See that's my theory; dark jeans and the way they transfer color can be fixed with some washings with vinegar. But that's a really expensive bag, and I can't see dunking it into a tub with vinegar! Lol just thinking about it makes me nervous!
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See that's my theory; dark jeans and the way they transfer color can be fixed with some washings with vinegar. But that's a really expensive bag, and I can't see dunking it into a tub with vinegar! Lol just thinking about it makes me nervous!
Thank you! I'm hoping as it develops a patina they will blend more and I won't mind as much.I can see what you’re talking about but I don’t think it takes away from it’s beauty. It makes it uniquely yours! The more I use a bag most of the time I start loving it’s flaws, I develop “relationships” with my bags
Also, is this a Regina? Still learning the older styles.
It's the Manor 9977. A little larger than the Regina.
This bag here drank so much conditioner I had to buy more. She's doing great now and I love her to death but boy was she dry when I got her.
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Ahhh yes, I think I’d like the Manor as it’s a bit bigger. Such a great bag!
She drank you under the table! Lol Great looking bag, is it British Tan?
I researched this quite a bit when I dyed a bag. The Fiebings dye is meant to be finished with resolene to seal it. I did a 50/50 resolene to water mix, but I think you do a mix with more water. It does change the texture of the bag, however. It makes it feel a little plasticy.
Yes, I think I read that & there seemed to be so many comments about it changing the leather that I shyed away. I love the feel & look of it now. May just have to be more careful depending on what I'm wearing.
I think that is a problem with Fiebings. I used Fiebings suede dye once. As soon as I brushed the suede, the dye came off. Did any dye come off when you conditioned? The dye might become more permanent over time. I would have thought the conditioning and weatherproofing would have protected it. You could try a coat of Blackrock Leather n Rich. Put it on, then immediately buff with a paper towel. Or maybe Obenauf's LP.
THANK YOU for the suggestions. When I conditioned, only a very small amount came off on the cloth I was using. I think today was The perfect storm of white jeans, new dye and temperatures over 100! I'm willing to try the resolene since it's only on the back of the bag, but I'm not sure if I do that, do I need to take off the layer of conditioner and protectant that I had already put on?
Quick Blackrocks usage question -- I know I've harped on this a bit but I get irritable working with this product to the point where I almost don't want to use it since I'm not seeing much of a positive result from all the efforts.
When you work it into a bag (I used my fingers), wait a few minutes, then wipe it off vigorously with the paper towel, are you supposed to keep wiping vigorously until there is no more residue on the paper towel? For example, when I was Blackrocking my brown (mahogany?) Ergo I would go through at least 5-6 pieces of paper towel per side and they were still coming up with brown dye on them. Not a lot, but definitely a noticeable amount. And I was scrubbing a bit with the paper towel too, wiping with some force. After the tackiness started to dissipate I'd move to another area.
What techniques do you all use with Blackrocks in terms of how you apply, how long you leave it on, and your methodology for removing it? I was starting to wrench my shoulder with how much I was going at this bag the other night! And do you only use it on black or brown bags? I really don't want to risk it on my red ones. TIA!
When you work it into a bag (I used my fingers), wait a few minutes, then wipe it off vigorously with the paper towel, are you supposed to keep wiping vigorously until there is no more residue on the paper towel? For example, when I was Blackrocking my brown (mahogany?) Ergo I would go through at least 5-6 pieces of paper towel per side and they were still coming up with brown dye on them. Not a lot, but definitely a noticeable amount. And I was scrubbing a bit with the paper towel too, wiping with some force. After the tackiness started to dissipate I'd move to another area.
What techniques do you all use with Blackrocks in terms of how you apply, how long you leave it on, and your methodology for removing it? I was starting to wrench my shoulder with how much I was going at this bag the other night! And do you only use it on black or brown bags? I really don't want to risk it on my red ones. TIA!
Blackrock was the one I got carried away with at first. Since then I put a dab on my fingers, work it in circularly (no force), wait a few minutes, then wipe it off. I do each side one at a time. Dab, apply, wait, wipe, each side. Then later I buff with a microfiber cloth. Seems to come out fine that way.
How much Blackrocks do you use?
Being a relative newbie at rehabing I know I was a bit heavy handed on the first couple of bags, I cured one bag by sheer stupid luck, even after giving it a bath it had a very unpleasant chemical odor to it and I used Obenaufs since it smells better then Blackrocks.The bag still reeked so I stuck her out on the sunny porch.
That cured the stench and the tackiness.
Since then I use very small amounts and work them in to the leather untill there is nothing left to work in.I finish one panel then let it sit a few minutes, then wipe and buff.
Now I have a question, has anyone ever dunked a leather wallet?
In my case where talking about chalk colored, pleated one from the Madison line.I dont think the previous owner cared.
Pic1 is before , Pic 2 that side got a wipe down with leather cleaner.The inside is clean.
In my case where talking about chalk colored, pleated one from the Madison line.I dont think the previous owner cared.
Pic1 is before , Pic 2 that side got a wipe down with leather cleaner.The inside is clean.