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Hi guys..Long time to see! Couldn't resist sharing this..in case anybody has not seen it. This is a Coach Camden Pebbled Multi use Tool set. I was thinking..'Hmm..the ultimate gift for Coach rehabbers?? Cost about $28.00 USD.:smile1:
 

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ok, considering buying a vachetta thats been darkened w/ conditioner..so what is this about not dunking vachetta? I'm too lazy to go thru back posts..wipe it down with vinegar..wash the lining and use just obenaufs...some of what I read..I have LT wash.. some help sil vous plait..
CHEERS ALL !!!!:sunshine:hot & sunny here..sending some your way ladies!!
 
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SheriDahlin said:
ok, considering buying a vachetta thats been darkened w/ conditioner..so what is this about not dunking vachetta? I'm too lazy to go thru back posts..wipe it down with vinegar..wash the lining and use just obenaufs...some of what I read..I have LT wash.. some help sil vous plait..
CHEERS ALL !!!!:sunshine:hot & sunny here..sending some your way ladies!!
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You can dunk vachetta. It tends to darken around the edges but I don't think it looks bad. Then you can use the vinegar to lighten it. I think I have heard that Cadillac conditioner is the best for vachetta. I've never tried it.

It's sunny here too. Not hot though, so I guess you didn't send too much!
 
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Kneal26 said:
Would there be a need to wash the bag and condition after?
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definitely! The acetone dries out the leather. You will want to wash it to remove the acetone, then condition to restore the moisture.

If you notice loss of color on the corners, those are easily fixed with a tiny amount of acrylic craft paint mixed with conditioner. If you are able to remove all the shoe polish and let the texture and the glow of the leather show, your bags will be beautiful.
 
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whateve said:
definitely! The acetone dries out the leather. You will want to wash it to remove the acetone, then condition to restore the moisture.

If you notice loss of color on the corners, those are easily fixed with a tiny amount of acrylic craft paint mixed with conditioner. If you are able to remove all the shoe polish and let the texture and the glow of the leather show, your bags will be beautiful.
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Ok great! Off to buy acetone... My "plan" is to do as I have been researching... Wash in something like dawn, ivory or woolite, soak and rinse in clear water. Block with towels and just before completely dry condition with leather CPR, wait about 24hrs maybe condition again if needed, then I've heard to use blackrock, and burnish the leather with a horsehair brush. I will tint with craft paint because the piping had a little color loss. I have already cleaned brass.
Does that sound like a "plan"? :graucho: or do you have some other suggestions? BTW I have complete "instructions" from a post on tPF!!
THANKS whateve!!
 
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Kneal26 said:
Ok great! Off to buy acetone... My "plan" is to do as I have been researching... Wash in something like dawn, ivory or woolite, soak and rinse in clear water. Block with towels and just before completely dry condition with leather CPR, wait about 24hrs maybe condition again if needed, then I've heard to use blackrock, and burnish the leather with a horsehair brush. I will tint with craft paint because the piping had a little color loss. I have already cleaned brass.
Does that sound like a "plan"? :graucho: or do you have some other suggestions? BTW I have complete "instructions" from a post on tPF!!
THANKS whateve!!
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Sounds like a great plan. Good luck. Please post after pics here!
 
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whateve said:
You can dunk vachetta. It tends to darken around the edges but I don't think it looks bad. Then you can use the vinegar to lighten it. I think I have heard that Cadillac conditioner is the best for vachetta. I've never tried it.

It's sunny here too. Not hot though, so I guess you didn't send too much!
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Thanks whateve,,I couldn't understand the panic..I dunk & wash everything!! maybe it was for peeps that don't usually rehab??
Glad to hear the sun is shinin in sunny Cali..we have had some great rainstorms..weird for this time of year but perfect for me! fills the cistrm w/ nice soft rainwater so I'm on a roll,,laundry & washing bags..
I would send florida sunshine to the rest of you..but the moon has risen..so I'll just send some HEAT..appreciate your advice whateve,,going for the Vachetta!! CHEERS DOLLY!! S:snowballs::snowballs::snowballs::snowballs::snowballs:sending you some hula girls though...be ya don't have these babes in cali..LOL!!!
 
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Well, old Crusty the dusty musty Watermelon bag has had a baking soda musty detox, bath and brass polish. Now, as Crusty is drying, the odor of wet leather and 20 years of cigarette smoke are making my guest bath a place to avoid. Ewwww. :faint:

Spritzed the bag with white vinegar and had a glass of wine. Will try more wine if the vinegar doesn't work.
 
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maramd said:
Well, old Crusty the dusty musty Watermelon bag has had a baking soda musty detox, bath and brass polish. Now, as Crusty is drying, the odor of wet leather and 20 years of cigarette smoke are making my guest bath a place to avoid. Ewwww. :faint:

Spritzed the bag with white vinegar and had a glass of wine. Will try more wine if the vinegar doesn't work.
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So what do you do about musty odors? I have a bag that wreaks right now. I've wiped it down with vinegar and now its sitting in a sealed off rubbermaid with a little cup of baking soda.
 
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