Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[AggieK]

After emerging from her geeee-ross bath water and receiving about 5 applications of leather cpr my sparkly elephant courier has gone from this...

To this.....

Thanks for all of your inspiration so far everyone! Next I have to tackle the bottom back corner. The piping is worn through, so I think I'm going to try some gel medium to patch it. She is still soaking up the CPR immediately, so I'm guessing she still needs a bit more before her coat of Blackrock's?

What a beauty!

 

[AggieK]

My Black Rock finally arrived. Wow what amazing stuff! After a few days sunbathing in some glorious spring weather, it was just what my Vista needed to finish her off! She's not perfect but I'm happy with her now all the disgusting dye and paint has gone.

Black Rock really makes a difference. It adds a subtle mellow glow. I can't wait to try it on some other bags. I wish I'd ordered more.

Gorgeous! I love Blackrocks too.

 

[AggieK]

I bought this Soft Satchel from the Lightweight Collection and she was beautiful right out of the package but had been stored all bent to one side and squashed flat. She would not stand up or hold her shape so I gave her a quick soak to plump the leather up and remove some of the soil from the rolled handles...otherwise, this bag is in amazingly wonderful shape to be from 1989 or early 1990's.

Now, all dry and conditioned with two coats of Leather CPR, I notice the zipper looks a little...hmmm, what are the accurate words to describe...rippled maybe? Stretched out? Wavy? Is there any remedy for this?





This is one beautiful Coach bag...I was pleasantly surprised with just how lovely she is and the wine color is so rich and deep. The rolled handles aren't as stiff as ones on a couple of my newer satchels but I guess that's to be expected...but they're still holding their shape. All that's left to do is a tiny bit of polish on the brass hardware.



I always forget to take before pictures...this baby came straight out of the box and into the sink. LOL Oh my gosh...look at the awful background in my pictures.

What a darling bag. I wish I would find one of those. Congrats...

 

[Two.time.bags]

Gorgeous! I love Blackrocks too.

Thanks. Its a great product. I'll try to convince a local saddlery store to start stocking it so I don't have to wait a month for delivery!

 

[ZSP]

I bought this Soft Satchel from the Lightweight Collection and she was beautiful right out of the package but had been stored all bent to one side and squashed flat. She would not stand up or hold her shape so I gave her a quick soak to plump the leather up and remove some of the soil from the rolled handles...otherwise, this bag is in amazingly wonderful shape to be from 1989 or early 1990's.

Now, all dry and conditioned with two coats of Leather CPR, I notice the zipper looks a little...hmmm, what are the accurate words to describe...rippled maybe? Stretched out? Wavy? Is there any remedy for this?





This is one beautiful Coach bag...I was pleasantly surprised with just how lovely she is and the wine color is so rich and deep. The rolled handles aren't as stiff as ones on a couple of my newer satchels but I guess that's to be expected...but they're still holding their shape. All that's left to do is a tiny bit of polish on the brass hardware.



I always forget to take before pictures...this baby came straight out of the box and into the sink. LOL Oh my gosh...look at the awful background in my pictures.

Twins! This is one of my very favorite vintage styles! I have her in this color and also in blue but the blue is very faded. I think the zippers Coach used on these aren't as good as most Coach zippers. I had one go off track and when I got ready to take her in for repair, the zipper magically fixed itself! Still every time I use the zippers on these, I'm afraid. Mine look ripply like that.

I would not have this bag if not for you Whateve...I saw your post in the sales, auctions, deals and rare finds thread and fell in love with it and so happy to win it. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'd never ever heard of dunking a leather bag...everything I know I've learned right here and it's been a lot of fun and rewarding bringing a bag back to life. This is about the 8th bag I've rehabbed...and I'm hooked. LOL

I love the wine color. I think there is just something very classy about that color. Congrats on just a wonderful bag!

I think it's a classy color too.

I love it when a bag stands up straight after a bath! The color is fabulous...in over 10 years of collecting, I've still not found a burgundy bag...yet. I wish I had advice for your zipper...maybe the previous owner just overstuffed the bag and stretched it out. Beautiful rehab.

