Coach Rehab and Rescue Club
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I did see that one, @go2girl99...thanks! I did a crazy thing last night and attempted dying the wallet with navy RIT dye. It's drying by the fan right now; excited and interested in how it turned out. I'm thinking of taking it to a jeweler or watch kiosk and see what they can do about a pin. My husband thinks it's hilarious I've spent this much time working on a thrifted wallet, lol. I see it as attempting to give it a new lease on life. [emoji23]
I do the same thing! Somehow those thrifted "ugly ducklings" make me brave enough to try things I wouldn't try on a more expensive item. I've learned a lot that way.
I once had a thrifted wallet that was missing half of the snap. In trying to figure out how to fix it, I learned how snaps work, how they're made, and about different brands of snaps. Don't get me started....LOL.
Speaking of hardware...I'm working on a vintage Geometric Bag right now. The turnlock was missing the back plate, so I decided to replace it. I've ordered one from Coach repair, so I will get to see what the newer ones look and feel like.
I've hadn't done one of these before, so I carefully pried open the prongs on the old turnlock. I used a teeny screwdriver from an eyeglass repair kit. It was not that easy! The prongs were tight. I had to be careful not to let the blade slip and gouge the leather.
The Geometric's turnlock is easily accessible, but on the other hand, it is surrounded by smooth leather on both sides. I can't imagine trying to do this on a bag where the back of the turnlock is way down inside the bag.
While waiting for the new turnlock to arrive, I cleaned the old one just to pass the time. Suddenly I recalled seeing a piece of metal in my stash of miscellaneous parts, that I had no idea what it was. Light began to dawn and I realized it was the back piece of a turnlock, exactly the piece I was missing. I am mystified how I ended up with it, because I've never replaced a turnlock before! But my magpie habits (oooh, a shiny thing! I will save it!) must have paid off. I dug it out and polished it up too. Now I have a complete set to use in case the one Coach sends me doesn't look right on my bag.
I've hadn't done one of these before, so I carefully pried open the prongs on the old turnlock. I used a teeny screwdriver from an eyeglass repair kit. It was not that easy! The prongs were tight. I had to be careful not to let the blade slip and gouge the leather.
The Geometric's turnlock is easily accessible, but on the other hand, it is surrounded by smooth leather on both sides. I can't imagine trying to do this on a bag where the back of the turnlock is way down inside the bag.
While waiting for the new turnlock to arrive, I cleaned the old one just to pass the time. Suddenly I recalled seeing a piece of metal in my stash of miscellaneous parts, that I had no idea what it was. Light began to dawn and I realized it was the back piece of a turnlock, exactly the piece I was missing. I am mystified how I ended up with it, because I've never replaced a turnlock before! But my magpie habits (oooh, a shiny thing! I will save it!) must have paid off. I dug it out and polished it up too. Now I have a complete set to use in case the one Coach sends me doesn't look right on my bag.
Uh oh, I think I might have finally fallen prey to shoe polish! I thought shoe polish made leather feel stiff and plastic-y, but this one just feels like it's really dry. It just has that weird reflective sheen. I've dunked it twice, thinking I didn't fully rinse the first time. But when I rubbed it vigorously with a cloth after the second dunk & a clear rinse...
Maybe it was polished long ago and partially rubbed off?? Sure it's not dyed and that's resolene...
In any case, I'm assuming I should let it dry and then rest a while before stressing it any more. Any thoughts would be appreciated!
ETA: I do have acetone at the ready!
Maybe it was polished long ago and partially rubbed off?? Sure it's not dyed and that's resolene...In any case, I'm assuming I should let it dry and then rest a while before stressing it any more. Any thoughts would be appreciated!
ETA: I do have acetone at the ready!
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Speaking of hardware...I'm working on a vintage Geometric Bag right now. The turnlock was missing the back plate, so I decided to replace it. I've ordered one from Coach repair, so I will get to see what the newer ones look and feel like.
I've hadn't done one of these before, so I carefully pried open the prongs on the old turnlock. I used a teeny screwdriver from an eyeglass repair kit. It was not that easy! The prongs were tight. I had to be careful not to let the blade slip and gouge the leather.
The Geometric's turnlock is easily accessible, but on the other hand, it is surrounded by smooth leather on both sides. I can't imagine trying to do this on a bag where the back of the turnlock is way down inside the bag.
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While waiting for the new turnlock to arrive, I cleaned the old one just to pass the time. Suddenly I recalled seeing a piece of metal in my stash of miscellaneous parts, that I had no idea what it was. Light began to dawn and I realized it was the back piece of a turnlock, exactly the piece I was missing. I am mystified how I ended up with it, because I've never replaced a turnlock before! But my magpie habits (oooh, a shiny thing! I will save it!) must have paid off. I dug it out and polished it up too. Now I have a complete set to use in case the one Coach sends me doesn't look right on my bag.
Nice! My mom is a magpie too and it has come in handy more than once!
Fellow rehabbers, any thoughts on whether this can be saved and repaired? I was thinking of maybe trying super glue for the loose edges and then puff paint to fill in the missing parts? Haven't purchased yet but seriously thinking about it. What do y'all think?
It seems doable especially if it's all the single color how big is the actual rip
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Catbird9, is there a rehab thread over on Dooney street? [emoji4]
Less than 1/2" and it looks like the canvas is cracked and a part of it flaked off.
Not that I've seen. This thread seems to be the place! A few of us here have worked on them, so questions are welcome.Catbird9, is there a rehab thread over on Dooney street?
Is the puff paint texturable? If so, then I might take some polymer clay, texture it on another part of the bag, let it dry and possibly "cook" it, and then use that to texture the paint (if that's possible). I would practice before I put it on the bag, though.
That's an awesome idea..make a texture stamp.... someone else on here use a tooth pick and did the texture by hand..on a pink? Bag I think
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My rehab queue is full right now but this late 1980s Carlyle is under $20 shipped if anyone is interested:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172325153731?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172325153731?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Ha I almost bought it today but changed my mind. I don't think I have time for rehab. I have a few from goodwill waiting for me to wash them.