Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[americandreaming]

Hi fellow UK Coachie @americandreaming

I imported the BR direct from BR themselves - cost me as much in shipping & customs as the price of the jar, but I bought the biggest one possible which will last me for a long time I’m sure. Previously I was using Renapur, which is great, but just not quite a good as BR.

My CPR, I snagged a double package on Amazon from a UK seller pre-lockdown #1, but I’ve never found it again in the UK...may have to import some again.

Maybe we should set up a joint order and share the import costs...?!

Zoe xx

Lucky on snagging that CPR! I've got my first (small) tub of BR on the way and I'm happy with getting through and Renapur so not hot on BR for a while. My bottle of CPR (off eBay) otoh is steadily emptying so do let me know when you plan to stock up! Happy to joint order! X

 

[katev]

Managed to finish up one of the many in-process bags...the “Verdigris Stewardess”!

Before dunking or hardware removal:
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Halfway there - after a dunk and several rounds of LT, Blackrocks, and CPR:
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All done - polished leather, polished and reattached hardware:
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What a beauty, nice job!

 

[Coachaddict4020]

Has anyone ever reinforced the leather loops on a 9991 lunchbox bag where the strap attaches? I received my black one today but it looks like it was always carried full of stuff so those loops are stretched out from the weight. I was thinking of sliding them back in & using a curved sewing needle on the inside to pass some thread through & tighten it (making sure to stay beneath the leather so the repair doesn’t show on the outside). If anyone has any other suggestions they can think of, I’d greatly appreciate it. TYIA

If this makes no sense, I can include pictures too

 

[whateve]

Hi Everyone,

Before/After pictures of today’s finished rehab...a 1992 Jackson Bucket bag in forest green. Part of the Camden Classics range, she is the first Jackson Bucket I’ve found to date.

She is in gorgeous condition...just needed a light dunk, CPR and Blackrock top coat. Her hardware was given a quick once-over with fine wire wool.

Hard to capture her beautiful rich green colour...but she’s scrumptious!

Take care

Zoe xx

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I love this! I wish I could find this style in a pretty color.

 

[LadaZuri]

Managed to finish up one of the many in-process bags...the “Verdigris Stewardess”!

Before dunking or hardware removal:
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Halfway there - after a dunk and several rounds of LT, Blackrocks, and CPR:
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All done - polished leather, polished and reattached hardware:
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Your Stewardess turned out beautifully!!! WOW!!!

 

[LadaZuri]

Has anyone ever reinforced the leather loops on a 9991 lunchbox bag where the strap attaches? I received my black one today but it looks like it was always carried full of stuff so those loops are stretched out from the weight. I was thinking of sliding them back in & using a curved sewing needle on the inside to pass some thread through & tighten it (making sure to stay beneath the leather so the repair doesn’t show on the outside). If anyone has any other suggestions they can think of, I’d greatly appreciate it. TYIA

If this makes no sense, I can include pictures too

Photos would help.

 

[Dragonflyzoe]

Lucky on snagging that CPR! I've got my first (small) tub of BR on the way and I'm happy with getting through and Renapur so not hot on BR for a while. My bottle of CPR (off eBay) otoh is steadily emptying so do let me know when you plan to stock up! Happy to joint order! X

Sounds like a plan x

 

[americandreaming]

Do those white specks look like mould to you?

 

[katev]

Do those white specks look like mould to you?

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Probably just normal wear but it's hard to tell without seeing closeup photos

 

[katev]

I think that this is a genuine Casey Bag 9923 from around 1993 ($30 OBO, hangtag missing, ink under the flap, and some loose stitching).

https://poshmark.com/listing/Brown-...-crossbody-purse-bag-5fb8511760fded5caecc115e

I am not an authenticator but it looks like my saphire Casey below (dimensions: 7" high, 7.5" wide, 3" deep) see links below:

Casey After:

Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

She's looking good! Try and stretch out the straps so that they dry straight. I love city bags! Thanks for the tip! Straps are now straight. I think this little lady is gonna be a beauty!

forum.purseblog.com

Casey Before:

AUTHENTICATE this COACH

Both are probably genuine - Willis Bag maybe 1999, and Murphy Bag 1995 Thanks so much!

forum.purseblog.com

 

[americandreaming]

Probably just normal wear but it's hard to tell without seeing closeup photos

Thanks, I hope it is just normal wear. When it arrives I think I'll still do the vinegar soak. Don't want to risk it and waste any more CPR!

ETA: Hopefully all the bags on their way from the US this week will be fine.

 

[Coachaddict4020]

Has anyone ever reinforced the leather loops on a 9991 lunchbox bag where the strap attaches? I received my black one today but it looks like it was always carried full of stuff so those loops are stretched out from the weight. I was thinking of sliding them back in & using a curved sewing needle on the inside to pass some thread through & tighten it (making sure to stay beneath the leather so the repair doesn’t show on the outside). If anyone has any other suggestions they can think of, I’d greatly appreciate it. TYIA

If this makes no sense, I can include pictures too

Photos would help.

First pic is the leather loop on my navy lunchbox, second & third are from my unrehabbed black one. As you can see, it’s “stretched out” . I think my only option is to somehow get the loop back in & thread it to retighten it. I don’t think glue or anything will hold it in place cause it’ll just get pulled out again:

 

[klc2021]

I'm working on my first rehab: a pre-owned, well-loved (aka: beat to hell) Companion Bag and am looking for some guidance from the experienced group here!

