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Two.time.bags said:
soozlz said:
Congratulations on quitting smoking. It's one of the best decisions you'll ever make. I stopped in 1986. Do absolutely anything else to stop yourself taking it up again. Rehabbing Coach bags is a far healthier alternative and you can always sell them if you don't want to keep them all. A much more profitable addiction than smoking! Can't wait to see your next finished project.
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Thank you!! I am very glad I quit....even on the tough days. Rehabbing bags is much more fun!!! A vintage coach coin purse arrived today that really needs a bath and condition : D
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TBL2 said:
Hello Ladies..I have been rehabbing for quite some time and have found a lot of interesting 'pointers' here in this thread. So! I wanted to share a few things I've learned (trial & error) of my own. I'm sure you all probably know all this & it has been discussed in the past, so please ignore if so. :) Firstly, somebody inquired about mixing dye with conditioner. I often do this when I just want to 'perk up' a color without really changing it. I use plain, common KIWI(cheap) with what ever color medium I have that looks good..even the Leather Refinish which is quite heavy & opaque. Some conditioners will react & get 'gloppy' tho..so may need to adjust ratio. Second, white vinegar in the rinse will help cut the soap and helps dispel the 'old' odor on vintage. Also used repeatedly on mildew helps a lot. Now my fave thing to do..I hate the way straps curl up at the ends. Rather than washing & waiting to dry..I just heat up my trusty steam iron, use a thin press cloth & steam those suckers down! Works on any thing that tends to curl and make the bag look so much nicer. Hey! Didn't mean to ramble! Thanks for the thread..I luv it!
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Vinegar.....I wish I knew that last week. I bought a 70s big wristlet/shoulder bag type thing. It was sooo gross and smelly I put it back in the envelope and seriously thought about throwing it away. (I work for a Vet, I'm not squeamish about much) 2 soap and lemon juice baths later it's much better. (Why I used lemon juice I have no idea)
 
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soozlz said:
Vinegar.....I wish I knew that last week. I bought a 70s big wristlet/shoulder bag type thing. It was sooo gross and smelly I put it back in the envelope and seriously thought about throwing it away. (I work for a Vet, I'm not squeamish about much) 2 soap and lemon juice baths later it's much better. (Why I used lemon juice I have no idea)[/QUOTE
It's acidic like Vinegar but much costlier !]
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#1,221
TBL2 said:
soozlz said:
Vinegar.....I wish I knew that last week. I bought a 70s big wristlet/shoulder bag type thing. It was sooo gross and smelly I put it back in the envelope and seriously thought about throwing it away. (I work for a Vet, I'm not squeamish about much) 2 soap and lemon juice baths later it's much better. (Why I used lemon juice I have no idea)[/QUOTE
It's acidic like Vinegar but much costlier !]
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Vinegar is the way to go!! I so appreciate the tip!!
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As to how much vinegar I use..I never measure..sorry..I just pour some in the rinse water until it 'smells' right. Depends on if the bag needs deodorizing or not. BTW..I seldom follow recipes when I cook either so can't ever tell somebody how I made it exactly.
 
#1,224
Which leather care product helps get rid of scratches? I think, my Court bag is super dry, but the stuff I have soaked in, but the bag became dry again. All I currently have is the older coach cleaner and conditioner. Thanks!
 
#1,225
I wonder if anyone has done a rehab on a vintage Coach pebble leather bags like the old made-in-Italy Madison bags? I recently bought one from the bay but the condition is really poor (from seller's listing it seemed a great condition!!!)
 
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bigal said:
Which leather care product helps get rid of scratches? I think, my Court bag is super dry, but the stuff I have soaked in, but the bag became dry again. All I currently have is the older coach cleaner and conditioner. Thanks!
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All the conditioners recommended on this forum is good. You probably need to wait a while & reapply until it has absorbed all it's going to. BUT ditch the 'Coach' Cleaner & conditioner. Even if it's the authentic product (which much you buy online is not) it is IMO inferior and the cleaner is way too harsh. Many better & cheaper products available.
 
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ccfun said:
I wonder if anyone has done a rehab on a vintage Coach pebble leather bags like the old made-in-Italy Madison bags? I recently bought one from the bay but the condition is really poor (from seller's listing it seemed a great condition!!!)
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Yes, several people have. You could dispute the bag as not as described.
 
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This probably isn't quite the right place to ask, but should I treat my brand new Phoebe with my Coach conditioner? And how often should I clean it? Thanks!

*edit - Waded through the threads and found what I was looking for. :smile1:
 
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TBL2 said:
All the conditioners recommended on this forum is good. You probably need to wait a while & reapply until it has absorbed all it's going to. BUT ditch the 'Coach' Cleaner & conditioner. Even if it's the authentic product (which much you buy online is not) it is IMO inferior and the cleaner is way too harsh. Many better & cheaper products available.
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Ok, thank you! Now to find the products. It will be nice to make my vintage bags look closer to new again. The coach stuff just isn't working well enough. Besides what I have is old, I did buy it directly from the store though...
 
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