Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[JOODLZ]

At long last, she’s finished! This one was a real challenge to bathe as at 17” long, she just didn’t fit in my kitchen sink. But by rotating and flip-flopping a lot, she got a nice sudsy Dawn bath and toothbrush scrub. Considering she’s from 1994, there were no major issues...thankfully. Stuffed her, conditioned with Leather CPR, cleaned the brass with Brasso and polished and finished her off with Blackrocks. Oh yeah, and nice, new black edges on strap, hangtag and zipper edges with acrylic applied with a sponge-tip makeup applicator. I’m gonna love using this briefcase!

BTW: Has anyone noticed the change in Blackrocks packaging? Gone is the Indian Chief, replaced with a nice looking young man in a leather jacket. More importantly, has anyone noticed a difference in the product itself? The first one I bought when I joined this crazy () group (about a year ago...happy anniversary to me) was much stickier...more wax-like. The new one is much creamier and much easier to apply. Seems to sink in more quickly too. I like it much better...just sayin’

Before pics from the AT thread:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164-378.html#post23891229

After her return to glory:

 

[katev]

At long last, she’s finished! This one was a real challenge to bathe as at 17” long, she just didn’t fit in my kitchen sink. But by rotating and flip-flopping a lot, she got a nice sudsy Dawn bath and toothbrush scrub. Considering she’s from 1994, there were no major issues...thankfully. Stuffed her, conditioned with Leather CPR, cleaned the brass with Brasso and polished and finished her off with Blackrocks. Oh yeah, and nice, new black edges on strap, hangtag and zipper edges with acrylic applied with a sponge-tip makeup applicator. I’m gonna love using this briefcase!

BTW: Has anyone noticed the change in Blackrocks packaging? Gone is the Indian Chief, replaced with a nice looking young man in a leather jacket. More importantly, has anyone noticed a difference in the product itself? The first one I bought when I joined this crazy () group (about a year ago...happy anniversary to me) was much stickier...more wax-like. The new one is much creamier and much easier to apply. Seems to sink in more quickly too. I like it much better...just sayin’

Before pics from the AT thread:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164-378.html#post23891229

After her return to glory:

That bag is stunning, congratulations! It looks brand new, wow!

I haven't seen the new blackrocks, and I have a big stash of it so I won't be buying it again soon, but I am glad to hear about the changes!

Happy anniversary, I warned you that rehabbing is addictive!

 

[socmoe]

At long last, she’s finished! This one was a real challenge to bathe as at 17” long, she just didn’t fit in my kitchen sink. But by rotating and flip-flopping a lot, she got a nice sudsy Dawn bath and toothbrush scrub. Considering she’s from 1994, there were no major issues...thankfully. Stuffed her, conditioned with Leather CPR, cleaned the brass with Brasso and polished and finished her off with Blackrocks. Oh yeah, and nice, new black edges on strap, hangtag and zipper edges with acrylic applied with a sponge-tip makeup applicator. I’m gonna love using this briefcase!

BTW: Has anyone noticed the change in Blackrocks packaging? Gone is the Indian Chief, replaced with a nice looking young man in a leather jacket. More importantly, has anyone noticed a difference in the product itself? The first one I bought when I joined this crazy () group (about a year ago...happy anniversary to me) was much stickier...more wax-like. The new one is much creamier and much easier to apply. Seems to sink in more quickly too. I like it much better...just sayin’

Before pics from the AT thread:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164-378.html#post23891229

After her return to glory:

Wow, that is a beautiful briefcase - how satisfying to have done that! I just rec'd Blackrocks and it is the new one - glad to hear it is easier to use! I'll take any help I can get!

 

[whateve]

At long last, she’s finished! This one was a real challenge to bathe as at 17” long, she just didn’t fit in my kitchen sink. But by rotating and flip-flopping a lot, she got a nice sudsy Dawn bath and toothbrush scrub. Considering she’s from 1994, there were no major issues...thankfully. Stuffed her, conditioned with Leather CPR, cleaned the brass with Brasso and polished and finished her off with Blackrocks. Oh yeah, and nice, new black edges on strap, hangtag and zipper edges with acrylic applied with a sponge-tip makeup applicator. I’m gonna love using this briefcase!

