Thank you!! It's a small bag, but surprisingly roomy. The legacy stripe is a shiny satin. Whateve also mentioned using alcohol (or acetone) on the ink. I will give it a try!!
Coach Rehab and Rescue Club
- Thread starter greenpixie
- Start date
TPF may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others
Thank you!! It's a small bag, but surprisingly roomy. The legacy stripe is a shiny satin. Whateve also mentioned using alcohol (or acetone) on the ink. I will give it a try!!
Well, I see that to keep using this bag, it is not going to be enjoyable if I worry so much about spots. Time to let go... Thanks!
I remember reading on this thread the recommendation of using 100% pure acetone, not the regular nail polish remover. I got some just for rehabbing, it's sold in the same area that nail care/polish supplies.
Thank you!! I vaguely remember there was something about the acetone.
The alcohol worked great!! There is 1 spot in a corner that I didn't notice. It's not completely gone, but faded A LOT. Thank you!! Now off to bathe the lining!!
here's a project if someone wants to experiment with ink removal and dye:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTHENTIC-V...113532?hash=item1a125b27bc:g:85gAAOSwYudXGtnc
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTHENTIC-V...113532?hash=item1a125b27bc:g:85gAAOSwYudXGtnc
Temptress! If I didn't already have a mountain of skeevy Goodwill experiment bags, I'd go for it. It does look like a good dye job candidate - pretty flat without a ton of pockets, hardware, etc to work around. Hope someone saves it - the more tragic it is, the bigger the transformation! Just call me 'Bambi'...
Speaking of, bought the Rit dye for my abused suede Pocket tote. And my Mom got me a dremel for working on hardware!
That's an awesome bag, very useful size. I have one in a dark red color. I also have way too many bags to work on right now to be tempted though.Temptress! If I didn't already have a mountain of skeevy Goodwill experiment bags, I'd go for it. It does look like a good dye job candidate - pretty flat without a ton of pockets, hardware, etc to work around. Hope someone saves it - the more tragic it is, the bigger the transformation! Just call me 'Bambi'...
Speaking of, bought the Rit dye for my abused suede Pocket tote. And my Mom got me a dremel for working on hardware!
What's a dremel? I was wandering what type of tool people use to take off hardware such as the back of a turnlock. I don't find it too hard to find a tool to lift the little bits off the back and removing them, but have been having a bit of a problem pressing the pieces back into place after the cleaning.
It's just a rotary tool, like an electric drill on steroids. You can attach polishing/sanding bits to it and remove pesky hardware varnish instead of using evil steel wool (I hope!) I just use the side of my pliers and different sized screwdrivers to press in prongs but I know some people have bought jewelry tools and like them. Maybe others will chime in?
I have a little battery powered Dremel like the one shown below. They come in different sizes and power levels, some battery-powered and some with cords. They range in price from under $30 to $200 or more. You can get different attachments for them like sanders, polishers, drills, grinders, etc.
Attachments
Hi whateve. Just curious... when you say, "apply heat", do you mean to put the cornstarch on the spot and then use a heat gun or a hot compress, heating pad, etc. I've not heard of this method before.
I guess a hot compress. I was thinking of a hot iron with a press cloth. I believe too.time.bags, who used to be active in this thread, had success with that method. Just applying cornstarch by itself doesn't work well in my experience.
Has anyone ever rehabbed a Gucci? I have this one: http://forum.purseblog.com/showpost.php?p=30121999&postcount=1155
It has suede lining and the exterior might be boarskin. I'd like to bathe it. Do you think it would survive?
It has suede lining and the exterior might be boarskin. I'd like to bathe it. Do you think it would survive?
Good to know... Thanks!
BTW, I finally contacted Coach and they are going to repair the purse I sent to them with the missing zipper pull!
They said they had called me, but I didn't get a call from them nor see any strange numbers in my missed call log. I wonder if they send purses back unrepaired to those that don't follow up after sending something in for repairs. I did have to pay $25 for the repair but that's really not that bad considering they will be covering the return shipping. I spent more than that getting zipper pulls that I didn't like and tassels that didn't work.I've never rehabbed a Gucci, and therefore won't be of any help.....but, WOW....that's a nice bag!!!
Great news!Good to know... Thanks!
BTW, I finally contacted Coach and they are going to repair the purse I sent to them with the missing zipper pull!
Thank you! It was only $3 at a thrift store. I never find anything, not even Coach or Dooney, at my nearby thrifts, so it was quite a shock to find a premium purse mixed in with all the vinyl bags.
The leather that holds the ring on the side is broken. My leather repair wants to charge me $45 for a Mickey Mouse repair, not replacing the side piece and sewing it through the lining. If I'm going to pay for a repair, I want it to be better than something I could do myself. So I'm going to rehab it completely before I decide what to do about the repair.