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m3rma1d said:
I did this for the vintage Coach facebook group but thought I should post it here too!! (I mean hello this thread died 2 days ago, whaddup with that!?)

My "rehabbing arsenal"! Would love to see other people's as well!

1: Lexol cleaner (goes in the bath)
2: Dishsoap (PINK, of course! Goes in the bath)
3: OxiClean Max Force Gel Stick (I rub this by hand into stubborn stains)
4: OxiClean powder (I sprinkle a little of this in the bath)
5: Isopropyl alcohol (for ink stains)
6: Bar rags (Bought 1 dozen at restaurant supply place, use for stuffing/shaping)
7: Paper towels (ALWAYS handy)
8: Lexol Wipes (for wiping down little here-&-there surface dirt)
9: Apple Conditioner ("light duty" conditioning)
10: Leather CPR ("medium duty" conditioning)
11: Leather Therapy ("heavy duty" conditioning)
12: Blackrock (for finishing)
13: Emu Oil (haven't used yet)
14: Leather Refinisher Dye (British Tan, WANT MORE COLORS!!)
15: Brasso (for polishing hardware)
16: Bar Keepers Friend (like this better than Brasso)
17: Dremel with felt tip (for polishing hardware)
18: Q-tips (for polishing hardware and cleanup of excess conditioner)
19: Cotton balls (for polishing hardware)
20: Needle-tip jeweler's tweeers (for hard-to-reach places)
21: Manicure scissors (for snipping loose threads)
22: Bic lighter (PINK, of course! For melting loose thread ends)

OOPS, NOT PICTURED:
White wash cloth (for rubbing/cleaning during bath)
X-Acto knife (for prying out turnlocks to clean them)
Citrus Magic "Fresh Linen" (for de-smellifying things)
Makeup sponges (I use them to apply the Leather Refinisher dye)
Suede cleaning kit (it's in the mail)

WISH LIST:
MORE Leather Refinisher Dye colors!!
Wenol brass polish
Who knows what else, I'm sure I'll find something else I "need" :roflmfao:
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Wow! Thanks for reviving my favorite thread. I am only two rehabs into this but I like Cape Cod jewelry polishing cloths for brass and other hardware and ball chains.
 
#6,257
ledobe said:
...Now, if I can just get katev to try out the red so I can get her views on how that tricky color came out... :D
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m3rma1d said:
...Oooh, I'll help you hound her! C'mon Kate!! Get the red out!!
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Oh dear! I will have to find that faded red collegiate bag, I'm sure it is at the bottom of my "rehab rejects" pile which is underneath my current "to be rehabed" pile!

I often think that I could buy some brand new bags with the money I've spent on vintage bags and rehab products, not to mention the time savings! But it's my hobby and I enjoy it!
 
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I've been wondering. . . since so many of you are rehabbing bags, do you carry the older style or vintage bags most of the time? Or do you carry mostly newer bags and use the vintage or older bags for special occasions? . . . . Or do you mostly carry newer bags and rehab just for enjoyment?
Hope you don't mind my asking, I'm just curious! :-)
 
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I like the older bags much better! I just bought a new Coach Duffle Tote in purple, it's my fav color and have never seen Coach offer it before. I ordered it from Nordstrom,t arrived, and is probably going back. The leather is flimsy compared to the old leather. No way it will be around 40 yrs from now. It's the first new Coach bag I've ordered in about 8 yrs, they started making alot of junk ( in my eyes ) I just like the classics I guess.
 
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#6,260
m3rma1d said:
I did this for the vintage Coach facebook group but thought I should post it here too!! (I mean hello this thread died 2 days ago, whaddup with that!?)

My "rehabbing arsenal"! Would love to see other people's as well!

1: Lexol cleaner (goes in the bath)
2: Dishsoap (PINK, of course! Goes in the bath)
3: OxiClean Max Force Gel Stick (I rub this by hand into stubborn stains)
4: OxiClean powder (I sprinkle a little of this in the bath)
5: Isopropyl alcohol (for ink stains)
6: Bar rags (Bought 1 dozen at restaurant supply place, use for stuffing/shaping)
7: Paper towels (ALWAYS handy)
8: Lexol Wipes (for wiping down little here-&-there surface dirt)
9: Apple Conditioner ("light duty" conditioning)
10: Leather CPR ("medium duty" conditioning)
11: Leather Therapy ("heavy duty" conditioning)
12: Blackrock (for finishing)
13: Emu Oil (haven't used yet)
14: Leather Refinisher Dye (British Tan, WANT MORE COLORS!!)
15: Brasso (for polishing hardware)
16: Bar Keepers Friend (like this better than Brasso)
17: Dremel with felt tip (for polishing hardware)
18: Q-tips (for polishing hardware and cleanup of excess conditioner)
19: Cotton balls (for polishing hardware)
20: Needle-tip jeweler's tweeers (for hard-to-reach places)
21: Manicure scissors (for snipping loose threads)
22: Bic lighter (PINK, of course! For melting loose thread ends)

