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Well, after the whole rehabbing process it seems I didn't really make a dent in the brownish tint over it. :confused1: maybe I've done something wrong?
Or maybe it's just stuck like this?
30 minute wash
Dried overnight
Applied 4 coats of leather CPR throughout the day
Dried overnight
1 coat of blackrocks

It was looking so good, but now I'm discouraged that it is stuck like this. :hrmm:
It seems maybe slightly better.

ETA: I seems like the brown has come off in some places. (Last picture)
 

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#25,398
jdal622 said:
Well, after the whole rehabbing process it seems I didn't really make a dent in the brownish tint over it. :confused1: maybe I've done something wrong?
Or maybe it's just stuck like this?
30 minute wash
Dried overnight
Applied 4 coats of leather CPR throughout the day
Dried overnight
1 coat of blackrocks

It was looking so good, but now I'm discouraged that it is stuck like this. :hrmm:
It seems maybe slightly better.

ETA: I seems like the brown has come off in some places. (Last picture)
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Maybe it’s the same shoe polish thing that I am fighting with?
 
#25,400
jdal622 said:
Well, after the whole rehabbing process it seems I didn't really make a dent in the brownish tint over it. :confused1: maybe I've done something wrong?
Or maybe it's just stuck like this?
30 minute wash
Dried overnight
Applied 4 coats of leather CPR throughout the day
Dried overnight
1 coat of blackrocks

It was looking so good, but now I'm discouraged that it is stuck like this. :hrmm:
It seems maybe slightly better.

ETA: I seems like the brown has come off in some places. (Last picture)
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bpuser said:
Maybe it’s the same shoe polish thing that I am fighting with?
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jdal622 said:
It might very well be. Maybe I should give it another bath and soak it longer then do the acetone? I'm at a loss. Lol
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If you think that there is some kind of coating on it (paint, show polish?) giving it that brownish tint, then you should probably try to get it off.
 
#25,402
jdal622 said:
Should I use the acetone? Regular fingernail polish remover? Extra strength? And should I give it a bath first then do it?
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You don't need to give it a bath first. You should give it a bath afterwards to get rid of the acetone. You should get acetone without any additives. They often put other ingredients in fingernail polish remover.
 
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whateve said:
You don't need to give it a bath first. You should give it a bath afterwards to get rid of the acetone. You should get acetone without any additives. They often put other ingredients in fingernail polish remover.
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Oh okay! I figured all the coats of leather conditioner would hinder the process. I am going on a trip tomorrow till Sunday to see my husband(work won't let him off :/) but as soon as I get back I will definitely start working on it to let y'all know how it goes. Hopefully it's just shoe polish or something I can get off.
I'm assuming it's something the previous owner had put on it because you can see spots starting to shine through.
I would like to say that this is a pain in the tooshie but honestly it's been fun. Lol a little disheartening at times but fun.
 
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katev said:
ShopHousingWorks has a burgundy "Made in the United States" attaché/brief listed for $65 BIN. It's worn but it looks like it would rehab well. It has not been authenticated but I have bought a few things from them in the past and haven't had any problems.

https://shop.housingworks.org/product/234946
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That kinda nice...ive already broken my ban...almost did on a musette? but wasnt sure I could rehab it well..it was pretty worn.
 
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katev said:
ShopHousingWorks has a burgundy "Made in the United States" attaché/brief listed for $65 BIN. It's worn but it looks like it would rehab well. It has not been authenticated but I have bought a few things from them in the past and haven't had any problems.

https://shop.housingworks.org/product/234946
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Hmmmmmmm ... and I just bought a rehab worthy BT Letter Brief bag!
 
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