I think you would have to dunk the whole bag to keep from getting a water mark. You could try ironing the flap under a presscloth.
Coach Rehab and Rescue Club
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The end result of my City Spectator Bag rehab. I have gone as far as I dare with this bag. I think I have removed almost all of the shoe polish, and the feel of the leather is much improved. No more stiffness or waxy feel. It is not a perfect bag but it looks like a 30 year old bag probably should look. I would carry it now, I just need to find a replacement turnlock for a good price.
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Just finished these 2 burgundy (Merlot? Oxblood?) beauties! The Basic bag had a small tear in the piping. I just glued it closed. Thinking about paint, but it doesn't look too bad at all... I'll probably just leave it. There's nothing I can do (that I know of anyway) for the wear on the buckles since they're not solid brass. I don't mind though.
The other bag looks new. Pretty awesome for a NY bag I'm satisfied! Lol
Hmmm... My pictures didn't upload. It said it's a problem with the site. Weird. I'll try again later!
The other one is a saddle pouch #9590. I couldn't remember the name, haha. It just came to me.
Finished my “I thought it was rust but it was actually BT” Dinky! The only thing I couldn’t fix was the dark mark across the front flap. It’s not too bad so I don’t think Im gonna cover it up with patches or anything. If it gets worse overtime, Ill probably dye the entire bag a darker colour. I also didn’t polish the hardware so maybe don’t zoom in too close... lol
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I finished this beautiful Large Legacy Shopper 9090 for a friend today. It came out beautifully! 
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I finished up on this pair today. The conditioner is still slightly sticky but I wanted to add a picture anyway. I purchased a new dinky chain from America to add to my court. It's not immaculate, but I am really pleased with how it came out nonetheless. The regina's scuffs on the piping are barely visible now and I am so pleased.
As for my rambler's legacy bag, I bottled removing the hardware but I attacked it with 0000 grade wire wool and then some brasso and a rag and I was finally able to remove the discoloured finish!! Thank you so much everyone for the advice! I accidentally smeared some brasso on the front flap but I have a leather brush that I use when dunking so that should get it out. All I need is some vinegar to get the smell out and I'll have another wearable bag!
Fabulous! I have one of these in mahogany from forever that still needs some love! Here you go, Early Fall 1997:I finished this beautiful Large Legacy Shopper 9090 for a friend today. It came out beautifully!
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Off to get laundry started!
Pictures are working now. Yay! Here they are
