The leather conditioning wipes you have might have ingredients that aren't the best for leather. Even if they don't, they aren't heavy duty enough for a rehab. I don't think you can over-condition leather. When you put the CPR on, it will soak up what it needs, and if it soaks it all up, you know it needs more. I usually put 2 or 3 treatments of CPR on. The other conditioners, like Obenaufs and Blackrocks, contain wax and are good as finishers, once the leather has been moisturized enough. Obenaufs has more water-proofing properties than Blackrocks. If you are going to use Obenaufs, it tends to dull the finish, so we like to use Blackrocks as the final step. Blackrocks will give it a glow and hide scratches and worn edges.I found Leather CPR at TJMaxx yesterday, but didn't buy it since I had it in my head to buy Leather Therapy. Guess who's going back to the Maxx today?
As for all my dunked red leather, they are in the drying process and I've been using the standard leather restore and conditioner wipes regularly. It's the kind you find at any grocery store so I don't really trust it to do enough. Can leather be overconditioned?Anyway, I'll be heading out back out shortly for Leather CPR.
What's confusing me about all these products is that they all say they do the same thing. Do you use them in a specific order, time during drying process, and/or special situation as you mentioned above? The thought of ruining one of my babies is giving me a bit of anxiety! lol
Also, do I need to put on a preserver, finish(er), or waterproofing solution/treatment?
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So, each has its purpose while provide even more conditioning. That's great to know.
I've added 2 coats of CPR to everything upon my return and ordered Blackrock. I'll order Obenauf's too. Better to be safe than sorry.
Thank you so very much for all your help. This is going to be a very fun hobby!
It is a fun hobby and yes, it can be overwhelming and info overload. What I did when the rehab bug grabbed me was just reading the rehab thread starting at the beginning and making notes of most often used products and which tpf member used and how active they were/are in the rehab thread. Tedious...yes but that's where you can really gather useful information.
Being a newbie to rehab and tpf it's easy to ask all the questions you have but most times the answer you seek has already been addressed over and over again. Just saying.
edited to say...Whateve and other rehabber's are uber nice and patient.
Aww...thanks!It is a fun hobby and yes, it can be overwhelming and info overload. What I did when the rehab bug grabbed me was just reading the rehab thread starting at the beginning and making notes of most often used products and which tpf member used and how active they were/are in the rehab thread. Tedious...yes but that's where you can really gather useful information.
Being a newbie to rehab and tpf it's easy to ask all the questions you have but most times the answer you seek has already been addressed over and over again. Just saying.
edited to say...Whateve and other rehabber's are uber nice and patient.
It is a fun hobby and yes, it can be overwhelming and info overload. What I did when the rehab bug grabbed me was just reading the rehab thread starting at the beginning and making notes of most often used products and which tpf member used and how active they were/are in the rehab thread. Tedious...yes but that's where you can really gather useful information.
Being a newbie to rehab and tpf it's easy to ask all the questions you have but most times the answer you seek has already been addressed over and over again. Just saying.
edited to say...Whateve and other rehabber's are uber nice and patient.
Thanks ZSP. I've suffered brain damage (seriously) and I get confused at times. I've read a LOT of both threads (original and this one) and sought help once it got too confusing for me. Whateve... and the others are angels for sure! Thanks again... to you all!
Had to share a rehab here. It's not my first but is my first share [emoji4]
Found this sad little Coach bag at Savers for $7. It had a sticker of some kind stuck to the bottom and maybe part of the front. It looked like someone set it down on something wet and the paper stuck to it. I figured it would be worth a try...
Stuck it in the bath and waited about 10 minutes and started gently scrubbing the bottom. Some pieces came off right away, mostly the larger ones. Waited another 10 and tried again. This time it all came off but purple ink-legible!-remained.
I started squishing the leather against the sink, pushing from the inside of the bag towards the outside. I figured I needed to push the stain OUT rather than inward. Did that for a couple of minutes and started scrubbing the fabric. There were the white spots as well as a few darker stains that wouldn't pick up on camera. Then tried squishing ink again.
I got a bunch out and let it soak about 10 more minutes. While it was soaking, I massaged the handle where the water stain was very visible, hoping to blend it a bit. Then let out the disgusting bath water and rinsed about three times, squishing the bottom a bit.
Hung it on a hanger outside on the patio in the heat and let it drip, with the lining tucked in. I wasn't sure if the lining color would run or not so I left it in at first. Once I figured it wouldn't run, I pulled it out and then hung the bag upside down for a while, no towels inside.
Once it was mostly dry, I hung it in the sun for about an hour to try to help the strap water mark blend a bit.
Overall, I'm pleased with how it turned out. Well worth the $7 investment because my niece loves it so it is going to live with her!
Thanks for the inspiration on this thread!!
Found this sad little Coach bag at Savers for $7. It had a sticker of some kind stuck to the bottom and maybe part of the front. It looked like someone set it down on something wet and the paper stuck to it. I figured it would be worth a try...
Stuck it in the bath and waited about 10 minutes and started gently scrubbing the bottom. Some pieces came off right away, mostly the larger ones. Waited another 10 and tried again. This time it all came off but purple ink-legible!-remained.
I started squishing the leather against the sink, pushing from the inside of the bag towards the outside. I figured I needed to push the stain OUT rather than inward. Did that for a couple of minutes and started scrubbing the fabric. There were the white spots as well as a few darker stains that wouldn't pick up on camera. Then tried squishing ink again.
I got a bunch out and let it soak about 10 more minutes. While it was soaking, I massaged the handle where the water stain was very visible, hoping to blend it a bit. Then let out the disgusting bath water and rinsed about three times, squishing the bottom a bit.
Hung it on a hanger outside on the patio in the heat and let it drip, with the lining tucked in. I wasn't sure if the lining color would run or not so I left it in at first. Once I figured it wouldn't run, I pulled it out and then hung the bag upside down for a while, no towels inside.
Once it was mostly dry, I hung it in the sun for about an hour to try to help the strap water mark blend a bit.
Overall, I'm pleased with how it turned out. Well worth the $7 investment because my niece loves it so it is going to live with her!
Thanks for the inspiration on this thread!!
Thanks...couldn't have done it without your knowledge and sharing! I actually started at page 1 of this thread and read THE WHOLE THING before I started rehabbing! [emoji15] [emoji39]
I guess it all depends on how much fraying is going on.
I have used fabric glue on a couple swingpacks, that around the top by the zipper or bottom corners, some of the threads were coming lose. The way I did it was putting a drop of the glue on a paper and using a toothpick, I would apply it to the threads, pressing for a bit afterwards. It worked for me.
So nice to see you around! I have missed you and your beautiful rehabs, not to mention your expert advice. Sorry that things changed to the point of having to curb down your Coach collection.
I have not been very active here myself, summer is always very hectic for me, but I have stopped by to search for solutions and quickly admire the outcome of all the rehabbers work.
I hope to be able to share as well some of my work soon. TTYL
Wow! Congrats... what a transformation, you should be very happy with your work, 1st rehab was a total success!
As opposed to me, my first rehab is still sitting there, waiting for me to fix her!Wow! Congrats... what a transformation, you should be very happy with your work, 1st rehab was a total success!