Coach Rehab and Rescue Club
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I think that the best rule of thumb (for me anyway) is to ask myself "would I be comfortable carrying this bag in the present condition?" If the answer is "No" that then I should consider continuing with the rehab, but if the answer is "Yes" then it is probably time to stop.
Here's a red scooter bag (not authenticated) for $45 or make an offer. It's had a hard life but it appears to be intact.
It's looks like somebody got the red scooter for only $30, I hope that it was somebody here because I would to see the rehab!
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I like it! I sent an offer.
I got it! Thanks for the finding.
That's great! Scooters are great little bags and a red Scooter is the best IMO. Here is the link to the Marie Claire article about the joys of going hands-free while using a red Scooter during the pandemic shutdown. I hope that it will inspire your rehab!
This Vintage Coach Bag Is the Best to Wear While Going Hands-Free During a Pandemic
It fits all my necessities.
www.marieclaire.com
So I did my very first dunk and 2 coats of CPR on my "lappy" bag and unfortunately noticed 2 flaws 
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Firstly on the lower edge someone must have spilt some kind of white paint on it, then either used very fine sandpaper or the rough side of kitchen sponge to erase it, leaving the leather dull. There are a few splatters left and I would like to know with what kind of paint I can cover it. I have not done the Renapur yet, but extra helpings of CPR did not improve the dullness of the erasure.
Then I noticed that the stitching on the strap let go by one stitch and I wonder if someone has tried to repair such a flaw, so that it does not get worse. On the inside of the strap is the lining, so I cannot just stitch through it ? I wish the straps were riveted to the bag. Any suggestions are appreciated.
.Firstly on the lower edge someone must have spilt some kind of white paint on it, then either used very fine sandpaper or the rough side of kitchen sponge to erase it, leaving the leather dull. There are a few splatters left and I would like to know with what kind of paint I can cover it. I have not done the Renapur yet, but extra helpings of CPR did not improve the dullness of the erasure.
Then I noticed that the stitching on the strap let go by one stitch and I wonder if someone has tried to repair such a flaw, so that it does not get worse. On the inside of the strap is the lining, so I cannot just stitch through it ? I wish the straps were riveted to the bag. Any suggestions are appreciated.
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I need guidance. My Dinky (gotta laugh every time I say that) has retained its blue interior, but the outside flap is more black and brown than anything else. How do I get it back to the blue it’s supposed to be?
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Please post pics of your rehab.I like it! I sent an offer.
I got it! Thanks for the finding.
Yes. And I’ve applied many coats of conditioner
Anybody looking for a daunting but inexpensive challenge? The bag at the link below has been listed on ebay for ages and I have been tempted by it several times, but I already have lots of challenging bags waiting for my attention so I keep resisting the urge to buy another one.
This appears to be a small, hair calf bag made in Italy in 2000 (not authenticated). The style number is not legible in the photos but I think that it looks authentic. They are only asking $13 plus $6 shipping (and sales tax) so it's not a big risk and it is an unusual bag.
The bag looks dirty and I don't know if you can safely dunk a calf hair bag? But cows get wet in the rain and it doesn't seem to be a problem for them - so maybe it's okay!
But the most obvious issue is that it appears to have a few areas of hair loss due to rubbing, I believe that rehabbers call it "balding" and I don't know if that can be repaired or minimized.
Here's the link; if anybody decides to go for it please let us know what happens!
This appears to be a small, hair calf bag made in Italy in 2000 (not authenticated). The style number is not legible in the photos but I think that it looks authentic. They are only asking $13 plus $6 shipping (and sales tax) so it's not a big risk and it is an unusual bag.
The bag looks dirty and I don't know if you can safely dunk a calf hair bag? But cows get wet in the rain and it doesn't seem to be a problem for them - so maybe it's okay!
But the most obvious issue is that it appears to have a few areas of hair loss due to rubbing, I believe that rehabbers call it "balding" and I don't know if that can be repaired or minimized.
Here's the link; if anybody decides to go for it please let us know what happens!
COACH Handcrafted Calfskin and leather Italy BAG | eBay
<p>COACH Handcrafted Calfskin and leather Italy BAG. </p><p>Authentic Coach mini bag</p><p>Handcrafted in Italy Calfskin</p><p>8’ x 9’ x0.5’</p><p>Shows some wear Used</p>
www.ebay.com
Will do. My rehab pile is enormous and sort of overwhelming, but I keep adding to it.Please post pics of your rehab.
Will do. My rehab pile is enormous and sort of overwhelming, but I keep adding to it.
I have the same problem!
You should leave it for a while & not apply anything else. Sometimes conditioner darkens leather until it fully absorbs & settles. You might find the dark areas lighten up after a week or two. As for the brown areas, the dye might’ve faded due to sun exposure over the years. Im not sure if that can be fixed without some sort of re-colouring (like a colour refresh, dye etc.). More opinions welcome
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