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redgater said:
I was the one that mentioned plastidip. I put on a coat last night ...it sealed the edge and coated it but had no thickness or body for building up... Yet. I'm trying another coat tonight. Perhaps it will build after that first coat. Once I mentioned the silicone caulk, I started thinking about hot glue. I use hot glue on the back of throw rugs to give them a rubbery surface so they don't slip. hot glue builds up and is quite flexible. that would be an option maybe I will try that on the purse I don't care about! I will investigate duraedge also! ThNks
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No, thank you! I'm in need of that information too and you're doing all the work / experimenting!

I think the hot glue may work if you can get it where you need it with out touching the remaining original edge coating 'cause the gun would probably melt it. Wonder how well the acrylic paint or the edge kote would stick to caulk or hot glue though? I know that you can paint the white acrylic latex caulking, but not sure about the clear kind that goes in a bathroom.

Does the plastic dip leave a nice smooth surface like the original edge coating even though it's not thick enough? Please, let me know how it builds up.
 
#9,800
I took a chance on an auction - won a 9934 red duffle (okay, it was the red that totally got me, I have so many vintage black bags - they seem to be the only color in my neck of the woods). Now I need your help! I knew it was going to have a stain - described as a water mark, I think it might be dried soda, but I have bigger issues. So I was planning on giving it a bath - compared to most of you I am a humble novice, but I have got the whole bath, condition (after reading through this thread excitedly, I have an arsenal of leather products), and polish down. But when the bag arrived the leather felt very dry - almost chalky? If that makes any sense. So I opted to condition immediately with CPR, just to help the bag before I dunked it. When I conditioned (this didn't happen when the bag was dry), the bag left red traces - almost like dust marks on the fabric it was resting on. Is this normal if the bag is very dry? Should I still dunk it, or do something else first? I'm already attached to the poor thing - it's the red!- and I don't want to take the wrong approach.

Help me, oh wise ones!
 
#9,802
I am considering an old beater bag on ebay, but it has a problem that I've seen before but don't know the cause of.

Granted the entire bag is faded out, but some of the leather panels on this old Coach are discolored. Does it have a sun-burn? Chemical damage? Why would this happen?

It looks like more of a problem then a nice, long soak in the sink would fix.

I was thinking that Hydrophane Darkening Oil or Leather Honey to even out the color might make it look better.......or even a leather dye, altho I'd rather keep it as original as possible....

What do you ladies think? More trouble than it is worth?? Thank you for your help!







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#9,803
Annie O said:
I am considering an old beater bag on ebay, but it has a problem that I've seen before but don't know the cause of.

Granted the entire bag is faded out, but some of the leather panels on this old Coach are discolored. Does it have a sun-burn? Chemical damage? Why would this happen?

It looks like more of a problem then a nice, long soak in the sink would fix.

I was thinking that Hydrophane Darkening Oil or Leather Honey to even out the color might make it look better.......or even a leather dye, altho I'd rather keep it as original as possible....

What do you ladies think? More trouble than it is worth?? Thank you for your help!







http://oi40.tinypic.com/alnes6.jpg
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I think this is a case where the dye faded. Some bags made during a certain era have a problem where different panels of a bag are different colors, like the leather took the dye differently. This is more common in certain colors. I have a couple of bags that look two-tone because of this problem. I haven't worked on them yet. I think that the yellowing could be the original color of the leather bleeding through. I don't think you can fix it without dye.
 
#9,804
CoachCatcher45 said:
Bump?
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I don't have a lot of suggestions. I would ask Coach for replacement hardware. The break in the piping I would attempt to repair with glue and acrylic paint. There are current discussions about using edgekote or trying silicone caulk, hot glue, or plastic dip. I would probably wash it and reshape it. Maybe touch up the worn parts with a tiny amount of paint if I could get a good match. Then lots of conditioner.
 
#9,805
ack150 said:
I took a chance on an auction - won a 9934 red duffle (okay, it was the red that totally got me, I have so many vintage black bags - they seem to be the only color in my neck of the woods). Now I need your help! I knew it was going to have a stain - described as a water mark, I think it might be dried soda, but I have bigger issues. So I was planning on giving it a bath - compared to most of you I am a humble novice, but I have got the whole bath, condition (after reading through this thread excitedly, I have an arsenal of leather products), and polish down. But when the bag arrived the leather felt very dry - almost chalky? If that makes any sense. So I opted to condition immediately with CPR, just to help the bag before I dunked it. When I conditioned (this didn't happen when the bag was dry), the bag left red traces - almost like dust marks on the fabric it was resting on. Is this normal if the bag is very dry? Should I still dunk it, or do something else first? I'm already attached to the poor thing - it's the red!- and I don't want to take the wrong approach.

Help me, oh wise ones!
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Red purses tend to shed color so I wouldn't worry about that. It will probably turn the water red when you wash it. I would dunk it now. Then start conditioning before it dries completely.
 
#9,807
whateve said:
I don't have a lot of suggestions. I would ask Coach for replacement hardware. The break in the piping I would attempt to repair with glue and acrylic paint. There are current discussions about using edgekote or trying silicone caulk, hot glue, or plastic dip. I would probably wash it and reshape it. Maybe touch up the worn parts with a tiny amount of paint if I could get a good match. Then lots of conditioner.
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Okay thank you, that was very helpful and I can figure out what to tackle first
 
#9,808
bunnymasseuse said:
This is for YOU guys and gals, you know who you are....

You ...
-find sales at thrift shops on classic pieces
-dig through yard sales for rare gems
-scan through C-list or other online sites for those buy-it-now kinda cheap deals
-get a well loved hand me down from a friend or family member
-worship the ground that the Coach Authenticate this volunteers walk on for their knowledge, expertise and growing warmth in helping to educate others

... and most of all, you appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into Coach, not just in a specific year, but ALL years.

I'm giving a shout out to the classic and NON classic lovers, rehab-ers and bag rescuers who make this forum the place to come on cleaning/fixing and improving the bags we have and the ones we find.

:drinkup::ghi5:
:welcome2: to the Coach R&R (rescue & rehab) Club!

Feel free to post your finds, your fixes and your loves and help spread the enjoyment that is giving a 2nd life to a Coach bag that never goes out of style!
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Love the idea
 
#9,809
One I'm proud of. Purchased for 7.99 from an auction site. After removing , I don't know how many layers of shoe polish:roflmfao: I found this wonderful bag underneath. It is fully original now. Still don't know what it is.

I am unable to load my photos because I am missing a security token?? :nogood: What does that mean and how do I fix it?
 
#9,810
mzmir said:
Thank you!!! I already have it on hand! Woot! :yahoo:

I think I'll post a photo here so I could get some feedback on how to go about it since I'm scared to do this... :faint:

I have seen people give "baths" to their bags and, oh my, they look back in their original shape!! My bag has sagged & I would looooove to stiffen it up! It's canvas though...
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I understand your fear...I found this wonderful bunch of rehabbers a year ago in February. I read ALL the posts in this forum, and yet when I plunged that first bag into sudsy water in the kitchen sink, my heart did skip a few beats. The real trick is learning how to "stuff" your bag to re-shape it while drying. The tighter, the better. Depending on the style, you'll be amazed at how many towels it takes to fill a bag. I use a combination of different sized towels...from bath towels to wash cloths. Even fabric bags will benefit from a bath and have a little more "character" after being stuffed and allowed to dry. Think about how different clothes feel after drying outdoors on a clothesline, compared to being dried in a dryer. Also remember it's important to make sure you've rinsed well to get all the suds out. Post some pics, we're all happy to offer advice.
 
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