Coach Rehab and Rescue Club
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Mine was in perfect shape so I haven't done anything to mine. I wouldn't recommend washing it unless it is really dirty or smelly. Normally I wash almost every vintage bag, but I have had trouble washing other bags from this line. You can find leather cleaners and conditioners at a farm supply or saddlery shop. I don't know what products are available in England but you want to avoid anything that has silicone in it. A thicker conditioner will give you better results. If you feel like there is a lot of color loss, you can touch it up with craft paint, but usually the heavier duty conditioners work well enough to temporarily disguise the wear.
The products I like best are Leather CPR and Blackrock conditioner. You can order these online if you can't find anything locally.
I have another question about conditioners (sorry - newbie!). I can't find anything recommended locally so I am looking online.
Is the Leather CPR recommended the "cleaner and conditioner", as I appear unable to find a separate conditioner? (or my Google skills could be lacking. It's been known to happen!)
I originally purchased some Apple products but they are not good for me with asthma.
Is the Leather CPR recommended the "cleaner and conditioner", as I appear unable to find a separate conditioner? (or my Google skills could be lacking. It's been known to happen!)
I originally purchased some Apple products but they are not good for me with asthma.
It's adorable! I keep looking for a red bag, but haven't found one. Meanwhile, the black and brown ones keep piling up!
There's information at the link below about conditioners. Leather CPR is a conditioner. Lexol sells separate products for cleaning and conditioning.
It's best to work in a well-ventilated area, or leave your bathroom door open and turn on the fan! I go outside to spray bags with Apple Garde waterproofing.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club-624452-364.html#post22666648
Thanks! This is my first saddle bag and I love it. I didn't really need another red bag as I have seven others, including a stewardess and several small bags. (To be honest, I don't think there is a color I need!) But this size seems to be right in between and I am a sucker for suede.
Hi there! I'm new to purseforum so I hope I'm doing this correctly. Please advise if I'm not! 
I am an owner of a consignment boutique in Canada and recently recieved a lovely black vintage Whitney (4115) from a consignor. The exterior is in pretty good shape but it has strange issues with the interior. I've had several vintage leather coach bags come through my shop but this one looks like maybe it was re-dyed? The interior is a light brown, raw leather and doesn't match the exterior. It has black dye "running" on the interior and smells of dye/polish.
I know that most leather coaches have raw interiors but I've never seen one with a different color from the exterior. Could it be a fake?
It truly doesn't strike me as one and I've seen many in my day.
I'll attempt to post photos if needed. I'm new to the board so I don't know if I can post photos but will attempt to.
I am an owner of a consignment boutique in Canada and recently recieved a lovely black vintage Whitney (4115) from a consignor. The exterior is in pretty good shape but it has strange issues with the interior. I've had several vintage leather coach bags come through my shop but this one looks like maybe it was re-dyed? The interior is a light brown, raw leather and doesn't match the exterior. It has black dye "running" on the interior and smells of dye/polish.
I know that most leather coaches have raw interiors but I've never seen one with a different color from the exterior. Could it be a fake?
It truly doesn't strike me as one and I've seen many in my day.
I'll attempt to post photos if needed. I'm new to the board so I don't know if I can post photos but will attempt to.
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It was most likely dyed. On a vintage unlined bag, the inside color would match the exterior since the way they were originally dyed, the dye would seep completely through the hide. Often, people will dye a bag black if there are stains.Hi there! I'm new to purseforum so I hope I'm doing this correctly. Please advise if I'm not!
I am an owner of a consignment boutique in Canada and recently recieved a lovely black vintage Whitney (4115) from a consignor. The exterior is in pretty good shape but it has strange issues with the interior. I've had several vintage leather coach bags come through my shop but this one looks like maybe it was re-dyed? The interior is a light brown, raw leather and doesn't match the exterior. It has black dye "running" on the interior and smells of dye/polish.
I know that most leather coaches have raw interiors but I've never seen one with a different color from the exterior. Could it be a fake?
It truly doesn't strike me as one and I've seen many in my day.
I'll attempt to post photos if needed. I'm new to the board so I don't know if I can post photos but will attempt to.
If you would like it authenticated, post pictures in the Authenticate thread in the Shopping Section: http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164.html
Your pictures need to be bigger so we can see the details. Include a picture of the creed.
Ahhh thank you. I don't think I want to wash the bag, just put something on it to protect it. The leather of the bag seems much softer, and of much better quality than others I have so I wasn't sure what to use.
I have a red tassel too. Great idea. I even have my tassel switched to brass hardware because I rarely carry bags with silver, even tho' I love silver best.
I've learned you can put suede legacy in the washing machine
What bag is you've got. cant wait to see!!- Status