It's beautiful! In addition to conditioning. applying Black Rocks Leather N Rich does a good job of bringing back the color and masking flaws. You have to apply it very lightly, let it sit overnight or for several hours and then buff with a soft cloth or brush.
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Thank you. Yeah, I am double guessing myself on the Wood n Stuff because I really don’t want to paint over the leather, that was why I wanted to use dye. I should probably try BlackRock first and see how that works. Your suggestions are appreciated, ladies.
Does the Creed on that bag say it is burnished leather? It looks similar to one that I have that is a similar color and is made of burnished leather. I rehabbed mine (washed/conditioned/Blackrocks) and found the leather wasn't really conducive to rehabbing. I still like mine, but I'm not sure rehabbing it improved it at all.
I'm not one to paint bags or use something like Wood-n-Stuff because acrylic isn't really meant for leather and will clog the pores of the leather. I've re-dyed a bag from a putty color to mahogany. I used Fiebings dye and sealed it with acrylic resolene. It was messy. The resolene also gave it a weird texture. I'd wouldn't dye an entire bag again using that method. I've spot died some brown bags by mixing Feibings dye with conditioner. That worked better. If you could find a similar brown color, you can try mixing a little bit of dye with a thin conditioner like Lexol. My sense is that brown will be hard to match, and that stain may be difficult to camoflauge.
For black bags, Kiwi makes a great black leather dye that is great for spot dying.
We're bag twins! I rehabbed this exact style and colour, and used multiple thin coats of Chamberlain's mixed with acrylic to repair very heavy damage and staining.
I used the teeniest amout of paint, i mean a whisper of colour, custom mixed to match. Then I applied several sheer layers, rubbing in well. I wasn't looking to smother the stains, just blend them in a bit to create a softer patina. If I can figure out how to post my old thread I will
I also ended up replacing the original turnlock, because I used a dremel on the first one and ruined it.
Okay, here are some after shots showing the colour if the bag after - you can see it's not uniform but there are no obvious 'blobs' of stain.
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I love vintage Coach & Dooney, and just this past Saturday I picked up 2 vintage New York City Coach bags for $5 each at an estate sale. A mahogany convertible clutch and a black double sided shoulder bag (not sure of style name.) Both were semi-dirty, but the worst part was the shape from years of being jammed into the bottom of a closet. Smashed completely flat, misshappen, bent straps, just awful. So, I attempted my first dunk-style rehab! Washed thoroughly, reshaped with towels, let dry. They look great now (and are totally clean!), and I wish I had taken before photos to show how bad they were. I'm hoping to put some leather product on them tonight or tomorrow and then I'll photograph to share here.
Thank you for your suggestion. Yes, I use Kiwi dye for blacks and it works like magic. I wish they make other colors but for now, black is all they have.
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Wow! You did great. What paint did you use? I love how yours turned out. I specially like that it looks so natural and does not even look like you used paint at all. It looks like new. Would love to see how the bag started, maybe it would give me more courage. I would hate to ruin this bag.
Wow! You did great. What paint did you use? I love how yours turned out. I specially like that it looks so natural and does not even look like you used paint at all. It looks like new. Would love to see how the bag started, maybe it would give me more courage. I would hate to ruin this bag.
I am thinking of a wallet to go with my new laced leather soho bag and I am tempted by the natural, laced wallet on ebay at the link below, with shipping the cost will be about the same as I paid for the bag. I'm hesitating because I already have lots and lots of wallets of many sizes and shapes and colors!
I am thinking of using one of my bleecker wallets with the soho bag instead. Also below are pictures of both my Bleecker wallets in Ink and Black with brass hardware; what do you think would be a good wallet for this bag?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Wallet-Natural-Tan-Well-Appointed-Excellent-Condition-Very-Clean-145/183338591529?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
I am thinking of using one of my bleecker wallets with the soho bag instead. Also below are pictures of both my Bleecker wallets in Ink and Black with brass hardware; what do you think would be a good wallet for this bag?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Wallet-Natural-Tan-Well-Appointed-Excellent-Condition-Very-Clean-145/183338591529?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
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I like the Bleecker wallet, though I may not be the best to give you a wallet opinion. I never change my wallet. I'm still carrying a zippy wallet that is probably 7 years old.
Thanks! I've edited my post above to show pics of both the ink and black bleecker wallets, which do you think would work best?
I love the laced wallet! I think it might be lighter in color than your bag. I also don't think it is a full sized wallet.
Thank you! Here are some before pics of the bag, from the seller. Stains ate still there, and in certain light she can look 'dirty' but overall much improved. Warning though, you can go too far eith paint and absolutely ruin the feel of the leather. I used paint on another bag and she looks great, feels like plastic. I think I used folkart or similar paint, in several colours, lots of trial an error.
