Too funny! I think everything works out the way it’s supposed to and am glad it found its way to a good home.
Coach Rehab and Rescue Club
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I think you would have to cut them off. The square brass pieces often aren't solid. You can slide them around until you find the opening, use pliers to make the opening bigger, then slide them off. I've used skinny skewers to get in those tight places.
I don't know an easy way. Some people have used dremels. I've used fine steel wool with vinegar.
Here’s one of my rehab
Compact Pouch #9620
has initials VDM above turn lock
1. dunked
2. Applied Saphir Crème 1925 - black
3. Brushed
4. Renateur conditioner
5. buffed with shine cloth
6. straps edges cleaned up by burnishing
7. hardware was removed & cleaned
ps- one picture has his paper stuffing showing
Compact Pouch #9620
has initials VDM above turn lock
1. dunked
2. Applied Saphir Crème 1925 - black
3. Brushed
4. Renateur conditioner
5. buffed with shine cloth
6. straps edges cleaned up by burnishing
7. hardware was removed & cleaned
ps- one picture has his paper stuffing showing
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yes!
USE GLOVES & PROTECT YOUR EYES
1. you HAVE TO take the hardware off the bag
2. place hardware in a glass
3. Fill with Paint Remover so they are partly covered
4. Baste them periodically for 15-20min (i use a small course paint brush)
5. Rinse with soap & water
6. Dry & polish
- i also use polishing squares to remove scratches in the brass- they are white 2x2 squares & come in 20s, 50s & inexpensive
-use a strongest paint remover you can find- CA only allows the one pictured- not the environmental safe stuff.
I learned this from my Bff who’s been restoring antiques for 30+ years
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Oh thank you!! I've never heard of polishing squares. Can you provide a link?
50pcs Jewelry Polishing Pads Pre-Treated Micro-Abrasives 2x2" Jewelry Cleaning Cloths from CRAFT WIRE https://a.co/d/gw6Tdod
i use them a lot doing wire wrap jewelry- won’t work on lacquered hardware or jewelry
The very first bag I found that started my obsession was a pre-creed crescent saddle bag at a thrift store I got for a steal and I love her! Cheers to finding unicorns!
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Awesome - ordered, thanks!
I would love it if you could walk us through how you burnish the strap edges. I'm not even sure what that means.
Ever wanted just the female
I have been trying with Citri-Strip which is what I have in the house - looks like I will need to go out and buy the Klean Strip.
Sorry - half a post above. Ever wanted just the female or male part of a turn lock? Go to https://ohiotravelbag.com/ and search for "common sense". All the turnlock pieces come up individually. They do have a $25 minimum, but there is hardware eye candy here. D rings, trigger snaps, bolt snaps, all sorts of stuff that can interest the Coach rehabber.
Ok, she is dry and almost ready to go!
Just the odd stray cat hair and horse hair clinging to the leather here and there!
citri strip is a mild paint remover & not good for removing lacquer. Need to find the strongest you can. In CA Klean- Strip is the minimum strength to use. The one you want to get is Jasco Premium paint & epoxy remover however it is hard to find. Hope that helps
Thanks - I will look for Jasco.