So got these to sad sacks off mercari for $22 total! Aaaaand they're NYC! I've wanted a collegiate (the flap and turnlock) and its navy!! I believe the other is called camera bag. Both need a bath and some conditioning.
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Well, I decided "what the heck!" and I dunked my new to me cherry red Carlyle. I soaked her in Dawn and water and scrubbed her gently all over with a soft brush, then I rinsed well and let her drain for an extended period before stuffing and shaping the bag. Now I just have to let the days (and days!) of drying commence.
The bath water turned the faintest shade of pink but that's all. It was hardly noticeable except that I was looking for it. There is a persistent rumor that these vintage Italian Coach bags are "delicate" but they really are pretty sturdy!
Yay! Maybe use something to keep it propped open and have a fan blowing towards it? Trying to think of ways to get it drier faster. Lol.
Hello ladies, I need your expert opinion. TIA
Would be OK to dunk this Sheridan? Won't the red bleed on the liner or the brown on the red....? I am unsure of what to do, but it needs help for sure.
Would be OK to dunk this Sheridan? Won't the red bleed on the liner or the brown on the red....? I am unsure of what to do, but it needs help for sure.
I posted a question on Amazon where I ordered the Lexol, all the replies I got indicated the jug I got was defective, no one else noticed any bad smell. So it is on its way back to Amazon warehouse.
Side note, when I read the ingredients of Lexol, one main ingredient is neatfoot oil. neatfoot oil is very controversial in leather care，some people love it, some people hate it, and possible it may damage stitches over time. So I will wait for the bed&bath store to restock their leather cpr.
I have occasionally resorted to a hair dryer on the cool setting, but a fan is an interesting idea!
I once gave a bath to a green Glenwood Sheridan that was in very bad shape and it came out fine; see the before and after pictures below:
Thanks Katev, I know that it would be OK with the dunking, my only fear is the red color.
I just dunked a vintage Italian red Madison that has a similar surface to the Sheridan bags and it did fine. There was a very faint, almost invisible, pink tinge in the water and the lining was not stained at all.
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club.833400/page-1634#post-33520652
I guess I will give it the bath, adding some vinegar to the water just in case. Thanks again.
As long as I will be waiting around for the Carlyle to dry, I decided to give a bath to the forest green Madison Drake Brief bag that I bought last year and have been meaning to rehab.
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I always admire your willingness to "boldly go" to the frontiers of rehabbing!
Thanks, but it's easier to be brave if the bag didn't cost much, the red Carlyle was only $20!