Oh no!!! I did not have that residue or surface damage happen on either of the bags I used it on! They were camel and BT. I did have to reapply several times and stains redarkened a little with further conditioning, but the final result was still overall much lighter stain. I’m so sorry it didn’t work for you!!
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Oh no!!! I did not have that residue or surface damage happen on either of the bags I used it on! They were camel and BT. I did have to reapply several times and stains redarkened a little with further conditioning, but the final result was still overall much lighter stain. I’m so sorry it didn’t work for you!!
ETA: I did clean the panel with their brand’s “Soft Leather Cleaner” in between applications, as suggested on the bottle. It looks like water, works into a foam on sponge, and wipes off. I frankly didn’t think it did much to help clean (I wouldn’t bother using it for cleaning) but maybe it deactivates and removes the degreaser? Just a theory.
It was worth a shot! I'm only going to use this product on otherwise "hopeless" bags. Like the briefcase. I may just end up dying that one. The product was massively expensive (I think $30 for the little jar), massively toxic, and I didn't much care for the results (so far). I don't always follow directions to the letter, either!
Oh, well! Live and learn.
This has put me off using the degreaser for now!! Bummer ... interested to see how this all looks after redunks.
Bleecker bags are a favorite of mine and I have rehabbed several of them. See the info and the before and after links I posted at the link below for more information:
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I think they could be grease. Some people have been successful in removing grease spots. I think someone bought a product specifically for that. I've tried cornstarch but it didn't work for me. I have dealt with both grease splatter and mold (ugh) on bags and I think it looks more like grease...
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Thank you. Mine is wine and I was concerned about running dye. The reassurance is helpful!Bleecker bags are a favorite of mine and I have rehabbed several of them. See the info and the before and after links I posted at the link below for more information:
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I think they could be grease. Some people have been successful in removing grease spots. I think someone bought a product specifically for that. I've tried cornstarch but it didn't work for me. I have dealt with both grease splatter and mold (ugh) on bags and I think it looks more like grease...
I can't remember if I washed any of mine but I believe I did. The leather comes back beautifully with conditioning. I think it is resistant to staining since it is so shiny. I have a wine one but I never washed that one.
Here's a challenge!
I saw that one! I felt bad for it. 🫣
I saw that one, too. And I was like "no!" That big black bubble on it (ink?) and the rip....You can buy the identical style/color bag in a much nicer shape for around $100-120.
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What exactly are you wondering about? The white on the edges? A lot of that will disappear with a bath if the item is vintage. Sometimes you'll need to add a tiny bit of color. If it only needs a little color, you can use acrylic paint mixed with conditioner. It doesn't look to me like there are any holes.
OGs and our other resident enthusiasts, do you find vintage hangtags are ever crookedly stamped or would you take that as a sign of a fake? I’ve got one on a rescue that I’m side-eyeing.
I know hangtags are notoriously hard to be sure. But if there are telltale signs I’d like to learn them. Thanks!
I know hangtags are notoriously hard to be sure. But if there are telltale signs I’d like to learn them. Thanks!