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So here is an update. With the direct light, you can see how much more wear the black bag has. They are dry now, with 2 applications of CPR and buffing. I do buff, with a cotton towel when it has been absorbed. I am debating if I want to give the black bag an app of Obenauf’s Oil. I will give the blue bag an app of Blackrock. And yes, they are the same size. Must be the angle.
The Winnie tips forward a little when closed because of the weight of the dowel. She had just a little wear and is the beautiful shade of BT. The little tabac bag has much more wear (there is at least 10 years age difference) on the edges, but improved nicely with CPR alone. Both have two apps of CPR after dunking, with lots of buffing. I am going to use a little more CPR on the Shoulder Purse. Then an app of Blackrock.
@BeenBurned just authenticated this bag for methank you!!
Now, I need help. I’m in love with the bag, but have no idea how to restore it. It’s in pretty good shape other than the spots basically all over. They look like water stops, maybe. I bough saddle soap, and tried to clean it with it, some dirt came out but not the spots. I stopped as I’m afraid of ruining it.
Need expert help, as I have no clue how to care for this beauty. Thank you!!!
Hope the photos show the stains
Not sure if anyone has replied to you, but I would reinforce the piping with some flexible glue that is compatible with leather. I've used Welbond with good results. I've also used leather cement or feiblings leather glue. After you shape it and dry for a day or more use a matching acrylic paint to restore the color. Some people use textured "puff" paint, it depends on how you shape the corners and if you need to "fill cracks".
Some dye loss is expected. It looks like you removed a layer of light surface grime and it looks lovely. I would expect the light spots to even out a tiny bit with the Blackrock. But given the shape and location, I would not have noticed them if not for close examination and to me, given the whole vibe of the bag, they are a non issue! To me! I must have missed the post on the ink spots.This is the before and after on my body bag. I haven’t done black rocks yet, which is why I was asking about it and the ink. What do you think about the light spots? There was a lot of the color in the water when washing and soaking.
Before:
After:
The purist in me wants to shudder a little bit, but I totally get it!
I know, me too. I was a little hesitant to post it. I know it says "shoe polish" on the label, but it's nothing like the waxy, smelly stuff that comes in tins. It's more like Fiebing's Edge Kote, but thinner.
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.
Thanks for asking. It did arrive and so far my progress is decent. The bag had some white residue on the lacing that came right off with CPR. I'm not sure why people don't try leather cleaner for some of these things.
This is a pretty accurate snap of the colors. The flap of the shoulder purse is a bit faded compared to the underbelly. I tossed in the bone and BT for the heck of it. I would expect putty to be a bit cooler, but hey, just my guess. Until I have my hands on a putty bag!! I will post a link to a seller who has hang tags on her home page.
