Coach Rehab and Rescue Club

[Sonoma]

I wouldn't wash leather bags in the machine, even a front loader. Hand wash in the sink.

Thanks so much for your advise.
Just bough this bag, so the rehab adventure begins!

 

[Two.time.bags]

Thanks so much for your advise.
Just bough this bag, so the rehab adventure begins!

You're welcome. Don't forget to post after pics!

 

[mrk2014]

I have a question for the experts rehabers.

I know about mixing craft paint with a bit of conditioner to go over spots, but has anyone tried to mix paint with Edgekote to match a particular color? Would that work? Thanks!

 

[whateve]

I have a question for the experts rehabers.

I know about mixing craft paint with a bit of conditioner to go over spots, but has anyone tried to mix paint with Edgekote to match a particular color? Would that work? Thanks!

I've never done it. I don't see why it wouldn't work. The craft paint isn't as shiny as edgekote so you might need to varnish it afterward. If I don't have the correct Edgekote color, I've used fabric puff paint. Or you can use artist acrylic paint by itself, which is thicker than craft paint and add a little gloss varnish.

 

[Two.time.bags]

I have a question for the experts rehabers.

I know about mixing craft paint with a bit of conditioner to go over spots, but has anyone tried to mix paint with Edgekote to match a particular color? Would that work? Thanks!

I used black Edgekote on really worn piping once. It covered it beautifully, but then someone on this thread warned that, based on their own experience, it could peel off, so I haven't used it since. I sold that bag so don't know if it did or not.

 

[whateve]

I used black Edgekote on really worn piping once. It covered it beautifully, but then someone on this thread warned that, based on their own experience, it could peel off, so I haven't used it since. I sold that bag so don't know if it did or not.

What do you use now? I wonder if the Edgekote is more likely to peel if you put it on thickly.

 

[Two.time.bags]

What do you use now? I wonder if the Edgekote is more likely to peel if you put it on thickly.

Now I avoid bags with too much wear. If necessary I use acrylic paint.

You could be right about it being more likely to peel if it's applied too thickly. I only have it in black and I don't have any black bags that I'm keeping that need it so I can't experiment.

I wish you could buy the really thick rubbery edge stuff that they use on bags when they're made. EdgeKote is too thin to reproduce the original finish.

 

[mrk2014]

I've never done it. I don't see why it wouldn't work. The craft paint isn't as shiny as edgekote so you might need to varnish it afterward. If I don't have the correct Edgekote color, I've used fabric puff paint. Or you can use artist acrylic paint by itself, which is thicker than craft paint and add a little gloss varnish.

I used black Edgekote on really worn piping once. It covered it beautifully, but then someone on this thread warned that, based on their own experience, it could peel off, so I haven't used it since. I sold that bag so don't know if it did or not.

Thank you both for your input. I think I will try to find the fabric puff paint. I am doing this to a purse that it is not Coach, so kinda experimenting.

I agree that Edgekote is too thin, it doesn't give the same finish specially if there is part of the strap with some original left, even with several coats it doesn't match (at least when I tried).

 

[Sonoma]

Hello Everyone!

I'll be starting my first rehab project on a 1997 Coach Sonoma
(black with pebbled leather) which will be arriving soon. Yay!

After browsing this Forum, sounds like many folks are rehabbing glove tanned leather.

I have some newbie questions about rehabbing pebbled leather.
This is what I've gleaned so far from the Forum - your advice or corrections would be greatly appreciated!!

I'll be hand washing bag in water with ivory soap or Woolite.
Do you just swish it around in the water quickly and remove?
Or let it soak? Sounds like gentle scrubbing is OK if needed?

Remove paint with acetone if paint doesn't come off in wash.

When bag is completely dry, work conditioner into the leather.
Leather Therapy Restorer & Conditioner was recommended (is equestrian OK?)
Blackrock Leather Cleaner with conditioner - to finish, add shine
Obenauf's Leather Oil - I saw this mentioned - will this work for pebbled too?

Any other tips welcome.

Thank you for your time!!

 

[whateve]

Now I avoid bags with too much wear. If necessary I use acrylic paint.

You could be right about it being more likely to peel if it's applied too thickly. I only have it in black and I don't have any black bags that I'm keeping that need it so I can't experiment.

I wish you could buy the really thick rubbery edge stuff that they use on bags when they're made. EdgeKote is too thin to reproduce the original finish.

