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#22,591
Catbird9 said:
Beautiful color! If the bag is basically clean, you can try reshaping it by applying a light coat of conditioner (I use Leather CPR), stuffing it with warm towels and hanging it in the bathroom while the shower is running.

I've dunked Lightweights with no problems. They rehab a bit differently than the thicker leather of the regular classic styles. They seem to take a long time to dry. Sometimes the creed will fade...take a picture of it before you dunk if you want to preserve a record of it. I wouldn't use an oily conditioner on it, just CPR and maybe Blackrock if you have it.
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valv54 said:
Lightweights are a tough rehab. Sometimes they turn out great sometimes they are a blotchy wrinkled mess. If it's pretty clean I'd stuff it and then condition it over a few days, leave it stuffed it will shape back up. Or dunk just enough to make it wet and go from there.
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Thanks so much! Just the advice I was looking for! It’s pretty clean so maybe I will avoid dunking for now and just try conditioning and stuffing like suggested.
 
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#22,592
Catbird9 said:
It should be a very successful rehab. If you don't have Blackrock yet, I'd highly recommend it, especially for those corners. It does wonders. You can always touch up with paint mixed with conditioner later...but I doubt you'll need to.
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Thanks for the pointers, Catbird9! :flowers: Are there alternatives to Blackrock? And what does it do for the leather that CPR doesn't? Sorry if this is a silly question, but I really have no idea :confused1: Thanks for enlightening me :smile:
 
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sakiaoki said:
Thanks for the pointers, Catbird9! :flowers: Are there alternatives to Blackrock? And what does it do for the leather that CPR doesn't? Sorry if this is a silly question, but I really have no idea :confused1: Thanks for enlightening me :smile:
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Blackrock is a finishing product that is made with carnauba wax and other substances that "clean, soften and preserve" the leather. Used sparingly, when buffed it gives the leather a "rich mellow glow." It seems to even out color variations, and smooth over scratches and scuffs.

A similar product is Skidmore's Leather Cream, made with beeswax and plant products. It "cleans and allows leather to breathe, replenishes natural oils, and makes the leather more resistant to moisture."

I've used both of them, but I prefer Blackrock.
 
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Catbird9 said:
Blackrock is a finishing product that is made with carnauba wax and other substances that "clean, soften and preserve" the leather. Used sparingly, when buffed it gives the leather a "rich mellow glow." It seems to even out color variations, and smooth over scratches and scuffs.

A similar product is Skidmore's Leather Cream, made with beeswax and plant products. It "cleans and allows leather to breathe, replenishes natural oils, and makes the leather more resistant to moisture."

I've used both of them, but I prefer Blackrock.
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I see, that's why you said I won't even need to repaint, because Blackrock evens out color variations, and smooths over scratches and scuffs, like the worn corners of my black Regina. Good to know! I'll definitely need to go get some now, pronto! Thanks again for all your wisdom, Catbird9 :hbeat:
 
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sakiaoki said:
I see, that's why you said I won't even need to repaint, because Blackrock evens out color variations, and smooths over scratches and scuffs, like the worn corners of my black Regina. Good to know! I'll definitely need to go get some now, pronto! Thanks again for all your wisdom, Catbird9 :hbeat:
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You're welcome. Just to clarify, you'll probably want to do 2 or 3 coats of Leather CPR (wait 12 or more hours between coats) and then start applying Blackrock. Use 1or 2 very light coats and buff between coats. Use a bit more on the corners as needed.

Please post pictures when she's done!
 
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Catbird9 said:
Blackrock is a finishing product that is made with carnauba wax and other substances that "clean, soften and preserve" the leather. Used sparingly, when buffed it gives the leather a "rich mellow glow." It seems to even out color variations, and smooth over scratches and scuffs.

A similar product is Skidmore's Leather Cream, made with beeswax and plant products. It "cleans and allows leather to breathe, replenishes natural oils, and makes the leather more resistant to moisture."

I've used both of them, but I prefer Blackrock.
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I've been dying loads of vintage Coach recently, Even if the dye is fickle on the bag, that coat of Blackrock makes EVERYTHING gleam. I dyed a bag on a whim on Saturday night, took a photo outside Sunday morning and it looked good, but later in the day I sealed it, added Blackrock and then took it back outside for another photo - what a world of difference. Blackrock is the bees knees and I owe it to this board for introducing me to it!
 
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Catbird9 said:
You're welcome. Just to clarify, you'll probably want to do 2 or 3 coats of Leather CPR (wait 12 or more hours between coats) and then start applying Blackrock. Use 1or 2 very light coats and buff between coats. Use a bit more on the corners as needed.

Please post pictures when she's done!
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Thanks for clarifying, Catbird9 :heart: I'll definitely follow your method. Hopefully, I do a good job and can proudly post the before and after here! :P
 
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#22,601
katev said:
If you would like to try rehabbing one of the vintage Italian coach bags, there is a black Biltmore 4417 listed on ebay for $25 BIN or Best Offer. It's definitely seen better days and the listing doesn't include a picture of the creed - but it looks okay to my eyes, see the link below:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coach-Hand...954726?hash=item3fcbca07a6:g:BTcAAOSwAL9ddwVQ
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I saw this one and was tempted but decided not to go for it. I have a Copley in really lovely condition and I think it has spoiled me to having something similar that isn’t as good lol I’m patiently waiting for another one in a pretty color to show up!
 
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Syren said:
I saw this one and was tempted but decided not to go for it. I have a Copley in really lovely condition and I think it has spoiled me to having something similar that isn’t as good lol I’m patiently waiting for another one in a pretty color to show up!
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My Copley was actually in pretty bad condition, worse than this Biltmore, so I think I'll be able to clean her up well;) I still want another Madison in a pretty color, though! My Copely is red, so maybe a Carlyle or Gracie in blue or green.
 
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katev said:
Here are before and after pics of a green and tan Glenwood Sheridan that I rehabbed a long time ago. It was in really bad shape and the leather trim on the corners was really worn but it came out nicely.

https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/what-happens-when-you-dunk-a-bag-that-shouldnt-get-wet.689911/
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Thank you! Have you ever redone the edge coating on straps? It looks like there was a dark coating of some sort and it came off as the bag was used.
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Any suggestions about what I can use to make it look uniform?
 
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