Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[LunaSilver]

2006 Legacy Ali Flap strap repair before and after. I used E6000 to glue the leather together (clean the surface with rubbing alcohol first, otherwise may compromise the bonding strength), allow it 72 hours to cure. Then tried my best to match up the color with fabric paint, lightly sand the cured glue and paint it over with fabric paint. Allow it 2 weeks for paint to cure. For additional insurance, I add a couple stitches with waxed thread (probably will be ok without ). Not the best especially the paint color, but the bag is usable now.

 

[katev]

I dunked and started conditioning the leather of a Patricia's legacy and while the leather is starting to get nice and soft and the formerly faded piping is looking better, this large indentation/burn looking mark front and center became much more obvious. I didn't even notice it when I first got the bag (wish I had taken pics but I didn't)! How should I proceed? I'm on my second round of Leather CPR right now. TIA! View attachment 4702770 View attachment 4702771

When the stores open again, you might consider taking it to a professional shoe/leather repair shop (Cobbler) and ask for an estimate on repairing the damage on the front of your bag. Look for a long-established shoe/leather repair shop with positive reviews. Talk to him about the problem and don't leave the bag with him if you are not comfortable.

Most of the time I try to fix the problems myself, but a few times I have decided that the damage was beyond my skill and I took the bags to a professional, and I was usually very happy with the results.

Below are before and after pics of a mahogany Patricia's Legacy that I bought very cheaply - only $4.50 but it had significant damage. There was a bad tear where the flap connected to the bag - much worse than a few ripped and loose stitches that I could fix by myself - and there was a damaged spot right on the front. It looked like something corrosive had dripped on the bag and eaten away the leather.

The repair man fixed the rip and he cleaned, smoothed, and spot-dyed the damage on front and it looked much better. He warned me that they spot probably wouldn't disappear completely but said it would be much less noticeable - and he was right! I was glad that I had taken it in for professional repair.

Mahogany Patricia’s Legacy Before Rehab:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/a-tale-of-2-patricias-double-rehab-reveal.765238/#post-22491820

Mahogany Patricia’s Legacy After Rehab:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/a-tale-of-2-patricias-double-rehab-reveal.765238/#post-22491837

Mahogany Patricia’s Legacy, Before and After Close-ups of the Professional Repairs:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/a-tale-of-2-patricias-double-rehab-reveal.765238/#post-22491893

I recently bought a camel bag with a damaged spot on the front and I am considering taking it to the Cobbler to discuss repair options and prices, see pic below. But I might try to repair it myself first and see how it comes out.

 

[whateve]

2006 Legacy Ali Flap strap repair before and after. I used E6000 to glue the leather together (clean the surface with rubbing alcohol first, otherwise may compromise the bonding strength), allow it 72 hours to cure. Then tried my best to match up the color with fabric paint, lightly sand the cured glue and paint it over with fabric paint. Allow it 2 weeks for paint to cure. For additional insurance, I add a couple stitches with waxed thread (probably will be ok without ). Not the best especially the paint color, but the bag is usable now.

It looks great!

 

[LunaSilver]

It looks great!

Thanks.

 

[gaditana]

It looks brand new and that's really a cute puppie! I've noticed him (her) in your avatar - what's is your dog's name?

Thank you! His name is Remy and apparently I disturbed his nap on the couch. My avatar is from when he was a puppy eleven years ago.

 

[BeanChanAshi]

When the stores open again, you might consider taking it to a professional shoe/leather repair shop (Cobbler) and ask for an estimate on repairing the damage on the front of your bag. Look for a long-established shoe/leather repair shop with positive reviews. Talk to him about the problem and don't leave the bag with him if you are not comfortable.

Most of the time I try to fix the problems myself, but a few times I have decided that the damage was beyond my skill and I took the bags to a professional, and I was usually very happy with the results.

Below are before and after pics of a mahogany Patricia's Legacy that I bought very cheaply - only $4.50 but it had significant damage. There was a bad tear where the flap connected to the bag - much worse than a few ripped and loose stitches that I could fix by myself - and there was a damaged spot right on the front. It looked like something corrosive had dripped on the bag and eaten away the leather.

The repair man fixed the rip and he cleaned, smoothed, and spot-dyed the damage on front and it looked much better. He warned me that they spot probably wouldn't disappear completely but said it would be much less noticeable - and he was right! I was glad that I had taken it in for professional repair.

