Is there typically a laquer coat that is what is actually chipping? Do I need to re-laquer or anything?
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Condition and a polish was all I did with this little one and Im pleased with the results. 
Oh no, not vintage. Lol sorry, I should have uploaded a picture! I'm all over the place.
I do appreciate the input for the paint though! That will help with one of the vintage bags I do have and need to fix. Lol
I’m guessing that it’s the lacquer you’re seeing flaking off. I don’t re-apply anything to the brass when I’m done.
I’ve never used edgekote, but I just got some and plan on trying in the next couple days. I’ll report back as to ease of application!
Although I was tempted, I've decided not to try and purchase this (not yet authenticated) British Tan Saddle Pouch so I am posting it here in case anyone else is interested and feels adventurous.
I figure that I need to keep working on my rehab piles before buying more bags, especially challenging bags! The price is pretty good for a Made in NYC British Tan bag but it is missing the hangtag and there are some ink spots on the bottom that look impossible to remove and might run in the bath.
This may be the large size Saddle Pouch 9585 (11 x 9 x 2) but I am not sure about that. Years ago I rehabbed a British Tan standard size Saddle Pouch 9590 (9 x 7 x 1 ½) and you can see the before and after pics and a catalog photo here: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/this-bag-cost-5-bucks-and-a-lot-of-work-rehab-reveal.698096/
Here's the ebay link, good luck!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Vintage-1980s-Coach-Light-Brown-Leather-Shoulder-Bag-with-Belt-Latch/184245334498?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
I figure that I need to keep working on my rehab piles before buying more bags, especially challenging bags! The price is pretty good for a Made in NYC British Tan bag but it is missing the hangtag and there are some ink spots on the bottom that look impossible to remove and might run in the bath.
This may be the large size Saddle Pouch 9585 (11 x 9 x 2) but I am not sure about that. Years ago I rehabbed a British Tan standard size Saddle Pouch 9590 (9 x 7 x 1 ½) and you can see the before and after pics and a catalog photo here: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/this-bag-cost-5-bucks-and-a-lot-of-work-rehab-reveal.698096/
Here's the ebay link, good luck!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Vintage-1980s-Coach-Light-Brown-Leather-Shoulder-Bag-with-Belt-Latch/184245334498?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
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Make sure that it is super fine 000 steel wool because other types may be more coarse and could scratch the hardware.
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For modern bags, they really used edge coating. I find edgekote to be very difficult to work with. It is thin and requires multiple layers. What I've done on modern bags is use fabric puffy paint. It is shiny like the original edge coating and goes on thick so you can get the same thickness and look of the original.
This came out amazing! I almost can't believe you got that good results without a bath!
The green looks like marker. The ink and marker are probably permanent. If none of these stains washed out in the bath, they are probably all permanent. Don't let it dry completely without conditioning. Acetone might lessen some of the marks but usually lightens the leather around the stain, making it more noticeable so it isn't recommended. I would do all conditioning before using paint to cover stains. Then you'll know how much you need to cover and what color to match.