Coach Rehab and Rescue Club
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Welcome! It would be beneficial if we knew what bag you are going to rehab. I really don't like dyeing vintage bags at all. Usually the rehab is enough to restore color. There isn't a dye that I'm completely happy with. They all change the texture and sheen.
Anyone want a rehab project? Vintage City Bag, green...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coach-Green-Leather-Purse/303356556923
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coach-Green-Leather-Purse/303356556923
Thanks! It's a black 9812. In decent shape, just looking dull and I'd love to refresh it. It's my everyday bag.
I have a couple others that I'd like to refresh as well, in a variety of colors, but that one needs the most love.
That would be a nice one. The City is too large for me.
I did get a green Camden Ashland that is on its way to me, and yesterday I took a chance on a crappy pic laden navy Legacy Zip from 1997. The Legacy is pushing it with the size but I haven't done a navy bag yet and it was only $15.
Today was Coach bathtime! I used Dawn and some vinegar in the final rinse.
The City was especially gross, the water was so brown. The grime on the flap seems better. It had been very well loved, so even a little improvement is a success in my book.
The discoloration on the briefcase is about the same. When it dries I'll try acrylic paint. Can I use craft store black acrylic and mix it with leather CPR and apply it with a sponge?
The City was especially gross, the water was so brown. The grime on the flap seems better. It had been very well loved, so even a little improvement is a success in my book.
The discoloration on the briefcase is about the same. When it dries I'll try acrylic paint. Can I use craft store black acrylic and mix it with leather CPR and apply it with a sponge?
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Yes, you can use craft store acrylic but be aware that it doesn't have the same sheen as the leather. Using small amounts is fine but too much will make it look dull. You could add a little gloss medium to counteract this, or you could use puff paint. Puff paint is usually glossier than regular craft acrylic. They might have a gloss version of the craft paint.
Do the rehab that is described many places in this thread. Make sure you have the right conditioners on hand before you start. It is important to start conditioning before the bag is completely dried out after the bath. Black bags usually rehab very well. Wait until you are completely done conditioning before you decide if you need to add color. Usually the most you'll need is a bit of acrylic paint mixed with conditioner around the edges.
Thank you, I'll definitely find a glossy medium for use on other future rehabs. This bag has a large area of discoloration on the front flap and it would probably be pretty noticable if the sheen is wrong. I have "sacrificed" it for practice (if you can call it that, since it's wrecked).
I can't adequately put into words my gratitude for all your assistance. This forum is amazing!
@Catbird9 I referred back to this post because a friend of mine is on the hunt for this bag in the green color and I remembered you had posted this catalog photo when I found mine in BT. Do you know if it came in more than one green color? And what the color(s) was/were officially named for green? TIA!
Bummer. I have read here that sometimes people here have NYC bags crack with dunking.
The greens that the Pocket Purse might have come in are:
1990-1992 - Forest Green
1993-1997 - Bottle Green