Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[Justin392]

I think they are probably for different purposes. The oil is probably more of moisturizer and should be used early on, possibly replacing CPR or other moisturizers. The solid is used near the end of rehabbing to give it a nice sheen and protect the leather. I might try the oil someday when I run out of Leather Honey.

ETA: On Amazon, the reviews for the oil say that it darkens a lot so I probably wouldn't want to use it on a light colored leather.

So if I were to use the solid Obenauf's, do you still think using Blackrock at the end would be necessary?

The bag I'm currently rehabbing is black and it does have some color loss, so the oil darkening it would actually be a good thing. However, I wonder if the solid also darkens?

 

[Justin392]

The color is half gone. I don't think there is any way to make it look new. But I bought a 2006 Legacy wristlet that looked as worn and it looked 100% better when I used Leather Honey. That leather was special. I don't know if this leather would respond the same way.

Hmmm.... I think I'll just return it then. Thanks for your input!

 

[whateve]

So if I were to use the solid Obenauf's, do you still think using Blackrock at the end would be necessary?

The bag I'm currently rehabbing is black and it does have some color loss, so the oil darkening it would actually be a good thing. However, I wonder if the solid also darkens?

I think Obenaufs and Blackrocks do different things. If I were only going to use one, I think I would pick Blackrocks. We were using Blackrocks before we started using Obenaufs.

 

[Mommas2boys]

I'm using black rocks (never used it before) to condition my lemon mini duffle and some colour is coming off on the paper towel. Is that normal?

 

[whateve]

I'm using black rocks (never used it before) to condition my lemon mini duffle and some colour is coming off on the paper towel. Is that normal?

Yes, it's normal. It shouldn't be enough to make a difference. It is a little scary seeing it though. I used Blackrocks on my sunflower duffle. I think it helps protect it from color transfer.

 

[Mommas2boys]

Phew thank you. Yes it is a little scary I was worried I may have been doing something wrong. This is my first light coloured leather purse.

Yes, it's normal. It shouldn't be enough to make a difference. It is a little scary seeing it though. I used Blackrocks on my sunflower duffle. I think it helps protect it from color transfer.

 

[Two.time.bags]

I actually canceled the order on the oil, it hadn't shipped yet, and got the solid instead. For some reason I think that would require a little less buffing.... Am I right? Plus, I have seen some bags that two.time.bags has done and I love the end result she gets; I'm hesitant to try anything different because I want my bags to look just like hers [emoji4]

Aww thanks!

So if I were to use the solid Obenauf's, do you still think using Blackrock at the end would be necessary?

The bag I'm currently rehabbing is black and it does have some color loss, so the oil darkening it would actually be a good thing. However, I wonder if the solid also darkens?

As whateve said, they do produce a different finish. I always use Black Rock to finish as it gives the leather a deep glow.

Sorry, you're wrong about the solid Ob needing less buffing than the oil. The opposite. The solid is quite waxy so it requires a lot of buffing. Depending on the ambient temperature, you may need to warm it gently with a hair dryer before buffing to 'melt' it. I use a microfibre cloth first and really rub hard, then finish with a brush. You need to get it out of the seams and from under the piping. You are unlikely to get a shine from Ob, which is why you finish with BR. A lot of work but it's worth it IMO. Obenauf's apparently has ongoing benefits for the leather and continues to nourish it. It certainly softens up dried out, faded leather so it will darken it if it's faded. I used it on some leather sandals here:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-cl...b-833400-522.html?highlight=naot#post27943471

 

[maramd]

Working on my vintage made in Italy Pierre bag. The brass is scratched and nicked. After brass polish, the dings and scratches stll look awful. I thought I read somewhere that the brass finish was meant to be matt not shiny. Would I be wrong to choose shiny and smooth over a cruddy messed up matt finish?

 

[whateve]

Working on my vintage made in Italy Pierre bag. The brass is scratched and nicked. After brass polish, the dings and scratches stll look awful. I thought I read somewhere that the brass finish was meant to be matt not shiny. Would I be wrong to choose shiny and smooth over a cruddy messed up matt finish?

It is a satin finish. I haven't tried shining mine. It might just be plated so I would be afraid to remove more of the plating and make it look worse.

 

[maramd]

It is a satin finish. I haven't tried shining mine. It might just be plated so I would be afraid to remove more of the plating and make it look worse.

Thanks! Vintage nicked satin finish better than no finish!

Update: I just can't leave well enough alone! Since some spots were shiny and some were dull, I tried shining an inconspicuous spot and it is solid brass. A jeweler showed me how to redo the satin finish on my wedding ring. Hmmm.

It is obvious that a person (meaning me) can go too far into the rehab hole with no ladder to climb back out!

 

[frenchieRU]

Thanks! Vintage nicked satin finish better than no finish!

Update: I just can't leave well enough alone! Since some spots were shiny and some were dull, I tried shining an inconspicuous spot and it is solid brass. A jeweler showed me how to redo the satin finish on my wedding ring. Hmmm.

It is obvious that a person (meaning me) can go too far into the rehab hole with no ladder to climb back out!

What if you try some matte clear nail polish? I know it's kind of a crazy idea for a nice bag...but it's somewhat easy to find at cosmetic stores like Ulta. It's just a top coat you can use on any nail polish and it gives a matte finish. I bet if you don't end up liking it you could always remove it!

 

[maramd]

What if you try some matte clear nail polish? I know it's kind of a crazy idea for a nice bag...but it's somewhat easy to find at cosmetic stores like Ulta. It's just a top coat you can use on any nail polish and it gives a matte finish. I bet if you don't end up liking it you could always remove it!

Aha! Thanks, I will test that out.

 

[whateve]

Aha! Thanks, I will test that out.

I think there is a matte craft varnish you can find at a craft store near the acrylic paint.

 

[thecollector629]

Hello!
I acquired this lovely slim satchel that I thought was black. (Hang tag is not original)
Now that I have it I am not sure what it's supposed to be..lol.
It really looks like black in person, but when I took photos there were definite dark brown
highlights on the edges mostly.
Do you think it was mahogany and just got darker from use, or it's black and faded?
I don't know what color to use for touching up, if any!
Help!

 

[frenchieRU]

Hello!
I acquired this lovely slim satchel that I thought was black. (Hang tag is not original)
Now that I have it I am not sure what it's supposed to be..lol.
It really looks like black in person, but when I took photos there were definite dark brown
highlights on the edges mostly.
Do you think it was mahogany and just got darker from use, or it's black and faded?
I don't know what color to use for touching up, if any!
Help!

For this one I would suggest giving it a bath. I had what I thought was a gray station bag, but after dunking it--surprise! It was actually black. It looks like the color just faded and dunking it in warm, soapy water for about 20 minutes helped bring it back That'll probably be the first step. Once it dries you'll know a little more about what color it is. (I would think it might even be navy blue based on the color inside the bag, since its coming up blue-ish on my computer.) Then we can help you go from there.