Thanks! I almost always remove the hardware because it’s way easier to clean when it’s removed. All you have to do is pry the prongs open. You can use tweezers to do it, just be careful you don’t hit your hands/fingers with the tweezers
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Thanks! I almost always remove the hardware because it’s way easier to clean when it’s removed. All you have to do is pry the prongs open. You can use tweezers to do it, just be careful you don’t hit your hands/fingers with the tweezers
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I got a camel RL. I am not entirely sure it's Camel since it has brass hardware; not nickel. It's from 2003.
It’s easy to remove the hardware as @Coachaddict4020 said. Easier to clean the leather and polish the hardware too. Metal polish/cleaners are abrasive and shouldn’t come in contact with the leather. There are some how-to YouTube videos you can watch.
Yup, I'd like to try it maybe on one of these next bags. I've seen the videos by Debi the Restorer, and she shows how to use something flat like a file I believe, and pry up the prongs gently. I'm just afraid I will snap the teeth and I think those replacement parts are not always easy to source.
So I had ZERO interest in ever owning another Plaza again (anyone remember my Plaza disaster of 2020?) & I was being pretty good about my bag ban, but then, I accidentally found this burgundy small Plaza listed locally! It was a really good price & there were no shipping costs involved! I did the best I could to even out the sun fading & overall Im very happy with it!
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A brilliant result, @Coachaddict4020! You do seriously impressive restorations!
Thank you for that reminder, @whateve! For those interested the kit is available in Canada although not currently in the US:
You won’t snap anything. I’ve been removing hardware on dozens of bags for 2 years now. The only time I have to replace a turn lock is when the male twisty part comes to me loose on a bag. You can find cheap replacement sets on buckleguy.com. I’ve ordered from there multiple times & the quality is fantastic.
Wow !! The bag is beautiful and the improvement is especially noticeable when the front flap is lifted, where the original color can be compared to the rehabbed one.So I had ZERO interest in ever owning another Plaza again (anyone remember my Plaza disaster of 2020?
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Wow, it costs 4 times as much in Canada!A brilliant result, @Coachaddict4020! You do seriously impressive restorations!
Thank you for that reminder, @whateve! For those interested the kit is available in Canada although not currently in the US:
Well.. She's a bit large for my carrying needs but she rehabbed beautifully! This is a #9795 Spectator and I love the veining/character lines, I wish they showed better in the pics.
The before pics are the sellers.
The before pics are the sellers.
As always CA - Your work is exquisite!So I had ZERO interest in ever owning another Plaza again (anyone remember my Plaza disaster of 2020?
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It's a sad fact that bags/shipping and restoration equipment/products cost us significantly more in Canada, New Zealand and other countries. It doesn't seem to stop us, though!
Hello everyone! Could somebody please give advice if this is worth the effort? Seller doesn’t know what the stains are.
Could be mold. Some of it is just worn out. The darkness on the handles is oil. Whatever the stains are, I doubt they will wash out. If you get it, I would put the bag in the washing machine and plan on painting/dyeing the leather parts.