Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[Merysings]

I will attach a photo of blackrocks. It’s a cleaner, conditioner and protectant. The leather CPR you can get from TJ Maxx for 6.99.

Thank you so much! I just found them both on amazon, but I’ll see if I can find CPR at the Maxx, it’s way cheaper!

 

[whateve]

Ok great! Can I soak it and treat it with vinegar if I don’t have a conditioner to finish it? Or should I wait until I get the leather CPR and Blackrock?
The spots are small so far and it’s still soft. I don’t see it on the inside.

You should have the CPR on hand before the bag dries from the bath. That can take a couple days. You could dunk it today if you're getting the conditioner tomorrow. You can wait on the Blackrocks. That can be used anytime after the rest of the rehab is done.

 

[Lake Effect]

In my opinion, those other conditioners will make a big difference. You should be able to get CPR for around $8 and Blackrocks for around $12.50.

Thanks! I guess I can use it for my boots as well. I'm in Canada so I will have to bite the bullet and get it for $20 from BBB! Right now the leather just look a little too matte.

I feel you, as even though I live in a densely populated area with tons of shopping locally, Marshall’s , TJ, Tuesday Morning, BBB, none of them carry CPR. I still look, in hopes of finding it. And yes, I started with Lexol, because I heard about about 15 years ago off the eBay Coach boards, which I can get at auto stores and some Walmart’s ,locally. And Lexol conditioner left my black bags and a pair of boots with chalky streaks.
So I buy from Amazon. When I started rehabbing, seriously, over 2 years ago (finding the forum shortly after) I gave myself permission to spend money on conditioners and products as a bit of a hobby. And I did already have a few vintage bags to maintain. And yes, these products are great for shoes and boots. I used a product Leather Therapy Restorer/Conditioner (akin to CPR) on a pair of shoes that I knew would be a tough match for polish and they look great and that and another product, Obenauf’s Oil gave a new lease on life for a pair of black Timberland boots! So yes, use your products!
Another lesson learned, regarding the matte appearance of bags, in my experience, not all bags rehab equally. Some bags that have more wear, will develop a degree of luster and shine after deep conditioning and a finishing conditioner. But a bag with significant to heavy wear does not necessisarily lend itself to a glow. YMMV and the Wow factor will vary as well. I have purchased several *rehab specials* specifically to see how far they they can come with dunking and conditioning. I just dunked several bags, and the two with minimal wear are glowing already, and I have yet to put on Blackrock. Blackrock will add a certain amount of luster to a bag with significant wear, but possibly not as much as a bag that is less worn.
I went back and read lots of old posts, looked at before and after pics and did searches of the different products mentioned in this thread. I actually had two very good rehab outcomes early on, and I went through a phase where I was a little over ambitious. I learned by reading and doing. It taught me to create a realistic budget for rehab bags.
Lastly, yes, there is and end to this post, lol, I love BT and neutrals in all varieties of wear! I have what I think is a putty? court bag with a bit of wear. I will post it after I use Obenauf’s Oil on it. It was really dry.

 

[Lake Effect]

I had come across a bottle of Kiwi Scuff Magic (brown) in my husband's shoe polishing kit. Normally I wouldn't use any kind of shoe polish on a Coach bag, but I was curious to see how this would work. for touch-ups. It's a thin liquid that comes in a dauber-top bottle and "dries to a shine."

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I found a bargain-priced Ergo Pocket Zip to practice on.

BEFORE:
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After dunking, reshaping, and conditioning with CPR, I daubed a little of the brown Kiwi liquid onto the end of a q-tip and applied it to the scuffed corners and piping edges around the zipper and handle where it was badly worn. I then rubbed a little conditioner on top of that to help it sink in. After it dried, a went over it again to add a little more color. Finally, 12 hrs later, a light coat of Blackrock.

AFTER:
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It's still not perfect, but it's a decent improvement and I'm happy with the results.

The purist in me wants to shudder a little bit , but I totally get it!

Much improved! I wonder how they were carrying that bag to get wear there?

It looks like it got scraped, if those corners stuck out a little. My Classic Hobo got caught under a rolling office bag of mine when I wasn’t paying attention. Scraped on concrete.

