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#15,092
dgphoto said:
Has anyone tried to remove patina from British Tan leather? This bag’s trim is so dark-a little too dark for my taste. It’s been through a General bath and I lightly scrubbed the trim with blue Dawn but that’s it so far.
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The trim looks like a darker color, maybe burnt cedar. Not all AWL trim is British Tan.
 
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#15,093
Couturexec said:
I hate it when I get carried away with bathing and then loose interest in the hard work to finish. Several bags wait my attention.
"I will not start any new rehabs tomorrow."
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Ah yes I know all too well... I am currently trying to talk myself into replacing the cleaned and polished turnlocks onto the cleaned bags and for some reason that final step has been procrastinated for a few days...; I could just do it right now... when I finish my cup of tea of course.
 
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#15,094
houseof999 said:
Maybe they have hopes after all. Lol @BT bags everywhere. I have the same problem. That's why they have to go. They are cluttering up space everywhere!
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Yes, lol. I have an Oliver in BT that I bought last year that was only used minimally, in very very good condition. And I just got a Bancroft brief also in amazing condition. Then I have a few other used Brits in very used condition lol that cleaned up with a beautiful warm rich tone I enjoy as much as the 'new' girls, even with minor stains and scratches. I am sure there are buyers out there for those beautifully distressed Brits ; )
 
#15,095
Couturexec said:
I hate it when I get carried away with bathing and then loose interest in the hard work to finish. Several bags wait my attention.
"I will not start any new rehabs tomorrow."
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Belicious said:
Ah yes I know all too well... I am currently trying to talk myself into replacing the cleaned and polished turnlocks onto the cleaned bags and for some reason that final step has been procrastinated for a few days...; I could just do it right now... when I finish my cup of tea of course.
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This! I need to have a Obenauf's and Blackrock day. And post pics here!
 
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#15,098
houseof999 said:
No rehab needed for this classic stewardess that was re-released!

https://www.poshmark.com/listings/58ad18377fab3a49de02a17b

This one doesn't need it work but does anyone know if the newer glove tanned leather respond the same way as the older leather?
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The classic stewardess 9525 has been available many times over the years in glove-tanned leather and I have rehabbed a few of them and they all respond the same way.

This bag is one of the re-released lighter-weight version of the classics that was made in a more stiff and shiny leather that has a tendency to scratch easily. The style number for that stewardess is 17996 and it wasn't very popular; most folks preferred the 9525.

I looked at this bag at the coach boutique store when it was new and I preferred the older version.
 
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#15,103
dgphoto said:
Has anyone tried to remove patina from British Tan leather? This bag’s trim is so dark-a little too dark for my taste. It’s been through a General bath and I lightly scrubbed the trim with blue Dawn but that’s it so far.
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These are the before bath photos. Trim looks the same after.
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I don't know what would lighten it. There was a trim color called Burnt Cedar (released circa 1995), which I'm thinking could be what you have. Example here:
http://www.horsekeeping.com/Dooney/SAT/863-B710-vintage-mini-choccedar.htm
 
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