Coach Rehab and Rescue Club
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That's a really good point actually. It is hard to find the bright cherry red color.
It's 2001 and Costa Rican. This is the very bag that made me fall in love with Costa Rican leather! It's buttery, smooth and very soft.
I have to agree with valv54, if this was my choice to make I would keep the cherry red one.
I just dunked this beautiful teal Carnival bag and it's currently drying!
I had a question about the edges - looks like there are chips along the piping
Has anyone had any experience fixing this on such a light-colored bag? I've read that you should mix acrylic paint with leather CPR...do I need to seal it afterwards or would blackrocks over it seal it okay? Any advice for paint to CPR ratio?
Also should I put the CPR + Acrylic layer on first before any coats of straight CPR? Or do a quick condition first before applying any paint?
Thanks!
I had a question about the edges - looks like there are chips along the piping
Has anyone had any experience fixing this on such a light-colored bag? I've read that you should mix acrylic paint with leather CPR...do I need to seal it afterwards or would blackrocks over it seal it okay? Any advice for paint to CPR ratio?
Also should I put the CPR + Acrylic layer on first before any coats of straight CPR? Or do a quick condition first before applying any paint?
Thanks!
Do all your conditioning before using paint. I use a small amount of paint to CPR. You have to use multiple coats to get coverage. If you have too much paint it won't have the right texture. I don't seal bags after using paint. Just wait a few days before using Blackrocks as that will remove some of the paint if you do it right away.
I had this exact color in a regina, I never fixed the little scuffs. I know they dont look as bad when the bag is dry. It's a tough color to match perfectly.
When I enlarged your photo, I saw that that the year digit was a six. I would lean toward saying yours was taupe. I have a taupe Patti and have mahogany bags, so by comparison, I knew mine was taupe from the get go. Then it was confirmed by the time frame.Thanks for the positive feedback!! it was my first rehab
hi nursebetty,asking if you are in mtl because I go to the states often and would gladly bring back cpr at cost for a fellow tprSorry, I replied to the wrong person earlier! Have you tried a local source for a leather conditioner? Try equine or saddlery tack supply, or do you have camping stores like Sail? I think if you ask around you might get a comparable conditioner suggestion
#whateve invited me to show my humble attempts at bag spa-ing and painting on bags in here. Unfortunately I didn´t take pics of the two painted bags I gave to a friend, but there´s one of a vintage bag I did for myself. I badly wanted a leopard skin 60ies bag and couldn´t find one, so the scratched Ackery purse I found got a paintjob.
Otherwise I only have leather painting on jackets to show. I´m a pram collector...
Otherwise I only have leather painting on jackets to show. I´m a pram collector...
Great job! May I ask how you reshaped the bottom? I have 2 coming that both need it, so would be good to know in advance. Thanks.Just did my first rehab, thanks for all the advice! I started safe with a black mini belt bag
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wow, you are talented artist! I love that animal print.
Thank you for asking about this (and to Valv54 and Whateve for replying). I have a Soho in a similar color and I have never decided on how to fix those worn areas. I've been considering using paint or maybe a Saphir product. Please keep us updated on what you decide to do!
I just bought my first Saphir colorant for a Dooney. If I ever get around to using it, I'll try to remember post my results.