Probably don't need to dunk again, but shaping it with warm very slightly moist towels may work. Put something firm and just heavy enough to press the wrinkle out on top of it. You don't want to squash it, just get that wrinkle out. Debi the restorer uses steam but I am not sure exactly how she dies it. A steam iron on a low setting with a thick press cloth? A quick disclaimer- do this at your own risk. I am brainstorming here! I have not personally tested this method.
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Probably don't need to dunk again, but shaping it with warm very slightly moist towels may work. Put something firm and just heavy enough to press the wrinkle out on top of it. You don't want to squash it, just get that wrinkle out. Debi the restorer uses steam but I am not sure exactly how she dies it. A steam iron on a low setting with a thick press cloth? A quick disclaimer- do this at your own risk. I am brainstorming here! I have not personally tested this method.
Yuck! Just thought I’d share.... took the hardware off and tossed it into a jar with a bit of Brasso. Thought I had wiped most of the verdigris off. Check out that colour!!!!
Hi ! I’m new to restoring vintage coach bags ! I’ve done a few of the unlined vintage - made in usa peices .. I just reciently purchased a 4907- it’s pebbled leather ( forget the name of the line ) and says on the creed it’s water resistant- any advice on cleaning it ? I wouldn’t think it would be done the same way as the others I’ve done ?
thank you so much !
thank you so much !
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I've just scrubbed it a few times with the saddle soap and it's drying. I thought I had done a good job but I touched the strap and could feel how thick the layer of polish was on it. Could scrape a little off with my nail, gross...
Will definitely need to do a lot of acetone. I had hoped and assumed saddle soap would be strong enough.
Do you think I should condition it as it dries or just leave it before I go over with acetone?
When you soak it in Brasso does it take off the coating or do you have to go at it with steel wool?
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I received my courier pouch on Wednesday. I dunked it right away & left it to dry. I wasn’t able to do any CPR coats because I was planning on dying the bag & I needed to make sure the bag was as un-moisturized as possible so that the dye would adhere properly. It dried very quickly & I was able to do my 99% rubbing alcohol wipe downs within a day or so (to help remove excess oils from the grain) here is the before & after of the dunk:
After:
Not bad for a dunk with no CPR & Renapur! Now the main issue was the lack of strap! I knew I would never find one that matched so that’s where the dye job came in! Continued in post 2...
I received my courier pouch on Wednesday. I dunked it right away & left it to dry. I wasn’t able to do any CPR coats because I was planning on dying the bag & I needed to make sure the bag was as un-moisturized as possible so that the dye would adhere properly. It dried very quickly & I was able to do my 99% rubbing alcohol wipe downs within a day or so (to help remove excess oils from the grain) here is the before & after of the dunk:
After:
Not bad for a dunk with no CPR & Renapur! Now the main issue was the lack of strap! I knew I would never find one that matched so that’s where the dye job came in! Continued in post 2...
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So the dye I purchased was professional grade. The company’s website is leathertouchupdye.com. They have dyes for every type of leather product. I emailed the company & they were more than happy to help me choose the right product & even gave me a detailed explanation on how to go about dying the bag. The dye wasn’t cheap, I paid $150 cad in total
, but it was WORTH IT.
Pros:
-super easy to do, I felt like a dye pro by the end of the project lol
-they give you everything you need. You don’t have to buy a separate sealer & you prep the bag with 99% rubbing alcohol & the leather cleaner they provide in the kit
-you can’t tell the bag is dyed unless you look inside (I didn’t dye the suede because I didn’t wanna ruin the texture). All the coats (I did 4) applied beautifully & there was no streaking. You can still see the leather pores & the scars/scratches that the bag originally had!
Cons:
-Cost, very expensive! I wish the dye was less costly so I could do more dye projects. For me the cost of this project was justified because BABY. COURIER.
-Time it takes. It took me 8 hours to dye the bag. I used a heat gun to dry the dye in between coats so I could finish faster. My back ached from being hunched over in the same position for so long!
Anyways, Im SO happy with how my baby courier turned out! Thank you SO MUCH @Morgan_Bellini for giving me this bag, I can’t stop staring at it! I have a black baby courier now & it’s all thanks to you!!!!
Special thank you to our amazing leather crafter, @LunaSilver, for making me a custom fit strap. It’s still on it’s way to me so for the time being, I’ve added my Legacy slim duffle’s strap (its the same size as a rambler’s legacy strap) but it’s a little snug & the buckles scratch the piping. Seriously, you both have made me so freaking happy! 
The baby courier is hands down my favourite vintage coach bag out of my entire collection! I love it & Imma carry this thing til Im an old lady lmao
Before dye job:
After dye job:
Ignore my outfit- it’s the WFH life lol
So the dye I purchased was professional grade. The company’s website is leathertouchupdye.com. They have dyes for every type of leather product. I emailed the company & they were more than happy to help me choose the right product & even gave me a detailed explanation on how to go about dying the bag. The dye wasn’t cheap, I paid $150 cad in total
, but it was WORTH IT.Pros:
-super easy to do, I felt like a dye pro by the end of the project lol
-they give you everything you need. You don’t have to buy a separate sealer & you prep the bag with 99% rubbing alcohol & the leather cleaner they provide in the kit
-you can’t tell the bag is dyed unless you look inside (I didn’t dye the suede because I didn’t wanna ruin the texture). All the coats (I did 4) applied beautifully & there was no streaking. You can still see the leather pores & the scars/scratches that the bag originally had!
