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ledobe said:
I've washed numerous bags with tattersall also, including a magenta duffle with no problem.

I have a kinda Bleecker obsession.
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Me too!

I've now washed (dunked) 3 tattersall bags--one ink, one green, one camel--without bleeding. Do use cold water! And i personally like woolite for colors.

Dying, now--that's a whole different, and very sad story!

But am sure success is attainable there too--:laugh:i, alas, have not gotten there.
 
#8,567
Two.time.bags said:
Good job! You might want to add that removing turn locks is quite easy and enables you to clean any verdigris from underneath. Also that its a good idea to avoid conditioners that contain silicone because it rots the stitching. Also avoid saddle soap because its nearly impossible to totally rinse it off.
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TTB, ( or anyone who has done this successfully )---would you mind posting the steps involved in removing and then replacing vintage hardware?

Have been leery of tackling that--but have quite a few bags which would benefit!

Thank you!

(-and apologies if its already posted and I've missed it--)
 
#8,568
lonesomeoctober said:
TTB, ( or anyone who has done this successfully )---would you mind posting the steps involved in removing and then replacing vintage hardware?

Have been leery of tackling that--but have quite a few bags which would benefit!

Thank you!

(-and apologies if its already posted and I've missed it--)
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Haha, just finished adding that (and putting them back on the bag, thanks for reminding me!) On the guide I posted yesterday.
 
#8,569
lonesomeoctober said:
TTB, ( or anyone who has done this successfully )---would you mind posting the steps involved in removing and then replacing vintage hardware?

Have been leery of tackling that--but have quite a few bags which would benefit!

Thank you!

(-and apologies if its already posted and I've missed it--)
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It is covered in FrehchieRU's review. The trick is to find the right implement to get under the tabs to lift them. I use a very small pair of craft snippers, a d then a small pair of pliers from the same set to replace them. Also, once removed, if you push the prongs of the female part of the turn lock into a piece of cardboard, it keeps it in place while you steel wool it. More info here at post #6410.

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-clubhouse/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club-833400-428.html

frenchieRU said:
Haha, just finished adding that (and putting them back on the bag, thanks for reminding me!) On the guide I posted yesterday.
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Actually I find the best way to clean the bead chain is to dunk it in Brasso and pull it through a cloth each way a few times, then dunk it in vinegar. Leave for a few minutes then lay it on a cloth and scrub with a toothbrush soaked in vinegar and then polish.
 
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#8,570
Two.time.bags said:
It is covered in FrehchieRU's review. The trick is to find the right implement to get under the tabs to lift them. I use a very small pair of craft snippers, a d then a small pair of pliers from the same set to replace them. Also, once removed, if you push the prongs of the female part of the turn lock into a piece of cardboard, it keeps it in place while you steel wool it. More info here at post #6410.

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-clubhouse/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club-833400-428.html


Actually I find the best way to clean the bead chain is to dunk it in Brasso and pull it through a cloth each way a few times, then dunk it in vinegar. Leave for a few minutes then lay it on a cloth and scrub with a toothbrush soaked in vinegar and then polish.
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Thanks, TTB, will give it a try.

Had been trying to convince myself that the "patina" on the hardware added to vintage charm.

With an increasing lack of success.
 
#8,572
Two.time.bags said:
It is covered in FrehchieRU's review. The trick is to find the right implement to get under the tabs to lift them. I use a very small pair of craft snippers, a d then a small pair of pliers from the same set to replace them. Also, once removed, if you push the prongs of the female part of the turn lock into a piece of cardboard, it keeps it in place while you steel wool it. More info here at post #6410.

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-clubhouse/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club-833400-428.html


Actually I find the best way to clean the bead chain is to dunk it in Brasso and pull it through a cloth each way a few times, then dunk it in vinegar. Leave for a few minutes then lay it on a cloth and scrub with a toothbrush soaked in vinegar and then polish.
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Great! I just added that to it. I don't think we have discussed specifics on cleaning ball chains on here before (at least not in the year or so that I've been following the board.) Glad to hear a new technique to clean it up! I had been pulling it through a little bit of paper towel with brasso but didn't use vinegar. :smile1: I'm also planning on posting pictures in the near future of turnlocks that I like to use steel wool on vs just brasso. It's hard to describe which ones are easiest to just shine up with steel wool without seeing it for yourself.
 
#8,575
Mommas2boys said:
I am purchasing a lemon legacy mini duffle #19901 and was wondering what is safe to use on it to condition and protect from colour transfer. Thanks for the help
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I have the sunflower regular sized Legacy duffle. I used Blackrocks on it and haven't had any problems with color transfer. Most conditioners are safe to use on this leather; some offer more protection than others.
 
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Ok thank you I am waiting on some Black Rock to arrive in the mail so I'll use that. Does it need to be sprayed at all or just use Black Rock?


whateve said:
I have the sunflower regular sized Legacy duffle. I used Blackrocks on it and haven't had any problems with color transfer. Most conditioners are safe to use on this leather; some offer more protection than others.
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