OOPS, NOT PICTURED:
White wash cloth (for rubbing/cleaning during bath)
X-Acto knife (for prying out turnlocks to clean them)
Citrus Magic "Fresh Linen" (for de-smellifying things)
Makeup sponges (I use them to apply the Leather Refinisher dye)
Suede cleaning kit (it's in the mail)

WISH LIST:
MORE Leather Refinisher Dye colors!!
Wenol brass polish
Who knows what else, I'm sure I'll find something else I "need" :roflmfao:
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Thank you!! I have two to work on and I was just debating conditioners and such.
 
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2Blessed said:
I've been wondering. . . since so many of you are rehabbing bags, do you carry the older style or vintage bags most of the time? Or do you carry mostly newer bags and use the vintage or older bags for special occasions? . . . . Or do you mostly carry newer bags and rehab just for enjoyment?
Hope you don't mind my asking, I'm just curious! :-)
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I mostly carry my newer bags and use the rehabs occasionally. I have also given quite a few of them as gifts to relatives and friends and I see some of them being used often.

There are exceptions, a few of my thrift store finds are carried frequently because I really love them, and every day my husband carries the Sonoma wallet and Lexington briefcase that I rehabbed for him.
 
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My rehab for today, 9960 Daypack

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#6,264
chowlover2 said:
I like the older bags much better! I just bought a new Coach Duffle Tote in purple, it's my fav color and have never seen Coach offer it before. I ordered it from Nordstrom,t arrived, and is probably going back. The leather is flimsy compared to the old leather. No way it will be around 40 yrs from now. It's the first new Coach bag I've ordered in about 8 yrs, they started making alot of junk ( in my eyes ) I just like the classics I guess.
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Thank you for your thoughts chowlover2. The older bags are made so well and the leather is better leather too. I have a couple newer bags that I do love, a large Zoe and Maggie. But I'm finding I love and am really using a Devon bag I just got and rehabbed. It's such a perfect size for running to the grocery or shorter trips. I don't put my expensive bags in the cart because I don't want them scratched or dirty. Guess I have them too loaded up to comfortably carry on my shoulder. I'm sure liking the older bags and the lighter weight! :-)
 
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2Blessed said:
I've been wondering. . . since so many of you are rehabbing bags, do you carry the older style or vintage bags most of the time? Or do you carry mostly newer bags and use the vintage or older bags for special occasions? . . . . Or do you mostly carry newer bags and rehab just for enjoyment?
Hope you don't mind my asking, I'm just curious! :-)
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I find myself carrying my rehabs more often. They're classic, functional and comfortable to carry. And they always draw comments - people are amazed when they hear how old they are but still look amazing. My poor Chloe Paraty (my ultimate HG bag I purchased earlier this year) is feeling horribly neglected lately!
 
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katev said:
I mostly carry my newer bags and use the rehabs occasionally. I have also given quite a few of them as gifts to relatives and friends and I see some of them being used often.

There are exceptions, a few of my thrift store finds are carried frequently because I really love them, and every day my husband carries the Sonoma wallet and Lexington briefcase that I rehabbed for him.
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Thanks for sharing how you use your rehabbed bags katev. You have a lucky husband! :-) That is a good idea to gift the rehabs you don't use as often. I gave my daughter some of my older bags, they weren't rehabbed. Actually it was before I began reading this forum! She loves the older bags. So she will be thrilled to bebefit from my new (and somewhat costly hobby!). I also carry my newer bags for trips, church and expensive restaurants but I do like one smaller vintage one (Devon bag) for everyday. (And it's washable! Lol!)
 
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eehlers said:
I find myself carrying my rehabs more often. They're classic, functional and comfortable to carry. And they always draw comments - people are amazed when they hear how old they are but still look amazing. My poor Chloe Paraty (my ultimate HG bag I purchased earlier this year) is feeling horribly neglected lately!
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Thanks for your input eehlers. The vintage bags certainly are unique and beautiful. Dh has been complaining because the table I usually park my bag on at home now had three sizes! I transfer the necessary things from bag to bag depending on where I'm going. I've been reaching for the classic more often than the new ones.
 
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I've been meaning to show before and after pictures of my Devon bag that Hyacinth was so kind to authenticate for me. I really didn't have to do much but touch up the edge of the strap and the bottom corners and polish the hardware. It was kinda flat so the bath and really helped.
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#6,269
2Blessed said:
I've been meaning to show before and after pictures of my Devon bag that Hyacinth was so kind to authenticate for me. I really didn't have to do much but touch up the edge of the strap and the bottom corners and polish the hardware. It was kinda flat so the bath and really helped.
Before:

After:
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Lovely!!
 
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