If the scratch has the leather sticking up, you can run a low heat iron over it (with a plain piece of paper as protection like a press cloth). That will heat the wax of the crayon and make the scratch lay down and the wax seals over it. If you get your color right you won't even find where the scratch was. I just had a thought - you could probably use a blow dryer also. I would still use the paper. It will act as a blotter as well.
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If the scratch has the leather sticking up, you can run a low heat iron over it (with a plain piece of paper as protection like a press cloth). That will heat the wax of the crayon and make the scratch lay down and the wax seals over it. If you get your color right you won't even find where the scratch was. I just had a thought - you could probably use a blow dryer also. I would still use the paper. It will act as a blotter as well.
Well I'll be... Whatever made you think of trying it? Was it the 'vanishing cream' claim? Thanks very much janan, I'll give it a go.OK it is zit cream. I just use Walmart Equate brand because zit cream is kind of expensive for some reason. I just use a frayed ended wooden toothpick to apply, because I want the line to be only as wide as the ink line. You want it on thick enough that you can't see the ink through it. Then you set it in the sunlight outside. I guess it is a combination of the UV rays and the chemicals in the zit cream. Bring your purse in when the sun goes down and wipe it off with a damp rag. If you can still see any ink repeat the process until the ink is gone.
This works on suede also. BUT, I have to mention I have only used this method on the white or creamy colored bags like I have pictured above. The picture above only took one time. It works on black and blue ball pen and permanent marker type inks. I am currently trying it on red and have it at a very light pink right now, so red seems to be tougher.
I think if you guys want to give it a shot, I would recommend trying it on the inside leather first because it is a bleaching process. I haven't tried it on brown or any other colors of leather YET. But I will eventually try it on a non Coach first.
Let me know if you give it a shot and how it works for you!
I love how it says "vanishing formula" on the box.
Another great tip!
No, I use it on my dolls. It removes the different kinds of ink on their "skin".
Thanks!
All the help you guys have given. I like to be able to participate and give back too! I haven't even dented the surface of completely reading all this thread, but it seems like ink is a problem.
Wow! It's one of those things where you go "OH! Why didn't I think of that?" I totally remember it having a bleach effect on all of my clothes when I was a teenager. This probably would be best for lighter bags. It's the benzoyl peroxide that bleaches it, so I wouldn't be surprised if anything with that in there would help. I believe they also make a lower strength version that's only 5% benzoyl peroxide. I'd be curious to see what kind of effect that has.OK it is zit cream. I just use Walmart Equate brand because zit cream is kind of expensive for some reason. I just use a frayed ended wooden toothpick to apply, because I want the line to be only as wide as the ink line. You want it on thick enough that you can't see the ink through it. Then you set it in the sunlight outside. I guess it is a combination of the UV rays and the chemicals in the zit cream. Bring your purse in when the sun goes down and wipe it off with a damp rag. If you can still see any ink repeat the process until the ink is gone.
This works on suede also. BUT, I have to mention I have only used this method on the white or creamy colored bags like I have pictured above. The picture above only took one time. It works on black and blue ball pen and permanent marker type inks. I am currently trying it on red and have it at a very light pink right now, so red seems to be tougher.
I think if you guys want to give it a shot, I would recommend trying it on the inside leather first because it is a bleaching process. I haven't tried it on brown or any other colors of leather YET. But I will eventually try it on a non Coach first.
Let me know if you give it a shot and how it works for you!
I love how it says "vanishing formula" on the box.
I think the real genius of this method is that you can put it on just on the ink mark so even if it does bleach it, it won't look worse than the ink. The other methods we've been using sometimes lightened a large area around the ink.
Ha, Ha! Frenchie, maybe the 5% would be good to try on the darker bags? I don't know. I have the 10% and know it works. I think the ultraviolet rays speed up the process. I have wondered if those UV lights that work on the gel nail polish would work. I don't have one so I can't try it. I just hope you guys will let me know if it works for you!
