black Kate Spade nylon projects (mostly diaper bags for friends). I found it in the do-it-yourself-Tshirt aisles. They've turned out VERY well. The ink markers are essentially a fabric-friendly dye that won't run, bleed, or washout. I was using the theory of spot-dye, so I didn't have to work so hard at re-dying a WHOLE bag. Unfortunately, I only bought a "fine tipped" marker, and for some of these projects, I need a wider tip marker. I'm likely going to try using it on one of the less expensive leather projects in the next week. If anybody's interested, I'll let you know how it turns out (w/ before/after pics if I remember!)
Ack150 - out of curiosity, did you try shoe polish first, before resorting to paint? I wonder if you could get shoe polish color close enough, and then work the conditioner into the whole thing to even it out?
The leather projects i HAVE attempted to work on have admittedly been boarskin leather, so they don't actually act like the soft leathers. I've only used black shoe polish so far, and it seems to work very well for those severely-rubbed out corners. I let it dry for days, reapply as necessary, dry, and then use the leather conditioners (NOT Lexol, sorry girls - that stuff is too stinky!). It seems to be working well, although I got some on the contrast stitching.
Just ot add to the question about how to make the paint shiny, the craft store sells craft paint in different sheens, I think some of the patio paints and the ceramcoats are designed to dry a bit shinier, and they are just as blendable in terms of color as the other paints, just be careful not to get anything with glitter or shiny flecks in it. They also sell a top coat designed for acrylics right there with the craft paints usually. This might help as well.
I think no one goes the professional dye route simply because we enjoy the challenge and get caught up with wanting to know how to do it ourselves. For me personally, I wouldn't want to go to a professional just because I don't get to learn anything that way, well, unless I make the guy do the repair in front of me, but lol, they don't usually like to do that!
I have a black spot on the red bag that I linked above that will not come out. I did two washings, and the first time the spot was nearly gone and I used alcohol to try and remove it completely, which did nothing but spread the stain! I washed again and it dried the same size, but with a mirror image of itself also visible, I have no idea why! I have now gently dotted the stain with the ceramcoat, but it dried a little light, so probably gonna have to go over it again.
I was actually wondering if anyone has ever tried to do a painting on a bag.
I was inspired by these bags by Christian Schoeler for Louis Vuitton:
http://hypebeast.com/2010/01/christian-schoeler-louis-vuitton-painted-bags/
and just thinking if the stain wouldn't come out to my satisfaction maybe I could do something else entirely.
I think no one goes the professional dye route simply because we enjoy the challenge and get caught up with wanting to know how to do it ourselves. For me personally, I wouldn't want to go to a professional just because I don't get to learn anything that way, well, unless I make the guy do the repair in front of me, but lol, they don't usually like to do that!
I have a black spot on the red bag that I linked above that will not come out. I did two washings, and the first time the spot was nearly gone and I used alcohol to try and remove it completely, which did nothing but spread the stain! I washed again and it dried the same size, but with a mirror image of itself also visible, I have no idea why! I have now gently dotted the stain with the ceramcoat, but it dried a little light, so probably gonna have to go over it again.
I was actually wondering if anyone has ever tried to do a painting on a bag.
I was inspired by these bags by Christian Schoeler for Louis Vuitton:
http://hypebeast.com/2010/01/christian-schoeler-louis-vuitton-painted-bags/
and just thinking if the stain wouldn't come out to my satisfaction maybe I could do something else entirely.
I didn't try the shoe polish route, I think I would have more of a problem color matching there than with the paints - this is a very yellow tan bag, and I didn't think that there were many polishes that could approximate the color. I thought the issue might be the same with a Tarrago type product, as I can't see any of them in person, and honestly, buying multiple dyes to to color match was just too much money to put into such a small area on the bag.
I'm going to try putting a bit of a gloss on the paint, and it should all blend in. Really, what makes you notice the spot now is the fact that the light bounces off it differently.
Thanks!
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