Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[Lucyblue13]

My first official "rehab" in progress. I washed, conditioned overall, conditioned with mixed in black acrylic for the edges, shined up the brass elements, and used some of that "blackrock" product. I think one more shining up with blackrock, and I'll call it good. It's a handsome bag. I was shocked how well that brasso works! That last pic is before I started.
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Beautiful job!

 

[BookwormSally]

My first official "rehab" in progress. I washed, conditioned overall, conditioned with mixed in black acrylic for the edges, shined up the brass elements, and used some of that "blackrock" product. I think one more shining up with blackrock, and I'll call it good. It's a handsome bag. I was shocked how well that brasso works! That last pic is before I started.
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Wow! Amazing job! Enjoy your gorgeous bag!

 

[MrsGAM]

Just to clarify, for the Angelus leather paint, did you use the regular taupe color or the grey taupe color? On amazon there were several Angelus taupe shades and the regular taupe just seems so brown...

I used taupe! It’s what I had in my box of supplies

I’ve been scared to try acrylic paint in a rehab. Thanks to your tips, and the rehabs some of you amazing ladies have shared of your periwinkle bags, I decided to take the plunge on a periwinkle Soho belted pouch.

The side-by-sides are before and right after coloring with my acrylic and CPR mixture. The last photo is a few hours later. I wasn't achieving any discernible coverage after multiple coats, so I got a little creative with my ratio. As a result, I didn't achieve the level of absorption I was hoping for. The color dried to blend seamlessly, but if you're a perfectionist, you'll notice some paint in the seam in the last photo. Had I exhibited more patience, and continued to add coats with the suggested ratio, would I have eventually achieved coverage for the level of color loss pictured? I know I can be antsy and make rash decisions, but that knowledge doesn't always stop me from being antsy and making rash decisions.....

I'd like to rub a final coat or two over the whole bag tomorrow strictly adhering to LadaZuri's acrylic to CPR ratio. I think that would be enough to fully blend the remaining lighter spots and add a little pop overall. Should I run an acetone-dipped skewer through that seam or take any other corrective action to the areas I'm concerned have unabsorbed paint first? I really want to end up with a beautiful bag that's been properly rehabbed to stay beautiful for the long haul, despite what my going rogue with ratios earlier today might suggest.

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Looks good! I’ve been impatient too, and added more paint than I should have. It’s hard to wait for the thin layers to dry so I can put more on! Did you take your bag to the store to find a matching acrylic paint? I should do that with my bags rather than buying from Amazon We even have a craft store that’s just a 5 minute car ride away!

 

[Busykitty]

Oh how the rehab bug has bit... Now that my first *real-ish* rehab has boosted my confidence, I've decided I'm going to fix all the bags I was too scared to touch before (slowly but surely).

Still finishing up that Quincy bag I've been working on. I noticed that the edges felt kind of chalky after being painted, which is what I expected it to feel like due to the acrylic paint, but I conditioned it and it was nice and smooth again! I think I'm done with the corners even though one still seems to darken suspiciously whenever I condition the bag.. Looks fine dry, so I'm gonna leave it as is! It's currently drying from the... (lost track of number of CPR applications)... conditioning.

Also dunked 2 more bags last night and conditioned them. Waiting for them to dry so I can retouch their edges.

I've seen a lot of talk about horsehair brushes and buffing the bags.. I'm either not doing it right or it's a very subtle change, but I don't really see a difference.. All I am noticing is that horsehair gets stuck all over my bags Do you guys wait for the bags to fully dry after conditioning to buff? Or do you rub in the conditioner with the brush?

I mostly use the brushes on dry bags. Sometimes when they’re a little damp. I apply my cpr with a sponge in very light coats so it’s easier to control. You do have to put some muscle into it when buffing IMO - @houseof999 hates to buff lol because of that.

 

[LaVinCoach]

I mostly use the brushes on dry bags. Sometimes when they’re a little damp. I apply my cpr with a sponge in very light coats so it’s easier to control. You do have to put some muscle into it when buffing IMO - @houseof999 hates to buff lol because of that.

