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#11,836
jamielegi said:
I don't have specific bags that need a re-dye to show photos of. I was just curious that if it came down to it, and I needed to re-dye a bag, if there were tricks of the trade. All this info is super helpful. Thanks :smile:
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I'm new to rehabbing and I redyed a suede Soho Pocket Tote w/ decent results. Not vintage but mentioning b/c I used Fiebings suede dye and the suede magically stayed soft. I also redyed a Kooba w/ reg. Fiebings and posted the nitty gritty details of the dyeing process from a first-timer's perspective over in that forum if it's helpful. It was the same general process Coach493 outlined - I learned from this wonderful forum!
You are making me think about the totally trashed, used-to-be-white City Bag I have...:smile:
 
#11,837
Okay, I've drunk the Soil Love Koolaid! I've used it several times now and it gets out stains Dawn won't even fade. Works wonders on linings. As Whateve has warned, don't forget to dilute it and always test a spot.
I soaked & gently scrubbed this filthy crossbody in Dawn/water with little improvement. Then I dipped a toothbrush in my diluted Soil Love solution and scrubbed - magic! I could probably have gotten to 100% clean if I'd rinsed and repeated but I'd forgotten about it while soaking (oops!) and was afraid the leather trim was on the verge of separating.
Anyone know if SL damages leather? I was afraid to soak in it.
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#11,838
Ravvie99 said:
Okay, I've drunk the Soil Love Koolaid! I've used it several times now and it gets out stains Dawn won't even fade. Works wonders on linings. As Whateve has warned, don't forget to dilute it and always test a spot.
I soaked & gently scrubbed this filthy crossbody in Dawn/water with little improvement. Then I dipped a toothbrush in my diluted Soil Love solution and scrubbed - magic! I could probably have gotten to 100% clean if I'd rinsed and repeated but I'd forgotten about it while soaking (oops!) and was afraid the leather trim was on the verge of separating.
Anyone know if SL damages leather? I was afraid to soak in it.
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Wow that came out great!!!
 
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#11,839
BlondieToHell said:
With the Fiebings mixed with Lexol, did you have to seal it? I'd like to be able to get the color choices that Fiebings offers, but with the same matte and non-bleeding results as the black Kiwi dye.
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No, I didn't seal it. When it was mixed with the Lexol, it absorbed into the leather and didn't need sealing the way it did when I used it full strength. I mixed a pretty small amount of dye with the Lexol and then rubbed it in using a cotton cloth. It blended into the leather really well. The leather wasn't nearly the quality as Coach leather. The texture of the leather also stayed soft and didn't seem to change after I applied it.
 
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#11,840
Ravvie99 said:
Okay, I've drunk the Soil Love Koolaid! I've used it several times now and it gets out stains Dawn won't even fade. Works wonders on linings. As Whateve has warned, don't forget to dilute it and always test a spot.
I soaked & gently scrubbed this filthy crossbody in Dawn/water with little improvement. Then I dipped a toothbrush in my diluted Soil Love solution and scrubbed - magic! I could probably have gotten to 100% clean if I'd rinsed and repeated but I'd forgotten about it while soaking (oops!) and was afraid the leather trim was on the verge of separating.
Anyone know if SL damages leather? I was afraid to soak in it.
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Amazing transformation! To answer your question about whether Soilove damages leather, Soilove removed the color from a suede bag. Smooth leather is probably safer.
 
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#11,841
Ravvie99 said:
Wow this looks great and I love the tassel, too! I like the almost two-tone effect, similar to what you got with your Pouch, if memory serves.
I have its twin in the 'too hard' pile (shoe polish? deck sealer!?) but your color transformation reveal is inspiring me to strip it...
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Go for it! (LOL - deck sealer!)

I like that two-tone effect too. It's more noticeable on the lighter colored Pouch. I think these older bags developed unique, individual color changes over the years, which is one of the things I like about them.
 