Mahogany Patricia’s Legacy Before Rehab:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/a-tale-of-2-patricias-double-rehab-reveal.765238/#post-22491820

Mahogany Patricia’s Legacy After Rehab:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/a-tale-of-2-patricias-double-rehab-reveal.765238/#post-22491837

Mahogany Patricia’s Legacy, Before and After Close-ups of the Professional Repairs:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/a-tale-of-2-patricias-double-rehab-reveal.765238/#post-22491893

I recently bought a camel bag with a damaged spot on the front and I am considering taking it to the Cobbler to discuss repair options and prices, see pic below. But I might try to repair it myself first and see how it comes out.

Wow! Thanks for sharing your expertise! I will definitely take it to our local cobbler, post-apocalypse. I do love the idea of supporting his business, too! Your mahogany PL went through quite the transformation. So pretty now. Thanks again!

 

[bpuser]

I got this station bag in a thredup rescue box. I am not sure if I caused this discoloration. I washed it in woolite and applied Marten’s miracle balm before it dried, I used a hair drier to make it easier to wipe it off. It almost looks like a prior owner may have applied shoe polish, or my use of the hair drier may have removed some of the color unevenly. I obviously have no Idea what I am doing. The darker picture was when it was still wet.

The final results. The blurry picture is after all of the scrubbing with acetone, right before I dyed it. I couldn’t find the angelus I dark brown so I used Fiebings. The flash brings out defects that you really don’t see.

 

[Narnanz]

The final results. The blurry picture is after all of the scrubbing with acetone, right before I dyed it. I couldn’t find the angelus I dark brown so I used Fiebings. The flash brings out defects that you really don’t see.

looks good...you must be pleased after all the hard work you have done

 

[whateve]

The final results. The blurry picture is after all of the scrubbing with acetone, right before I dyed it. I couldn’t find the angelus I dark brown so I used Fiebings. The flash brings out defects that you really don’t see.

Looks great! Was the shoe polish black?

 

[MaraudingMagpie]

Hello rehabbers, I am new around here and have a question for all of you who are familiar with Lexol products, plus a lengthy explanation.
I bought Lexol conditioner maybe five years ago for my first rehab as it was the easiest to find (I'm in Germany). It had a chemical smell and a super runny texture almost like water. It was not opaque, mainly clear with a yellowy tint. It also worked amazing, didn't change the color of my bags, made them nice and supple, and the smell went away quickly.
I recently ran out of the stuff and wanted to rehab a Blazer and re-rehab my trusty beater Court, so purchased again. The second batch says 'deep conditioner' on the label, but other than that claims to have the same properties. I thought 'whatever, updated design', but the product is completely different. It's a thicker, opaque whitish lotion and smells like almonds. I used it on both bags post-dunk anyway, again thinking 'whatever, updated formula'. On both bags it left a horrible white residue, like I had rubbed chalk dust onto them. I got it off for the most part by wiping again with water and buffing, but it's still there at the bottom of the pores, especially on the Blazer when the pockets are slightly stretched out.
I'm super bummed, has anyone had that experience? I tried to find out if they really changed the formula for the worse or if it's a different product, but Google didn't come up with much. I also find tons of different looking bottle-designs in different places and am very confused.
I'd like to switch to a different brand, but have limited options. My best bet would probably be Apple, can anybody recommend it? I can only find leather CPR in a huge ass canister (it's also €€€). From what I gather, Chamberlain's seems to have the same residue issues and leather honey is oily, darkening and should only be used on super dry bags.
Thanks for reading my wall of text!

 

[Lake Effect]

Hello rehabbers, I am new around here and have a question for all of you who are familiar with Lexol products, plus a lengthy explanation.
I bought Lexol conditioner maybe five years ago for my first rehab as it was the easiest to find (I'm in Germany). It had a chemical smell and a super runny texture almost like water. It was not opaque, mainly clear with a yellowy tint. It also worked amazing, didn't change the color of my bags, made them nice and supple, and the smell went away quickly.
I recently ran out of the stuff and wanted to rehab a Blazer and re-rehab my trusty beater Court, so purchased again. The second batch says 'deep conditioner' on the label, but other than that claims to have the same properties. I thought 'whatever, updated design', but the product is completely different. It's a thicker, opaque whitish lotion and smells like almonds. I used it on both bags post-dunk anyway, again thinking 'whatever, updated formula'. On both bags it left a horrible white residue, like I had rubbed chalk dust onto them. I got it off for the most part by wiping again with water and buffing, but it's still there at the bottom of the pores, especially on the Blazer when the pockets are slightly stretched out.
I'm super bummed, has anyone had that experience? I tried to find out if they really changed the formula for the worse or if it's a different product, but Google didn't come up with much. I also find tons of different looking bottle-designs in different places and am very confused.
I'd like to switch to a different brand, but have limited options. My best bet would probably be Apple, can anybody recommend it? I can only find leather CPR in a huge ass canister (it's also €€€). From what I gather, Chamberlain's seems to have the same residue issues and leather honey is oily, darkening and should only be used on super dry bags.
Thanks for reading my wall of text!