 

[Lake Effect]

Thanks so much for the tip. I am definitely not wiping it off right away. I’ll do that next time. I still haven’t found a brush yet, I think my only option is the dreaded Walmart. It usually takes me pretty close to an act of god to go in there. Not my favorite place, but then I hate the grocery store too. I guess I’m gonna have to bite the bullet on that one Although, I may be able to get my husband to go for me. He knows that place inside and out.

I found a horsehair shoe brush in my local supermarket for $3 on clearance in the little shoe polish section!

 

[Lake Effect]

Thanks for that information. Now I’m glad I held off buying that bag. Hopefully I come across another one like it. One of these days I hope to find a pony in decent condition that doesn’t break the bank [emoji4]

Don't we all?!

Take a number.

 

[Cyanide Rose]

So much good stuff has been posted since I passed out last night. I really enjoy reading this thread in the morning to catch up. I’m thinking I might bite the bullet on the price, if I find one in pretty nice condition. I hardly ever luck up and find those rare gems. The body bag literally popped up as an alternative to a bag that I think katev posted that had ended. LOL

 

[zooba]

I usually buy leather CPR in Tractor Supply. Which part of TJMax will I find it?

Also have a question, I took the plunge on a stewardess bag. Looking decent in post dunk but I've never repaired edging damage. What do you experienced rehabbers recommend? This is where the flag attaches to main part of the bag. Thanks

 

[Jacynthe]

I usually buy leather CPR in Tractor Supply. Which part of TJMax will I find it?

Also have a question, I took the plunge on a stewardess bag. Looking decent in post dunk but I've never repaired edging damage. What do you experienced rehabbers recommend? This is where the flag attaches to main part of the bag. ThanksView attachment 4325837View attachment 4325839

Anxiously awaiting the reply from our experienced rehabbers!!!

 

[Jacynthe]

I feel you, as even though I live in a densely populated area with tons of shopping locally, Marshall’s , TJ, Tuesday Morning, BBB, none of them carry CPR. I still look, in hopes of finding it. And yes, I started with Lexol, because I heard about about 15 years ago off the eBay Coach boards, which I can get at auto stores and some Walmart’s ,locally. And Lexol conditioner left my black bags and a pair of boots with chalky streaks.
So I buy from Amazon. When I started rehabbing, seriously, over 2 years ago (finding the forum shortly after) I gave myself permission to spend money on conditioners and products as a bit of a hobby. And I did already have a few vintage bags to maintain. And yes, these products are great for shoes and boots. I used a product Leather Therapy Restorer/Conditioner (akin to CPR) on a pair of shoes that I knew would be a tough match for polish and they look great and that and another product, Obenauf’s Oil gave a new lease on life for a pair of black Timberland boots! So yes, use your products!
Another lesson learned, regarding the matte appearance of bags, in my experience, not all bags rehab equally. Some bags that have more wear, will develop a degree of luster and shine after deep conditioning and a finishing conditioner. But a bag with significant to heavy wear does not necessisarily lend itself to a glow. YMMV and the Wow factor will vary as well. I have purchased several *rehab specials* specifically to see how far they they can come with dunking and conditioning. I just dunked several bags, and the two with minimal wear are glowing already, and I have yet to put on Blackrock. Blackrock will add a certain amount of luster to a bag with significant wear, but possibly not as much as a bag that is less worn.
I went back and read lots of old posts, looked at before and after pics and did searches of the different products mentioned in this thread. I actually had two very good rehab outcomes early on, and I went through a phase where I was a little over ambitious. I learned by reading and doing. It taught me to create a realistic budget for rehab bags.
Lastly, yes, there is and end to this post, lol, I love BT and neutrals in all varieties of wear! I have what I think is a putty? court bag with a bit of wear. I will post it after I use Obenauf’s Oil on it. It was really dry.

I had some difficulty finding CPR and finally found it at Bed and Beyond. FYI for anyone who made need the info.

 

[Cyanide Rose]

I usually buy leather CPR in Tractor Supply. Which part of TJMax will I find it?

Also have a question, I took the plunge on a stewardess bag. Looking decent in post dunk but I've never repaired edging damage. What do you experienced rehabbers recommend? This is where the flag attaches to main part of the bag. ThanksView attachment 4325837View attachment 4325839

I had some difficulty finding CPR and finally found it at Bed and Beyond. FYI for anyone who made need the info.