So far, I have run the bag through two wash cycles (with towels): 1st cycle to address overall staining and sagging, 2nd with the bag flipped inside out to deal with a sparkly makeup powder that was embedded in the suede. I stuffed for shaping and let it mostly dry before using Leather CPR. I've done a few coatings and it's still tacky so must need time to finish drying or soaking in. But I have some deeper crepey, cracks that I think may be too desiccated for CPR. Separately, some of the piping is ripped or worn through. I saw someone mention acrylic paint which could work for the worn areas. I know the holes are harder to deal with, but I have some leather scraps and that might work as patches if anyone thinks that could work.

Questions:

• Cracked leather. Should I try Leather Therapy Repair & Conditioner or do you recommend something else? Do I need a better end treatment as further protection?
• Any suggestions on the best way to address worn and torn piping? Use acrylic paint to color-match and seal worn areas? Is there a recommended leather glue if I try patching the holes? Any other suggestion?
• Is it possible to overdo it on the Leather CPR? I'm getting into the application process, but don't want to go the way of the plants I annually kill from overwatering.

If your opinion is that any of this is insurmountable, please let me know. This Companion is an old gal; I'm happy to put the work in and know she won't ever be perfect, but I'm not sure how to gauge when it's as good as it's going to get.

Thank you!

 

[SloaneTailor]

I'm working on my first rehab: a pre-owned, well-loved (aka: beat to hell) Companion Bag and am looking for some guidance from the experienced group here!

So far, I have run the bag through two wash cycles (with towels): 1st cycle to address overall staining and sagging, 2nd with the bag flipped inside out to deal with a sparkly makeup powder that was embedded in the suede. I stuffed for shaping and let it mostly dry before using Leather CPR. I've done a few coatings and it's still tacky so must need time to finish drying or soaking in. But I have some deeper crepey, cracks that I think may be too desiccated for CPR. Separately, some of the piping is ripped or worn through. I saw someone mention acrylic paint which could work for the worn areas. I know the holes are harder to deal with, but I have some leather scraps and that might work as patches if anyone thinks that could work.

Questions:

• Cracked leather. Should I try Leather Therapy Repair & Conditioner or do you recommend something else? Do I need a better end treatment as further protection?
• Any suggestions on the best way to address worn and torn piping? Use acrylic paint to color-match and seal worn areas? Is there a recommended leather glue if I try patching the holes? Any other suggestion?
• Is it possible to overdo it on the Leather CPR? I'm getting into the application process, but don't want to go the way of the plants I annually kill from overwatering.

If your opinion is that any of this is insurmountable, please let me know. This Companion is an old gal; I'm happy to put the work in and know she won't ever be perfect, but I'm not sure how to gauge when it's as good as it's going to get.

Thank you!

I have this exact bag and had similar issues. For the piping I used a leather adhesive "shoe goo." It is intended for leather shoes but worked just fine. I put some just slightly inside with a tooth pick, gently pressed the leather back into place on the piping and allowed to dry after washing the bag, of course.

For my bags that did not take the conditioner as well, I am currently using a polish to help re-establish some color and evenness. The only bag I have done this to is a Macdougal in "tan" with Kiwi polish. It turned out really well and looks so much better. I have sinced ordered some polish from amazon in colors that will suit the other browns in my collection, including the companion. I believe the color is "tabac" or medium brown if you look at polishes to match.

Good luck. I love this bag and managed to score it for only $12 on ebay from a man and his wife who carried it for decades as a purse then camera bag. Even came with the original booklet. I will try to post photos when mine is done, hopefully this week.

 

[americandreaming]

I'm working on my first rehab: a pre-owned, well-loved (aka: beat to hell) Companion Bag and am looking for some guidance from the experienced group here!

So far, I have run the bag through two wash cycles (with towels): 1st cycle to address overall staining and sagging, 2nd with the bag flipped inside out to deal with a sparkly makeup powder that was embedded in the suede. I stuffed for shaping and let it mostly dry before using Leather CPR. I've done a few coatings and it's still tacky so must need time to finish drying or soaking in. But I have some deeper crepey, cracks that I think may be too desiccated for CPR. Separately, some of the piping is ripped or worn through. I saw someone mention acrylic paint which could work for the worn areas. I know the holes are harder to deal with, but I have some leather scraps and that might work as patches if anyone thinks that could work.

Questions:

• Cracked leather. Should I try Leather Therapy Repair & Conditioner or do you recommend something else? Do I need a better end treatment as further protection?
• Any suggestions on the best way to address worn and torn piping? Use acrylic paint to color-match and seal worn areas? Is there a recommended leather glue if I try patching the holes? Any other suggestion?
• Is it possible to overdo it on the Leather CPR? I'm getting into the application process, but don't want to go the way of the plants I annually kill from overwatering.

If your opinion is that any of this is insurmountable, please let me know. This Companion is an old gal; I'm happy to put the work in and know she won't ever be perfect, but I'm not sure how to gauge when it's as good as it's going to get.

Thank you!

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That's a challenge of a first rehab! Looks good!