It's amazing how some bags glow. Just beautiful. Busy kitty has amazing items.I wonder if the secret is the amount of buffing? @Busykitty buffs until her bags glow.
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Might the green casino need more hydration before finishing? If it’s sucking them up, maybe go back to some cpr. It’s fine to use on top of the BR and Renapur. Just keep buffing in between layers still.I wonder if the secret is the amount of buffing? @Busykitty buffs until her bags glow.
Hi everyone I am new to coach rehab, I recently purchased an early 80s NYC bag (authenticated here). I heard that the dunking method may cause the leather to crack . Can anyone point me to an alternative way method?
Welcome! Could you post a few photos so we can see the condition of the leather? Thank you!
I haven't received it yet but these are the photos from the listing
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Cracking is rare and usually only happens when the leather has been allowed to get extremely dry over many years. That bag looks to be in good shape. I think it would do well with a dunking. There isn't another method that works as well as dunking. I've never had a bag crack on me from dunking that I can remember but I remember someone dunking something that literally fell apart in the bath.
Thank you
Your bag looks to be in good shape, so I would not worry about dunking it. As whatev mentions below, the benefits are tremendous. You can always condition it first to be extra careful, but it honestly doesn't seem to need it.
I have never had a problem dunking and I rehabbed a 50 year old Sling Bag a few months ago with no issue at all.
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Good luck and let us know how you do!
I’m very lazy at buffing…are there any tips out there?I wonder if the secret is the amount of buffing? @Busykitty buffs until her bags glow.
Morning!
Just finished this rehab with a very lazy buff of this 1997 Willis in Mahogany.
I’m continually amazed at how good the leather quality has withstood the test of time on these old girls.
A quick before/after…
Stay safe
Zoe xx
Just finished this rehab with a very lazy buff of this 1997 Willis in Mahogany.
I’m continually amazed at how good the leather quality has withstood the test of time on these old girls.
A quick before/after…
Stay safe
Zoe xx
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My first rehab was a terribly mistreated Basic Bag. I’ve kept that fringing for posterity!
I’ll never part with her and use her for occasional forays where I don’t need to carry much around with me…
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Nice! Giving it back it’s dignity!
IPELY 6 Pcs 6 Inch Wool Polishing Buffing Pad Polishing Buffing Wheel for Drill Buffer Attachment with M14 Drill Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BXQP12...abc_1EGENXAT1EMGCWPZ7HB5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This might help…..
JKBut seriously, as far as body mechanics go - keep your elbow locked into your side and only use your forearm to do the work. This seems to lessen the strain on my shoulders and elbows for me. Put on some System of a Down and buff to the beat! That’s what I do!
(I also have to wear an elbow brace - the kind for tennis elbow - this may also help)