Coach Rehab and Rescue Club
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I forgot to take a before picture, but this one was a pretty easy rehab. I basically just needed to give this Logan Bag a bath to reshape then a couple coats of Lexol and some Blackrocks to shine up. The prior owner clearly took very good care of this bag - I didn't even have to polish the brass. I love the size and shape.
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Did you get this on eBay? I thought I saw one recently. My Logan is one of my favorite bags to carry
Thank you!
Yes! Easy rehabs are the best.
Yes - there were two listed recently. The seller had this one listed as a "Wilson Bag" instead of a "Logan Bag." I've been wanting one ever since I rehabbed a Post Pouch last summer. I wanted something else just a little bigger. I'm so glad I got this one. It is in fantastic condition. I wouldn't even have dunked it if it hadn't been smushed from storage.
Hello,
I'm new to this thread and I need some maintenance advice. I've recently started purchasing"older" Coach unlined leather bags. They've all been authenticated by the great authenticators at this site! Now I would like to condition the leather bags and clean/polish the brass and nickel hardware, prior to carrying and storing the bags. The bags are in what I consider to be very good condition and don't believe they require baths at this time. What product(s) are best to clean and condition the leather? When do you bathe these types of leather bags? What's the best way to store the items? Replies are greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
Lady Edwards
I'm new to this thread and I need some maintenance advice. I've recently started purchasing"older" Coach unlined leather bags. They've all been authenticated by the great authenticators at this site! Now I would like to condition the leather bags and clean/polish the brass and nickel hardware, prior to carrying and storing the bags. The bags are in what I consider to be very good condition and don't believe they require baths at this time. What product(s) are best to clean and condition the leather? When do you bathe these types of leather bags? What's the best way to store the items? Replies are greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
Lady Edwards
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If you read through this thread, you'll probably find that most of us, once we get used to the idea, like to give almost all bags a bath. Bathing helps you reshape a bag if it has been squished, it gets rid of any dirt and crumbs that might have accumulated, and also plumps up the leather, so the bags almost always look better after a bath. I don't think I've ever seen nickel hardware that needed any polishing. I've used Brasso or Wenol to polish brass. You can even use plain vinegar as long as you have something slightly abrasive to shine the hardware with. I usually use fine steel wool. The conditioner used often depends on what the leather needs. A general all-purpose conditioner in Leather CPR as long as the leather isn't pebbled (then you would probably want a thinner conditioner.) Almost all bags look better with a final coat or two of Blackrocks. It also protects the leather. I store my bags on shelves. I don't have dustbags for most of my vintage bags. I just make sure that the turnlocks aren't poking into the bags next to them. Some bags I'll stuff with crumpled paper if they don't hold their shape. My Willis I like to store hanging from the handle because I've seen some where the dowel has rolled back.
I've collected quite the arsenal of conditioners since I've been rehabbing. If the leather is supple and already well conditioned, you really just need to maintain good conditioning. For maintenance conditioning, I like Apple leather conditioner. It is very gentle. I also like Skidmore's Leather Cream. It seems to make the leather softer and seems to provide a deeper conditioning.
If the leather is a little drier and/or you want a cleaner and conditioner in one, I like Leather CPR. I also like Lexol as a conditioner on drier bags (and I particularly think it works best on black bags, for some reason).
Depending on what your bag needs, you may want to consider finishing with Blackrocks. Blackrocks always seems to make a huge difference to finish a bag. Depending on the leather, I also sometimes use Obenauf's to finish.
I use Brasso for brass polishing.
Thank you Whateve, its always a pleasure to receive a response from you! I assumed the bath was only for soiled bags, so thanks for the clarification. I'll also go back and read through this thread again! You've provided valuable information and its much appreciated.
Lady Edwards
Thank you so much for the reply and sharing valuable information. I'll also be sure to check out your blog!
You're very welcome!Thank you Whateve, its always a pleasure to receive a response from you! I assumed the bath was only for soiled bags, so thanks for the clarification. I'll also go back and read through this thread again! You've provided valuable information and its much appreciated.
Lady Edwards
Hi Ladies, Seeing all the amazing transformations on here I think inspired me to go in a bit too confident and I'm now worried I'm in a little over my head.
From what I'm gathering for the first bag I need to wash then Leather CPR and Blackrock for the edges, acrylic paint for the little spot on the handle.
What about the second one? Is the second one the easier rehab - wash and leather CPR?
Hey ladies! Just got my bags and the rehab has begun! Washed both bags last night and they're currently drying, just saw whateve posted when it's partially dry can do first layer of conditioner so I just slathered on some leather cpr and I'm letting it soak in. When will I apply the next layer? How long do I wait between coats?
I should have taken a before/after washing but they looked so dry and awful I was ashamed lol!! Now watching them with the one layer of conditioner and they're already looking amazing! Eek!
I DID IT! I became a dunker, lol! I took the plunge today and plunged my sparkly elephant courier. I can't even begin to tell you how gross the water was. 
She is now stuffed and drying. Dunking brought out a glued section that I hadn't noticed before, but it also got rid of the leftover adhesive from the elephant.
I haven't had a chance to steam my Carlyle (hubby keeps "surprising" me with days off), but I'm planning on getting to it tomorrow.
At my DH's flute lesson right now, but I'll be back later when I can multi-quote!
Thanks for inspiring me my Coachie friends!
She is now stuffed and drying. Dunking brought out a glued section that I hadn't noticed before, but it also got rid of the leftover adhesive from the elephant. I haven't had a chance to steam my Carlyle (hubby keeps "surprising" me with days off), but I'm planning on getting to it tomorrow.
At my DH's flute lesson right now, but I'll be back later when I can multi-quote!
Thanks for inspiring me my Coachie friends!
I DID IT! I became a dunker, lol! I took the plunge today and plunged my sparkly elephant courier. I can't even begin to tell you how gross the water was.
I haven't had a chance to steam my Carlyle (hubby keeps "surprising" me with days off), but I'm planning on getting to it tomorrow.
At my DH's flute lesson right now, but I'll be back later when I can multi-quote!
Thanks for inspiring me my Coachie friends!
It feels good doesn't it, absolutely amazing how dirty the water can be when the bag looks clean.