Thanks! She is still a bit rough around the edges but I like to think of her as having character
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thanks so much; that is very helpful. i saw it on amazon, but wasnt sure about it. i've been using apple, but wanted to try something else for a change.
Good job, ladyaven!
Speaking of the treatments, I acquired a beautiful red box-calf Hermes Plume that has topical scratches and needs some TLC. I remember you guys mentioning DocRide's thread about treatment, and I read it again...but she refers mostly to the natural colored box-calf, not colors. I haven't had time to directly reply to that thread and ask her, but since you ladies were already discussing it... Do you think the Obenauf's or Black Rocks will do anything to the color, given how they react/darken glove-tanned leathers?
Speaking of the treatments, I acquired a beautiful red box-calf Hermes Plume that has topical scratches and needs some TLC. I remember you guys mentioning DocRide's thread about treatment, and I read it again...but she refers mostly to the natural colored box-calf, not colors. I haven't had time to directly reply to that thread and ask her, but since you ladies were already discussing it... Do you think the Obenauf's or Black Rocks will do anything to the color, given how they react/darken glove-tanned leathers?
Lucky you! I love box calf and the Plume is such a gorgeous, classic bag. I am not sure if she recommends BR for box calf. I seem to remember her mentioning a good neutral polish like Meltonian (sp?). You might want to just PM her before you buy any products to double check.
Hyacinth kindly identified this old gal as a Skinny Flight Bag from the early to mid 80's. She was a sad looking dried out bag sitting behind a bunch of other overpriced fake crap at a thrift store I like to frequent. She only cost me $2.60. KateV always inspires me to not give up on a bag so I put some work into her. Mostly I had to wash her to get a sticky substance off the creed patch, in addition to just reshaping her a bit. Then I tried Leather CPR. She was much better after that, but not quite there yet. I gave her a rest for a while, due to holiday hustle and bustle. I got her back out and re worked on her with some Blackrock Leather n Rich. She's pretty slick now!! I'll post the before photos then follow up with a set of after photos:
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Here's how she looks with a little love and polish. She's great for work - to carry my netbook and Kindle, plus essentials I love the old Talon Zippers!
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the bottom of the bag shows a little bit of the brass feet where they are attached inside the bottom. Otherwise, she cleaned up well.
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the bottom of the bag shows a little bit of the brass feet where they are attached inside the bottom. Otherwise, she cleaned up well.
Thank you !! and I did have to do some polishing on that brass and they tarnish so fast too!! I used Wrights Brass polish for most of the larger pieces, and then used a brass polishing cloth (less gloppy/messy) for the smaller areas, and the zipper teeth.
OMG! She looks amazing! Wonderful job, congratulations!
So how do you like the Black Rocks? It's not the easiest, most pleasant-smelling stuff but it really helps cover wear and even out the color!
Thanks ! I take it as high praise coming from you
I have to say that the Blackrock definitely does penetrate some of those extra dry areas just a bit better than anything else I've tried. I am ordering some Obenaufs soon just to have another comparison. And I haven't tried Leather therapy yet either though I just bought some. I am now thinking I'd like to find another super dry scratched up bag and do each side of the bag with different conditioners and comparing them from scratch. The Blackrock does smell weird, I agree. I was put off by the initial "sticky" after-feel I got from it, even being extra careful to not over do it. But with a little resting time and buffing, that feeling finally improved, so I guess I will be happy to use it more often now. I was happy with the results for sure!!
GREAT job! You ladies are so inspiring! I like the darkening of the leather on this one, I think it gives it character. Again, excellent job!
Absolutely stunning-what a wonderful job!!! It looks like a totally different bag. Congrats on a great rehab, vintage Coach leather is definitely amazing. Isn't there something so satisfying about getting a beat up old bag and bringing it back to its original beauty? I think I have definitely been bit by the rehab bug. I am glad you liked the Blackrocks-I swear by it. The smell does take a bit of getting used to. If you do end up getting some Obenaufs you will love the smell--it smells like honey! Again wonderful job and thanks for sharing with usHere's how she looks with a little love and polish. She's great for work - to carry my netbook and Kindle, plus essentials I love the old Talon Zippers!
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the bottom of the bag shows a little bit of the brass feet where they are attached inside the bottom. Otherwise, she cleaned up well.
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