I still have a container of Lexol conditioner from about 6 years ago that does say original formula. When I used it on black boots or bags (before I joined tPF) it always left a chalky white residue and when I joined here others said the same. For very damp leather (from soaking, or dunking, as we say here, or a thorough wipe down), I use Leather CPR or Leather Therapy R/C. If I have a bag I just want to freshen up with a general conditioner, I use Cadillac Supreme. Nice, light and no residue. If you buy CPR, I know I have used it sparingly with satisfactory results. Do a search of Apple on this thread. It is a lighter conditioner and it has been commented on from time to time. Have not used it yet.
Welcome

 

[valv54]

So speaking of chalky residue. My sling bag was in great condition when she arrived awhile back, I really didn't feel like dunking such a big bag, so I just conditioned it with a couple coats of leather cpr dry. Well it turned pretty yucky and had this white film in spots. Today I finally dunked her so well see how this turn out, cuz purple can be touchy.

Also, how do you like my creepy rehab basement setup, right in front of my husband's computer server. Lol.

 

[LunaSilver]

Hello rehabbers, I am new around here and have a question for all of you who are familiar with Lexol products, plus a lengthy explanation.
I bought Lexol conditioner maybe five years ago for my first rehab as it was the easiest to find (I'm in Germany). It had a chemical smell and a super runny texture almost like water. It was not opaque, mainly clear with a yellowy tint. It also worked amazing, didn't change the color of my bags, made them nice and supple, and the smell went away quickly.
I recently ran out of the stuff and wanted to rehab a Blazer and re-rehab my trusty beater Court, so purchased again. The second batch says 'deep conditioner' on the label, but other than that claims to have the same properties. I thought 'whatever, updated design', but the product is completely different. It's a thicker, opaque whitish lotion and smells like almonds. I used it on both bags post-dunk anyway, again thinking 'whatever, updated formula'. On both bags it left a horrible white residue, like I had rubbed chalk dust onto them. I got it off for the most part by wiping again with water and buffing, but it's still there at the bottom of the pores, especially on the Blazer when the pockets are slightly stretched out.
I'm super bummed, has anyone had that experience? I tried to find out if they really changed the formula for the worse or if it's a different product, but Google didn't come up with much. I also find tons of different looking bottle-designs in different places and am very confused.
I'd like to switch to a different brand, but have limited options. My best bet would probably be Apple, can anybody recommend it? I can only find leather CPR in a huge ass canister (it's also €€€). From what I gather, Chamberlain's seems to have the same residue issues and leather honey is oily, darkening and should only be used on super dry bags.
Thanks for reading my wall of text!

I bought Lexol once, it had a very strong chemical smell and irritated my skin, so I returned it. Some other members really like it. I think at least the consistency of this product is not good. Chamberlain leather milk leave white residue on my dark colored bags too, sometimes the white chalky thing didn't show up untill a month later, and was very hard to get rid off. Have you considered Saphir product? It is made in France so maybe easier to get in Europe?

 

[LunaSilver]

So speaking of chalky residue. My sling bag was in great condition when she arrived awhile back, I really didn't feel like dunking such a big bag, so I just conditioned it with a couple coats of leather cpr dry. Well it turned pretty yucky and had this white film in spots. Today I finally dunked her so well see how this turn out, cuz purple can be touchy.

Also, how do you like my creepy rehab basement setup, right in front of my husband's computer server. Lol.

Great rehab set up! I do that in my unfinished basement too, so no one else in the family will complain about wet leather smell.

 

[aerinha]

So speaking of chalky residue. My sling bag was in great condition when she arrived awhile back, I really didn't feel like dunking such a big bag, so I just conditioned it with a couple coats of leather cpr dry. Well it turned pretty yucky and had this white film in spots. Today I finally dunked her so well see how this turn out, cuz purple can be touchy.

Also, how do you like my creepy rehab basement setup, right in front of my husband's computer server. Lol.

the white spots might be spue. I had a beautiful black florentine Dooney that sat waiting in its bag to be carried, took it out months later and it had white stuff all over it. Did some research and if leather isn’t tanned properly the fat from the skin can leak out. The bag was ok while I used it, but I don’t know how long it will stay that way (I rehomed it with a warning).