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Beccabaglady said:
It's alive (insert evil laugh here)! Frankentote is going to be okay! This is the first fitting, I am just going to take a tiny bit more off the top edge, which should get that hole on the side all the way in. Then I will be able to trim the backside to match and re-attach the frame permanently.





Wish me luck!
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I can't believe it ! What a save! How do you reattach the kisslock?
 
#1,728
mrk2014 said:
I am waiting anxiously for my black leather neglected bag, so I can start my first serious rehabbing.

I still need advice, if you ladies don't mind :smile1:

Dunk it first or spot clean first? Warm water, cold? Ivory soap for leather? For how long the bath?
Before completely dry, start applying CPR?
Buff between layers.
Use acrylic paint mixed with conditioner for corners.
Edge Kote for straps edges.

I am very grateful for all the great tips you ladies share. :tup:

The eye make up applicator for touch up paint, and the make up sponges are a great tip. I want to share in case that helps, that I found out in those Dollar Stores, (I imagine in any discount store), some make up brushes kits/packages, that have different sizes (on the small side) regular brush and sponge totally inexpensive, much cheaper than the artist brushes, and that work great for small areas.
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You could spot clean first depending on what the spots are, or maybe spray them with a pre-laundry spray - make sure its bleach-free - and leave for a few minutes to loosen the spots. I agree with Whateve re the ink stains. Try to remove them first with rubbing alcohol if on the lining. Soak the whole bag in warm water with a dish washing detergent, again bleach-free, - I use Fairy - for about 30 minutes then use a soft brush - toothbrush, nail brush,dish brush - to scrub gently all over inside and out. Rinse thoroughly in warm water until water runs clear of suds. Re-shape and stuff with towels. Apply conditioner when almost dry. Good luck and have fun!
 
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mrk2014 said:
I am using the Edge Kote right now, to fix the cracked edges of the straps in a black bag, that otherwise looks like new, and I do not know what to think.

There are a few small spots where the finish is gone and only the leather is left, I have put about 3/4 layers in those spots and still look like painted but not building up. In the spots with the cracked finish I can see it helps, but as I never used it before I do not know if it's working right or not, my only reference is a YouTube video I found done by the manufacturer.

My concern is that right on the bottle says to store at 45 degrees and do not freeze, when I got it in the mail was not frozen, but outside was 11 degrees or so... is it spoiled? How to tell? No clue!
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Oh I think Edge-Kote is fine for coating edges, it just didn't work for me on piping. That said, I've totally lost a bottle of black Edge Kote! Driving me nuts! I ordered it in December to work on my Clay Gigi, but I wasn't sure I was finished because tested a couple of different restorers before I decided what to go with. Now that I have decided I'm finished and I'm ready to work on the edges, I can't find it. I'm worried that I put it back in the box it came in and then later through the box away!


I would guess your Edge Kote is OK if hadn't frozen yet when you got it out of the mail, I would assume it would take some time to freeze enough to damage it.
 
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Beccabaglady said:
It's alive (insert evil laugh here)! Frankentote is going to be okay! This is the first fitting, I am just going to take a tiny bit more off the top edge, which should get that hole on the side all the way in. Then I will be able to trim the backside to match and re-attach the frame permanently.





Wish me luck!
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Wow, that's amazing. What a great start. Doesn't look like the same bag. Good luck with finishing her off.
 
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JOODLZ said:
Thanks for the heads up on this...I saw your post about this on the AT thread...I got busted for chatting too. It was weird...I keep a log of URLs for each thread I read...sort of a short cut road map. The Vintage thread was up to page 14, then when I went back after the bust, it was only up to page 9. Guess we weren't alone. I felt bad that I got smacked (no, not really) for just being exuberant and commenting on Cameochi's overwhelmingly beautiful Sheridans!
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You weren't alone...I was chatting too! :D
 
#1,734
Beccabaglady said:
It's alive (insert evil laugh here)! Frankentote is going to be okay! This is the first fitting, I am just going to take a tiny bit more off the top edge, which should get that hole on the side all the way in. Then I will be able to trim the backside to match and re-attach the frame permanently.





Wish me luck!
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Awesome! You're doing a great job!
 
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ledobe said:
OK, I know someone here recently used Edge Kote on the piping and was very happy with the results. At the time I read it I couldn't respond, was just reading through the thread on my phone somewhere where I couldn't take the time to post. I can't find the post now, but I just wanted to add a warning, I used Edge Kote on the piping of a city bag and was NOT happy with the result, it started to peel after awhile and that was without ever using the bag.

As I recall the it was used on here was black and that would probably be less obvious if it does start peeling. I realize it could be something to do with application or whatever but I just thought I'd mention that I wasn't happy using Edge-Kote this way so others might be interested. I still need to figure out a way to get it off without damaging the other leather (It's a red/british tan spectator city bag). I haven't had time to work on it so it's just waiting for me, patiently. That bag turned out to be quite the project.

That said, I have used black leather refinisher on some pretty faded piping and it came out great and has lasted forever. I know I sound like I work for them but in almost every situation it's worked out really well for me.
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I think that was me. Thanks for the heads up. I've used it on the piping of a black leather Sonoma and a black Basic Bag. Fingers crossed it will be OK ...... especially as I sold the Sonoma.....:wondering
 
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catthecurious said:
Yes, that makes sense. I first tried to add some acrylic paint with a eye shadow applicator. It worked well because the applicator doesn't leave strokes unlike brushes. But when it dried, the painted areas became visible - even though the color was the same, the surface was different from the leather surface - matte, not glossy. I think I'll stick with the moisturizer-paint mixture. Thanks, Whateve!
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I also use the little sponge-tipped make-up applicators...great, huh? Next time you're shopping for acrylics, look for clear gloss acrylic. A top coat of this over the color works pretty well. And if you're shopping somewhere that has LOTS of paint, sometimes you can even find "gloss" paints.
 
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Beccabaglady said:
It's alive (insert evil laugh here)! Frankentote is going to be okay! This is the first fitting, I am just going to take a tiny bit more off the top edge, which should get that hole on the side all the way in. Then I will be able to trim the backside to match and re-attach the frame permanently.

Wish me luck!
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ALIVE, indeed! And I'll nominate you for most-ambitious, miracle-working rehabber of 2014...Hooray for you!
 
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