I have used Obenaufs on plenty of red bags with great success. I don't use it if the bag is in good condition or not vintage, and doesn't have any fade. But often enough I'm rehabbing some old or faded bag and I find it works great. It might take up to a few weeks for the oil to even out though so patience is key. It most certainly darkens but IMO that's good especially if it's helping to mask some spots. I love the patina it gives. It does run all over the place and often looks awful when you first apply it on lighter bags. I love it for BT. I recently rehabbed a BT bag and was unhappy with some spots that wouldn't go away but about a week after Obenauf's I was so much happier with the darker, richer color and the beautiful smell it left!
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I have used Obenaufs on plenty of red bags with great success. I don't use it if the bag is in good condition or not vintage, and doesn't have any fade. But often enough I'm rehabbing some old or faded bag and I find it works great. It might take up to a few weeks for the oil to even out though so patience is key. It most certainly darkens but IMO that's good especially if it's helping to mask some spots. I love the patina it gives. It does run all over the place and often looks awful when you first apply it on lighter bags. I love it for BT. I recently rehabbed a BT bag and was unhappy with some spots that wouldn't go away but about a week after Obenauf's I was so much happier with the darker, richer color and the beautiful smell it left!
Quick question for you folks about Blackrocks as this is my first time using it -- I'm a week in on a black Ergo Mini Satchel rehab and have dunked it and then CPR'd it with three coats over the course of a week. The last coat of CPR was left to dry for like 3 days or so before I tried Blackrocks today; I applied it sparingly using fingertips and a small amount, working it into the leather and then wiping it off with a paper towel like the instructions said.
It's left the bag a bit tacky to the touch, though, and I'm wondering if this is normal. I tried brushing it with a large horsehair shoe brush and it's not making much of a difference. I plan to let it rest overnight and check it again tomorrow afternoon, but I'm wondering if this is normal with Blackrocks? Was I not supposed to wipe off the excess and just let it soak in? The bag accepted the three coats of CPR well but I'm not sure if my technique with Blackrocks is off.
It's left the bag a bit tacky to the touch, though, and I'm wondering if this is normal. I tried brushing it with a large horsehair shoe brush and it's not making much of a difference. I plan to let it rest overnight and check it again tomorrow afternoon, but I'm wondering if this is normal with Blackrocks? Was I not supposed to wipe off the excess and just let it soak in? The bag accepted the three coats of CPR well but I'm not sure if my technique with Blackrocks is off.
It is important that you wipe all of it off with the paper towel, so it sounds like you did it correctly. You want to make sure you get all of the excess off with the paper towel. (I apply a tiny bit with my fingers, rub it in really well, then buff with the paper towel really well so there is no excess remaining.)
Sometimes a bag may be a bit tacky after application. It sounds like you just need to let it soak in at this point. It may take some time. I typically wait a week between applications of Blackrocks and periodically buff with a horsehair brush during that week.
It sounds like you weren't vigorous enough in wiping off the excess. You actually need to buff with the paper towel. After awhile, the tackiness will disappear and then you can buff with the brush.
That looks terrible. I fixed a shredded handle with leather cement and paint. Mine was python print so it was easier to hide the repairs. Fill in all the gaps and edges with leather cement. Use a straight edge or roller to wipe off the excess to get a smooth edge. Fill it in gradually with smaller portions. You don't want huge gobs because they won't dry hard. Then when it all repaired, you can coat the whole thing with paint. I would use glossy puff paint. If necessary, you can put on a coat of polyurethane varnish to get the shininess you need.
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Coach and other brands have novelty straps but they are expensive.
If you show the bag, we might have suggestions.
Thanks. I will look around these. Just wanted somewhere that people on this forum may have used.
My first successful rehab! This forum has been so helpful. Just waiting for tools to polish the hardware. Here are some before and after pics:
I ordered a silicone polishing kit for my dremel.