Ive never painted a bag before...so this is very novice opinion. Wait for your second coat before you add a different tint...you might find the colour you have could darken or wine up a bit more with the extra coat on it.
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I've dunked this style, and it came out very well. There is a sort of non-woven interfacing fabric around the top edge, and the handles have what feels like foam padding. It was a satisfying rehab altogether.
Sorry for the late reply, I wait to apply cpr until the bag is dry (unless it was very dry to begin with). I apply it with a sponge in thin layers so it does not build up at seams. I’ve had the cpr build up and almost bleach the color away from areas on a bag before so I wipe with the sponge panel by panel until it’s mostly absorbed and let it soak in for up to 24 hours before applying more. I also do the smooth leather parts of the inside of the bag as well. I usually start from the inside of the bag and work my way out then let it sit. I’ll also buff with a horse hair brush in between coats when dry on all cpr’d surfaces. Depending on how dry the bag is, it could need anywhere from 1-2 coats of the cpr to somewhere to the point you lose count! Lol
I hope things are going well! Keep us posted!
I know this was an old convo - but is there a general opinion/love of the various plants with regards to the vintage leathers? I started wondering if I should be more selective on the common styles based on the plant that manufactures and if there was a side-by-side comparison. My search yielded no results previously. TYIA!
Its a Current Ramblers Legacy..the left side of the pic is the before rehab...right side is after
Many people love Costa Rican and US leather. It depends on the year as well as the plant. I've had good leather from other plants as well.
Update on the NYC Stewardess... I thought she was rust, but now I’m questioning if she’s not actually BT? Her color changes a lot depending on the lighting. I don’t have an older BT to compare right now, only a Winnie. I see other rust bags lean a little more red... opinions?
The votes for tabac are interesting! I definitely see an orangey tone to the bag in person, perhaps other screens show the color differently. The more I look at it the more I’m sure it’s BT. It’s a little pumpkiny in the sunlight, but not reddish enough to be rust. Thanks all for chiming in
Wow!
Even though it looks like Tabac in the photo by itself, next to the BT Winnie (twins!) I would say BT. Especially based on the orangey vibe you get.
ETA distressed to perfection
