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sorry there's a duplicate up there. no idea how to delete it. After bag dried, I just Leather CPRd it and Leather Therapy conditioner/oil.
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Beautiful job!
I found the applicator at Michaels. It's basically like a wooden Dowel with a little blue sponge on top of it. Any sponge would work I believe. I chose eco flo only because they had a multi color 12 pack in smaller bottles and I didn't want to own full sized bottles of a rainbow of color. But I have used fiebing black as a touch up and it worked. The key to this is, I washed it , then put dye on, then lightly soaked it again in clean water. By the time it dried a second time the dye seems set. Any that was unset would come off when soaking etc. . I wasn't sure it would stay. You can top the bag with black rock or obenaufs for a gentle sealant. Others can chime in on any better dyes or methods. I too am experimenting on the dye idea.
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I loove the idea of a 12 pack!! Do tell where did you get that? Resolene was suggested as a sealant. I guess if you mix with water it creates a finish that is soft.. I'm planning on ordering a bunch of stuff tonight.. Let me Know if there's anything else I need And where I should get it.???
Thanks Whateve. Hopefully the acrylic paint can keep for a while since I hope I won't be using much of it (read: buying more bags with holes). Though I guess it can always be used for touching up piping.
everything I own was either on amazon or ebay, and Tandy Leather.
Here's the set I ordered: I still had to order a separate black and need a Navy blue, but mixing other things to get a match is easy enough on most colors.
http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/2650-02.aspx This set is pricey. I used my Christmas gift certificates to get it from amazon.
I use this as a sealant (BUT, I ALSO use edge kote for brown and mahogany bags which is cheaper) : http://www.ebay.com/itm/8-5-OZ-Bott...099?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d3d9edd83
This product is able to have any acrylic paint color added to it to match your bag. It is expensive but will last forever I am guessing. And the employee at tandy told me that it seals those edges up really nice and tight. So, here are some things to think on. I don't use sealant often with Coach bags but it's nice to have options. I just slowly add things to my rehab pile rather than try and buy too much all at once.
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sorry there's a duplicate up there. no idea how to delete it. After bag dried, I just Leather CPRd it and Leather Therapy conditioner/oil.
Great job, as usual...in all my years of collecting, since 2002 or so, I've NEVER seen a green bag. They must all be waiting for you
21-year-old looks BRAND NEW!
I found this little cutie at the very bottom of a Goodwill Bargain Barn purse bin for just $1.00! Hyacinth authenticated her as a 1992 Legacy West Demi or Small Hobo #9844. I think Demi, as shes so small! Before pics are here: http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164-675.html#post24599245
She was flat as a pancake, with the brown Coach lozenge lining imbedded with make-up, mysterious white spots on the outside bottom and had something that looked like it might have once been chocolate caked on one of the strap-holding tabs! For her age though, the leather was very soft and the strap looked brand new.
I brushed the lining with a dry toothbrush to try to loosen the makeup, Then into a very warm bath with Dawn. I sprayed the lining with Mean Green and scrubbed again with a toothbrush. Scrubbed the exterior with a toothbrush and the mysterious white spots disappeared! Gave her a good long rinse and stuffed her with washcloths. When she was nearly dry I used Leather CPR and touched up the edges of the zipper pull with black acrylic. Finished with Blackrocks and buffed with a microfiber cloth.
The lining dried perfectly clean (the stray string in the pic is probably left from one of the washcloths I stuffed her with). Oh yeah, did I mention how much I LOVE nickel hardware - LOL - polishing brass is not my most-favorite part of rehabbing!
Despite the small size, she holds everything I need. And with a nickel hangtag borrowed from one of her much newer cousins in my collection, she looks brand new! The rehab gods have been smiling on me lately - this was another easy one.
I found this little cutie at the very bottom of a Goodwill Bargain Barn purse bin for just $1.00! Hyacinth authenticated her as a 1992 Legacy West Demi or Small Hobo #9844. I think Demi, as shes so small! Before pics are here: http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-763164-675.html#post24599245
She was flat as a pancake, with the brown Coach lozenge lining imbedded with make-up, mysterious white spots on the outside bottom and had something that looked like it might have once been chocolate caked on one of the strap-holding tabs! For her age though, the leather was very soft and the strap looked brand new.
