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#14,988
kdtexas said:
Oh, that's terrible....doesn't look anything like the original mercari post. I would have fainted too. So glad you were able to get a refund. I don't mind the idea of working on damage when I'm expecting it, but wow "well loved and a few scrapes and scuffs" isn't accurate at all in this case. When you do use the puff paint or edge kote to repair damage do you put a conditioner over it to seal it in? I've been painting with acrylic paint mixed into conditioner to fix some worn spots on a black Helena's Legacy. I wasn't sure if more conditioner over those spots would work or undo what I've done.
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I have yet to use puffy paint or edge coating. You can search this thread for it which is what I was going to do. Experienced rehabbers, please feel free to advise.
 
#14,989
jkpenny said:
In terms of care though, does it feel dry? Because looking at those pictures it looks like it hasn't aged a day. I would inspect it carefully before doing anything but it really doesn't look like it needs much. I have had good luck with Apple conditioner which has not significantly darkened my tan bags without feeling like it really needs to be worked in. So if you need to use something, I might go with that.

(But obviously test it somewhere less obvious first)
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I will do a little testing and let y'all know how it turns out. Thank you all for the suggestions. Thinking I may test on the hang tag first to see if things darken...and go from there to a "test spot" on the bag.
 
#14,990
kdtexas said:
Oh, that's terrible....doesn't look anything like the original mercari post. I would have fainted too. So glad you were able to get a refund. I don't mind the idea of working on damage when I'm expecting it, but wow "well loved and a few scrapes and scuffs" isn't accurate at all in this case. When you do use the puff paint or edge kote to repair damage do you put a conditioner over it to seal it in? I've been painting with acrylic paint mixed into conditioner to fix some worn spots on a black Helena's Legacy. I wasn't sure if more conditioner over those spots would work or undo what I've done.
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When I use puff paint, I usually cover it with acrylic mixed with conditioner, not to seal it, but to tone down the shininess of the puff paint. I don't think it needs to be sealed. After you use acrylic, you need to wait a few days before you condition again or you'll remove a lot of the paint. For me, Blackrocks is usually the final step, and that is done after all repairs and color enhancements are done.
 
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#14,991
kdtexas said:
So glad I made the choice to return that red bag....because today I found THIS! A unicorn! I think I heard angels sing. It was in a high end consignment shop for $103?! The inspection slip and all the other goodies in the last picture were in the inside zip pocket. i didn't even log in to authenticate 'cause I knew it was real as soon as I touched it...But now I'm made of questions, particularly after reading the Coach literature that came with it. First....is there anyway to find out when this particular bag was made since it was never registered? Registration slip was still in the bag. With the "Made in New York City" I know that narrows it down some and the literature with the bag was printed in 1982. Could anyone take a guess? Also, and this feels kinda crazy to ask, but do I do anything to condition it before I carry it? This is actually my first new/unused coach bag. It basically says "don't do nothing" in the instructions, but of course those instructions are probably over thirty years old? Should I use any kind of conditioner before I carry it? I have Lexol, Leather Therapy, Apple, and Black Rock. Makes me laugh, I'll dunk anything I come across and slather all kinds of conditioner and concotions on it it, but this one "scares me"- Don't want to mess it up! : ) PS I have the hangtag too but took it off before the pictures cause it has some of the green stuff on the chain and I didn't want it to get on the bag...The tag is only printed on one side like the older ones.
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What a fabulous find! It looks brand new. Congratulations.
 
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#14,992
Ravvie99 said:
I think some of the briefcases have cardboard or something like it in the handles so I just try to keep them from getting too saturated (marinated? waterlogged?) when bathing. On non-Coaches I've dealt with cardboard by sandwiching it between 2 flat surfaces while drying. That's where your MacGyver skills come in [emoji39]
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This is a bag that I'm still working on - washed it in the machine cause it was so very nasty and afterward figured out there was cardboard in bottom....oops...it got kindof wrinkled. If I re-wash it in sink and "MacGyver it" in terms of sandwiching it to dry, think I could fix the wrinkling/twisting? Would also like another shot at cleaning the suede with the vinegar and baking soda I saw discussed here.thumb_IMG_0666_1024.jpg
 
