Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[americandreaming]

Seconded! I’ve considered using something water-resistant or waterproof on my briefcases since they can’t be easily tucked under a raincoat/umbrella.

Good idea! What do you use at the moment? I use Renapur or blackrock or a local product called Chambers. I got caught in the rain with my Renapured bag a few days ago and it completely resisted the rainwater!

Although if no one gets back to me I'll try it and let you know!

 

[Rougery]

Good idea! What do you use at the moment? I use Renapur or blackrock or a local product called Chambers. I got caught in the rain with my Renapured bag a few days ago and it completely resisted the rainwater!

Although if no one gets back to me I'll try it and let you know!

Sno-Seal (https://www.atsko.com/sno-seal-wax-1-quart-can/) is the best thing I’ve found for waterproofing. It’s beeswax-based so whatever you are waxing needs to be warmed up for it to melt and work best. It also darkens lighter leather and is a bit fume-y, if that’s a concern.

I haven’t used it on a Coach bag though, only work boots and tack. My first assumption would be to use it as a final coat (CPR -> BR -> Sno-Seal) but the directions say it can be polished over.

 

[americandreaming]

@Coachaddict4020 I redunked a bag and gave the cheap, too-soft new horsehair brush a proper go and am sad to say it's officially a write-off. I buffed and buffed and it barely had any effect until I gave up and switched to the coarse stiff brush and it immediately gleamed up. Argh! I'll use it for my shoes then lol. Going to buy a new one too as I don't want to wear out my hg brush

 

[Coachaddict4020]

@Coachaddict4020 I redunked a bag and gave the cheap, too-soft new horsehair brush a proper go and am sad to say it's officially a write-off. I buffed and buffed and it barely had any effect until I gave up and switched to the coarse stiff brush and it immediately gleamed up. Argh! I'll use it for my shoes then lol. Going to buy a new one too as I don't want to wear out my hg brush

That’s unfortunate! It might be the quality of the bristles. Oh well, at least you have your other brush to save the day! Haha!

 

[katev]

Good idea! What do you use at the moment? I use Renapur or blackrock or a local product called Chambers. I got caught in the rain with my Renapured bag a few days ago and it completely resisted the rainwater!

Although if no one gets back to me I'll try it and let you know!

I spray bags with Apple Rain Garde to protect them.

 

[americandreaming]

I spray bags with Apple Rain Garde to protect them.

Nice, seems to be very popular although it's another product I can't get in the uk argh!

 

[DL Harper]

I spray bags with Apple Rain Garde to protect them.

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[katev]

Does anybody use the water protectant Chamberlain's and if so how do you like it? View attachment 5150117

Yes, the original price was $118. It's so cute--I have also never seen it before. I agree that the hangtag in the photo looks like the regular leather tag. Did you notice that the other bags on that page seen to have one style of a different hangtag? Consistently inconsistent Coach.

Good idea! What do you use at the moment? I use Renapur or blackrock or a local product called Chambers. I got caught in the rain with my Renapured bag a few days ago and it completely resisted the rainwater!

Although if no one gets back to me I'll try it and let you know!

Sno-Seal (https://www.atsko.com/sno-seal-wax-1-quart-can/) is the best thing I’ve found for waterproofing. It’s beeswax-based so whatever you are waxing needs to be warmed up for it to melt and work best. It also darkens lighter leather and is a bit fume-y, if that’s a concern.

I haven’t used it on a Coach bag though, only work boots and tack. My first assumption would be to use it as a final coat (CPR -> BR -> Sno-Seal) but the directions say it can be polished over.

Nice, seems to be very popular although it's another product I can't get in the uk argh!

I posted the saga below a long time ago but it describes the event when I discovered the importance of using a water protectant product on my bags; spraying with Apple Garde has become my regular practice since that time.

Adventures in commuting! Thank heavens for TPF and Apple Garde!

Over a year ago I bought a can of Apple Garde spray to protect bags against water damage but I’ve hesitated to use it. I was worried about hurting the bags and also concerned because I have allergies and aerosol products often bother me. I once had a very bad reaction to Febreeze! But...

