Have you already Dawn dunked and used CPR on the bags? That alone should restore a lot of the color, but if not, that's when I've used Meltonian Shoe Cream. I've been very pleased with the results of Meltonian on my bags, but have not tried any sort of paint products for rehab projects.
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I didn’t dunk (these were my original bags) but I did CPR and black rocks. I’m trying to decide whether to buy the meltonian or look through my paint supplies. The painting idea makes me nervous, but several rehabbers here have had good outcomes with the paint method. I value you all and your experience. I’m learning…
I'm a big fan of kiwi Brand leather dye in the sponge top applicator bottles for touch ups like piping and edges. Black is the easiest and always comes out looking perfect.
I find the painting to be a safe method because if I don't like the way it looks, I can clean it off until I get it just right. After awhile, it becomes permanent. Make sure you use a large amount of conditioner to paint or the painted areas won't be as shiny as the original leather. You can also use a paint that has a bit more gloss than craft paint. I often use fabric paint for this reason.
In my opinion, dunking isn't just for cleaning a thrift store bag that was previously owned by strangers. My own bags can get worn and grubby and a even a little dehydrated over time. Sometimes just giving them a bath and rinse followed by stuffing with towels to shape them, and then treating them with conditioner and black rocks, can do wonders to restore the bags and minimize the signs of wear.
But it doesn't always work as well as I'd like. I'm not crazy about using acryllic paint for touch-ups, and it is usually my last resort after I've tried everything else, but I've found that sometimes using paint is really necessary to restore bags that have damage or significant signs of wear.
I usually take the hangtag with me to the hobby store to help me match the paint color - be careful not to lose the hangtag, I've done that! Then I mix the paint with conditioner and apply it very sparingly with a paintbrush. If I am not happy with the preliminary results then I can always wipe it off with a damp rag while it is still wet.
The link below is for a very old rehab of one of my own bags that I had purchased new. It's a metallic copper Zoe that had bad rubbing damage. I liked the bag a lot and I felt that paint was the only option for repair, and I think that it came out well. So, although I am usually hesitant to use paint, most of the time it has worked okay for me, good luck!
Using acrylic paint to camouflage damaged metallic leather Pics!
I only have one metallic bag but it’s a favorite, my copper Zoe 12669. I have read posts by other TPFers about peeling, rubbing, and various problems with metallic leathers (including the copper Zoe) but I was very happy that I never had any wear issues with my beloved bag – until...
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How does this wear long term? - any rub off?
I’m still looking at red options for my Quincey bag.
Angelus Red dye
Saphir Juvacuir
@Aurora-B ⬆️ this is the way. I use this brand for my black bags. You can buy that kiwi dye at Walmart, Target, and/or Meijer. And it’s about $5. The applicator is an a**hole, I take a paper plate and turn the kiwi dye bottle upside down and pump the dye onto the plate, then put a tack sponge into the dye, and use the tack sponge to apply the dye. I have found this to be the best way to apply the dye because it doesn’t leave streaks or a shiny finish. The tack sponges I bought at tractor supply.
@DL Harper , @whateve , @katev , @ConnieinSeattle ,@KiltyR45 - I really appreciate all of your input. I might just try different methods for different bags depending on what I think might work best. Now I need to think about it and decide where to shop and what to shop for to put the finishing touches on these bags.
I really am grateful for all of your suggestions. I also have several other pieces that need some TLC so the more I learn, the better chance I have of success.
I really am grateful for all of your suggestions. I also have several other pieces that need some TLC so the more I learn, the better chance I have of success.
So far, I haven't experienced any rub off and will reapply as needed - similar to reconditioning as necessary. But no experience with Red, sorry. Although several rehabbers use paint, I just haven't convinced myself that I have that level of expertise. Maybe someday.........
The link below shows after rehab photos of my recent project, an XL Ergo Tote 10744 (2006). I don't have any before pictures but the bag was very dirty and there were stains and ink marks on the lining. I dunked it and it cleaned up very well. There are still a few marks on the lining that I was not able to completely erradicate, but it is much better. I will give this bag to my friend for her birthday when I see her next week!