Thank you both for your input. I think I will try to find the fabric puff paint. I am doing this to a purse that it is not Coach, so kinda experimenting.

I agree that Edgekote is too thin, it doesn't give the same finish specially if there is part of the strap with some original left, even with several coats it doesn't match (at least when I tried).

Someone a few months ago recommended another product. http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/stop-using-fiebings-edge-kote-890187.html

I like the results I get with puff paint. I'd try that Tandy stuff but I don't know if I'm committed enough to spend that much. I have EdgeKote so I'll use it if I just have a small part that needs touching up but it doesn't give me a smooth coat and if the edging is completely gone, it doesn't help much. I've used it on the edge of straps that never had it to begin with, just to darken them.

 

[whateve]

Hello Everyone!

I'll be starting my first rehab project on a 1997 Coach Sonoma
(black with pebbled leather) which will be arriving soon. Yay!

After browsing this Forum, sounds like many folks are rehabbing glove tanned leather.

I have some newbie questions about rehabbing pebbled leather.
This is what I've gleaned so far from the Forum - your advice or corrections would be greatly appreciated!!

I'll be hand washing bag in water with ivory soap or Woolite.
Do you just swish it around in the water quickly and remove?
Or let it soak? Sounds like gentle scrubbing is OK if needed?

Remove paint with acetone if paint doesn't come off in wash.

When bag is completely dry, work conditioner into the leather.
Leather Therapy Restorer & Conditioner was recommended (is equestrian OK?)
Blackrock Leather Cleaner with conditioner - to finish, add shine
Obenauf's Leather Oil - I saw this mentioned - will this work for pebbled too?

Any other tips welcome.

Thank you for your time!!

I don't think you'll need the Leather Oil. For pebbled leather, you don't want a lot of product on your leather as it might leave residue in all the cracks. For my Sonomas, I often use only Blackrocks. As long as the leather is in good condition, you probably don't need anything else.

I leave my bags to soak for 15 minutes or so, depending on how dirty they are. Pull out the lining and scrub any stains. You can gently scrub the leather if it needs it. Rinse well! Squeeze dry, wrap in a towel. Leave the lining pulled out for awhile so it has a chance to dry, then stuff back inside so you can shape the bag.

 

[Sonoma]

I don't think you'll need the Leather Oil. For pebbled leather, you don't want a lot of product on your leather as it might leave residue in all the cracks. For my Sonomas, I often use only Blackrocks. As long as the leather is in good condition, you probably don't need anything else.

I leave my bags to soak for 15 minutes or so, depending on how dirty they are. Pull out the lining and scrub any stains. You can gently scrub the leather if it needs it. Rinse well! Squeeze dry, wrap in a towel. Leave the lining pulled out for awhile so it has a chance to dry, then stuff back inside so you can shape the bag.

Really helpful -
Thank you so much Whateve!

 

[LouisieAnna]

I think I have my first Madison success using the entire bathe, reshape, condition, etc process. When I received this '93 Chapin, I was pretty upset and almost filed a SNAD. It looked pretty rough in the eBay listing, but the seller sent it unprotected in any way and unstuffed in a thin paper envelope. I ended up not doing it because I did want a '93 Madison, and proving SNAD was probably too subjective to make it worth the hassle for me.

Here's before:

Here's after (bag is not stuffed in this pic):

I think she came out ok.

 

[whateve]

I think I have my first Madison success using the entire bathe, reshape, condition, etc process. When I received this '93 Chapin, I was pretty upset and almost filed a SNAD. It looked pretty rough in the eBay listing, but the seller sent it unprotected in any way and unstuffed in a thin paper envelope. I ended up not doing it because I did want a '93 Madison, and SNAD was probably too subjective to make it worth the hassle for me.
Here's before:

Here's after:

Wow, that's amazing. You were able to reshape and get rid of the wrinkles just with a bath? Did you have to use any paint for the chipped areas?

 

[LouisieAnna]

Wow, that's amazing. You were able to reshape and get rid of the wrinkles just with a bath? Did you have to use any paint for the chipped areas?

Bathing and reshaping. I twisted up 2 old washcloths crosswise, and put one in each end at the point of thickness of the twist that matched the curve of the bag (if that makes any sense), a third washcloth in the middle to hold the ones on the ends in the right places, and put a thin piece of cardboard between the middle washcloth and the sides so there wouldn't be any lumps. Then I just let it dry.
I haven't used any paint yet. I will if I need to if the conditioner gets soaked in and leaves light spots.