Sounds interesting. It says that it becomes 100% colorfast. Fiebings leather dye is known to rub off. It also says that it will only work on scratches that turn a lighter color so how does the white work? I guess it won't work on dark stains, which are the ones I get most often. For that reason, I don't think it would be that useful to me.
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I don't know if the mods will move this because it is about Frye boots not Coach but I know you all use Apple Garde & think you should know what happened to my Frye boots in case it happens to your Frye for Coach boots or Coach boots or Coach purses for that matter.
http://forum.purseblog.com/the-glas...-despite-apple-garde-778613.html#post23033820
http://forum.purseblog.com/the-glas...-despite-apple-garde-778613.html#post23033820
How terrible! Did you contact the makers of the Apple water repellant? I would be so upset.
the ink and stain removers also seem too good to be true as well as the mold remover (indicates it removes the odors too) ?? I thrifted a Cole Haan which I can't get rid of a musty odor, otherwise it's a beautiful bag. I just may bite on this product and will report down the road if it works. Keep your fingers crossed
http://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/Leather_Ink_Stain_Removers.php
Do you think I should? Do you think they would pay for me to get a new pair? Then I would just use Frye conditioner from the start & accept the darkening. I hope they stay red though & not turn into a wine color or something. I'm also upset at Frye for not using a better finish on their leather at the price these boots cost. Has anyone got water spots on their Apple Garded Coach purses? I'm worried about my New but Classic or was it Original, British Tan Patricia.
It does sound too good to be true. Why would you need a ink remover and degreaser if the stain remover removes all stains? Also, they only recommend the degreaser for Coach type leather. I have a bag with grease stains but it would cost over $40 to get it delivered to the US.
I hope the mold remover works for you. Did you try vanilla vodka already?
It couldn't hurt to contact them, but most products have a warranty that only reimburses you for the cost of their product. I got a new sofa when I used a product that was supposed to remove allergens but made it smell so bad we couldn't stand to be in the same room with it. I think there had been lawsuits already so they offered to buy my new sofa.
I have never used Apple Garde on my purses. I have used Scotchguard, Shining Monkey, Uggs and a few other brands I got at shoe stores for waterproofing. I haven't waterproofed my classic purses. If they got waterspotted, I would just soak them. The only purses I have treated are those that have really delicate leather or fabric.
I am rehabbing a City Bag that was dry and scuffed when I got her. I bathed her and applied a couple coats of apple conditioner then I left town for a week so she sat unattended till yesterday when I got home. She seemed on the stiff side so I applied Black Rocks. I applied more Black Rocks again this morning but she is still kind of stiff. I want to try Neatsfoot oil to soften her up but am unsure if I need to re-bath her to remove the black rocks first. Your advise would be greatly appreciated. Tia!
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I'd like to update what I did here. I decided to try the Neatsfoot Oil on top of the black rocks. I decided I could always re-bath if it didn't work. I actually heated the oil a little and applied with my bare hands, rubbing it in well. After the first complete treatment I used my blow dryer to warm the leather, then buffed it. I applied a second complete coat of oil (with my fingers) and rubbed it in well. I buffed the bag with a soft cloth and it's already much softer. I will see if it needs more tomorrow or maybe a final touch up with black rocks but so far the difference is amazing!
I have used Neatsfoot Oil a lot in years past when I was tanning hides. I wondered if it would work on expensive handbags but was afraid to try it. I was going to order Leather Therapy or Leather CPR when I noticed some products actually contain Neatsfoot Oil. I always use pure and never the compound as it's mixed with other things. Neatsfoot oil is made from the hooves of cattle so what better product to use on cowhide? And the great thing - it's cheap. Amazon has 32 oz of pure Neatsfoot oil for only $8.49 + $4.13 shipping but one can always buy a smaller container to see if it works for you. Hope is helps if someone wants to try it.
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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!
Great to have you here! Sounds like you'll have lots to contribute.
Thank you. Some people have been raving about emu oil but it is so expensive that I haven't tried it. I have a really dry bag that I used mink oil on. It worked pretty good but there is wax in it and it left a white waxy buildup that I have had to scrape off. This sounds like it might be just what I am looking for. Does it have an odor?I'd like to update what I did here. I decided to try the Neatsfoot Oil on top of the black rocks. I decided I could always re-bath if it didn't work. I actually heated the oil a little and applied with my bare hands, rubbing it in well. After the first complete treatment I used my blow dryer to warm the leather, then buffed it. I applied a second complete coat of oil (with my fingers) and rubbed it in well. I buffed the bag with a soft cloth and it's already much softer. I will see if it needs more tomorrow or maybe a final touch up with black rocks but so far the difference is amazing!
I have used Neatsfoot Oil a lot in years past when I was tanning hides. I wondered if it would work on expensive handbags but was afraid to try it. I was going to order Leather Therapy or Leather CPR when I noticed some products actually contain Neatsfoot Oil. I always use pure and never the compound as it's mixed with other things. Neatsfoot oil is made from the hooves of cattle so what better product to use on cowhide? And the great thing - it's cheap. Amazon has 32 oz of pure Neatsfoot oil for only $8.49 + $4.13 shipping but one can always buy a smaller container to see if it works for you. Hope is helps if someone wants to try it.
Is this salvageable? I tried some brasso but didn't let it sit for too long but it didn't do much. I have already hit the leather part a smidge so am being a scardey cat 
The really bad parts are these side fittings and the hooks on the straps. May dunk the bag tomorrow then give it another try.
It's a 9755, not sure of the name.
The really bad parts are these side fittings and the hooks on the straps. May dunk the bag tomorrow then give it another try.
It's a 9755, not sure of the name.
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