Been fussing with the same issue on a station bag as well. I love a good puzzle but this one has me stumped. I’d love there to be an answer besides replacement but if not, thank for the link to a source.
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Doing some research through this thread on turnlocks. The Buckleguy's turnlocks have the indents on the washer which "can" be an indicator of a fake Coach bag. So, I'm keeping my original washer and only replacing the actual piece you turn with your fingers. Assuming, of course, that I bought the right size and it's all compatible.
ETA: I found an old post by Hyacynth and she gives another source for the turnlock parts: https://www.ebay.com/itm/321493604654
ETA: I found an old post by Hyacynth and she gives another source for the turnlock parts: https://www.ebay.com/itm/321493604654
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I've always ended up replacing them when this happens.
I don't think anyone removes the buckles on this kind of bag. If you did, you would have to have someone rivet them back on for you. If the one with the broken rivet breaks completely, you can take it to leather repair and have them put on a new rivet, or you can buy screw on rivet replacements.
The hardware that gets removed are turnlocks and anything else that can be removed and easily put back on. Even so, I wouldn't remove it unless it had verdigris or needed a lot of work.
Gave up on a bad stain on my vintage city bag and now just had it covered up with tea roses using coach customization as a Coach Insider. It is like I have a new bag! Thank you Kelly and Coach!
Can someone recommend a product that can be used to protect suede on my new Coach tabby? I've never used protectants before but the bag is almost all suede so I'd like to use something. Will it repel dirt and color transfer, is that the purpose of them? Thanks for any help.
got this pretty bag but it STINKS like cigarettes- Any advice how to remove the smell?
I've had success by filling a sock with used coffee grounds, putting the sock into a pillow case, putting the stinky bag into the pillow case, sealing it up, and leaving it. For a long time, weeks.
I have used the Buckleguy's turn locks - they are the right size/compatible. Definitely keep/use the original washer.
I just rehabbed my Station bag from the 90s and it had the same janky/worn clearcoat problem. I took the hardware off, and used some 0000 steel wool to buff off all the clearcoat. It took a few minutes per piece. No chemicals required, just elbow grease.
ETA: you could start with 000. Once you get the clearcoat off, switch to 0000 to buff it a bit..
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Here's an after photo:Got another squished vintage daypack...nicer condition than the one I rehabbed already.
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That’s BEAUTIFUL!
what kind of stand is that on?