This one came from depop. She was all of $45!
Coach Rehab and Rescue Club
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Yes I feel the same way. They're either dropping big bucks or getting smokin' deals or they're both a sorceress because all of their bags are stunning! And their rehabs come out looking like they had a genie make them brand new.
My Dakota Rider bag is almost done (needs a visit to a cobbler, but that’s going to wait). I plan to wear it with this strap, to kick it up a bit and make it sporty.
There might be another bag following on the heals of my yellow Regina....
I have some. I only bought it to get an order up to the amount to get a discount. I think it works a teeny bit better than Lexol but I hate the bottle. A spray bottle is so much easier to use. I have to make sure I don't knock over the bottle before I put the cap back on. I only use it once in awhile, not for a rehab.
It sure looks like mold. I've never been successful in removing mold stains.
I've just finished 2 rehabs, they were both pretty easy.
The first bag is a dark brown Geometric Clutch 9044 that was made in Costa Rica in 1998 and authenticated by @whateve. The bag was in good condition but the hardware had issues with verdigris.
I removed the turnlock and soaked it in vinegar and I gave the bag a bath and stuffed it with towels to shape. Next I conditioned with Leather CPR and Black Rocks and scrubbed and polished the hardware. It's a cute bag that can be worn as a clutch or as a crossbody via a hidden strap, and it has a back slip pocket. The first 2 pictures are before and the next 3 are after rehab.
Geometric Clutch 9044, Costa Rica 1998 (Before):
Geometric Clutch 9044, Costa Rica 1998 (After):
The second bag is also from 1998 and it is a red Lexington Satchel 4187 that was authenticated by @whateve and @BeenBurned. These bags came in red, brown, and ink (and possibly other colors?) They were made both in the Dominican Republic and in Italy, and my little red bag was made in Italy.
The bag was is good shape, there is slight discoloration on the bottom corners and handles but not bad. I only had to dunk, stuff, moisturize with Leather CPR and Black Rocks, and polish the minimal hardware -so it was very easy.
The only problem was that it is missing the original red, leather hangtag. I selected this nickel hangtag because matches the hardware and it has the same logo and font that are stamped on the front of the bag. It's a cute little red bag that looks like it can hold a lot. The first 2 pictures are before and the last 3 are after rehab.
Lexington Satchel 4187, Italy 1998 (Before):
Lexington Satchel 4187, Italy 1998 (After):
The first bag is a dark brown Geometric Clutch 9044 that was made in Costa Rica in 1998 and authenticated by @whateve. The bag was in good condition but the hardware had issues with verdigris.
I removed the turnlock and soaked it in vinegar and I gave the bag a bath and stuffed it with towels to shape. Next I conditioned with Leather CPR and Black Rocks and scrubbed and polished the hardware. It's a cute bag that can be worn as a clutch or as a crossbody via a hidden strap, and it has a back slip pocket. The first 2 pictures are before and the next 3 are after rehab.
Geometric Clutch 9044, Costa Rica 1998 (Before):
Geometric Clutch 9044, Costa Rica 1998 (After):
The second bag is also from 1998 and it is a red Lexington Satchel 4187 that was authenticated by @whateve and @BeenBurned. These bags came in red, brown, and ink (and possibly other colors?) They were made both in the Dominican Republic and in Italy, and my little red bag was made in Italy.
The bag was is good shape, there is slight discoloration on the bottom corners and handles but not bad. I only had to dunk, stuff, moisturize with Leather CPR and Black Rocks, and polish the minimal hardware -so it was very easy.
The only problem was that it is missing the original red, leather hangtag. I selected this nickel hangtag because matches the hardware and it has the same logo and font that are stamped on the front of the bag. It's a cute little red bag that looks like it can hold a lot. The first 2 pictures are before and the last 3 are after rehab.
Lexington Satchel 4187, Italy 1998 (Before):
Lexington Satchel 4187, Italy 1998 (After):
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So beautiful, your touch to the bag works wonders like always
Thanks but I try not to drop big bucks because my rehabs are not always successful. I've just posted pics of a Geometric Clutch that I got at Goodwill for $10 and a Lexington Satchel that was $21 shipped on Mercari. Sometimes I spend more because I really want the bag, but I try to keep the prices down - but that's getting harder to do!
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Thank you, but right now I am struggling with a failed rehab that I abandoned years ago - and so far the bag is winning - again! I will let you see how it comes out no matter what happens!
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Right! When I mentioned vinegar I was thinking that it may help stop the mold from spreading, but if it is mold then vinegar won't remove the spots. Black Rocks might darken the bag a little to make them less obvious.
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Hitting a mental road block with my current rehab. Dyeing a red bag black. I'm probably done with the dyeing and having a hard time moving to the next step which is Resolene. I just don't want to sacrifice the classic feel and sheen of the leather. Probably going to stop at this point and just think about it for a little while. Is it going to be absolutely necessary to use a sealant?