I brushed the lining with a dry toothbrush to try to loosen the makeup, Then into a very warm bath with Dawn. I sprayed the lining with Mean Green and scrubbed again with a toothbrush. Scrubbed the exterior with a toothbrush and the mysterious white spots disappeared! Gave her a good long rinse and stuffed her with washcloths. When she was nearly dry I used Leather CPR and touched up the edges of the zipper pull with black acrylic. Finished with Blackrocks and buffed with a microfiber cloth.
The lining dried perfectly clean (the stray string in the pic is probably left from one of the washcloths I stuffed her with). Oh yeah, did I mention how much I LOVE nickel hardware - LOL - polishing brass is not my most-favorite part of rehabbing!
Despite the small size, she holds everything I need. And with a nickel hangtag borrowed from one of her much newer cousins in my collection, she looks brand new! The rehab gods have been smiling on me lately - this was another easy one.
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She looks amazing!! this is a great style! I just sold a taller version of this basic style. cute bags!! The bottom depth gives it lots more space that it would seem, and legacy west leather is so NICE I think.
it's hard to remove the green/dark stains left from touching brass, etc. but I've found a product that seems as gentle as baking soda/vinegar, but might be a little better working. I've used it directly on leather during bathing then just rinsed it off as needed and it seemed to help a bit. I found mine at T.j. Maxx but their stock is so variable it seems. it comes and goes. http://housewares.hardwarestore.com...utm_campaign=rkg&device=c&network=g&matchtype=
Hi, pretty new to the forum and I had a quick question. I have a Hampton patchwork tote that I want to put in the wash. No major marks just a little dirt on the bottom. Here is my plan, tell me if you have any other options. I'm going to Spray n Wash the bottom of it, put it in a lingerie bag, wash with Woolite on gentle. After that, I get a little hazy on what to do. Can I put it in the dryer or should I just air dry with the lining pulled out? I have Apple to put on the leather handles after it's dry. Does that sound like a good plan?
Hi Katev,Questions about suede and nubuck cleaning and protection:
I like the look of suede bags (new and vintage) but I have always avoided them because they seem difficult to care for and may begin looking "beat up" pretty quickly; but the pre-owned Ladybug straw tote that I recently bought on craigslist has suede (or nubuck) trim. The bag was really very clean but there were a few darker areas of soiling on the suede. You can see it a little on the pink bric-brac trim on the bag in the pic below. It's subtle, but you can see that the pink trim on the side of the bag is brighter than the trim on the front.
I didn't have time to try and clean it up before I went to Florida but now that I am home I decided to see if anything could be done. I stopped at a cobblers and bought a suede brush and a spray can of suede and nubuck cleaner.
I tried brushing it first and it didn't make any difference so I used the spray. I didn't want to get any of the spray on the straw or leather so I sprayed it on a clean rag and dabbed it on the suede. (That spray is nasty stuff, you definitely need to use it in a well-ventilated area!)
After the suede dried, I brushed it again and I think that it did help. I didn't post any "after pictures" because you really can't see any change in photos, but it looks a bit brighter to my eyes.
I am wondering if I should make any additional cleaning efforts or just leave well-enough alone, before my rehabbing fevor causes me to actually harm this delicate bag! (If I am ever on Antiques Roadshow, I will be the sad lady that destroyed the value of a precious antique by polishing it up to make it bright and shiny!)
I have read on this forum about using erasers to clean suede, are these just ordinary pencil erasers or are they special erasers? If they are special where do you buy them?
Any advice from the TPF rehab experts about cleaning suede and nubuck? How about tips for keeping it clean in the future? I have a can of Apple Garde, do you think it would be a good idea to use it on this bag?
Thanks in advance!
I just purchased the exact purse in the exact same condition. It's in great shape, a little dirt on the white leather, the front and back suede is a little gray. What did you eventually do to the leather and suede? Did it come out as you hoped?
TIA!
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