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Here is a different bag. Dunked as i always do, cold water, gentle cycle, woolite for colors. What do you think caused the patchy color loss? And is there any remedy short of dye? Thanks all for any advice!
 

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lonesomeoctober said:
Here is a different bag. Dunked as i always do, cold water, gentle cycle, woolite for colors. What do you think caused the patchy color loss? And is there any remedy short of dye? Thanks all for any advice!
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You washed it in the machine? I've washed Sonomas before without a problem. I just dunk in the sink. If you used a machine, the agitation may have caused that.
 
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lonesomeoctober said:
Oh dear. Let me try again
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Hard to say what the white spots are. Do they look like they are on top of the leather? If so it could be something that has rubbed onto it and you could try acetone on a q tip to remove it. This is a very old bag and looks quite dry. The leather would be quite different to the later bags and maybe not as resilient so it would need to be treated gently.

lonesomeoctober said:
Here is a different bag. Dunked as i always do, cold water, gentle cycle, woolite for colors. What do you think caused the patchy color loss? And is there any remedy short of dye? Thanks all for any advice!
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Wait until it dries. It may just blend in.

I know others do but I wouldn't use a washing machine for leather bags. They need to be dunked for the shortest possible period. Just long enough to become rehydrated and to loosen and clean off dirt. I use a front loading machine to spin dry canvas bags with leather trim, after hand washing.
 
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Two.time.bags said:
Hard to say what the white spots are. Do they look like they are on top of the leather? If so it could be something that has rubbed onto it and you could try acetone on a q tip to remove it. This is a very old bag and looks quite dry. The leather would be quite different to the later bags and maybe not as resilient so it would need to be treated gently.



Wait until it dries. It may just blend in.

I know others do but I wouldn't use a washing machine for leather bags. They need to be dunked for the shortest possible period. Just long enough to become rehydrated and to loosen and clean off dirt. I use a front loading machine to spin dry canvas bags with leather trim, after hand washing.
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Thank you tw.time.bags!

Have learned my lesson. Lucky it wasn't worse. Did the very old coach i posted earlier today and a vintage coach satchel ( Beaumont?) -at the same time. They're fine.

Hope i can rescue my sonoma...
 
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lonesomeoctober said:
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Yes. Gentle cycle. Had never had a problem.

Oh well. Would you dye at this point ?
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I think dye is the only solution. It might be easier to dye a pebbled leather bag than a smooth one. Now that I remember, I did wash a Sonoma once in the washing machine. It was a lime green bag and looked pretty much the same afterward, except the lining bled a little onto the leather when it was drying.
 
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oldbaglover said:
I have washed some Dooney AWL bags I bought used as they were dirty. I tried multiple coats of CPR on a dried up dark green Essex and it helped. Once I used mink oil on a black AWL bag and didnt get good results as the creases turned white.
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I just dunked my first vintage Dooney today :smile1: So far it seems like it took to it really well. I ended up having to put some extra soap and scrubbing a spot a little extra but it's looking good as its drying! Only bad spot was where it looks like it might be a cigarette burn or some kind of a scrape on an outer pocket that's otherwise very smooth, stiff leather. It might be my first try with leather filler to make the spot blend in a little bit better.
 
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Two.time.bags said:
Hard to say what the white spots are. Do they look like they are on top of the leather? If so it could be something that has rubbed onto it and you could try acetone on a q tip to remove it. This is a very old bag and looks quite dry. The leather would be quite different to the later bags and maybe not as resilient so it would need to be treated gently.



Wait until it dries. It may just blend in.

I know others do but I wouldn't use a washing machine for leather bags. They need to be dunked for the shortest possible period. Just long enough to become rehydrated and to loosen and clean off dirt. I use a front loading machine to spin dry canvas bags with leather trim, after hand washing.
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Here is the sonoma. Just about dry...it did blend in to a good extent, but still some blotches--considering whether i want to dye it?
 

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lonesomeoctober said:
Here is the sonoma. Just about dry...it did blend in to a good extent, but still some blotches--considering whether i want to dye it?
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It doesn't look that noticeable. Conditioner may help.

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Looks much cleaner and very shiny. Interesting that you chose an auto leather conditioner. I think it has a high wax content. Did you need to buff it a lot?
 
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Two.time.bags said:
It doesn't look that noticeable. Conditioner may help.


Looks much cleaner and very shiny. Interesting that you chose an auto leather conditioner. I think it has a high wax content. Did you need to buff it a lot?
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You know, i think I've used them all at various times. Am actually pleased with this, as the bag was so dry. Have added blackrocks since that last pic was taken, and am buffing with sheepskin. Expect to have to buff at least 3-4 times.

But no more white spots!! Now, i have to dare to carry her! Or maybe i should just hang her on a wall to be admired!!

Do any of you use your very vintage/rare bags? ( this is only the 2nd one I've seen on the bay since last nov.)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pre-Creed-V...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

But am sure I've missed some!
 
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