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#211
Porter4 said:
The Wood n Stuff Leather Refinisher does sit on the top of the leather. Though I have used it on a few bags, I would only recommend for a bag that would be a lost cause otherwise. It is VERY hard to remove once on, I have only had success with a magic eraser and then you run the risk of damaging the leather to actually get the refinisher off. In addition, one should note that you MUST disclose the use of leather refinisher if you ever decide to resell it. In the past 6 months I think I have returned 6 bags that I bought on ebay that were painted, including a rare double courier :cry: Some last ditch efforts, including the use of Leather Refinisher, can make a bag unsellable later on. Okay, off my soap box now, just wanted to throw that out there since I have used Leather Refinisher personally and also gotten painted bags that were not properly disclosed. BTW, I'm not inferring that anyone on here is painting bags and reselling, but we do have to think about these things when rehabbing.
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I agree with you on all of this. I have used it to touch up a few bags, but I would never use it on anything I was planning to sell (I don't sell, but if I did...and who knows I might do some housecleaning some day).

I do, however think it is very easy to use, comes in colors that pretty much match Coach leather exactly-as in I've used it in parts of the bag and left other parts untreated. It doesn't harden or stiffen the leather like acrylic paint. I have used paint to touch up bags but if I was going to do even a little touch up on a bag in a color I don't already have, I'd buy refinisher before I'd go looking for acrylic paint. He sells little sample bottles and he ships FAST. It's the only thing that saved my Burgundy courier and I only used it on the front panel, it matches the bag perfectly otherwise. I tried EVERYTHING I could think of on that bag-she almost got "studded" until I decided to try the refinisher.

I've had really good luck with very light coats. I put a light coat on my white Ali and it is smooshy and soft and looks great. But I fully agree that a bag with anything but a clean and condition shouldn't be sold without full disclosure and if the seller wasn't clear then you definitely have a case for a SNAD.
 
#212
ledobe said:
Can you show us pix of the bag and why you think it was changed? I'm wondering if we saw it we could help determine what they used.

I can't remember, but it seems like you got a good deal. I've had a few disappointments and it really depends on how much I like the bag, and how much I paid for it, whether I try to fix it or return.
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Thanks for your help everyone. It was a good deal but postage to Australia is high - $30. (I did buy a Car Shoe bag at the same time so got combined postage). Here is the link to the original listing. I will take pics tonight now that I have the bag but I need to leave for work now.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/COACH-au...K6hIN%2BoT0Nr9QQscjrs%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
 
#213
Two.time.bags said:
Thanks for your help everyone. It was a good deal but postage to Australia is high - $30. (I did buy a Car Shoe bag at the same time so got combined postage). Here is the link to the original listing. I will take pics tonight now that I have the bag but I need to leave for work now.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/COACH-au...K6hIN%2BoT0Nr9QQscjrs%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
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When I did a SNAD (I think I've had to do it twice) eBay sent me a prepaid postage coupon and refunded my price plus what I paid for shipping, it was painless for the buyer (except for the crazy messages the seller kept sending me).

However, with an unusual bag like that and at the price you paid, I might try to fix 'er up too. If it's shoe polish maybe it will even wash off, except who knows what you will find underneath?
 
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#215
whateve said:
That bag is so unusual that I would keep it.
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(Couldn't resist another visit now that I'm at work!)

I'm really reluctant to return it because it is unusual. I don't think the strap or under the flap has been painted, and it is definitely a paint not polish - like a shoe colour change, and there is a noticeable chemical smell.

I might try a leather deglazer first, and then if that doesn't work I might even try a paint stripper. I've done lots of paint stripping on 1860's window frames and doors and have used a low odour paint stripper that lifts the paint one layer at a time without damaging the red pine which is a very soft timber.

Thanks for your advice everyone. I'll let you know how it goes.
 
#216
Two.time.bags said:
(Couldn't resist another visit now that I'm at work!)

I'm really reluctant to return it because it is unusual. I don't think the strap or under the flap has been painted, and it is definitely a paint not polish - like a shoe colour change, and there is a noticeable chemical smell.

I might try a leather deglazer first, and then if that doesn't work I might even try a paint stripper. I've done lots of paint stripping on 1860's window frames and doors and have used a low odour paint stripper that lifts the paint one layer at a time without damaging the red pine which is a very soft timber.

Thanks for your advice everyone. I'll let you know how it goes.
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I'm curious about this paint stripper. I wonder if it would be more gentle than the color remover.
 
#217
whateve said:
I'm curious about this paint stripper. I wonder if it would be more gentle than the color remover.
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I think I'll also take tetondeb's advice and try the polish remover before i do anything if I can get one here. I'm beginnig to think there's both paint and polish hence the chemical smell which should have diminished if it was just paint as it was obviously done (badly) a long time ago.

Then I'll try the stripper on a small area first. If it works it will be a long job but I'm hoping it will be worth it as the strap looks to be in good condition.
 
#218
Two.time.bags said:
I think I'll also take tetondeb's advice and try the polish remover before i do anything if I can get one here. I'm beginnig to think there's both paint and polish hence the chemical smell which should have diminished if it was just paint as it was obviously done (badly) a long time ago.

Then I'll try the stripper on a small area first. If it works it will be a long job but I'm hoping it will be worth it as the strap looks to be in good condition.
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It's a beautiful bag, I think she's worth it!
 
#221
It's official! My first rehab is done, and I think it turned out great. Of course, I picked an easy one to get my feet wet. :smile1: This was the one I picked up for my daughter to use at school - only $4! Here's her before - she was a little dirty and had a couple of big spots.



I scrubbed her with some Dawn and a sponge and hung her to dry. Then I put a little Leather CPR on the leather parts and gave her a buff. She cleaned up very well!







Ladies, I wanted to thank you all so very much for your inspiration! It wouldn't have been possible without you! On to the next one!

And a P.S. for whateve - my green geometric came today - she's gorgeous!
 
#222
Beccabaglady said:
It's official! My first rehab is done, and I think it turned out great. Of course, I picked an easy one to get my feet wet. :smile1: This was the one I picked up for my daughter to use at school - only $4! Here's her before - she was a little dirty and had a couple of big spots.



I scrubbed her with some Dawn and a sponge and hung her to dry. Then I put a little Leather CPR on the leather parts and gave her a buff. She cleaned up very well!







Ladies, I wanted to thank you all so very much for your inspiration! It wouldn't have been possible without you! On to the next one!

And a P.S. for whateve - my green geometric came today - she's gorgeous!
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She looks brand new!
 
#224
Beccabaglady said:
It's official! My first rehab is done, and I think it turned out great. Of course, I picked an easy one to get my feet wet. :smile1: This was the one I picked up for my daughter to use at school - only $4! Here's her before - she was a little dirty and had a couple of big spots.



I scrubbed her with some Dawn and a sponge and hung her to dry. Then I put a little Leather CPR on the leather parts and gave her a buff. She cleaned up very well!







Ladies, I wanted to thank you all so very much for your inspiration! It wouldn't have been possible without you! On to the next one!

And a P.S. for whateve - my green geometric came today - she's gorgeous!
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Congrats! It's addictive so be careful.

I don't really have any bags to rehab right now and I shouldn't spend money on any new ones, so I bought some yarn and am going to try to teach myself to knit! Lol!
 
#225
ledobe said:
Congrats! It's addictive so be careful.

I don't really have any bags to rehab right now and I shouldn't spend money on any new ones, so I bought some yarn and am going to try to teach myself to knit! Lol!
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Thanks ledobe, but it's too late, lol! Remember my stash??

FYI, there are some great learn to knit videos on youtube - good luck!
 
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