I usually find it up by the registers, but I have seen it in the household section in the back before.

Yes! That’s right BBB has it, I think someone mentioned that earlier, I didn’t put the initials together to it until now. I would come out as a huge hive if I step foot in that store. It’s a shame too, because everything there smells so good!

 

[Minchanka]

I usually buy leather CPR in Tractor Supply. Which part of TJMax will I find it?

Also have a question, I took the plunge on a stewardess bag. Looking decent in post dunk but I've never repaired edging damage. What do you experienced rehabbers recommend? This is where the flag attaches to main part of the bag. ThanksView attachment 4325837View attachment 4325839

I use Fiebings leather cement for repairs like this. I fix it after dunking.

 

[Belicious]

I usually buy leather CPR in Tractor Supply. Which part of TJMax will I find it?

Also have a question, I took the plunge on a stewardess bag. Looking decent in post dunk but I've never repaired edging damage. What do you experienced rehabbers recommend? This is where the flag attaches to main part of the bag. ThanksView attachment 4325837View attachment 4325839

Get some good leather glue and glue it down basically. Looks like all the leather is still there so you should be able to glue it pretty good! If it looks too shabby afterwards (which it might not) you can use acrylic filler or just a little paint to cover it a bit.

I usually find it up by the registers, but I have seen it in the household section in the back before.

Yes! That’s right BBB has it, I think someone mentioned that earlier, I didn’t put the initials together to it until now. I would come out as a huge hive if I step foot in that store. It’s a shame too, because everything there smells so good!

You might be thinking of bath and bodyworks. Bed bath and beyond is not very smelly. They basically sell housewares.

I'm bummed that the Marshalls near me shut down and every time I go to a different one I haven't found CPR.

 

[Belicious]

I feel you, as even though I live in a densely populated area with tons of shopping locally, Marshall’s , TJ, Tuesday Morning, BBB, none of them carry CPR. I still look, in hopes of finding it. And yes, I started with Lexol, because I heard about about 15 years ago off the eBay Coach boards, which I can get at auto stores and some Walmart’s ,locally. And Lexol conditioner left my black bags and a pair of boots with chalky streaks.
So I buy from Amazon. When I started rehabbing, seriously, over 2 years ago (finding the forum shortly after) I gave myself permission to spend money on conditioners and products as a bit of a hobby. And I did already have a few vintage bags to maintain. And yes, these products are great for shoes and boots. I used a product Leather Therapy Restorer/Conditioner (akin to CPR) on a pair of shoes that I knew would be a tough match for polish and they look great and that and another product, Obenauf’s Oil gave a new lease on life for a pair of black Timberland boots! So yes, use your products!
Another lesson learned, regarding the matte appearance of bags, in my experience, not all bags rehab equally. Some bags that have more wear, will develop a degree of luster and shine after deep conditioning and a finishing conditioner. But a bag with significant to heavy wear does not necessisarily lend itself to a glow. YMMV and the Wow factor will vary as well. I have purchased several *rehab specials* specifically to see how far they they can come with dunking and conditioning. I just dunked several bags, and the two with minimal wear are glowing already, and I have yet to put on Blackrock. Blackrock will add a certain amount of luster to a bag with significant wear, but possibly not as much as a bag that is less worn.
I went back and read lots of old posts, looked at before and after pics and did searches of the different products mentioned in this thread. I actually had two very good rehab outcomes early on, and I went through a phase where I was a little over ambitious. I learned by reading and doing. It taught me to create a realistic budget for rehab bags.
Lastly, yes, there is and end to this post, lol, I love BT and neutrals in all varieties of wear! I have what I think is a putty? court bag with a bit of wear. I will post it after I use Obenauf’s Oil on it. It was really dry.

It still amazes me after about 6 years of rehabbing I still have so much to learn. I recently sold a bag because I hated the shininess of the leather and it was all scratched.. for some reason it didn't occur to me that it was covered in shoe polish until AFTER I sold it, before I shipped it. So I stripped and conditioned it and it made it sooooo beautiful, every scratch is gone and the bag is soft and supple.. I wish I didn't already sell it.

 

[houseof999]

I just ordered leather CPR from Amazon. I am not going hunting for them at Marshall's in this awful weather. Brr.