Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[katev]

In case anyone is looking for a red bag rehab opportunity, the link below is for a red Coach Slim Satchel 9424 at $90 BIN plus shipping (not authenticated).

The bag was made in NYC in the 1970s and it has some issues, including ink marks on the inside, darkening of the handles, and the hangtag appears to be missing. The actual model number is 9424 but the random serial number was mistakenly used for the listing.

Vintage Coach Slim Satchel Standard Red Leather 7314 Made in NYC,USA | eBay

<p>Vintage Coach Slim Satchel Standard Red Leather 7314 Made in NYC,USA. Condition is used. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.</p>

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[Lake Effect]

Thank you to the kind and wonderful @Lake Effect ...

I will be forever grateful.

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May I never take for granted I can 2 miles to Dollar General and buy it for less than retail, plus NJ sales tax. You are so welcome. I enjoy the contribution you bring to the forum.

 

[Crystal2022]

I've just noticed your comment that you like bags with uncommon shapes and colors - so you probably weren't impressed with my suggestion of doing your first rehab on a dark colored Patricia's Legacy bag!

There are other options and I am sure that you can find a bag that you like that will work for you as a rehab project. The only thing is that bags of uncommon shapes and colors tend to be rather expensive, so I suggest looking for one that doesn't need a lot of work; good luck!!

Thank you again for your wise advice. After looking a bit in Etsy and Ebay, I realized that those unusual bags or colors are way more expensive, I will wait to get one till I am sure that I can improve it or have the money to buy one in great shape.
To learn I guess any bag would do, and go from there.

 

[Lake Effect]

Sorry, me again.
I have been reading and wow! This is a well of info about how to work on bags, but the more I read the more overwhelmed I get LOL.

So I wanted to ask if there is somewhere a list of the first or more basic products to use. I understand "dunking" already, so some mild detergent, but then so many conditioners and stuff!
It will take time to get supplies, so for now what do you suggest I start buying?

Hi. If I may throw in my two cents, although you are not asking this specifically. I started rehabbing on a few dark bags already in my possession. Then I found two worn, water stained bags (that turned out to be putty) at a flea market that were $10 apiece and I was very happy to use them as trial bags. It gave me a great feel for what a few of the deep conditioners do for bags. And for $10 each, I was not attached to the outcome.
Hi all, been a bit busy, be back soon!

 

[Crystal2022]

Hi. If I may throw in my two cents, although you are not asking this specifically. I started rehabbing on a few dark bags already in my possession. Then I found two worn, water stained bags (that turned out to be putty) at a flea market that were $10 apiece and I was very happy to use them as trial bags. It gave me a great feel for what a few of the deep conditioners do for bags. And for $10 each, I was not attached to the outcome.
Hi all, been a bit busy, be back soon!

I appreciate all the cents you want to throw my way, LOL

I guess I need to start somewhere, something simple first to start learning what products can do, then be more adventurous. I bet there is nothing I could try, that it has not been discussed here before

 

[Hoku44]

I appreciate all the cents you want to throw my way, LOL

I guess I need to start somewhere, something simple first to start learning what products can do, then be more adventurous. I bet there is nothing I could try, that it has not been discussed here before

Welcome to the rabbit hole!

 

[Hoku44]

Hi. If I may throw in my two cents, although you are not asking this specifically. I started rehabbing on a few dark bags already in my possession. Then I found two worn, water stained bags (that turned out to be putty) at a flea market that were $10 apiece and I was very happy to use them as trial bags. It gave me a great feel for what a few of the deep conditioners do for bags. And for $10 each, I was not attached to the outcome.
Hi all, been a bit busy, be back soon!

This is excellent advice! I couldn't agree more with Lake Effect here.

Some rehabs go beautifully and then there are the rehabs that turn into s**t shows. Embrace the s**t shows because you'll learn the most from those.

 

[IOSCHA]

Hey everyone!

Just wanted to share with you all the progress I made on my Sonoma nubuc backpack. I bought a suede/nubuc cleaning kit from a local e-commerce seller, and against my better judgement tried my hand at dyeing it as close as I can get to the original color.

Here's a few pictures as a refresher on what the bag looked like when I bought it:



And after cleaning and dyeing:



As well as two bonus pictures since the nubuc couldn't decide what color it wants to be under different lighting:



Now, I'm not really sure why the flap looks rather different even after brushing, but I chalked it up to leather dyeing being an art as opposed to science I ended up just doing a general cleaning since there was no visible staining (just discoloration from wear and tear), then I went for the dye right after drying as my curiosity finally got to me.

 

[Hoku44]

Hey everyone!

