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#6,916
JOODLZ said:
I've finished a few bags, though nothing really remarkable as far as transformations. I was lucky to start with bags that basically just needed re-shaping and some love. All got a Dawn bath and scrub, rinse and stuff to dry. All got at least 2 rounds of Leather CPR and were finished with Blackrocks and Obenauf's with lots of buffing. First is a vintage black Saddlery Bag #9535 $19.99. Next is a black Tribeca Shopper #9098 $7.49. This one had a little worn spot on the bottom piping that I filled with Leather Refinisher. And last is a dark navy vintage Lindsay Bag #9888 $14.99. It looks black in the pics, but the suede inside is definitely navy. All came from GW...prices include coupon discounts!
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They look great! Is your Tribeca tote lined? I found a BT Tribeca tote myself last week (the one strap version) and it's lined with black satin, so I'm a little nervous about the color leeching out of the bag. I was so excited I found it but I'm making myself be a good daughter and give it to my Mom for Christmas after a thorough cleaning :-P
 
#6,917
Fashionstar101 said:
Hey guys do marks and stains come out of vachetta leather? There is this bag that I really want but it has stains. It is on the expensive side so I do want good odds! Plmk! As soon as you can!!!
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The chances of getting any stains from vachetta are very slim. Vachetta is essentially untreated leather so it doesn't have a protective coating on it. If you were to buy a vachetta bag brand new, it would get a lovely honey color over time from absorbing the oils in your hands. I personally have a thrifted Coach bag that has vachetta and have been unsuccessful in getting stains out and I've tried a lot of things (magic erasers, pencil erasers, white vinegar and goop.) I have heard mixed reviews though that baby wipes without alcohol, oil or fragrance makes a difference, but I haven't tried it myself yet.
 
#6,918
Fashionstar101 said:
Hey guys do marks and stains come out of vachetta leather? There is this bag that I really want but it has stains. It is on the expensive side so I do want good odds! Plmk! As soon as you can!!!
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I've used vinegar with a magic eraser. It won't get rid of all stains but it will lighten the vachetta back closer to the original color.
 
#6,920
JOODLZ said:
I've finished a few bags, though nothing really remarkable as far as transformations. I was lucky to start with bags that basically just needed re-shaping and some love. All got a Dawn bath and scrub, rinse and stuff to dry. All got at least 2 rounds of Leather CPR and were finished with Blackrocks and Obenauf's with lots of buffing. First is a vintage black Saddlery Bag #9535 $19.99. Next is a black Tribeca Shopper #9098 $7.49. This one had a little worn spot on the bottom piping that I filled with Leather Refinisher. And last is a dark navy vintage Lindsay Bag #9888 $14.99. It looks black in the pics, but the suede inside is definitely navy. All came from GW...prices include coupon discounts!
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Great job as always Joodlz.

JOODLZ said:
My sister snagged this 1996 Station Bag #5130 for $17.79 (splitting a $5 off coupon with me) at GW during her visit from Seattle. I already had one, or there would have been a brawl :) Good condition, but all the piping was faded. She got a kick out of watching me "fix" her bag and bring it back to being "new looking" again. The piping color was restored simply by good conditioning and finishing!
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Your sister must be in awe of you. Bringing the colour back is the best part of rehabbing. It's like being a magician!
 
#6,923
Two.time.bags said:
That's interesting. Why are considering gloss varnish?
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Because it is really dull. I rehabbed a Fendi. It looked horrible. I put acrylic gloss varnish on it and it looked almost new. I remember Joodlz used gloss varnish after she touched up leather with acrylic paint. The Dakota looks dull and it looks more dull where I touched it up with paint. I don't want it to look too glossy but I bet they were somewhat glossy when they were new. Maybe I can dilute the varnish with water to make it less glossy.
 
#6,924
whateve said:
Because it is really dull. I rehabbed a Fendi. It looked horrible. I put acrylic gloss varnish on it and it looked almost new. I remember Joodlz used gloss varnish after she touched up leather with acrylic paint. The Dakota looks dull and it looks more dull where I touched it up with paint. I don't want it to look too glossy but I bet they were somewhat glossy when they were new. Maybe I can dilute the varnish with water to make it less glossy.
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I don't know if water would be enough. I would think a matte one could be a better bet if the varnish you want to use comes in more than one finish.
 
#6,927
I love NYC burgundy leather. I finished my Classic Pouch. Not perfect by any means. She has some scratches and the colour didn't quite come back on all the piping but I didn't want to paint her.
 

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#6,929
JOODLZ said:
I've finished a few bags, though nothing really remarkable as far as transformations. I was lucky to start with bags that basically just needed re-shaping and some love. All got a Dawn bath and scrub, rinse and stuff to dry. All got at least 2 rounds of Leather CPR and were finished with Blackrocks and Obenauf's with lots of buffing. First is a vintage black Saddlery Bag #9535 $19.99. Next is a black Tribeca Shopper #9098 $7.49. This one had a little worn spot on the bottom piping that I filled with Leather Refinisher. And last is a dark navy vintage Lindsay Bag #9888 $14.99. It looks black in the pics, but the suede inside is definitely navy. All came from GW...prices include coupon discounts!
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JOODLZ said:
My sister snagged this 1996 Station Bag #5130 for $17.79 (splitting a $5 off coupon with me) at GW during her visit from Seattle. I already had one, or there would have been a brawl :) Good condition, but all the piping was faded. She got a kick out of watching me "fix" her bag and bring it back to being "new looking" again. The piping color was restored simply by good conditioning and finishing!
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Those really are beautiful and I am especially impressed with the Tribeca Shopper. It has really kept/returned to(?) it's original shape beautifully.
 
#6,930
Any suggestions for a push button clasp that won't clasp? It's on a pretty little Chrystie that is in otherwise great condition. I love the look of those vintage push button snaps-- do they have a different name?-- but frustrated that this one isn't working well.
 
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