Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[Lake Effect]

Nice! I love color comparisons. I know what you mean about the subtle difference between Mahogany and Burgundy.

When I came into the Ranch last year, I was so hot to use it, I skipped an app of Obenauf’s , which it could use. The edges are faded. Since I am leaning toward using lighter bags for spring, I'll put in line for a refurb.

 

[Catbird9]

Courier badly in need of rescue!
https://m.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-coach-brown-leather-shoulder-bag-/263608478391?nav=SEARCH

 

[Jogee]

I have a F70680 red nylon messenger bag with brown leather trim and corners. Is this one that I can put in the washer?

 

[whateve]

I have a F70680 red nylon messenger bag with brown leather trim and corners. Is this one that I can put in the washer?

I would think so but there is a chance the brown leather could bleed. You might be able to test it by rubbing leather cleaner, vinegar, or conditioner on it with a cloth and seeing if any color comes off.

 

[Jogee]

I would think so but there is a chance the brown leather could bleed. You might be able to test it by rubbing leather cleaner, vinegar, or conditioner on it with a cloth and seeing if any color comes off.

Thank you!

 

[Belicious]

Here's my fabulous tranformed $8 find. Turned out better than expected after 3 layers of cpr and some blackrocks, hardware with flitz. I feel she may need obenaufs but I'm afraid of it making the color dirty.
Before:

I just picked up a very very dirty challenge bag($8) I will share her tranformation! Possibility of failure is high considering her light color.

BeforeView attachment 4030529 View attachment 4030530 View attachment 4030531

Now:

 

[Belicious]

I forgot the inside. I cant even believe how well she cleaned up!

 

[whateve]

I forgot the inside. I cant even believe how well she cleaned up!View attachment 4037822

Wow, that's amazing. The space charm is a perfect match.

 

[Belicious]

Wow, that's amazing. The space charm is a perfect match.

Thanks! One of the reasons I wanted to rehab this bag was because I have so many silver charms but I mostly have vintage bags with brass hardware so I don't use the silver ones much. I'm always looking for a way to make the silver ones work. I love the color this turned out to be. I guess it's light camel?

 

[whateve]

Thanks! One of the reasons I wanted to rehab this bag was because I have so many silver charms but I mostly have vintage bags with brass hardware so I don't use the silver ones much. I'm always looking for a way to make the silver ones work. I love the color this turned out to be. I guess it's light camel?

The 2000 ad for this style calls it camel. The hardware was called nickel.

 

[Catbird9]

Here's my fabulous tranformed $8 find. Turned out better than expected after 3 layers of cpr and some blackrocks, hardware with flitz. I feel she may need obenaufs but I'm afraid of it making the color dirty.
Before:


Now:View attachment 4037808 View attachment 4037810

Gorgeous, I love the color and glow!

 

[Tosa22]

I forgot the inside. I cant even believe how well she cleaned up!View attachment 4037822

Wow! It looks amazing!

 

[dgphoto]

Here's my fabulous tranformed $8 find. Turned out better than expected after 3 layers of cpr and some blackrocks, hardware with flitz. I feel she may need obenaufs but I'm afraid of it making the color dirty.
Before:


Now:View attachment 4037808 View attachment 4037810

I forgot the inside. I cant even believe how well she cleaned up!View attachment 4037822

Wow, looks fantastic!

 

[dgphoto]

Ok, kids... What do we think? I have this giant duffle (9085) that I rarely use but love. Found this sequin dino patch that I think would look amazing on it and would probably make me enjoy using it more often. What’s your opinion...yay or nay?

Kinda riffing off this 75th Anniversary Bag I saw when they did the auction:

 

[dgphoto]

Oh! And I forgot to post my latest project with the flawed Station (?) bag. Still need to polish the brass and maybe add a couple of additional studs. What do you guys think of the final product? I think it’ll be fun to carry. [emoji4]