Coach Rehab and Rescue Club
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There are instructions buried in this thread somewhere. What I do is fill the sink as if I'm getting ready to wash dishes. Warm water and dishwashing soap, then I add the bag. I don't squirt the detergent right on the bag, but I guess if you had a particularly dirty spot you could do that once it was wet. Gently scrub it if necessary. Using a soft toothbrush would be fine. Make sure you get into the corners and inside the pockets to get rid of any grime that might be hiding there. I usually leave it in the water 15 minutes to 30 minutes. You want to make sure the bag gets soaked completely. Then rinse thoroughly. You don't want any soap residue left as it will make the leather stiff. Pat dry and lay out on a towel, using extra towels to stuff where needed to make sure it dries in the right shape.
Wood n Stuff carries Leather Refinisher that is supposed to be in Coach colors, but Coach has used so many variations on saddle over the years that you might not get an exact match.
By tattersall, do you mean the 2007 Bleecker collection? There were several browns in that collection. I haven't found that Leather Refinisher works well on this glossier kind of leather. It works wonderfully on Coach pebbled leather, like recent Madisons.
Hello Everyone,
I just got a Kristin spectator baby sage from ebay at a good price yesterday.
It's in fairly good condition, except that it has a bit of a perfume smell. It does not reek but I can notice it.
I did a search back on some old posts and read that some used a product called "Odo Ban" spray. I have a similar product already at home called Zero Odor. I have used this product successfully for other odors, just not on handbags. The back of the Zero Odor states that it is ok to use on shoes, car interiors.
I was just wondering if anyone on this thread has tried Zero Odor with success on perfume smell on leather handbags? I just don't want to damage the leather on the Kristin. Thanks.
I just got a Kristin spectator baby sage from ebay at a good price yesterday.
It's in fairly good condition, except that it has a bit of a perfume smell. It does not reek but I can notice it.
I did a search back on some old posts and read that some used a product called "Odo Ban" spray. I have a similar product already at home called Zero Odor. I have used this product successfully for other odors, just not on handbags. The back of the Zero Odor states that it is ok to use on shoes, car interiors.
I was just wondering if anyone on this thread has tried Zero Odor with success on perfume smell on leather handbags? I just don't want to damage the leather on the Kristin. Thanks.
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I have used zero odor but I can't remember if I sprayed it directly on the leather.
Perfume is the hardest smell to get rid of. I have a cosmetic case that I've washed several times and the smell is still partly there.
So I used Scotchgard to freshen up the striped silk lining on my whiskey anniversary bag. It did not remove any stains but it does seem cleaner.
It was the idea of one of our compatriots on this thread, a very useful fount of information.
I am in the middle of rehabbing my 2 new thrifted purchases, a 1998 Willis and a 1997 Ergo Flap. Those girls are cleaning up nice. It is a joy to behold. I will post pics when done.
Rehab experts:
When dunking a Willis or other style with a dowel, do you remove the shackles and strap, or just leave everything connected and dunk the whole bag at once?
The bag is very clean, but squashed flat from being stored, and really the only reason I'm considering the bath is to dry it back into the proper shape, and deep condition.
Advice appreciated! Thank you.
When dunking a Willis or other style with a dowel, do you remove the shackles and strap, or just leave everything connected and dunk the whole bag at once?
The bag is very clean, but squashed flat from being stored, and really the only reason I'm considering the bath is to dry it back into the proper shape, and deep condition.
Advice appreciated! Thank you.
I don't remove the handle. I do remove the detachable strap and unbuckle it before I dunk it.
Hello! I currently have Kiwi conditioner but hear very good things about Leather CPR. In your experience do you think I would notice a big difference if I tracked some down for my City?Thanks! [emoji2]
any recommendation for a leather refinishing spray for coach pebbled leather borough? I had a purple marker mark on my blue chambray, stupidly cleaned it with goof off and ended up with an ugly 6" white streak, proceeded to paint with matching color, but now want to put a top coat over it to make sure the paint stays. Not sure if this is true, but I asked at Sherwin Williams for acrylic paint and sales lady told me all their paint was acrylic...I have some edge kote in neutral laying around, would this work? Will try to upload pics if I can figure it out..