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Amazon.com: Apple Brand Garde Rain & Stain Water Repellent - Protector Spray For Handbags, Purses, Shoes, Boots, Accessories, Furniture - Won't Alter Color - Great For Vachetta: Home & Kitchen

Amazon.com: Apple Brand Garde Rain & Stain Water Repellent - Protector Spray For Handbags, Purses, Shoes, Boots, Accessories, Furniture - Won't Alter Color - Great For Vachetta: Home & Kitchen

www.amazon.com

 

[whateve]

Because your bag is so dry, it could have been stored in an attic, or even an outside storage building (grandpas barn or shed?), warehouse, etc. That's the part we aren't usually aware of unless a seller happens to mention that the bag had been stored. The seller of the dry rot bag I got mentioned that she was going through her mothers' things and the bag had been stored. But that was when I contacted her regarding the condition.
In hindsight, the Nubuc I saw recently (THANKS again ladies for the "devil" warning!) had been stored. I only knew that because I messaged for additional info regarding the condition and more photos. The seller mentioned it had been in storage and was dry - that alone should have been my warning!!
Actually the same goes for mold. Those bags could have been stored in a box or container sitting on a concrete garage or basement floor which drew in moisture.
Since many sellers on eBay, etc are not the original owners, or even collectors in some cases, they likely do not know (or care) how or where the bag spent it's previous life.
Wondering if there is such a thing as early stage dry rot? Could that be the reason some bags are dying of thirst and soak up the condition rather quickly, needing many coats during the rehab process?
Rehabbers like a challenge, but.....

BTW - was your seller any help?

I've never had a bag flake away but I tend to stay away from bags that look flaky. I did have one once that looked like it was in the process of petrifying. It was kind of neat; looked almost like wood and was stiff. No amount of conditioning made it soft.

 

[Flor46]

I have recently completed several rehabs for my personal collection. My question is, does anyone perform any maintenance conditioning on their bags? Right now mine are all great, but down the road would you condition as a preventative to any future dryness? Just wondering how to care for these in the long term! Thanks for your input!

 

[LadaZuri]

I have recently completed several rehabs for my personal collection. My question is, does anyone perform any maintenance conditioning on their bags? Right now mine are all great, but down the road would you condition as a preventative to any future dryness? Just wondering how to care for these in the long term! Thanks for your input!

My most frequently carried bag is my red Basic and I CPR her quite regularly.

 

[DL Harper]

I posted the saga below a long time ago but it describes the event when I discovered the importance of using a water protectant product on my bags; spraying with Apple Garde has become my regular practice since that time.

Adventures in commuting! Thank heavens for TPF and Apple Garde!

Over a year ago I bought a can of Apple Garde spray to protect bags against water damage but I’ve hesitated to use it. I was worried about hurting the bags and also concerned because I have allergies and aerosol products often bother me. I once had a very bad reaction to Febreeze! But...

forum.purseblog.com

Amazon.com: Apple Brand Garde Rain & Stain Water Repellent - Protector Spray For Handbags, Purses, Shoes, Boots, Accessories, Furniture - Won't Alter Color - Great For Vachetta: Home & Kitchen

Amazon.com: Apple Brand Garde Rain & Stain Water Repellent - Protector Spray For Handbags, Purses, Shoes, Boots, Accessories, Furniture - Won't Alter Color - Great For Vachetta: Home & Kitchen

www.amazon.com

Maybe a silly question, but once the bag is sealed with Apple or the rain/water repellent product of choice, is it possible (or is there a need) to use CPR or anything again?

 

[Rougery]

Local seller described a “small scuff” on a bag but didn’t take a picture of it. I asked for closer photos of the scuff and this is what they sent...



Small scuff where? It’s a shame though, the rest of the bag is in excellent shape.

Edit: And the seller is firm at $50.

 

[katev]

I have recently completed several rehabs for my personal collection. My question is, does anyone perform any maintenance conditioning on their bags? Right now mine are all great, but down the road would you condition as a preventative to any future dryness? Just wondering how to care for these in the long term! Thanks for your input!

Thanks so much, K! I didn't realize how tiny it was, but both are so adorable!

My most frequently carried bag is my red Basic and I CPR her quite regularly.

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Maybe a silly question, but once the bag is sealed with Apple or the rain/water repellent product of choice, is it possible (or is there a need) to use CPR or anything again?

I tend to clean and condition bags when I put them back into storage, like at the end of a season. I often just use Lexol cleaning and Lexol conditioning wipes for maintenance because they are easy and convenient and work on most bags (except patent leather that I just wipe down).

Vintage bags may occasionally need treatment with CPR or Black Rocks because they are older and may start to dry out and show scuffs and wear.

I spray bags with Apple Rain Garde when they are new (or new to me and rehabbed) and may refresh it periodically as the mood takes me! I am more likely to use it on bags that were expensive or are valuable IMO.

 

[Flor46]

My most frequently carried bag is my red Basic and I CPR her quite regularly.

View attachment 5151104

Beautiful!!!