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ledobe said:
Sounds like maybe a Basic Bag?

How long ago did you put Black Rocks on it? If it's really sticky you can probably rub it out, you may have just used to much but it won't really hurt it. I would wait at least 24 hours to make sure it's absorbed and then buff it following Katev's excellent instructions.

Sometimes they are a little darker right after application but I would bet that after it soaks in it will end up the original color or close to it.
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Yes, I googled Coach Basic Bag and it popped up!
Thanks for the advice, I was starting to think I'd wrecked it. I used Black Rocks about 3 hours ago, and it has a very tacky feel to it, and it's very very dark. However, I went into this project with an attitude of what have I got to lose, since it was so faded and scratched looking that I never used it. Thanks again.
 
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AggieK said:
Please help:

I've done this with my vintage Coach bag* (I bought it in 1983!) - washed by hand in Ivory dish soap, 3 coats of Lexol, and finally Black Rocks. It definitely is darker than originally (underside of inside pocket shows original color which was called Tobacco).

Anyway, my question is will the tacky feel of the Black Rocks lessen/go away? Right now, I would be hesitant to let it touch my clothes.

* I don't know the name - smallish shoulder bag with top zip which has a long handle, and the shoulder strap is two thin strips of leather together, which clip onto the either side of the bag. The length isn't long enough for cross body.
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I know what you mean about the tacky feeling; that happens when I used too much blackrocks. What I usually do at that point is rub the bag down with Lexol cleaner (the orange bottle not the brown.)

Then I let the leather rest for a day or so. If the bag looks like it needs conditioning at that point I use Lexol. If it still looks faded or scuffed I will use black rocks again but very sparingly. Small amounts, rub it in very well, work on small sections at a time (5 inches), immediately wipe off the excess, wait a couple of hours and buff with a horsehair brush.

Sometimes black rocks does darken the bag a bit but I'm usually okay with that because the bag was dry, faded, scuffed, worn and spotted. In many cases it is just enriching the original color IMO.

Your bag sounds nice, can you post pictures? I hope that you are happy with the final results, good luck!
 
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katev said:
I know what you mean about the tacky feeling; that happens when I used too much blackrocks. What I usually do at that point is rub the bag down with Lexol cleaner (the orange bottle not the brown.)

Then I let the leather rest for a day or so. If the bag looks like it needs conditioning at that point I use Lexol. If it still looks faded or scuffed I will use black rocks again but very sparingly. Small amounts, rub it in very well, work on small sections at a time (5 inches), immediately wipe off the excess, wait a couple of hours and buff with a horsehair brush.

Sometimes black rocks does darken the bag a bit but I'm usually okay with that because the bag was dry, faded, scuffed, worn and spotted. In many cases it is just enriching the original color IMO.

Your bag sounds nice, can you post pictures? I hope that you are happy with the final results, good luck!
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We're going away for the weekend. I'll try to post pics when we get back. I also put Lexol and a tiny smidgeon of Black Rocks on another vintage Coach bag which I think you called the Saddle Pouch. I don't think I overdid it with Black Rocks (plus I didn't wash it). I love that bag because I've come to realize cross body bags work best for me. ( I love being hands free when I'm shopping.) I'll give the Basic Bag a few days to pull itself together before I clean off the Black Rocks - maybe it won't be necessary after all. At least now I know how to fix it if it turns out to need it - thanks!
 
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AggieK said:
We're going away for the weekend. I'll try to post pics when we get back. I also put Lexol and a tiny smidgeon of Black Rocks on another vintage Coach bag which I think you called the Saddle Pouch. I don't think I overdid it with Black Rocks (plus I didn't wash it). I love that bag because I've come to realize cross body bags work best for me. ( I love being hands free when I'm shopping.) I'll give the Basic Bag a few days to pull itself together before I clean off the Black Rocks - maybe it won't be necessary after all. At least now I know how to fix it if it turns out to need it - thanks!
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Some bags seem to absorb the black rocks better than others, maybe because they are dryer. Have a nice weekend, and I hope your bag is okay!
 
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Hoping you experienced rehabbers can help me - just received a pre-owned Marc Jacobs leather bag that has some dark stains along the zipper placket and adjacent calf leather. Looks like dry chocolate or something crumbly. I have contacted the seller to see if she can address this in what was supposed to be an "excellent" condition bag. Unfortunately no returns, so I am hoping she can provide an explanation as to what this may be.

The materials I have available are Leather CPR, Blackrock, and baby wipes. I have not tried anything to spot-clean these stains. Do you have any advice? It is a green bag so a somewhat delicate color. Should I take it a cobbler? I somehow feel I could handle it a bit more delicately at home. Should I try Lexol wipes?

Bummer....
 
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GoStanford said:
Hoping you experienced rehabbers can help me - just received a pre-owned Marc Jacobs leather bag that has some dark stains along the zipper placket and adjacent calf leather. Looks like dry chocolate or something crumbly. I have contacted the seller to see if she can address this in what was supposed to be an "excellent" condition bag. Unfortunately no returns, so I am hoping she can provide an explanation as to what this may be.

The materials I have available are Leather CPR, Blackrock, and baby wipes. I have not tried anything to spot-clean these stains. Do you have any advice? It is a green bag so a somewhat delicate color. Should I take it a cobbler? I somehow feel I could handle it a bit more delicately at home. Should I try Lexol wipes?

Bummer....
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That's too bad, can you show us some pics? It's possible that the vendor hasn't responded because this is a holiday weekend and he/she is out of town - let's think positive!

But before you attempt any rehab, and if you don't get a response, you should consider the option of filing a "significantly not as described" claim to return the item and get your money back. Once you start trying to rehab it, the bag is yours to keep!
 
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katev said:
That's too bad, can you show us some pics? It's possible that the vendor hasn't responded because this is a holiday weekend and he/she is out of town - let's think positive!

But before you attempt any rehab, and if you don't get a response, you should consider the option of filing a "significantly not as described" claim to return the item and get your money back. Once you start trying to rehab it, the bag is yours to keep!
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Late breaking news - seller responded deceptively and is allowing a return. I am pleased. I had a prior bad experience where the seller refused to contemplate a return when the bag was significantly not as described. I gave up
On that process.
 
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AggieK said:
Yes, I googled Coach Basic Bag and it popped up!
Thanks for the advice, I was starting to think I'd wrecked it. I used Black Rocks about 3 hours ago, and it has a very tacky feel to it, and it's very very dark. However, I went into this project with an attitude of what have I got to lose, since it was so faded and scratched looking that I never used it. Thanks again.
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I think a few days of resting the bag, then buffing with a clean soft cloth all over will restore the proper feel. It usually subsided with time for me.
 
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