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frenchieRU said:
Cute bag! I would use a protector like Obenauf's or Blackrocks after at least one more round of conditioner. I had the same problem with my first rehab. I just conditioned it (didn't bathe it) and it looked pretty worn after the first couple times taking it out. I went back and did all the proper steps (dunk, condition, Blackrocks) and it looked even better :)
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whateve said:
It looks much better! What kind of conditioner are you using? For very thirsty bags, you have to use different conditioners. I like Leather Honey and mink oil for super dry bags. I like to finish my bags with Blackrocks. It makes a dramatic difference.
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Thanks--it does look better! I have Blackrocks to use after I am finished, but not sure if I need to start over and soak longer, or just keep conditioning. I am using this conditioner by Leather Therapy, but ordered Apple today. Maybe I should try Honey.

Thank you for your help!
 
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Ronicajo said:
Thanks--it does look better! I have Blackrocks to use after I am finished, but not sure if I need to start over and soak longer, or just keep conditioning. I am using this conditioner by Leather Therapy, but ordered Apple today. Maybe I should try Honey.

Thank you for your help!
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I don't think it need resoaking. As long as it is absorbing conditioner and it has been reshaped properly, I think you just need to keep applying conditioner. Make sure you leave enough time between applications for it to absorb. The fine scratches will look a lot better once you use Blackrocks.

Apple won't help. It is more formulated for new bags that don't need a lot of moisture. A lot of people like Leather Therapy. I got a sample that did nothing for me. I've gotten great results with Leather Honey but every time I ordered from Amazon, it leaked in the box. Someone said you should order it directly from the company that makes it. I paint it on with a foam brush, then just leave it overnight. In the morning, I buff off whatever hasn't absorbed. I did have an instance once where it streaked the bag and I had to rewash it. I don't know why.
 
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Ronicajo said:
Thanks--it does look better! I have Blackrocks to use after I am finished, but not sure if I need to start over and soak longer, or just keep conditioning. I am using this conditioner by Leather Therapy, but ordered Apple today. Maybe I should try Honey.

Thank you for your help!
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Obenauf's really softens dry leather. I use it after two or three applications of Leather Therapy. Massage it in and leave it for two days then buff with a micro fibre cloth then finish with Black Rock.
 
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Two.time.bags said:
That is weird. Warts maybe? LOL! Maybe try Obenauf's. It might soften them.
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Well, those warts were stubborn. I smoothed them out with a stiffer buffing tool on my dremel. Still some there, but much better. Obenauf's helped blend in the color on the leather. I knew it might change the finish of the leather in that area but that shouldn't be too hard to fix.
I plan on using some acrylic glaze to put the low lustre shine back on after the O's has a chance to dry. After pics when I'm done. Thanks for your help.

Must have been a lumpy cow!
 
#7,298
Thanks for the dowel dunk info ladies. I have got to get busy. Found some nice old and nice not so old early bags to rehab. So much fun. Hubby getting worried at all the packages coming to the door!
 

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One more post for tonight. Finished my brown Metropolis bag. So happy with how it turned out! The first picture is the before.... :happydance:
 

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#7,300
maramd said:
Thanks for the dowel dunk info ladies. I have got to get busy. Found some nice old and nice not so old early bags to rehab. So much fun. Hubby getting worried at all the packages coming to the door!
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I know how you feel. I decided to start dunking all my bags just to finally get some done. I had a pile of 10 or so and it was still growing so I WAS almost done dunking until I found 2 more tonight. I'm super excited about them--the red dinky I found yesterday and a saddle bag they either put out today or I missed yesterday. I need to start going thrifting on non-sale days at my favorite thrift store more often! It was so much easier to spot bags without so many people in the way.
 
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frenchieRU said:
I know how you feel. I decided to start dunking all my bags just to finally get some done. I had a pile of 10 or so and it was still growing so I WAS almost done dunking until I found 2 more tonight. I'm super excited about them--the red dinky I found yesterday and a saddle bag they either put out today or I missed yesterday. I need to start going thrifting on non-sale days at my favorite thrift store more often! It was so much easier to spot bags without so many people in the way.
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Love that dinky! I just dunked 3 bags today from the pile, cpr'd 3 others. So much fun!
 
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