BTW: Has anyone noticed the change in Blackrocks packaging? Gone is the Indian Chief, replaced with a nice looking young man in a leather jacket. More importantly, has anyone noticed a difference in the product itself? The first one I bought when I joined this crazy () group (about a year ago...happy anniversary to me) was much stickier...more wax-like. The new one is much creamier and much easier to apply. Seems to sink in more quickly too. I like it much better...just sayin’

Before pics from the AT thread:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164-378.html#post23891229

After her return to glory:

I didn't notice the difference in the Blackrocks but I just realized that my latest jars have the young man on them. I really can't remember what the old stuff was like.

Your briefcase is gorgeous!

 

[Afisch]

At long last, she’s finished! This one was a real challenge to bathe as at 17” long, she just didn’t fit in my kitchen sink. But by rotating and flip-flopping a lot, she got a nice sudsy Dawn bath and toothbrush scrub. Considering she’s from 1994, there were no major issues...thankfully. Stuffed her, conditioned with Leather CPR, cleaned the brass with Brasso and polished and finished her off with Blackrocks. Oh yeah, and nice, new black edges on strap, hangtag and zipper edges with acrylic applied with a sponge-tip makeup applicator. I’m gonna love using this briefcase!

BTW: Has anyone noticed the change in Blackrocks packaging? Gone is the Indian Chief, replaced with a nice looking young man in a leather jacket. More importantly, has anyone noticed a difference in the product itself? The first one I bought when I joined this crazy () group (about a year ago...happy anniversary to me) was much stickier...more wax-like. The new one is much creamier and much easier to apply. Seems to sink in more quickly too. I like it much better...just sayin’

Before pics from the AT thread:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164-378.html#post23891229

After her return to glory:

How beautiful!!!

 

[Tomsmom]

At long last, she’s finished! This one was a real challenge to bathe as at 17” long, she just didn’t fit in my kitchen sink. But by rotating and flip-flopping a lot, she got a nice sudsy Dawn bath and toothbrush scrub. Considering she’s from 1994, there were no major issues...thankfully. Stuffed her, conditioned with Leather CPR, cleaned the brass with Brasso and polished and finished her off with Blackrocks. Oh yeah, and nice, new black edges on strap, hangtag and zipper edges with acrylic applied with a sponge-tip makeup applicator. I’m gonna love using this briefcase!

BTW: Has anyone noticed the change in Blackrocks packaging? Gone is the Indian Chief, replaced with a nice looking young man in a leather jacket. More importantly, has anyone noticed a difference in the product itself? The first one I bought when I joined this crazy () group (about a year ago...happy anniversary to me) was much stickier...more wax-like. The new one is much creamier and much easier to apply. Seems to sink in more quickly too. I like it much better...just sayin’

Before pics from the AT thread:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164-378.html#post23891229

After her return to glory:

Wow, wow!!! Well done!!

 

[chowlover2]

At long last, she’s finished! This one was a real challenge to bathe as at 17” long, she just didn’t fit in my kitchen sink. But by rotating and flip-flopping a lot, she got a nice sudsy Dawn bath and toothbrush scrub. Considering she’s from 1994, there were no major issues...thankfully. Stuffed her, conditioned with Leather CPR, cleaned the brass with Brasso and polished and finished her off with Blackrocks. Oh yeah, and nice, new black edges on strap, hangtag and zipper edges with acrylic applied with a sponge-tip makeup applicator. I’m gonna love using this briefcase!

BTW: Has anyone noticed the change in Blackrocks packaging? Gone is the Indian Chief, replaced with a nice looking young man in a leather jacket. More importantly, has anyone noticed a difference in the product itself? The first one I bought when I joined this crazy () group (about a year ago...happy anniversary to me) was much stickier...more wax-like. The new one is much creamier and much easier to apply. Seems to sink in more quickly too. I like it much better...just sayin’

Before pics from the AT thread:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164-378.html#post23891229

After her return to glory:

Gorgeous, looks brand new!

 

[ladyraven65]

At long last, she’s finished! This one was a real challenge to bathe as at 17” long, she just didn’t fit in my kitchen sink. But by rotating and flip-flopping a lot, she got a nice sudsy Dawn bath and toothbrush scrub. Considering she’s from 1994, there were no major issues...thankfully. Stuffed her, conditioned with Leather CPR, cleaned the brass with Brasso and polished and finished her off with Blackrocks. Oh yeah, and nice, new black edges on strap, hangtag and zipper edges with acrylic applied with a sponge-tip makeup applicator. I’m gonna love using this briefcase!

