Thanks for the tip! So many modern bags in so many colors with matching edge coating.....and accessories too. I've filed this under my repair notes for when or if I need it.
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Thanks for the tip! So many modern bags in so many colors with matching edge coating.....and accessories too. I've filed this under my repair notes for when or if I need it.
LOL!! It arrived today! In pretty good shape though missing hangtag, and needed a bath to reshape. It's stuffed and drying now.
Question: after the bath and stuffing, when do I apply first coat of conditioner?
Also I have Lexol and Leather CPR, which is better for a vintage Coach?
And I do believe this clutch may indeed be burgundy rather than purple! Which is fine by me, it's a rich dark red.
Have you tried conditioning it? Some of the conditioners we use are very good at hiding scratches. Can you post pictures?
Honestly, I don't think it is that bad. I would give it a bath and then condition it a lot.
I think Apple is better for leather that is already in good condition. For this, I would use Leather CPR and Blackrocks. Blackrocks is your best bet for hiding the scratches. I might use very fine steel wool to work off the rough edges that are sticking up before the bath.
Agree on the steel wool tip. That tip helped a bag I have that is very scratched. You might also want to try Leather Therapy to recondition it - http://www.amazon.com/Leather-Thera...5&sr=8-1&keywords=leather+therapy+conditioner I think it works really well on bags that color to really bring out their natural colors. I think it probably darkens them some, but you probably need it to help with the scratches.
My burgundy convertible clutch is nearly dry and I just applied a second coat of Leather CPR. I'm giving it another 24 hours to dry completely, then I think I will do an application of Lexol, which I really like.
This purse is in fantastic condition. No marks inside or out, no stains, loose threads, etc. It really was quite a deal.
I am wondering something, however. I have noticed that when I wash, reshape, and condition a vintage leather Coach, the leather can end up kind of stiff (though soft), if that makes sense. It becomes very structured and not as supple as it was pre-wash. Does it just need more conditioning, or does it almost need to be "broken in" again through wear and movement?
This purse is in fantastic condition. No marks inside or out, no stains, loose threads, etc. It really was quite a deal.
I am wondering something, however. I have noticed that when I wash, reshape, and condition a vintage leather Coach, the leather can end up kind of stiff (though soft), if that makes sense. It becomes very structured and not as supple as it was pre-wash. Does it just need more conditioning, or does it almost need to be "broken in" again through wear and movement?
I've only had this happen a couple of times. I thought I might have used a different kind of soap those times or didn't rinse it out completely.
Funny you should say that. I once bought one that the seller described as brown and it turned out to be burgundy! The burgundy is very dark and subtle. You can tell it is burgundy more by looking at the inside.
I have also had bags change color from a bath. I had an orange bag turn red. I guess that was the original color and it only looked orange because it was so dry.
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