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whateve said:
All I did was give it a bath, two coats of Leather CPR and one coat of Blackrocks. As I was buffing off the Blackrocks, I found the hangtag in the back pocket. Although the edges look worn in the before pictures, they came out of the bath black and looking new, so I think that was just dirt. The white spots on the back remained white until the conditioner was applied.
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Amazing! Such beautiful work. Amazing what some TLC can do.
 
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whateve said:
All I did was give it a bath, two coats of Leather CPR and one coat of Blackrocks. As I was buffing off the Blackrocks, I found the hangtag in the back pocket. Although the edges look worn in the before pictures, they came out of the bath black and looking new, so I think that was just dirt. The white spots on the back remained white until the conditioner was applied.
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What a transformation! This is amazing!
 
#8,887
whateve said:
Honestly, sometimes the worst looking bags end up rehabbing the best. Sometimes you just can't tell. I have rehabbed only a few black bags and I don't know if it just me, but I have had more problems with them than with other colors. The main thing is to avoid any purses that have stains or holes. Look out for major verdigris problems too.
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Thanks for the tips, Whateve. I would not imagine that you'd have trouble with black given the lovely rehab you just revealed. Sometimes sellers don't provide the best pictures or detailed descriptions, making it hard to spot problem areas. I have been trying to be mindful to stay away from bags with stains and holes since they would be hard to tackle. Recently I did see a station bag which was very lovely but spotted some hard to see verdigris and had to pass.
 
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Hi ladies,

I just received a brown Convertible Clutch in the mail and am very excited about this "new to me" vintage Coach - it's my first. It was kindly authenticated by Hyacinth and she mentioned that it was probably from the early to middle 1980s. I have never tried a rehab before so I wanted to reach out for some advice first. The bag is in very good condition with some scratches. Would black rocks be a good way to even out the uneven coloring on the flap where there are a few long lines in a darker brown hue? In the outside pocket under the flap, there are these mystery marks that the seller did not mention. It looks a bit like a burn and is scab-like but I'm not quite sure what it is. There are two close ups below of the problem areas. Has anyone seen something like this on a bag?

Would a bath, followed by Apple and then black rocks be the way to go? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
 

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#8,890
whateve said:
All I did was give it a bath, two coats of Leather CPR and one coat of Blackrocks. As I was buffing off the Blackrocks, I found the hangtag in the back pocket. Although the edges look worn in the before pictures, they came out of the bath black and looking new, so I think that was just dirt. The white spots on the back remained white until the conditioner was applied.
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Wow, she looks new! At least 3 times I bought bags that I thought were missing the hangtag only to discover it in an inside pocket! :D
 
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shun said:
Hi ladies,

I just received a brown Convertible Clutch in the mail and am very excited about this "new to me" vintage Coach - it's my first. It was kindly authenticated by Hyacinth and she mentioned that it was probably from the early to middle 1980s. I have never tried a rehab before so I wanted to reach out for some advice first. The bag is in very good condition with some scratches. Would black rocks be a good way to even out the uneven coloring on the flap where there are a few long lines in a darker brown hue? In the outside pocket under the flap, there are these mystery marks that the seller did not mention. It looks a bit like a burn and is scab-like but I'm not quite sure what it is. There are two close ups below of the problem areas. Has anyone seen something like this on a bag?

Would a bath, followed by Apple and then black rocks be the way to go? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Sounds like a plan, here's what I would do:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club-624452-330.html#post22518598

Light-colored bags are hard to rehab but a bath, apple, and black rocks will help a lot!
 
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I've hit a snag with this red Court -- the piping on the handle is basically nonexistent. Does anyone have experience with this? I was thinking of using the leather dye I already have to do it, but I'm also afraid the handle will split without sealant.

Also, I've been waiting almost 4 weeks for replacement turnlocks and hangtags from Coach. Is this normal? Should I call them again?
 

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shun said:
Hi ladies,

I just received a brown Convertible Clutch in the mail and am very excited about this "new to me" vintage Coach - it's my first. It was kindly authenticated by Hyacinth and she mentioned that it was probably from the early to middle 1980s. I have never tried a rehab before so I wanted to reach out for some advice first. The bag is in very good condition with some scratches. Would black rocks be a good way to even out the uneven coloring on the flap where there are a few long lines in a darker brown hue? In the outside pocket under the flap, there are these mystery marks that the seller did not mention. It looks a bit like a burn and is scab-like but I'm not quite sure what it is. There are two close ups below of the problem areas. Has anyone seen something like this on a bag?

Would a bath, followed by Apple and then black rocks be the way to go? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
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A bath, Apple & BlackRocks sounds like an excellent plan. I'd do that and see how those burn/scab things look afterwards. You never know, sometimes these things just solve themselves!
 
#8,895
newpurseaddict said:
I ladies i posted three bags and a wristlet in the second hand bargain thread i found at at goodwill for 7.18 total .one of the bags is this legacy i want to rehab .i am afraid of messing her up so I'm turning to the expert.i have lexol spray apple conditioner and baby wipes .what its the best way for me top bring back some of her beauty.u would apriciate any help
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It's clean on the inside? I have used Apple on my whiskey Ali and it looked a little darker until it soaked in, but afterwards it looked the same color, the leather was just a little softer. If that white stuff doesn't come off I might go over it with a barely damp cloth, just wet enough to clean the surface, but not really soak into the leather.

I might vacuum and wipe out the inside and maybe stuff to reshape but it doesn't look like it needs much at all-great bag!
 
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