Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[Riezky]

Thanks, here is my basic process for rehabbing vintage, unlined, glove-tanned leather bags:

Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

Hi all, I just bought two older bags off Poshmark (authenticated here at TPF!) and they definitely need some love. Are there websites or blogs that you all would recommend to learn how to rehab? Or is there a thread here that is for rehab newbies? I'm not sure where to begin! The second bag...

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Thank you Katev! I have a second rehab lined up once my test one is done, and will be using all the information here!

 

[Nataluccia3]

Thank you! Yes, I thought it started looking healthy and smooth again after the Chamberlains healing balm. I don’t know if I would have gotten the same result if I had just stuck with CPR the whole way, and I’ve had great results with just CPR + a finish coat of black rocks in the past (on the recent duffle rehab for example). So I’m not sure chamberlains is essential but I liked how hydrated the leather seemed after I used it and let it soak in overnight. It feels oily and like applying lip balm to the bag to give you an idea of consistency, and it looked shiny and oily at first but that went away as it absorbed.

Good to know!! There are so many products, it’s hard for a newbie to get her head around the differences. In time, I suppose

 

[whateve]

Here's a green Willis that needs some work.

Vintage Coach Willis Crossbody Bag Purse Green 9927 Handbag Leather Rare Color | eBay

<p>Vintage Coach Willis Crossbody Bag Purse Green 9927 Handbag Leather. Condition is Pre-owned. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail Padded Flat Rate Envelope.</p><br><p>Some ink staining pls see photos</p>

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[Dahlia Dane]

My first rehab project- a manor bag (1996) in British Tan. It wasn't in bad shape, but I definitely needed to wash it for my own sanity. First two pics are before, last two are after. It's a lot more plump now.

 

[seekingvintage]

My first rehab project- a manor bag (1996) in British Tan. It wasn't in bad shape, but I definitely needed to wash it for my own sanity. First two pics are before, last two are after. It's a lot more plump now.

Looks great! Congratulations on an excellent first rehab!

 

[Dahlia Dane]

Looks great! Congratulations on an excellent first rehab!

Thank you! I didn't do Blackrocks....I did leather CPR (4 coats). Do you think I should do Blackrocks for a sheen? Thanks!

 

[seekingvintage]

Thank you! I didn't do Blackrocks....I did leather CPR (4 coats). Do you think I should do Blackrocks for a sheen? Thanks!

I love blackrocks as the final touch. I use it very very sparingly, (I mean, I just tap my finger once on the Blackrocks, then distribute as far as I can on the leather. Then, I buff with a soft brush.

 

[Dahlia Dane]

I love blackrocks as the final touch. I use it very very sparingly, (I mean, I just tap my finger once on the Blackrocks, then distribute as far as I can on the leather. Then, I buff with a soft brush.

Thanks! I'll try that! I love how it came out, but I would like a little, just a little shine to it.

 

[Coachaddict4020]

Is there any way to fix this on this on a british tan bag? TIA

 

[whateve]

Is there any way to fix this on this on a british tan bag? TIA
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This happens even on bags in excellent condition. I would rub a bit of leather cement on it.

 

[Coachaddict4020]

This happens even on bags in excellent condition. I would rub a bit of leather cement on it.

Thanks! I’ll order some tonight

 

[SuzieSueSure]

Is there any way to fix this on this on a british tan bag? TIA
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Forgive my novice eye - is the corner lifting? What’s the flaw? TY for patiently educating me

 

[Coachaddict4020]

Forgive my novice eye - is the corner lifting? What’s the flaw? TY for patiently educating me

The inner whiteish fraying is what I was referring to . It doesn’t affect the bag at all, but it’s just kinda ugly to look at lol. Im gonna use whateve’s suggestion of leather cement to, I guess “lay down” the fray haha

 

[lazysundays]

Vinegar works great on either mold or verdigris. The only problem with using vinegar on verdigris is that once the verdigris gets wet, it could stain the leather. I would try to scrape off as much as I could first.

Mine has verdigris on the inside, on the raw leather where the zipper closes. Can I do the same vinegar method on it?

 

[whateve]

Mine has verdigris on the inside, on the raw leather where the zipper closes. Can I do the same vinegar method on it?

You could try it but I haven't had much luck getting the verdigris staining off suede. You could also try sanding it.