Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[vickenator]

Hi all, I finally finished my first two rehabs and... I don't think they look a whole lot different from when I first started. But the shape of them is much nicer and the leather feels smoother. Maybe I need a bag in terrible condition to start with so I feel my efforts were worth the time!

Anyway, I dunked them both (separately), applied three coats of Leather CPR over the course of a week and a half, then applied a coat of Blackrocks to both of them. I will say that either my technique with Blackrocks is off, or the product wasn't necessary, because for all the effort I put into it, I didn't see a lot of reward with it. I applied it sparingly with my fingertips and worked it into the leather, then let it sit a few minutes, then vigorously rubbed the entire bag with what seemed like half a roll of paper towels. And yes, that removed most of the tackiness, but I didn't see much of a difference to the surface of the bag compared to after the Leather CPR treatment. I tried buffing with a horsehair brush but maybe I'm doing that wrong too! Again, no real changes. Here's the before-and-after for each so you can be the judge.

 

[pandapreston]

Hi all, I finally finished my first two rehabs and... I don't think they look a whole lot different from when I first started. But the shape of them is much nicer and the leather feels smoother. Maybe I need a bag in terrible condition to start with so I feel my efforts were worth the time!

Anyway, I dunked them both (separately), applied three coats of Leather CPR over the course of a week and a half, then applied a coat of Blackrocks to both of them. I will say that either my technique with Blackrocks is off, or the product wasn't necessary, because for all the effort I put into it, I didn't see a lot of reward with it. I applied it sparingly with my fingertips and worked it into the leather, then let it sit a few minutes, then vigorously rubbed the entire bag with what seemed like half a roll of paper towels. And yes, that removed most of the tackiness, but I didn't see much of a difference to the surface of the bag compared to after the Leather CPR treatment. I tried buffing with a horsehair brush but maybe I'm doing that wrong too! Again, no real changes. Here's the before-and-after for each so you can be the judge.

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Imo the leather looks richer in color. I think you did a great job! They look new!

 

[vickenator]

Imo the leather looks richer in color. I think you did a great job! They look new!

Thank you @pandapreston ! They are very nice little bags but just so impractical for me so I figured I'd spruce them up before finding them a new home. Though I'm torn on the mahogany/dark brown Ergo... it's pretty cute.

 

[pandapreston]

Thank you @pandapreston ! They are very nice little bags but just so impractical for me so I figured I'd spruce them up before finding them a new home. Though I'm torn on the mahogany/dark brown Ergo... it's pretty cute.

I agree. It is cute. I'd have it hang around a bit before trying to sell. You never know.

 

[paruparo]

Hi all! I hope I’m posting in the correct thread... Does anyone know what color dye I can use to spot correct this? Or how to get it off? It almost seems like a pen stain that’s seeped in to the leather. I’ve tried coach cleaner and conditioner already and it is still there. It’s a rogue bag in 1941 Red.

 

[whateve]

Hi all! I hope I’m posting in the correct thread... Does anyone know what color dye I can use to spot correct this? Or how to get it off? It almost seems like a pen stain that’s seeped in to the leather. I’ve tried coach cleaner and conditioner already and it is still there. It’s a rogue bag in 1941 Red. View attachment 4491395View attachment 4491396

Buy some craft acrylic paint or fabric puff paint that matches. Take your bag with you to the store to get the best match, or you can mix colors. I would mix the craft paint with a thin conditioner, like Apple or Lexol and blend it in. Do several coats until it is covered. Too much paint to conditioner will give you the wrong texture and sheen. Puff paint might work put directly on, or it could also to be mixed with conditioner.

 

[paruparo]

Buy some craft acrylic paint or fabric puff paint that matches. Take your bag with you to the store to get the best match, or you can mix colors. I would mix the craft paint with a thin conditioner, like Apple or Lexol and blend it in. Do several coats until it is covered. Too much paint to conditioner will give you the wrong texture and sheen. Puff paint might work put directly on, or it could also to be mixed with conditioner.

I have a red puff paint! I am going to try your suggestions, thank you so much for responding

 

[whateve]

I have a red puff paint! I am going to try your suggestions, thank you so much for responding

You're welcome. Post your results. I had good results with puff paint on a pebbled leather bag. Yours is a little trickier because it is on a smoother part.

 

[sakiaoki]

Hello everyone! I'm new to the rehab and rescue club and have been eagerly awaiting a vintage Coach bag, already on its way to me. Can't wait to test out the techniques I've learned here!
Meanwhile, I've also been hunting for other potential projects. Here's a casino bag I found that looked pretty beat up, especially on the piping and back pocket. Any thoughts? Can it be saved?

 

[whateve]

Hello everyone! I'm new to the rehab and rescue club and have been eagerly awaiting a vintage Coach bag, already on its way to me. Can't wait to test out the techniques I've learned here!
Meanwhile, I've also been hunting for other potential projects. Here's a casino bag I found that looked pretty beat up, especially on the piping and back pocket. Any thoughts? Can it be saved? View attachment 4491430 View attachment 4491431

I don't think it looks too bad. You might not be able to get the hardware perfect.

 

[sakiaoki]

I don't think it looks too bad. You might not be able to get the hardware perfect.

Hi, whateve! Yeah, I figured the hardware might require more than a simple polish. I'm mostly nervous about the worn parts on the piping. Would conditioning with Leather CPR and Blackrocks do the trick? I don't think this guy needs a bath, does it?

 

[whateve]

Hi, whateve! Yeah, I figured the hardware might require more than a simple polish. I'm mostly nervous about the worn parts on the piping. Would conditioning with Leather CPR and Blackrocks do the trick? I don't think this guy needs a bath, does it?

I would give it a bath. The conditioner works so much better after one. I think conditioning would fix it. You could always mix a tiny amount of acrylic paint into conditioner and touch those areas up after the entire rehab is done, but I doubt you'll need to.

 

[sakiaoki]

I would give it a bath. The conditioner works so much better after one. I think conditioning would fix it. You could always mix a tiny amount of acrylic paint into conditioner and touch those areas up after the entire rehab is done, but I doubt you'll need to.

A bath it is! Fingers crossed I don't mess anything up. Thanks again, whateve

 

[Aku_no_Hana]

I bet that would look amazing!

It does! My husband thinks I'm crazy because I can't seem to fall in love with it. I'd trade it in a heartbeat for a black or british tan and brass one lol

 

[Syren]

Hi all, I finally finished my first two rehabs and... I don't think they look a whole lot different from when I first started. But the shape of them is much nicer and the leather feels smoother. Maybe I need a bag in terrible condition to start with so I feel my efforts were worth the time!

Anyway, I dunked them both (separately), applied three coats of Leather CPR over the course of a week and a half, then applied a coat of Blackrocks to both of them. I will say that either my technique with Blackrocks is off, or the product wasn't necessary, because for all the effort I put into it, I didn't see a lot of reward with it. I applied it sparingly with my fingertips and worked it into the leather, then let it sit a few minutes, then vigorously rubbed the entire bag with what seemed like half a roll of paper towels. And yes, that removed most of the tackiness, but I didn't see much of a difference to the surface of the bag compared to after the Leather CPR treatment. I tried buffing with a horsehair brush but maybe I'm doing that wrong too! Again, no real changes. Here's the before-and-after for each so you can be the judge.

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I think they look great! In the after pics it looks more supple and rich and even toned.