BTW: Has anyone noticed the change in Blackrocks packaging? Gone is the Indian Chief, replaced with a nice looking young man in a leather jacket. More importantly, has anyone noticed a difference in the product itself? The first one I bought when I joined this crazy () group (about a year ago...happy anniversary to me) was much stickier...more wax-like. The new one is much creamier and much easier to apply. Seems to sink in more quickly too. I like it much better...just sayin’

Before pics from the AT thread:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164-378.html#post23891229

After her return to glory:

Beautiful! Excellent job-congrats!

 

[JOODLZ]

That bag is stunning, congratulations! It looks brand new, wow!

I haven't seen the new blackrocks, and I have a big stash of it so I won't be buying it again soon, but I am glad to hear about the changes!

Happy anniversary, I warned you that rehabbing is addictive!

Wow, that is a beautiful briefcase - how satisfying to have done that! I just rec'd Blackrocks and it is the new one - glad to hear it is easier to use! I'll take any help I can get!

I didn't notice the difference in the Blackrocks but I just realized that my latest jars have the young man on them. I really can't remember what the old stuff was like.

Your briefcase is gorgeous!

How beautiful!!!

Wow, wow!!! Well done!!

THANKS EVERYONE...I knew this one was going to turn out well when I bought her...just needed some love! Now I just need to schedule a meeting somewhere so I can pack her up and go!

 

[ElizabethB]

THANKS EVERYONE...I knew this one was going to turn out well when I bought her...just needed some love! Now I just need to schedule a meeting somewhere so I can pack her up and go!

Your briefcase is stunning! Everyone who participates on this board knows the effort you put into the rehab. Kudos to you.....

I didn't start rehabbing until last spring and have already used 2/3 of a jar of Blackrocks, 2 refill sized jugs of Leather CPR and I'm on my 3rd bottle of Bick 4 (which btw is terrific for delicates & exotics) I use the Bick4 on all pebbled leathers as it is thin and doesn't leave a residue as well as light bags as it does not darken leather.

 

[whateve]

Your briefcase is stunning! Everyone who participates on this board knows the effort you put into the rehab. Kudos to you.....

I didn't start rehabbing until last spring and have already used 2/3 of a jar of Blackrocks, 2 refill sized jugs of Leather CPR and I'm on my 3rd bottle of Bick 4 (which btw is terrific for delicates & exotics) I use the Bick4 on all pebbled leathers as it is thin and doesn't leave a residue as well as light bags as it does not darken leather.

I have Bick 4! I haven't used it in awhile. I forgot I had it. I just put Blackrocks on my pebbled Sheridan and it worked well. I just ordered some Leather Honey and I am anxious to see how that compares.

 

[katev]

Your briefcase is stunning! Everyone who participates on this board knows the effort you put into the rehab. Kudos to you.....

I didn't start rehabbing until last spring and have already used 2/3 of a jar of Blackrocks, 2 refill sized jugs of Leather CPR and I'm on my 3rd bottle of Bick 4 (which btw is terrific for delicates & exotics) I use the Bick4 on all pebbled leathers as it is thin and doesn't leave a residue as well as light bags as it does not darken leather.

I have Bick 4! I haven't used it in awhile. I forgot I had it. I just put Blackrocks on my pebbled Sheridan and it worked well. I just ordered some Leather Honey and I am anxious to see how that compares.

What is Bick 4? I've never heard of that!

 

[whateve]

What is Bick 4? I've never heard of that!

http://www.amazon.com/Bickmore-Bick...ie=UTF8&qid=1361137667&sr=8-1&keywords=bick+4

I think I found it locally when I first started rehabbing.

 

[katev]

http://www.amazon.com/Bickmore-Bick...ie=UTF8&qid=1361137667&sr=8-1&keywords=bick+4

I think I found it locally when I first started rehabbing.

I'll have to look for it, those equestrian people really know a lot about leather!

 

[ElizabethB]

I'll have to look for it, those equestrian people really know a lot about leather!

Before I found this forum, I researched equestrian sites/forums and discovered Bick 4. I also have Leather Honey and use it occasionally. It is sticky and tacky just like honey. I use cosmetic sponges to apply and let the leather rest overnight. Like Blackrocks, you need to put it on real thin.