Yep, I couldn't leave it all flopped over and flat the way she was. The rippled zipper will not keep me from using this bag. One or two more apps of Leather CPR and maybe one Blackrock...she'll be ready.

 

[Beccabaglady]

Wow! She reshaped nicely!

Thanks Katherine!

Gorgeous--you did a wonderful job with her!

Thanks so much Ladyraven!

Soooo much better without the elephant Beautiful job...I'd keep conditioning until you're happy with the "smooshi-ness" of the leather. I usually do 2 rounds of Blackrocks with a day of resting in between. Good luck and show us your end result!

Thanks Joodlz!

That's the best looking navy blue courier I've seen. Great job. Why anyone would stick a sparkly elephant on it is beyond me....

Thanks TwoTime! I think the former owner had bicentennial fever the last time they carried this.

What a beauty!

Thanks Aggie!

 

[Beccabaglady]

My Black Rock finally arrived. Wow what amazing stuff! After a few days sunbathing in some glorious spring weather, it was just what my Vista needed to finish her off! She's not perfect but I'm happy with her now all the disgusting dye and paint has gone.

Black Rock really makes a difference. It adds a subtle mellow glow. I can't wait to try it on some other bags. I wish I'd ordered more.

Wow, Two.time, she looks amazing!!! I think you have me convinced that I need to find a Vista.

 

[Beccabaglady]

I bought this Soft Satchel from the Lightweight Collection and she was beautiful right out of the package but had been stored all bent to one side and squashed flat. She would not stand up or hold her shape so I gave her a quick soak to plump the leather up and remove some of the soil from the rolled handles...otherwise, this bag is in amazingly wonderful shape to be from 1989 or early 1990's.

Now, all dry and conditioned with two coats of Leather CPR, I notice the zipper looks a little...hmmm, what are the accurate words to describe...rippled maybe? Stretched out? Wavy? Is there any remedy for this?

This is one beautiful Coach bag...I was pleasantly surprised with just how lovely she is and the wine color is so rich and deep. The rolled handles aren't as stiff as ones on a couple of my newer satchels but I guess that's to be expected...but they're still holding their shape. All that's left to do is a tiny bit of polish on the brass hardware.

I always forget to take before pictures...this baby came straight out of the box and into the sink. LOL Oh my gosh...look at the awful background in my pictures.

I agree ZSP, she is beautiful! Great job!

 

[whateve]

I would not have this bag if not for you Whateve...I saw your post in the sales, auctions, deals and rare finds thread and fell in love with it and so happy to win it. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'd never ever heard of dunking a leather bag...everything I know I've learned right here and it's been a lot of fun and rewarding bringing a bag back to life. This is about the 8th bag I've rehabbed...and I'm hooked. LOL

You're welcome! I'm glad we're bag twins!

 

[Beccabaglady]

This #$%%@ tablet keeps sending me to google when I try to search this thread! Has anyone dunked a nubuck Sonoma? Thanks!!

 

[Two.time.bags]

Wow, Two.time, she looks amazing!!! I think you have me convinced that I need to find a Vista.

Thanks Beccabaglady. She's quite large with lots of pockets and has a nice weight. There's a black one on ebay now - a bit pricey - but I do know this seller will take offers.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400585129664?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D400585129664%26_rdc%3D1#ht_11108wt_1161

 

[debar]

Here is my new project bag, I just love the size and shape. In a couple of days she should be ready to show. I have a few more coats of Leather CPR to go.

 

[Two.time.bags]

Here is my new project bag, I just love the size and shape. In a couple of days she should be ready to show. I have a few more coats of Leather CPR to go.

Can't wait to see her. I agree she's lovely shape. What's the style? Is she mahogany brown or burgundy?

 

[whateve]

Here is my new project bag, I just love the size and shape. In a couple of days she should be ready to show. I have a few more coats of Leather CPR to go.

Can't wait to see her. I agree she's lovely shape. What's the style? Is she mahogany brown or burgundy?

This is a really cute bag! I have it in aqua. It's 9993 mini shopper from the 90s. I think the color is mahogany.

 

[Mare_e_mare]

I've used Dr Bronners on a bag in the past, no problems at all. I think the important thing with soap is nothing too harsh and make sure you rinse thoroughly.

Thanks!