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I took my tags (chained to my keychain) and went shopping to try and color-match to improve the scuffed areas of my two bags. I found a good fabric/leather paint match for the brown bag, but the court bag is actually a dark gray. No luck there. I remembered I have some buildable gray leather dye from a furniture project, so I will carefully try that on a small, inconspicuous area to see if that will work. Hopefully I will have time this weekend. I have a lot more bags to do, so this could take a long while. Fortunately, I find massaging conditioner into the leather relaxing!
I'm wondering if anyone has successfully dyed a suede bag and what dyes you'd recommend. I tried running a search but am getting a 'Oops' error message.
I've found a vintage suede bag that I'd love to restore but the Fieblings dye I used just turned to powdered dust when I brushed the bag. I managed to just brush most of it off and maintain the feeling of the suede but that was about 3 days of my life wasted since the bag looks pretty much the same as when I found it. Thank you in advance!
I've found a vintage suede bag that I'd love to restore but the Fieblings dye I used just turned to powdered dust when I brushed the bag. I managed to just brush most of it off and maintain the feeling of the suede but that was about 3 days of my life wasted since the bag looks pretty much the same as when I found it. Thank you in advance!
Is the bag suede or is it nubuck? I've never had any luck working with nubuck but I have managed to clean and rehab a few suede bags. Why do you want to dye the bag? If it is dirty and/or stained have you tried cleaning and restoring the original appearance?I'm wondering if anyone has successfully dyed a suede bag and what dyes you'd recommend. I tried running a search but am getting a 'Oops' error message.
I've found a vintage suede bag that I'd love to restore but the Fieblings dye I used just turned to powdered dust when I brushed the bag. I managed to just brush most of it off and maintain the feeling of the suede but that was about 3 days of my life wasted since the bag looks pretty much the same as when I found it. Thank you in advance!
I've posted these links before so my apologies if you've already seen this but my Oat Fringe Suede Dinky was probably my most ambitious suede rehab project. It was a lot of work but I am happy with the results and I still enjoy carrying this bag.
Oat Suede Fringe Dinky 86821 (2017) Before:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club.833400/page-1813#post-33767538
Oat Suede Fringe Dinky 86821 (2017) After:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club.833400/page-1813#post-33767580
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Hi guys 👋
I finally got the bag !!! 😊😊
Here are some pictures, it’s definitely a green, anyone’s that knows the colour is it the forest green then?
I compared it to my black coach bag
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Also this happened on the sides what is this?
Here is also a little colour difference:
What are your opinions
)And guys help, while checking the green bag I looked ad the inside of the black bag (the little thingy with the creed), and I turned it around and… is this bag actually a navy blue or is this some discolouration?
Okay I need a lot of help oops hahahaha 🙏🙏
It's so hard to tell colors via the internet, and monitor differences. To me, the "black" looks blue on that inner flap. That's the best place to see true color, it hasn't been exposed to finger oils, the elements, the sun, and/or any products applied to the outside bag which may have changed its color, etc.Hi guys 👋
I finally got the bag !!! 😊😊
Here are some pictures, it’s definitely a green, anyone’s that knows the colour is it the forest green then?
I compared it to my black coach bag
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Also this happened on the sides what is this?
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Here is also a little colour difference:
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What are your opinions
And guys help, while checking the green bag I looked ad the inside of the black bag (the little thingy with the creed), and I turned it around and… is this bag actually a navy blue or is this some discolouration?
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Okay I need a lot of help oops hahahaha 🙏🙏
Your green bag is gorgeous! It doesn't need much in the way of rehab. Coach had a lot of color names. If you find the catalog image from Coach describing your item you may find the name of the color--it lists the colors offered. I had a marble bag it was "ivy." I have a sling bag. It's "bottle green."
ETA: I read that KiltyR45 looked it up for you and it's "forest green."
I don't think that darker area near the strap attachment is anything "wrong." I think it's just how that piece of leather aged. Of course, it's hard to tell without examining it in hand. Maybe it's a replacement piece of leather resewn in. Either way, I'm not sure that you need to "do" anything about it unless it bothers you.
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