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I have a Fletcher bag that I had to dunk 3 times to get the perfume smell out of it.
Well the creed has faded to where you can barely see it. I want to resell this but
am afraid it will be flagged as fake. Should I just say it was dunked? It was like a
bottle of perfume was spilled in the bag. OMG it was awful. The bag came out really
well, just a really faded creed. I used CPR Leather conditioner and it really worked
nicely. That stuff is awesome.
 
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ChicagoIL said:
I have a Fletcher bag that I had to dunk 3 times to get the perfume smell out of it.
Well the creed has faded to where you can barely see it. I want to resell this but
am afraid it will be flagged as fake. Should I just say it was dunked? It was like a
bottle of perfume was spilled in the bag. OMG it was awful. The bag came out really
well, just a really faded creed. I used CPR Leather conditioner and it really worked
nicely. That stuff is awesome.
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What color is it? When you take pictures of the creed, rubbing a fine powder, like eye shadow, sometimes makes it easier to see. Lightweight leather bags have this problem. I don't think it would be flagged as fake for this reason, at least not by knowledgeable people. If I know I'm going to sell something, I try to remember to take a picture of the creed before dunking. I would say it has been rehabbed. I don't think I would mention dunking unless someone asks.
 
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I have a question please. It's not exactly a rehab and rescue Q but I'm not sure where else to ask this.

I understand that the regular conditioning of a vintage Coach bag is a good thing....every 6 months or so I believe. Is there a suggestion or recommendation as to removing 'everyday' accumulated surface dirt before the routine conditioning? Is a full cleaning such as Fiebing's saddle soap necessary? Or is something like a damp microfiber cloth enough, actually better?

Thanks very much!
 
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SweetSue said:
I have a question please. It's not exactly a rehab and rescue Q but I'm not sure where else to ask this.

I understand that the regular conditioning of a vintage Coach bag is a good thing....every 6 months or so I believe. Is there a suggestion or recommendation as to removing 'everyday' accumulated surface dirt before the routine conditioning? Is a full cleaning such as Fiebing's saddle soap necessary? Or is something like a damp microfiber cloth enough, actually better?

Thanks very much!
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Personally I wouldn't use saddle soap. Unless a bag is super dirty or stained, the conditioners usually clean too. You could clean with the conditioner, wipe it all off, then put on a new layer on the clean surface. I would be afraid to use water as it might cause water stains if not applied evenly.
 
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whateve said:
Personally I wouldn't use saddle soap. Unless a bag is super dirty or stained, the conditioners usually clean too. You could clean with the conditioner, wipe it all off, then put on a new layer on the clean surface. I would be afraid to use water as it might cause water stains if not applied evenly.
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Ah, thank you. This is helpful. I was thinking that the conditioner would 'trap' possible dirt. Good to learn that conditioners clean too. (I just checked the label on my Bick 4 and cleaning is on the list. :blush: )
 
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ConnieinSeattle said:
Update. I've decided to go for it. Here's the corroded piping stripped ergo flap. And the donor leather. Color looks pretty good to me. I was thinking leather cement rather than sewing. Other idea. If I don't like how it looks, keep the strap without piping and add red edge kote to seal the edges.
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It looks nice without the edge piping. I’m curious how it would look with sealed edges.
 
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This bag was definitely a rescue! Thought I'd share some more photos of the little black daypack rehab. Two before, and a few after. Strap was detached, I had a professional do the re-sewing. Back bottom piping was in really bad shape. Color needed refreshed. More life in this little cutie.
 

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ConnieinSeattle said:
This bag was definitely a rescue! Thought I'd share some more photos of the little black daypack rehab. Two before, and a few after. Strap was detached, I had a professional do the re-sewing. Back bottom piping was in really bad shape. Color needed refreshed. More life in this little cutie.
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Wow! Total Transformation. It tells me mine could use a refresh!
 
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Tilis said:
Fabulous !! I think I invite you to my house and show you the way to my bags :smile::biggrin:
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The piles at my house are getting to be too much. Time for rehabs!! I just sold a lula legacy (yay!) however, I have 3 more on the pile waiting to get done. For those who may remember or care, I had a taupe Lula Legacy drawstring bag, and I rehabbed it. Sold it. Buyer was irate, and wanted to know how I "wrecked the color." She thought it was supposed to be mahogany. She returned it. This new person now is thrilled to have the bag, and wanted taupe in particular. One person's misery is another person's happy, I guess! :smile:
 
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