I have the Faye bags.. Current(ish) 2018 and 2019. I use CPR on those and they survived. Quite well actually.
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OH! I am so excited! She's so perfect already though! The hand grip areas look so clean!
Yep, I am that weird. The only thing I don't like about that backpack is that I feel the straps are too short and it's a bit (like a millisecond) uncomfortable to put on. Does that make sense?
Can I see a pic of the cinch?
Please do hog the thread. I, for one, really appreciate this information.Tbank you! I would love to answer any questions anyone has.. I'm going to DM you Aqua because I feel like I'm hogging the thread.
Sigh.. Well.
I started trying out this dye on a bone colored Soho #4156. The leather is in better condition than what the Willis was. I dunked, cleaned and deglazed prior to dyeing. Same process as before. I didn't want to go too dark so I used less dye. Better to be too light because you can redunk. The color I was looking to achieve was "elephant gray".. For some reason, the color did not adhere well. I don't know why yet. I'm going to contact the company and inquire and see if maybe I need more dye for lighter leathers or if there's a different process.
In the meantime, if anyone has light colored bags and is considering this process, I think there's more involved with the lighter leathers. I'm not sure yet. I will update!
I started trying out this dye on a bone colored Soho #4156. The leather is in better condition than what the Willis was. I dunked, cleaned and deglazed prior to dyeing. Same process as before. I didn't want to go too dark so I used less dye. Better to be too light because you can redunk. The color I was looking to achieve was "elephant gray".. For some reason, the color did not adhere well. I don't know why yet. I'm going to contact the company and inquire and see if maybe I need more dye for lighter leathers or if there's a different process.
In the meantime, if anyone has light colored bags and is considering this process, I think there's more involved with the lighter leathers. I'm not sure yet. I will update!
This authenticated Bleeker 9310 (thank you, @Hyacinth! 
) has been dunked, reshaped and partially conditioned (still Renapur to go). I couldn't wait to post her, she's such a beauty!!! 
I'm wondering if the colour is saddle? I was expecting camel, but the hardware is brass. She's significantly lighter than BT and not completely dry.
Before:
(How someone with OCD straightens attached straps after the dunk)
Every stain disappeared as well as the wrinkling on that one side!
After:
Thanks for looking!
) has been dunked, reshaped and partially conditioned (still Renapur to go). I couldn't wait to post her, she's such a beauty!!! I'm wondering if the colour is saddle? I was expecting camel, but the hardware is brass. She's significantly lighter than BT and not completely dry.
Before:
(How someone with OCD straightens attached straps after the dunk)
Every stain disappeared as well as the wrinkling on that one side!
After:
Thanks for looking!
It could be because the colour of light bags is a coating as opposed to a dye?
Saddle wasn't a Bleecker color. It is probably camel. I don't know if they used nickel with these because there is really no visible hardware, just the zipper and hangtag chain, which can be changed. The catalog photos I have don't specify nickel hardware for the camel color. I don't think they were too careful about what color zipper they used.This authenticated Bleeker 9310 (thank you, @Hyacinth!
I'm wondering if the colour is saddle? I was expecting camel, but the hardware is brass. She's significantly lighter than BT and not completely dry.
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Every stain disappeared as well as the wrinkling on that one side!
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How beautiful she turned out! I love your OCD method for straight straps. Great idea!This authenticated Bleeker 9310 (thank you, @Hyacinth!
I'm wondering if the colour is saddle? I was expecting camel, but the hardware is brass. She's significantly lighter than BT and not completely dry.
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(How someone with OCD straightens attached straps after the dunk)
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Every stain disappeared as well as the wrinkling on that one side!
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Thanks for looking!
And so much lighter too. Interesting!
Thank you for clarifying that, whatev! I absolutely love camel although I know many don't.
One of those many is me!...I have one camel, its that really small little hobo. I find it a dirty colour to me...not brown and not yellow.Thank you for clarifying that, whatev! I absolutely love camel although I know many don't.
Was this a vintage bag or a bag made of the newer glovetanned leather? I guess either way my answer is the same. For maintenance, I’d recommend something a little lighter than cpr - Bickmore 4 or Bick 4. Both are also mild cleaners so you don’t need a designated one for touch ups. SA’s are required to plug the Coach brand.