I've never had as much luck with wallets as with purses. The leather is much thinner and the scratches don't fade away as much. I don't think dunking would be helpful since the leather won't really plump up and there could be some glue inside that would loosen if dunked, but there do appear to be some water stains so you may need to saturate the exterior. The interior looks pretty good. I think I would start with vinegar. I don't think that black mark will go away.
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Thanks! So you would hand wipe the leather with vinegar and water? Would it need any treatment after?
Assault by Sharpie -- cruel and unusual punishment if you ask me (unless bag is fake).
Another project. Oldie but goldie! have some questions out about it on the Identify this thread.
Nice find! Love that patina. Can't wait to see how it comes out! I've been looking for one of these.
Found a very beat up bag today for a few bucks, it has pretty much everything wrong with it - ink and marker stains, worn through piping, scratches, the whole nine yards. Luckily, there is no dry rot or gross food inside. Is there a way to replace the strap at all? Anyway, open to any suggestions even if experimental. This thing is pretty much out of commission, figured I'd see what we could do with it though. If it turns out ok, my brother would probably love it.
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You might be surprised at how much better it will look after rehabbing. Since the strap buckles off, with a little looking you should be able to find a strap that works. Occasionally people sell used straps on ebay. There are a few sellers that sell new straps, but they are kind of expensive. Or you could try to repair that one. It doesn't look that bad in the pictures.
The worn piping can be repaired with leather cement or fabric puff paint. Or if you are a purist, you can cut new strips of leather and sew them on.
Hi all,
Came across this cute vintage coach bag online but looks pretty beat up. Not sure if it will be worth getting for although the price is not too expensive. Will need some advice from expert rehabbers here before I decide. Thanks in advance and have a good day!
Looks like a good project to me, if you're up for it. Dunking and conditioning will do a lot for the scuffs and scratches. I'm not sure if the spots on the strap will come out. You'll have to remove that verdigris (green stuff) on the hardware, which will take some time and patience. You can use a toothpick, q-tips, fingernails, vinegar and baking soda on it.
If it were under $20 (including shipping) I'd say go for it.
Hi all!
I'm considering this brown Coach bag as a rehab project. There's an ink spot on the back pocket which is also on the inside, according to the seller. Does this mean I should avoid dunking the bag because the ink may spread when the water hits it?
Thanks!
I'm considering this brown Coach bag as a rehab project. There's an ink spot on the back pocket which is also on the inside, according to the seller. Does this mean I should avoid dunking the bag because the ink may spread when the water hits it?
Thanks!
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The ink would probably spread when the water hit it. I would probably work on it with acetone both in and out of the bag, but mostly on the inside. If I could get a lot of the excess, I might risk a dunk, knowing that it could spread. The benefits of dunking to the rest of the bag can't be overlooked. The spot is big enough to be noticed so a little bigger isn't going to make much difference. Either you are going to have to figure out how to cover it up or just ignore it.
Thanks for your thoughts whateve. I really want to dunk this bag (if I get it) and I appreciate your input about the acetone.