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#11,842
Hello brilliant forum-ers. Quick rehab question! I'm rehabbing this carrier bag. The bottom interior suede bit was coming up (pictured), so I thought it might come off completely when I dunked it (which it did) The bottom underneath is in great shape, and the suede came off in one piece. Would you use leather glue to put it back on for stability once it dries or leave it out? I bought Aleene's leather and Suede glue, not sure if that's the best? Also any toxicity issues with old glue?
Thanks so much in advance! Really excited to tackle this one :)
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#11,843
Cate103 said:
Hello brilliant forum-ers. Quick rehab question! I'm rehabbing this carrier bag. The bottom interior suede bit was coming up (pictured), so I thought it might come off completely when I dunked it (which it did) The bottom underneath is in great shape, and the suede came off in one piece. Would you use leather glue to put it back on for stability once it dries or leave it out? I bought Aleene's leather and Suede glue, not sure if that's the best? Also any toxicity issues with old glue?
Thanks so much in advance! Really excited to tackle this one :smile:
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I would glue it back in. I don't know about any toxicity issues with old glue. Back then it was probably made out of more natural ingredients than now. I've never used Aleene's leather and suede glue but I'd give it a shot. Let us know how it works out. My leather cement seems very similar to Aleene's tacky glue.
 
#11,844
whateve said:
I would glue it back in. I don't know about any toxicity issues with old glue. Back then it was probably made out of more natural ingredients than now. I've never used Aleene's leather and suede glue but I'd give it a shot. Let us know how it works out. My leather cement seems very similar to Aleene's tacky glue.
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Thanks so much! That's what I was leaning toward, it seems like it's there for a reason! I think you're probably right about older glue and natural ingredients, it's clearly water soluble. I'll post some after pics, and update on how the glue works. Thanks again!
 
#11,845
I would actually be more worried about older glue than anything new. Back in the day they seemed to like putting lead and cyanide in everything you could get your hands on lol. I have a similar rehab question about gluing interior parts back together. Has anyone tried DAP Weldwood for their bags?
 
#11,846
I've been working on my first piping fix today. Mixed DAP Weldwood Contact Cement with black satin multi surface indoor/outdoor acrylic paint. Used that mixed to fill in and secure the plastic piping and what was left of the leather. After that dried for a bit I began to attempt to smooth it out with black puffy paint.
It's looking better than white plastic showing through, but let's just say I'm glad my first attempt at this is over. How long until it's cured??
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#11,847
Has anyone conditioned a bag from the bridle collection. I rescued a zip top 6712 made in Italy from a bin at salvation army and it has some scratches I would like to make less noticeable. But I am unsure how to tackle these Italian made bags with the pig skin sides (I think the strap is too). Would you try Blackrocks or leather CPR.... Any suggestions welcome
Thanks
T
 
#11,848
Transported said:
Has anyone conditioned a bag from the bridle collection. I rescued a zip top 6712 made in Italy from a bin at salvation army and it has some scratches I would like to make less noticeable. But I am unsure how to tackle these Italian made bags with the pig skin sides (I think the strap is too). Would you try Blackrocks or leather CPR.... Any suggestions welcome
Thanks
T
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I don't think any kind of conditioner is going to hurt the pigskin, but it might not soak in. I had a wallet from this collection. I think I used Blackrocks on it. Every Bridle bag I've seen on ebay always has very noticeable scratches. I don't know how much conditioning is going to help.
 
#11,850
Ravvie99 said:
I'm new to rehabbing and I redyed a suede Soho Pocket Tote w/ decent results. Not vintage but mentioning b/c I used Fiebings suede dye and the suede magically stayed soft. I also redyed a Kooba w/ reg. Fiebings and posted the nitty gritty details of the dyeing process from a first-timer's perspective over in that forum if it's helpful. It was the same general process Coach493 outlined - I learned from this wonderful forum!
You are making me think about the totally trashed, used-to-be-white City Bag I have...:smile:
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Realizing I had a memory malfunction when I wrote this and said I used Fiebings suede dye when I really used Rit dye w/ vinegar - correction!
 
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