WhatEve what kind of color do you mix with your conditioner? I have tried acrylic paint and I didn't like the plastic look, plus it will peel off. Do you use an oil based paint? (I haven't read about it yet). Like you said, the bleach line would look better than the ink. And if you have a trick to restore the color I'll be the first to try it if you guys want me to! I have a ton of purses I'm sure I can find a guinea pig.
I use acrylic paint but the trick is to use a tiny amount of paint and a large amount of conditioner. You can paint it on in layers. I feather it so it blends in. I've never had it peel off. I usually mix mine with Lexol but I guess it would work with CPR too. If you need more coverage, then you could use leather dye or Leather Refinisher, but that is acrylic based too.
I love this! It is now on my listOK it is zit cream. I just use Walmart Equate brand because zit cream is kind of expensive for some reason. I just use a frayed ended wooden toothpick to apply, because I want the line to be only as wide as the ink line. You want it on thick enough that you can't see the ink through it. Then you set it in the sunlight outside. I guess it is a combination of the UV rays and the chemicals in the zit cream. Bring your purse in when the sun goes down and wipe it off with a damp rag. If you can still see any ink repeat the process until the ink is gone.
This works on suede also. BUT, I have to mention I have only used this method on the white or creamy colored bags like I have pictured above. The picture above only took one time. It works on black and blue ball pen and permanent marker type inks. I am currently trying it on red and have it at a very light pink right now, so red seems to be tougher.
I think if you guys want to give it a shot, I would recommend trying it on the inside leather first because it is a bleaching process. I haven't tried it on brown or any other colors of leather YET. But I will eventually try it on a non Coach first.
Let me know if you give it a shot and how it works for you!
I love how it says "vanishing formula" on the box.
So I have found one of the grottiest most filthy and dragged-through-the-mud bags I've ever seen-- both inside and out. In one of the pockets I found a receipt for the bus in Ocean City (not sure Maryland or NJ but it's all the same) and can only imagine a drunk college girl dragging this bag on the bus only to pass out in a puddle of beer and use this as a floor pillow. I only paid a few dollars for it and I'm thinking of just throwing it in the washing machine. Can I hose it down with a pre-soak first? Soilove or Oxi spray? Any thoughts?
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Yes, cover it with Soilove or Oxy and put it in the washing machine. I think others have had good results with Shout. I've used Head & Shoulders as a prewash too.
ETA: I love your imagination!
Miss baltimore, I agree. I have a similar bag that I washed three times in the washer. The white background was as gray as the suede trim!
I used pre-wash spray on it each time. I didn't have a lot to lose. (I used a lot of trial and error) I didn't even know this website existed until a few months ago.
I used pre-wash spray on it each time. I didn't have a lot to lose. (I used a lot of trial and error) I didn't even know this website existed until a few months ago.
It's in! I emptied the last 1/4 bottle of oxi prewash on it and let it sit for 15 minutes and now it's rocking' and rollin' in the washer. It only cost me a few dollars so it's worth the experiment and not worth the ruined cuticles to scrub it by hand. I'll post my results!
On to the next project-- did I mention it's nearly 0 degrees F out tonight? I guess I'm a little stir crazy and wanting to attack the pile that has built up over the last few months.
Has anyone ever tried dunking a Tignanello leather bag? I have one-- an older and simpler one that is natural leather much more like vintage Coach-- but I think I can feel a thin stiffener of some sort on either side. I'm afraid I might ruin it.
Has anyone ever tried dunking a Tignanello leather bag? I have one-- an older and simpler one that is natural leather much more like vintage Coach-- but I think I can feel a thin stiffener of some sort on either side. I'm afraid I might ruin it.
I dunked a Fossil and it was a disaster. There was some kind of glue in the seams that melted out and stained the bag worse than it was before.
I can't imagine living in such a cold climate. It was in the 50s today and I was freezing!
I have. The threads came undone and I had to restitch the white topstitching. I salvaged it but I haven't even carried it because I am afraid it will fall apart on me. Still hanging in my closet.