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That isn't unusual for a Willis bag (or any bag with a similar ring, like a Logan or Post Pouch). I try to massage it in the bath and that seems to help, but you may not be able to get rid of it.
I can't see much but a darkened spot, but I would give it a long soak in warm water, maybe scrub a little vinegar straight onto the spot if you need to. I have a lighter color Willis that has bad marks like that and I never could get them out but I think a bath did lighten them a lot.
Ok this is my first post in this forum. I picked up a used coach bag a few weeks ago, stumbled across this website and ive been hooked. I want to try my hand at rehabbing a bag and have read a lot of this thread. The one I got at gw yesterday was auth'ed over on the authentication thread and it seems like it is a slim satchel standard 9430. It is black (I saw the recommendation to use a black bag as your first). I have a few products in my Amazon cart based off of posts here and I just want to know if I am missing anything crutial. Also I want to make sure I have read this right... When you guys say "dunk" a bag you mean in a bath of warm water ya? It took me a while to wrap my head around that, haha. I will enclose pics of the bag and my Amazon. Any help is appreciated. I would feel horrible if I mess this bag up.
That looks good. I don't know if you really need Obenaufs. I don't use it on every bag. I don't really like it very much. Yes, a dunk is in a tub or sinkful of warm water with a little soap, like Dawn. They also make special products for washing leather but I just use my dish soap, which isn't even Dawn. Immerse the bag in the warm water, swish it around, gently wash the bag, then let it soak for 15 to 30 minutes. You can scrub gently, mostly on the suede insides. You don't want to use anything that might damage the leather. The water may turn gray.
Like I said before, with these kind of handles, I don't like to soak them too long. Inspect the handles before the dunk to make sure there aren't only holes where water can get inside. I think they might be stuffed with cardboard or something like that so if it gets wet inside, it could get mushy.
I would not order the Obenauf product, if I were you. I bought it some months ago and have not used it. I do use Obenauf oil for really dry bags.
I agree with others...you probably don't want the Obenauf's LP which is for boots. For your bag, I would just go with Leather CPR and Blackrock. Have fun on your first rehab!
benzoyl peroxide. It's basically bleach in cream form. You can put it just on the spots that need it without getting it everywhere, so you can cover an ink line and just bleach that out.
That’s exactly what I have, a spectator with British tan trim. I used Leather Therapy and although I can’t swear that it was the culprit, I think it did yellow it a bit. I am really disappointed in how that bag turned out, the white part doesn’t even feel right. But it’s my summer kick around bag, so I am not crying for it.
This may be an extremely stupid question, but does it have to be outdoors or just direct sunlight? I live in a city building, so no outdoor space other than a fire escape.
I have no idea. I assume the sun helps it bleach so it would have to be in sunlight. It will probably work some without that, but I think it works better in the sun. I left mine out for several hours and left it on for another day before removing it.
Awesome Thanks. I was going too fast and didn't realize their were different types of the obernaufs. I took it out since it sounds like it wouldn't be needed for this one.
It seems like it is in fairly good shape really. Its soft and doesnt feel overly dry. Its faded obviously but hopefully showing her some tlc will resolve that. I look forward to posting after pics!
Eta: I have noted about the handles as well @whateve so I will make sure to be careful. I really appreciate the guidance.
How are you going to rehab that Bleecker Shopper? I bought a black 11419 off of ebay with a filthy tattersall lining thinking I could flip it inside out and clean it. Go figure this is one of the bags where Coach attached the lining on the inside. Now I don't know how to clean it. I don't mind the wear and light stains but it stinks. I've been airing it out for MONTHS and I still can't carry the bag. It smells like it was stored in an old barn. Any thoughts?