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#15,827
Catbird9 said:
Thank you!

I've never used the Coach conditioner, but others here might have thoughts on it.

I always use Leather CPR after the bath, applying the first coat while the bag is still slightly damp. I let it dry overnight, buff with a horsehair brush, and apply the next coat. If the leather is very dry I might use up to 3 coats. Then for the final coat I use Blackrock Leather n' Rich, apply very lightly, wipe with paper towel, dry overnight, and buff again.

The corners on this bag weren't that bad. They responded to a bit of extra Leather CPR, and the final finish with Blackrock's does wonders.
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Thank you for the tips. I've bought both, will pick up the Leather CPR at my local Bed Bath and Beyond store, and Blackrock's will be arriving from Amazon on this Friday.
Sorry, I am too brave and reckless. I should have learned before I started my rehab.

Thank you ladies!
 
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#15,828
Catbird9 said:
For me, one of the joys of rehabbing vintage Coach is finding a neglected and undervalued bag and restoring its hidden beauty.

This Prairie Bag was described as being "in poor pre-owned condition and shows heavy wear from previous use, including: Heavy bottom corner wear, shell discoloration / stains, interior leather discoloration / stains / wear, metal accent scratches, long strap wear."

All in the eye of the beholder, says the fearless rehabber!

This was my first encounter with a Prairie Bag, and a British Tan one to boot! First a warm bath, then reshaping with towels, drying, and a few rounds of Leather CPR and BlackRock. Finally, installing a shiny new turnlock and buffing to a mellow glow, and this vintage beauty was reborn. In the process I unexpectedly fell in love with the size, shape, and configuration of this classic bag. :hbeat:

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Wow! Great job!
 
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#15,829
I have an absolutely delicious pile of rehabs to do here but my bathtub is broken! Ack! I will wait until tomorrow when everyone is out at work and school and do them in the kitchen sink I guess.
Catbird9 said:
For me, one of the joys of rehabbing vintage Coach is finding a neglected and undervalued bag and restoring its hidden beauty.

This Prairie Bag was described as being "in poor pre-owned condition and shows heavy wear from previous use, including: Heavy bottom corner wear, shell discoloration / stains, interior leather discoloration / stains / wear, metal accent scratches, long strap wear."

All in the eye of the beholder, says the fearless rehabber!

This was my first encounter with a Prairie Bag, and a British Tan one to boot! First a warm bath, then reshaping with towels, drying, and a few rounds of Leather CPR and BlackRock. Finally, installing a shiny new turnlock and buffing to a mellow glow, and this vintage beauty was reborn. In the process I unexpectedly fell in love with the size, shape, and configuration of this classic bag. :hbeat:

BEFORE and AFTER:
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That is absolutely beautiful! Great job!
 
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Catbird9 said:
For me, one of the joys of rehabbing vintage Coach is finding a neglected and undervalued bag and restoring its hidden beauty.

This Prairie Bag was described as being "in poor pre-owned condition and shows heavy wear from previous use, including: Heavy bottom corner wear, shell discoloration / stains, interior leather discoloration / stains / wear, metal accent scratches, long strap wear."

All in the eye of the beholder, says the fearless rehabber!

This was my first encounter with a Prairie Bag, and a British Tan one to boot! First a warm bath, then reshaping with towels, drying, and a few rounds of Leather CPR and BlackRock. Finally, installing a shiny new turnlock and buffing to a mellow glow, and this vintage beauty was reborn. In the process I unexpectedly fell in love with the size, shape, and configuration of this classic bag. :hbeat:

BEFORE and AFTER:
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What a beautiful Rehab on a beautiful bag. Now I want one!
 
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Catbird9 said:
For me, one of the joys of rehabbing vintage Coach is finding a neglected and undervalued bag and restoring its hidden beauty.

This Prairie Bag was described as being "in poor pre-owned condition and shows heavy wear from previous use, including: Heavy bottom corner wear, shell discoloration / stains, interior leather discoloration / stains / wear, metal accent scratches, long strap wear."

All in the eye of the beholder, says the fearless rehabber!

This was my first encounter with a Prairie Bag, and a British Tan one to boot! First a warm bath, then reshaping with towels, drying, and a few rounds of Leather CPR and BlackRock. Finally, installing a shiny new turnlock and buffing to a mellow glow, and this vintage beauty was reborn. In the process I unexpectedly fell in love with the size, shape, and configuration of this classic bag. :hbeat:

BEFORE and AFTER:
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It looks amazing. I have the Prairie bag in mahagony.
 
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#15,835
whateve said:
That's great! How did you blend it in to look so natural?
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The color was exact (although it is shinier than the original). I am seeking to make the rest of the bag shiny with Leather Therapy (or I may take some clear acrylic and dilute it with CPR). I built up each layer with q-tips and then blotted it with finger tips to make the texture less slick and paint-like. The top picture shows an ill-fated experiment with a product called Stain Devil (that is the shiny goop). Did not work.

FYI, the fire engine red Coaches match to Cadmium red acrylic. The darker, lipstick reds work with Napthol Crimson.
 
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#15,836
Bucketbagger said:
The color was exact (although it is shinier than the original). I am seeking to make the rest of the bag shiny with Leather Therapy (or I may take some clear acrylic and dilute it with CPR). I built up each layer with q-tips and then blotted it with finger tips to make the texture less slick and paint-like. The top picture shows an ill-fated experiment with a product called Stain Devil (that is the shiny goop). Did not work.

FYI, the fire engine red Coaches match to Cadmium red acrylic. The darker, lipstick reds work with Napthol Crimson.
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I have a red bag I might try this with. I have two cadmium reds - medium and deep.

You can dilute acrylic gloss varnish with conditioner to get the right sheen. It is sold in the craft aisle with the craft acrylic paints.
Something like this: https://www.dickblick.com/products/liquitex-acrylic-polymer-varnishes/
 
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#15,837
@whateve @Catbird9
Kudos to you ladies about the recommendation of leather CPR,not only saved my rehab project but also amazed me on my Willis bag. I have this Willis bag as my first vintage coach bag and I love it so much!
I tried to use coach leaner and conditioner on this bag before but still couldn't bring the bag back to shine, especially the worn on the edges, so noticeable.
Then I got leather CPR last night as you guys recommended, and applied on all my vintage coach bag. OMG! I didn't expect it works so well!! Look at the bag trims! before & after:IMG_9689.JPGIMG_0005.JPG
 
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#15,838
vivianyan said:
@whateve @Catbird9
Kudos to you ladies about the recommendation of leather CPR,not only saved my rehab project but also amazed me on my Willis bag. I have this Willis bag as my first vintage coach bag and I love it so much!
I tried to use coach leaner and conditioner on this bag before but still couldn't bring the bag back to shine, especially the worn on the edges, so noticeable.
Then I got leather CPR last night as you guys recommended, and applied on all my vintage coach bag. OMG! I didn't expect it works so well!! Look at the bag trims! before & after:View attachment 3982563View attachment 3982564
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You'll be even more amazed at Blackrocks!
 
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