Cons:
-Cost, very expensive! I wish the dye was less costly so I could do more dye projects. For me the cost of this project was justified because BABY. COURIER.
-Time it takes. It took me 8 hours to dye the bag. I used a heat gun to dry the dye in between coats so I could finish faster. My back ached from being hunched over in the same position for so long!
Anyways, Im SO happy with how my baby courier turned out! Thank you SO MUCH @Morgan_Bellini for giving me this bag, I can’t stop staring at it! I have a black baby courier now & it’s all thanks to you!!!!
Special thank you to our amazing leather crafter, @LunaSilver, for making me a custom fit strap. It’s still on it’s way to me so for the time being, I’ve added my Legacy slim duffle’s strap (its the same size as a rambler’s legacy strap) but it’s a little snug & the buckles scratch the piping. Seriously, you both have made me so freaking happy! The baby courier is hands down my favourite vintage coach bag out of my entire collection! I love it & Imma carry this thing til Im an old lady lmaoBefore dye job:
After dye job:
Ignore my outfit- it’s the WFH life lol
I have dunked these with no problem. I even put one in the washing machine. The line is called Sonoma. Keep the lining from touching the exterior leather when it is wet as the lining could bleed. I pull the lining out to let it dry. Once it is mostly dry, I put it back in and then stuff so the leather will dry in the right shape. You might want to aim a hairdryer at the creed as they tend to puff up with water.
This is absolutely beautiful! I even love the secret brown interior. Very nicely done!Post 2 of 2:
So the dye I purchased was professional grade. The company’s website is leathertouchupdye.com. They have dyes for every type of leather product. I emailed the company & they were more than happy to help me choose the right product & even gave me a detailed explanation on how to go about dying the bag. The dye wasn’t cheap, I paid $150 cad in total
Pros:
-super easy to do, I felt like a dye pro by the end of the project lol
-they give you everything you need. You don’t have to buy a separate sealer & you prep the bag with 99% rubbing alcohol & the leather cleaner they provide in the kit
-you can’t tell the bag is dyed unless you look inside (I didn’t dye the suede because I didn’t wanna ruin the texture). All the coats (I did 4) applied beautifully & there was no streaking. You can still see the leather pores & the scars/scratches that the bag originally had!
Cons:
-Cost, very expensive! I wish the dye was less costly so I could do more dye projects. For me the cost of this project was justified because BABY. COURIER.
-Time it takes. It took me 8 hours to dye the bag. I used a heat gun to dry the dye in between coats so I could finish faster. My back ached from being hunched over in the same position for so long!
Anyways, Im SO happy with how my baby courier turned out! Thank you SO MUCH @Morgan_Bellini for giving me this bag, I can’t stop staring at it! I have a black baby courier now & it’s all thanks to you!!!!
Before dye job:
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After dye job:
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Ignore my outfit- it’s the WFH life lol
The Brasso is mostly to clean it. I then polish it with my foredom (jewellers drill) and 4 different grits of sandpaper.
Thank you! I was very nervous lol. I knew there was a small chance it was gonna turn into a dye horror story but I trusted the product & it didn’t disappoint!
You can leave it, just keep an eye on areas such as the piping that are prone to cracking. If they feel very dry then do some moisture.
Post 2 of 2:
So the dye I purchased was professional grade. The company’s website is leathertouchupdye.com. They have dyes for every type of leather product. I emailed the company & they were more than happy to help me choose the right product & even gave me a detailed explanation on how to go about dying the bag. The dye wasn’t cheap, I paid $150 cad in total
Pros:
-super easy to do, I felt like a dye pro by the end of the project lol
-they give you everything you need. You don’t have to buy a separate sealer & you prep the bag with 99% rubbing alcohol & the leather cleaner they provide in the kit
-you can’t tell the bag is dyed unless you look inside (I didn’t dye the suede because I didn’t wanna ruin the texture). All the coats (I did 4) applied beautifully & there was no streaking. You can still see the leather pores & the scars/scratches that the bag originally had!
Cons:
-Cost, very expensive! I wish the dye was less costly so I could do more dye projects. For me the cost of this project was justified because BABY. COURIER.
-Time it takes. It took me 8 hours to dye the bag. I used a heat gun to dry the dye in between coats so I could finish faster. My back ached from being hunched over in the same position for so long!
Anyways, Im SO happy with how my baby courier turned out! Thank you SO MUCH @Morgan_Bellini for giving me this bag, I can’t stop staring at it! I have a black baby courier now & it’s all thanks to you!!!!
Before dye job:
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After dye job:
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Ignore my outfit- it’s the WFH life lol
That is gorgeous! Great job!!
It is Sonoma line I think the name is bucket zip, I have 2 of those ( black and red), both were dunked the same as other vintage Coach bags, both turned out great .
ETA: well whateve is quicker than me , lol