Coach Rehab and Rescue Club
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Jessi, here's a link to one that's similar to what I use - it's for melting embossing powder. They are generally in the 400-500 degree range, so you need to make sure you keep it moving and don't hold it too close. Definitely don't touch the tip after it's on for awhile - HOT! Grab a 50% off coupon for your local craft store and pick one up there. I would not recommend the heat guns available at Lowe's/Home Depot/Hardware stores. They are usually 750-1000 degree range, which would be way too hot.
Bummed about dye transfer from my rehabbed black Stewardess to my new beige perforated wallet. I really don't think I want to use the bag anymore because I don't want to risk transfer onto anything else I may put in there against the sueded surfaces.
I also hesitate to consign this because I don't think it would be fair to the buyer. What should I do?
I know it doesn't look bad in this lighting but I hate that it is there.
I also hesitate to consign this because I don't think it would be fair to the buyer. What should I do?
I know it doesn't look bad in this lighting but I hate that it is there.
That is terrible. I would be so upset. I wonder why the dye keeps coming off. How old is your stewardess? The only thing I can think of to try is to soak it many times to wash away the excess dye. It seems like eventually the dye should stop leaching out.
whateve said:
Creed patch says E9P 9525 so I am interpreting this as 1999. I washed it by hand in the washing machine since my sink isn't big enough. So I use the washer simply as a big sink. I used Nordstrom delicate wash as I have for two other bags in black and navy.
I really wish it had worked because this bag is in overall great shape! I think it is worth a rewash or maybe even a run through the washer? Eek!
I don't think you need to run it through the washer as that might put some wear on the edges. I would soak in hot water until the water turns black, and then keep changing the water until it stops bleeding so much.
There doesn't seem to be any way to tell which bags are going to have a color loss problem. I'm a little surprised that a bag that new would be leeching so much. Most of the bags I've had problem with are older. I had an early 90's black bag that didn't bleed at all yet a green one from the same era stained my hands when I soaked it. I haven't rehabbed any other black bags.
I have another idea to try after you get through with soaking. You could spray the inside of your bag with suede protector and waterproofer, like the stuff you would use on Ugg boots. If it designed to protect the suede from stains, it might work to prevent the color from rubbing off as well.
whateve said:
This is a great idea about the suede protector. I was thinking earlier that there must be something like Scotchgard for bags.
I have to find time now for another wash and condition cycle! Worth a try though for a good bag right?
I agree, a suede/stain guard of some kind is defnitely worth a try!! I've not had this happen before and mine is Costa Rican as yours seems to be also, but from 2002.
Hi All 
I have re-habbed, re-purposed, re-furbished many, many bags including Coach over the last 25 years and have for many years turned that into a thriving stay at home business on Ebay and I am a handbag lover and addict in more ways than one and always pride myself in selling my gently pre-loved bags and rescued ones on to new loving homes where they will be cherished and loved and hopefully will still be good enough for them to do the same! It is a great & most of the time inexpensive way to get exactly what you want and be a happy bag collector! Great thread on this subject!
I have re-habbed, re-purposed, re-furbished many, many bags including Coach over the last 25 years and have for many years turned that into a thriving stay at home business on Ebay and I am a handbag lover and addict in more ways than one and always pride myself in selling my gently pre-loved bags and rescued ones on to new loving homes where they will be cherished and loved and hopefully will still be good enough for them to do the same! It is a great & most of the time inexpensive way to get exactly what you want and be a happy bag collector! Great thread on this subject!
Hi All
I have re-habbed, re-purposed, re-furbished many, many bags including Coach over the last 25 years and have for many years turned that into a thriving stay at home business on Ebay and I am a handbag lover and addict in more ways than one and always pride myself in selling my gently pre-loved bags and rescued ones on to new loving homes where they will be cherished and loved and hopefully will still be good enough for them to do the same! It is a great & most of the time inexpensive way to get exactly what you want and be a happy bag collector! Great thread on this subject!
Welcome!
A slightly new topic to keep the thread going. You may recall I posted about a Chelsea perforated wallet picking up black dye from inside a rehabbed Stewardess bag.
Well I am just delighted to report that a wonderful SA worked with me to process an exchange on the wallet. I would have understood if they could not but she was very sympathetic to the fact that these two Coach items did not interact well.
I asked her what happens to these returned items that cannot be resold. She said they get destroyed. That made me feel bad because leather processing is a big source of chemical use and energy not to mention this is a waste of a precious animal skin.
My next project is to find some suede protector and try cleaning up the Stewardess bag again. I can now see why lined bags can be very useful. Speaking of which the beige lining in my MFF cross body bag is a little dingy and I would like your tips on cleaning it up. I was thinking of trying Coach fabric cleaner or baby wipes.
Well I am just delighted to report that a wonderful SA worked with me to process an exchange on the wallet. I would have understood if they could not but she was very sympathetic to the fact that these two Coach items did not interact well.
I asked her what happens to these returned items that cannot be resold. She said they get destroyed. That made me feel bad because leather processing is a big source of chemical use and energy not to mention this is a waste of a precious animal skin.
My next project is to find some suede protector and try cleaning up the Stewardess bag again. I can now see why lined bags can be very useful. Speaking of which the beige lining in my MFF cross body bag is a little dingy and I would like your tips on cleaning it up. I was thinking of trying Coach fabric cleaner or baby wipes.
I'm glad your SA was able to help you.
You can use any all purpose cleaner to clean the lining in your bag. If it is just a little dingy, I use a spray cleaner that doesn't need to be rinsed out. If it is really dirty, I pull the lining out, get it wet and wash it with liquid soap. It needs to be rinsed thoroughly. Any cleaner that is safe for fabric can be used.
Whateve, do you have a specific brand you recommend (spray cleaner)? I didn't realize there were fabric cleaners that were spray-only without needing to be rinsed. Thanks for the tip!
The cleaner I use isn't specifically for fabric. It just says all purpose cleaner. I got it at the dollar store. It is the same cleaner I use for my kitchen counters. You can also use cleaners that you dilute like Simple Green. Just make sure you don't use a cleaner that has bleach in it.
Has anyone used or can you offer any comments on this product? Stumbled onto this site and it almost sounds too good to be true. Comments welcome. Thanks!
http://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/Leather_Recolouring_Balm.php
http://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/Leather_Recolouring_Balm.php
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