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I have dunked a couple Sheridans, green, navy and taupe with the tan straps, etc... I never had a problem with colors bleeding.

Let us know how the Tandy Edging works, being able to mix it with acrylic colors would make it a great choice for the light colored bags :smile1:

I will! I am really interested to find out myself! It seems that most of the bags I like have edging issues. I wish I could find a dried up leather bag that called to me with NO edging issues. It looks like so much fun to just bring out the natural beauty of a purse that's been forgotten for years... Fulfilling in a way.
 
Before I go I will share other tip regarding applying acrylic paint with the moisturizer. I recommend using a thick cream one, like Leather Therapy not other conditioners that are more like lotion.

Once I got at Goodwill a white Coach crossbody, it had a pen mark that someone tried to clean, rubbed too hard, then used shoe polish trying to cover it, but of course was still evident and a mess. After I cleaned the whole bag I used the white acrylic paint with a lotion moisturizer that I had used before to touch up corners or an edge and it worked. This time it worked to cover the spot, but still was noticeable due to the white leather having faded etc.. I decided to slightly do the whole bag. When dry the bag was stiff, I had to use many coats of Leather Therapy to make it better and the color was not uniform. Live and learn.

Then just now a friend asked if I could help her clean a MK in white leather that had worn out corners, scratches, etc... I did the corners for her the usual way, and she wanted the edges on top too, the straps...., at the end she said to do the whole bag, I didn't want to but she insisted, this time I mixed the white paint with the thick Leather Therapy and wow! The bag turned out like new, soft, even color... my friend loved it.

So cream versus lotion or Coach leather versus MK... I do not know, but I will use the cream from now on all my rehabs. ;)
 
Before I go I will share other tip regarding applying acrylic paint with the moisturizer. I recommend using a thick cream one, like Leather Therapy not other conditioners that are more like lotion.

Once I got at Goodwill a white Coach crossbody, it had a pen mark that someone tried to clean, rubbed too hard, then used shoe polish trying to cover it, but of course was still evident and a mess. After I cleaned the whole bag I used the white acrylic paint with a lotion moisturizer that I had used before to touch up corners or an edge and it worked. This time it worked to cover the spot, but still was noticeable due to the white leather having faded etc.. I decided to slightly do the whole bag. When dry the bag was stiff, I had to use many coats of Leather Therapy to make it better and the color was not uniform. Live and learn.

Then just now a friend asked if I could help her clean a MK in white leather that had worn out corners, scratches, etc... I did the corners for her the usual way, and she wanted the edges on top too, the straps...., at the end she said to do the whole bag, I didn't want to but she insisted, this time I mixed the white paint with the thick Leather Therapy and wow! The bag turned out like new, soft, even color... my friend loved it.

So cream versus lotion or Coach leather versus MK... I do not know, but I will use the cream from now on all my rehabs. ;)

Are Leather CPR and Leather Therapy similar products? I don't have either but I've ordered Leather CPR. I have Blackrock, Bick5, Obenauf's, and Leather Rescue. I have a bone colored Coach Hobo that I am restoring and I've mixed some bone colored acrylic with the Leather Rescue but it didn't mix well. The Leather Rescue is an oil. It still lightened up the scuffs but they are not invisible. I was going to try again with the Leather CPR when it arrives. Do you think it will work or do I need to get Leather Therapy too?
 
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So, what do you guys think of this as a rehab project? Any chance after a bath and polish the staining will come out?

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That looks like a great project purse! The light colored leather may not come out perfectly but there are remedies for that. I would dunk it and condition it first (unless they are oil stains) to see what you are working with. If the stains are water marks they may come out after drying from the bath. Have fun and best wishes!:smile1:
 
So, what do you guys think of this as a rehab project? Any chance after a bath and polish the staining will come out?

Second photo....
Oh, wow! That is an extremely rare purse! I would be very gentle with it. It looks like you have some water staining on the bottom, so soaking might be the only way to fix it. I'd still be really careful. I wouldn't use any paint or dye because this is a collector's item.
 
Has anyone repaired damage like this? I've never used a filler before but I do have leather cement. Will that work as a filler? I also have matte gel medium. If those products won't work what is the best filler?
 

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Has anyone repaired damage like this? I've never used a filler before but I do have leather cement. Will that work as a filler? I also have matte gel medium. If those products won't work what is the best filler?
Leather cement is very similar to Aleenes tacky glue. Since that hole goes all the way through I think you are going to need to add a backing material of some kind. I don't think you can just fill the hole and expect it to hold up. I bet the medium would work to build up once you have a backing material.
 
Leather cement is very similar to Aleenes tacky glue. Since that hole goes all the way through I think you are going to need to add a backing material of some kind. I don't think you can just fill the hole and expect it to hold up. I bet the medium would work to build up once you have a backing material.

I might need a bit of help once I figure out what the staining is. Can wait to dunk this one and I'll be extremely careful with washing it
 
Oh, wow! That is an extremely rare purse! I would be very gentle with it. It looks like you have some water staining on the bottom, so soaking might be the only way to fix it. I'd still be really careful. I wouldn't use any paint or dye because this is a collector's item.


Thanks whatever,

I might need a bit of help with this one once I figure out what the staining it. I'll dunk it maybe this weekend but will be extremely careful. I'll also take photos and might need some suggestions with cleaning the metal parts up.
 
Leather cement is very similar to Aleenes tacky glue. Since that hole goes all the way through I think you are going to need to add a backing material of some kind. I don't think you can just fill the hole and expect it to hold up. I bet the medium would work to build up once you have a backing material.

That's great news! I do have a bag of scrap leather that I bought at my local hobby store. I found a leather filler on ebay but it's a little pricey when I already have a box full of leather repair, tacky glue, leather cement, super glue for leather, E6000... you name it, I have it except for anything specifically called "filler". I did see some modeling paste at the hobby store and some heavy body gel that I considered. I suppose I could cut a small plug out of a piece of the leather scrap and get that glued into place and try to salvage whatever I can of the leather still attached to the bag. Great idea! Thank you!
 
I bought this super cute Coach overnight bag with a light beige trim. It has a couple water spots on the trim! Does anyone know how to get rid of these???
Is it vachetta or regular leather? Water spots don't always wash out but sometimes wetting the entire piece of leather works. If it is vachetta, I would try to clean it with vinegar.
 
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