Ah, good to know. Maybe I was just buffing too weakly

 

[americandreaming]

The Metropolis is still in rough shape, it feels dry like cardboard after a million coats of various conditioners (saving what's left of my CPR for the Casinos lol). Ordered leather therapy and will redunk when it arrives. It was my first time dunking a bag without first preconditioning.

 

[MrsGAM]

I added some patches (bought on Amazon) to my old, oil stained British Tan Pocket Purse! It was a just a little too much patina for me.
After rehabbing and before patches:

After patches:

 

[LadaZuri]

Is that the Tribeca Bucket? My shopper was made May 98, too. Guess they were getting them ready for the holiday season. I'm glad somebody could take a good photo of the color, I sure can't! It's so pretty irl!

I added some patches (bought on Amazon) to my old, oil stained British Tan Pocket Purse! It was a just a little too much patina for me.
After rehabbing and before patches:
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What a great idea! The colours are perfect together!

 

[katev]

This Italian (Beechnut?) Carlyle 4401 is incorrectly listed as a Watson. It has a low starting bid (or make an offer) and shipping is included but it appears to be missing the hangtag:

Vintage Leather Coach Brown Crossbody Purse Watson 9981 | eBay

<body><p>Vintage Leather Coach Brown Crossbody Purse Watson 9981. Condition is "Pre-owned". Condition is gently used and all marks and scuffs are noted in photos. Interior zipper pocket. Outside rear pocket. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. </p></body>

www.ebay.com

 

[ArengoKC]

Hello! Sharing the rehab of this vintage coach bag. I was horrified with the condition of the bag when I got it because it was way worse in actual than the pictures the seller sent me. My pictures doesn’t even show how mangled and deep the scratches are. Didn’t expect it to come back like this! This is really a testament of the resiliency of coach leather.

 

[ArengoKC]

Okay, I’m calling the periwinkle Emmie done! I could probably do a little more color refreshing on the bottom, and it’s still a little tacky from the Blackrocks (I noticed some carpet fibers stuck to the front in the after pictures ), but I’m done working on it!
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Hello! What you did with this rehab is amazing! I’m preparing to rehab this lunch box but we don’t have saphir products in our country. what would you expert rehabbers recommend I do with this bag? Did you apply the saphir mixture to the entire bag or just the edges only?

 

[MrsGAM]

Hello! What you did with this rehab is amazing! I’m preparing to rehab this lunch box but we don’t have saphir products in our country. what would you expert rehabbers recommend I do with this bag? Did you apply the saphir mixture to the entire bag or just the edges only?

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I applied the saphir mix to the entire bag as there were some other spots that were faded, particularly on the flap. I used a thicker mix for the piping after a while because there was more wear on the corners than anywhere else, and the lighter mix just wasn't covering it well. I would recommend using acrylic paint mixed with CPR or whatever lighter conditioner you use; just make sure you match the color well! I mixed 4 different colors to get the right purplish, grayish, light blue that is the vintage Coach periwinkle.

BTW, I love this Aqua Lunch Box! I'd love a Lunch Box in aqua or periwinkle one day....

 

[katev]

Hello! Sharing the rehab of this vintage coach bag. I was horrified with the condition of the bag when I got it because it was way worse in actual than the pictures the seller sent me. My pictures doesn’t even show how mangled and deep the scratches are. Didn’t expect it to come back like this! This is really a testament of the resiliency of coach leather.

Amazing transformation!

 

[ConnieinSeattle]

Hello! What you did with this rehab is amazing! I’m preparing to rehab this lunch box but we don’t have saphir products in our country. what would you expert rehabbers recommend I do with this bag? Did you apply the saphir mixture to the entire bag or just the edges only?

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I didn't know a "lunch box" Coach was a thing. It's gorgeous!! (As is, even.)

 

[Rougery]

Based on a quick search, it appears my (new to me) Willis is missing the turnlock backplate. Are the turnlocks from Buckleguy a decent replacement? I’ve read Coach would send out parts in the past but do they still do that?

Outside:

Inside: