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whateve said:
Is it a stewardess? If there are any areas with a lot of ink, such as a pen leak, you have to address those first so they don't bleed in the bath. If they are just random ink lines, they probably won't spread enough to make a difference so you can do the usual. If there are any oil spots, you might want to treat those with cornstarch or something before the bath.
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Thank you very much. Will do just that!
 
#8,462
whateve said:
Is it a stewardess? If there are any areas with a lot of ink, such as a pen leak, you have to address those first so they don't bleed in the bath. If they are just random ink lines, they probably won't spread enough to make a difference so you can do the usual. If there are any oil spots, you might want to treat those with cornstarch or something before the bath.
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Oh, sorry, yes. As i recall it is a stewardess. Was a beautiful bag at one time. Hope to bring her back.
 
#8,463
A big thumbs up for Soilove. I just used it to clean a scarf print fabric bag that had pretty heavily soiled bottom and edges and it worked like a charm. Just used a cuticle brush and Soilove, then in the sink with some Dawn and a good rinse. My only question now is about the surface of the fabric; does anyone have any suggestions for smoothing fabric when it gets a little hairy or furry? I got the dark areas clean but at the price of the smooth sheen of the fabric in those spots. I almost wonder if a spray like Scotchguard or Shining Monkey would smooth it out a little as it protects it further?
 
#8,464
Ok, NOW I've tried straight water, alcohol, acetone, EZ cleaner, a pencil eraser and a suede brush. Have not tried a suede stone or dunking and scrubbing. Thinking I might just have to live with it.
 

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#8,465
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mrk2014 said:
Post #7

Do not use alcohol or nail polish remover, to erase ink marks on leather (specially if dark colors)
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Reviving this "do not" while rehabbing thread to add:

Do not apply touch up color to a dunked still damp, vintage bag. Wait until the bag is dry--( or do it before dunking??)--

So that you're sure you can match original color!!!

(My poor otherwise lovely New York stew (?) now sports an unattractive darker patch)
 
#8,467
lonesomeoctober said:
:nogood:

Reviving this "do not" while rehabbing thread to add:

Do not apply touch up color to a dunked still damp, vintage bag. Wait until the bag is dry--( or do it before dunking??)--

So that you're sure you can match original color!!!

(My poor otherwise lovely New York stew (?) now sports an unattractive darker patch)
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Did you use acrylic paint? If so, acetone should remove it. Leave touch ups until last as often just conditioning will bring back a lot of colour. Also, test on an inconspicuous area first as the paint often dries darker or lighter than when first applied.
 
#8,469
lonesomeoctober said:
:nogood:

Reviving this "do not" while rehabbing thread to add:

Do not apply touch up color to a dunked still damp, vintage bag. Wait until the bag is dry--( or do it before dunking??)--

So that you're sure you can match original color!!!

(My poor otherwise lovely New York stew (?) now sports an unattractive darker patch)
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Two.time.bags said:
Did you use acrylic paint? If so, acetone should remove it. Leave touch ups until last as often just conditioning will bring back a lot of colour. Also, test on an inconspicuous area first as the paint often dries darker or lighter than when first applied.
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also mix with a lot of conditioner so any change you make to the original color will be subtle.

It is the last thing I do, after I've conditioned as much as I think it needs. Then I'll do a final coat of conditioning over the paint.
 
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The bag I'm rehabbing right now is black. My mom has two much older bags, the Watermelon and another one that I've always thought of as THE Saddlebag (the strap is attached through loops on the back of the bag). They are both British Tan, or a light color that I think is British Tan.

I'd love to refurbish them. (The piping is shot on both.)

I'm sure there is already a thread on this...can you point me to it??
 
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AudreyB said:
The bag I'm rehabbing right now is black. My mom has two much older bags, the Watermelon and another one that I've always thought of as THE Saddlebag (the strap is attached through loops on the back of the bag). They are both British Tan, or a light color that I think is British Tan.

I'd love to refurbish them. (The piping is shot on both.)

I'm sure there is already a thread on this...can you point me to it??
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Welcome. You are in the right place! I just posted my 13 steps approach a few pages back.

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-clubhouse/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club-833400-561.html

Feel free to post pics of any problem areas like the piping and someone will advise.
 
#8,475
Flushpuppy said:
It's possible. No color has come off on anything I've tried so far.
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So if they are stains caused by a liquid like ink or dye they are obviously well and truly 'set'. If they are caused by oil you could try cornstarch with paper towel on top then gentle heat with an iron and see if it draws them out. If that doesn't work, I think you'll just have to learn to love them! The rest of the bag is gorgeous. Noone else will notice the strap!
 
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