Just wanted to share with you all the progress I made on my Sonoma nubuc backpack. I bought a suede/nubuc cleaning kit from a local e-commerce seller, and against my better judgement tried my hand at dyeing it as close as I can get to the original color.

Here's a few pictures as a refresher on what the bag looked like when I bought it:

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And after cleaning and dyeing:

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As well as two bonus pictures since the nubuc couldn't decide what color it wants to be under different lighting:

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Now, I'm not really sure why the flap looks rather different even after brushing, but I chalked it up to leather dyeing being an art as opposed to science I ended up just doing a general cleaning since there was no visible staining (just discoloration from wear and tear), then I went for the dye right after drying as my curiosity finally got to me.

Nice work! Nubuc is very very challenging! Love the color!

 

[katev]

If you've ever wanted to try rehabbing a Coach straw bag then this cute wristlet might be a good opportunity. It's $25 (or make an offer) and it comes with free shipping. I have successfully dunked and rehabbed several straw coach bags in the past.

You can find lots of them pretty cheap and I think that's a great way to enjoy a fun summer bag that I probably wouldn't buy at a high price.

Legacy Coach Wristlet Woven Straw Gold Leather Purse Wallet Bag Buckle VTG | eBay

Snap closure front pocket. I am not an expert. I do my best to describe the item.

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[DL Harper]

Sounds great, let us know how it works out!

The bag arrived today and I couldn't wait to see what kind of challenge I was in for. It was a very clean bag, inside and out, which was a plus. It is currently drying from a Dawn dunk and the first CPR conditioning - photos below. Besides the two spots the seller disclosed, I found another very small one near the zipper edge. All spots are on the same side of the bag, so therefore, everything is on the same piece of leather. None of them came out in the dunk, but in the drying process, they don't seem to more be visible either. Regardless, the "damage" still has an unknown origin. Very slight discoloration and a bit of pebbled leather "distortion". Maybe the seller was correct in thinking (or knowing??) that it was heat source damage.
If anyone has any suggestions on what the problem might be or how to treat it, please let me know. All in all, it's not bothersome to me as I wouldn't want to make it more noticeable while trying to make it disappear. Thanks!!

 

[pammbw]

The bag arrived today and I couldn't wait to see what kind of challenge I was in for. It was a very clean bag, inside and out, which was a plus. It is currently drying from a Dawn dunk and the first CPR conditioning - photos below. Besides the two spots the seller disclosed, I found another very small one near the zipper edge. All spots are on the same side of the bag, so therefore, everything is on the same piece of leather. None of them came out in the dunk, but in the drying process, they don't seem to more be visible either. Regardless, the "damage" still has an unknown origin. Very slight discoloration and a bit of pebbled leather "distortion". Maybe the seller was correct in thinking (or knowing??) that it was heat source damage.
If anyone has any suggestions on what the problem might be or how to treat it, please let me know. All in all, it's not bothersome to me as I wouldn't want to make it more noticeable while trying to make it disappear. Thanks!!

Possible that it might have slightly touched a curling iron or similar? Either way it doesn’t look too bad at all.

 

[DL Harper]

Possible that it might have slightly touched a curling iron or similar? Either way it doesn’t look too bad at all.

Thanks for that suggestion. I hadn't even considered the possibility of a curling iron, but that does reasonable. The pebbling does help to mask the problem areas, so I'll just enjoy it the way it is for now.

 

[katev]

In case anyone is looking for a rehab project, here's a black and tan (or tabac?) spectator bag with a spring lock for $64 OBO; I don't know the name of this style bag. It hasn't been authenticated and I don't know if it is faded or if it is just dusty, but it's interesting!

COACH vintage shoulder bag purse. In good used condition! Unique brass closure.

Shop kimannesshoppe's closet or find the perfect look from millions of stylists. Fast shipping and buyer protection. COACH vintage shoulder bag purse. In good used condition! Unique brass closure and front trim. Hang tag included but leather has separated on it. Internal zipper pocket in main...

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[MoreCoachPleez]

Hello everyone,
I'm trying to bring a vintage Scout bag back to life but am new to the rehab game and would greatly appreciate any advice you all might have to offer!
1. Previous owner replaced the original springlock with a turnlock. I'm hoping I can switch back to a springlock but have no idea how they work/ how they're attached to the leather. I'd love to see a close-up pic if anyone has a bag with a springlock closure.
2. There are a few gouges on the edge where my chinchilla nibbled the leather (shown in pics). Are there any products that can be used as filler? I plan to use black edgepaint on top, after filling the gaps. Or is there a better option?
Thank you in advance!