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#14,993
kdtexas said:
This is a bag that I'm still working on - washed it in the machine cause it was so very nasty and afterward figured out there was cardboard in bottom....oops...it got kindof wrinkled. If I re-wash it in sink and "MacGyver it" in terms of sandwiching it to dry, think I could fix the wrinkling/twisting? Would also like another shot at cleaning the suede with the vinegar and baking soda I saw discussed here.View attachment 3833037
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Uhhh where is it wrinkled or twisted?? Looks pretty good to me!
If you wash again, you could hang it to dry with just a little weight in it to smooth out wrinkles. Not too much, or you'll stretch it out of shape. What I've done is hang with a piece of foam board inside w/ a weight on top. Then I stack books underneath the bag until it is just barely being pulled by handles, just enough to get tension against the foam board. Maybe you could do something similar? Curves are tougher than corners, but whatever you did worked pretty well.
Any other MacGyver solutions out there???
 
#14,994
Ravvie99 said:
Uhhh where is it wrinkled or twisted?? Looks pretty good to me!
If you wash again, you could hang it to dry with just a little weight in it to smooth out wrinkles. Not too much, or you'll stretch it out of shape. What I've done is hang with a piece of foam board inside w/ a weight on top. Then I stack books underneath the bag until it is just barely being pulled by handles, just enough to get tension against the foam board. Maybe you could do something similar? Curves are tougher than corners, but whatever you did worked pretty well.
Any other MacGyver solutions out there???
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Thanks...I like that idea...Wrinkling is on the bottom inside...can't see it in pictures but you feel it when you reach inside...and I'm always digging for something in my bag. Concerned it will get worse as I carry it....originally I'd put towels in it to dry and didn't realize the cardboard lining was twisted till after.....
 
#14,995
OMG--- My HG bag completely new and uncarried
kdtexas said:
So glad I made the choice to return that red bag....because today I found THIS! A unicorn! I think I heard angels sing. It was in a high end consignment shop for $103?! The inspection slip and all the other goodies in the last picture were in the inside zip pocket. i didn't even log in to authenticate 'cause I knew it was real as soon as I touched it...But now I'm made of questions, particularly after reading the Coach literature that came with it. First....is there anyway to find out when this particular bag was made since it was never registered? Registration slip was still in the bag. With the "Made in New York City" I know that narrows it down some and the literature with the bag was printed in 1982. Could anyone take a guess? Also, and this feels kinda crazy to ask, but do I do anything to condition it before I carry it? This is actually my first new/unused coach bag. It basically says "don't do nothing" in the instructions, but of course those instructions are probably over thirty years old? Should I use any kind of conditioner before I carry it? I have Lexol, Leather Therapy, Apple, and Black Rock. Makes me laugh, I'll dunk anything I come across and slather all kinds of conditioner and concotions on it it, but this one "scares me"- Don't want to mess it up! : ) PS I have the hangtag too but took it off before the pictures cause it has some of the green stuff on the chain and I didn't want it to get on the bag...The tag is only printed on one side like the older ones.
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whateve said:
When I use puff paint, I usually cover it with acrylic mixed with conditioner, not to seal it, but to tone down the shininess of the puff paint. I don't think it needs to be sealed. After you use acrylic, you need to wait a few days before you condition again or you'll remove a lot of the paint. For me, Blackrocks is usually the final step, and that is done after all repairs and color enhancements are done.
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Thank you!
 
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What am I doing wrong? This bag looked better before I dunked and conditioned...Dunked simply to get the shape back but now it's not nearly as shiny. I know pebbled leathers are tricky. I used Lexol then Blackrocks (which i think is where I went wrong). If I start over again with dunking then try Apple conditioner, could that work or is there something else I should do? thanks
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#14,999
kdtexas said:
What am I doing wrong? This bag looked better before I dunked and conditioned...Dunked simply to get the shape back but now it's not nearly as shiny. I know pebbled leathers are tricky. I used Lexol then Blackrocks (which i think is where I went wrong). If I start over again with dunking then try Apple conditioner, could that work or is there something else I should do? thanks
first pic is before/second is after I "rehabbed"/messed it up : (
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I agree it looked better before. Did you buff? Did you use the Blackrocks as directed? I've used Blackrocks on pebbled leather with great results before. You have to put it on very thinly and wipe off the excess immediately with a paper towel. At this point, I would buff it with a brush to bring out the shine. It's normal for the color to darken.

Did you have it authenticated?
 
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