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I have a bag that is in really bad shape. The leather is so dry and brittle that parts are crumbling and cracking. I started wondering if there is a point beyond which it isn't salvageable. I googled dry brittle leather and found this article, which I thought was pretty interesting. Then I started wondering about the brand mentioned, and when I googled that, I found someone who said they liked it better than Leather CPR or Blackrocks. So now I am really curious! Apparently, it smells good too!
http://equestrianhow2.com/2012/01/04/how-to-restore-dried-tack-and-old-leather/
 
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Do any of my fellow rehabbers know the fabric content of the twill used on the Hampton bags?

Below are before and after pics of a mess I made about a year ago. I was too heavy handed with the acrylic I used to camouflage the glue marks and it's now cracking and just plain ugly.

If the twill is nylon, I may have a chance at using dye...IF I can get the acrylic off. Any and all suggestions are welcome...TIA!
 

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#8,989
JOODLZ said:
Do any of my fellow rehabbers know the fabric content of the twill used on the Hampton bags?

Below are before and after pics of a mess I made about a year ago. I was too heavy handed with the acrylic I used to camouflage the glue marks and it's now cracking and just plain ugly.

If the twill is nylon, I may have a chance at using dye...IF I can get the acrylic off. Any and all suggestions are welcome...TIA!
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I think they are nylon but I am not sure.
 
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whateve said:
I have a bag that is in really bad shape. The leather is so dry and brittle that parts are crumbling and cracking. I started wondering if there is a point beyond which it isn't salvageable. I googled dry brittle leather and found this article, which I thought was pretty interesting. Then I started wondering about the brand mentioned, and when I googled that, I found someone who said they liked it better than Leather CPR or Blackrocks. So now I am really curious! Apparently, it smells good too!
http://equestrianhow2.com/2012/01/04/how-to-restore-dried-tack-and-old-leather/
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Interesting, you might ask Docride over in the Hermes forum if she has had experience with this product and how it compares to other conditioners.

If you try it let me know what you think, I have inherited 2 leather items that are in terrible shape, dry, cracked, crumbling - and I do not know if they can be saved.
 
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JOODLZ said:
Do any of my fellow rehabbers know the fabric content of the twill used on the Hampton bags?

Below are before and after pics of a mess I made about a year ago. I was too heavy handed with the acrylic I used to camouflage the glue marks and it's now cracking and just plain ugly.

If the twill is nylon, I may have a chance at using dye...IF I can get the acrylic off. Any and all suggestions are welcome...TIA!
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What dye do you use for nylon? Most dyes I know of work best on natural fabrics.
 
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katev said:
I think they are nylon but I am not sure.
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Nylon was my guess too!

whateve said:
What dye do you use for nylon? Most dyes I know of work best on natural fabrics.
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I did a little Googling about dyes for nylon the other day. Found a few options...including Rit. BUT I figured I needed to remove the acrylic first. No easy task! Nail polish remover did the trick, but I have neither the time nor energy right now to attempt it.

I only paid $1 for this bag, but sadly, I'm throwing in the towel on this one :(
 
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This is a follow-up to rehab posts on 2-18 & 19.
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club-624452-540.html#post24020956
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club-624452-542.html#post24027927

After the washing machine ride, this poor suede pocket tote was improved, but still looked dirty and dingy, mostly on the bottom and edges of the front pockets. (Darn, I shoulda taken pics!)

I have seen many posts on different threads here singing the praises of a product called Soilove and bought a bottle online. (It’s available on the West Coast at 99 Cent stores, but we don’t have those in Florida (!) so I paid a lot more online.) I tested it on the bottom of my BT Multi-Compartment Brief with very good results. So the tan suede bag went back in the kitchen sink. Once it was good and wet all over, I generously applied Soilove all over the bottom and scrubbed with a toothbrush. Repeated the process all over the bag - TWICE! The good news is the water was kind of a honey color, so I’m thinking it removed some dirt or oil or whatever.

Soilove seems to be an ultra-soapy liquid so I made sure I rinsed really well. She’s been stuffed with towels and drying since yesterday afternoon. I’m happy to say I’m seeing good results...the suede is a little stiffer which I’m hoping means I’ve removed more oil, and brighter which I hope means she’s just cleaner. The before pics are a little deceiving color-wise as they were shot in early morning golden light. She’s really a sandy, taupe-y neutral shade of tan. The after photos here are pretty accurate color.

I’ve added another tool to my collection too. The suede brush I have with nylon bristles just wasn’t getting the job done. I found a small, not-so-stiff, wire brush in my MIL’s tool closet and it is working wonders in picking up the nap on the suede. Using light circular strokes, it’s making a significant improvement.

I really do love this bag...it's got lots of room, but doesn't really look big. And the front pockets are real handy. She'll get lots of use...now!
 

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#8,996
Hi, I'm new to the forum and have purchased a vintage Court in British Tan (serial #C8I -9870) which arrived sometime last week. It wasn't in such a bad shape but needed some rehabbing, which I did. It's my first rehab project so I gave it a bag bath with some soap and it's almost dry now. I just wanted to ask, how long does it usually take for the leather to dry before I can start conditioning it? I'm a newbie still, but I hope this won't be my last rehab project :)

I'm happy to hear any advice! Thank you!

~Steph~
 
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SCY13 said:
Hi, I'm new to the forum and have purchased a vintage Court in British Tan (serial #C8I -9870) which arrived sometime last week. It wasn't in such a bad shape but needed some rehabbing, which I did. It's my first rehab project so I gave it a bag bath with some soap and it's almost dry now. I just wanted to ask, how long does it usually take for the leather to dry before I can start conditioning it? I'm a newbie still, but I hope this won't be my last rehab project :)

I'm happy to hear any advice! Thank you!

~Steph~
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You should stuff it with towels to shape it while it is drying. I often start applying conditioner while the leather is still a little damp, especially to thin areas like straps, to prevent them from drying out. Sometimes light-colored bags get very spotty and actually look worse after bathing and conditioning, but if you give it time the conditioner will be absorbed and it will look much better. good luck!
 
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So I got a little crazy and redyed my blue suede laced slim duffle. She looks great now but to be honest I'm not sure how she'll dry. Just thought I'd share the excitement and mystery with y 'all now while she still has potential. :$

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whateve said:
She looks great. What did you use?
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Fiebings actually makes a suede dye. It's mostly dry now and still looks pretty good, but I can't imagine it will dry evenly or that I'll feel comfortable that the dye won't rub off on my clothes, but I had to try it.

Oh, of course I didn't follow the application directions
 
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