Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[Cyanide Rose]

Ok I know nothing can be done about the scratches (right?) but seriously, would you rehab this bag?

https://bnc.lt/focc/QTvwX164ZK

Thank you so much for posting this. I have never seen these before. This is all new to me. I can see why you were interested in this bag. I would have never noticed that text and logo differences. I’m still learning, I hope I didn’t offend anyone. Thanks again

 

[ThriftyOldBag]

That is one beautiful bag! Love this thread, wish there was one for other oldies-but-goodies ....

 

[houseof999]

That's a great deal. I think you could fix up the handles and clean up the lining, but I doubt you could do anything about that pitting. I've always been curious about this style but it is probably too similar to the Bleeckers I already have.

I wonder if those pitting are cat scratches. It could make a good work tote though.

 

[Catbird9]

I wonder if those pitting are cat scratches. It could make a good work tote though.

That was my thought, either cat bites or scratches. I don't think they'll go away.

The lining could be cleaned up, but the handles look iffy.

 

[Lake Effect]

Ok I know nothing can be done about the scratches (right?) but seriously, would you rehab this bag?

https://bnc.lt/focc/QTvwX164ZK

I would at that price. I like the overall style and color of the bag and I think it would be very functional for me. I do like the Tattersall lining. I would also be accepting of the weirdness/pitting would not change. But I still have bags to rehab/clean! As well as an abundance of Brits/neutrals, so I will pass.

 

[whateve]

I noticed the whip he is holding is swirled downward, instead of being looped if that makes sense. The back wheels look odd too.

I meant to say downward.

I have a bag from the same line and the logo on mine looks just like this one.

 

[Cyanide Rose]

I have a bag from the same line and the logo on mine looks just like this one.

Thank you, yes you are absolutely right. I noticed last night in researching this logo, that the open text has this logo while the solid text has the looped whip. I’m so happy to know this new information. I probably would have walked away from a bag with this logo. Now I will definitely give it a second look [emoji4]

 

[sda244]

Has anyone rehabbed an agenda/portfolio before?
I just bought one off eBay (link) and it needs some TLC, but I'm concerned about it retaining its shape after a bath.

 

[coach943]

Ok I know nothing can be done about the scratches (right?) but seriously, would you rehab this bag?

https://bnc.lt/focc/QTvwX164ZK

That's a great deal. I think you could fix up the handles and clean up the lining, but I doubt you could do anything about that pitting. I've always been curious about this style but it is probably too similar to the Bleeckers I already have.

I have that bag. The handles look like they have really darkened. I think of it as my Bleecker version of the Candace.

 

[houseof999]

I would at that price. I like the overall style and color of the bag and I think it would be very functional for me. I do like the Tattersall lining. I would also be accepting of the weirdness/pitting would not change. But I still have bags to rehab/clean! As well as an abundance of Brits/neutrals, so I will pass.

I passed. I need to finish my rehab pile before buying another one. [emoji852]️

 

[whateve]

I passed. I need to finish my rehab pile before buying another one. [emoji852]️

I'm getting really lazy with my rehabs. I have several that are almost done, but I can't get motivated to finish them. This is especially true if they aren't coming out as good as I hoped.

 

[houseof999]

I'm getting really lazy with my rehabs. I have several that are almost done, but I can't get motivated to finish them. This is especially true if they aren't coming out as good as I hoped.

I'm not even motivated to rehab a single bag. I have bags that I have rehabbed and it seems to add no value to it whatsoever.

 

[houseof999]

Gray NYC Stewardess for $50! Pretty hard to find!

https://bnc.lt/focc/rYGqR38s1K

 

[Catbird9]

I'm not even motivated to rehab a single bag. I have bags that I have rehabbed and it seems to add no value to it whatsoever.

The trick is to avoid overpaying for the bag in the first place. (Believe me, I have learned this the hard way! Sometimes my emotions override my business sense.)

Gray NYC Stewardess for $50! Pretty hard to find!

https://bnc.lt/focc/rYGqR38s1K

Now this beauty...it's a good price, and I bet some value could be added by an easy rehab! (I'm passing on it, I have two rehabs coming in this week.)

 

[Katherine2020]

I gave it a shot already. She had a long bath, first scrubbed with Dawn. The darker spots I then covered in oxy something whatever spray (max out?) and left for 30 minutes. Then I rinsed that. Seemed like the darker spots were fading a bit so I did that again. Then I scrubbed it all over the twill with fels naptha laundry soap. Not great for leather but fine for twill I think. Then a vinegar rinse. I think it looks cleaner and more evenly colored and the spots that are still there are at least lighter. I hope! At least worst case scenario in which the leather bleeds on the twill didn't happen. The handles do feel pretty soft so if I attempt anything more with her I'll be covering those from now on. It's always hard to tell for sure when its drying but I think it's overall better.

All the other bags washed and drying, no issues. And for now my day is done

Sounds like an overall success! Please share after photos when you can. You're giving me hope for a twill Basic! Not sure if that's a good or a bad thing. I need another "quest" bag like a hole in the head!