Nice! So after you apply it, do you dab or wipe? Just air dry? I might have to give this stuff a try, I like the result you got there
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Nice! So after you apply it, do you dab or wipe? Just air dry? I might have to give this stuff a try, I like the result you got there
Thanks for the tip, I will look into that product, because I have a couple stubborn ink pen marks on a bag, that I really want to remove or improve at least.
I have to say (and call me cheap if you want LOL), that my best tool for rehabbing is toothpicks. Yes, I flatten the tip and at times try to make bristles (magnifying glass needed), I use them with the leather cleaner, paint, brass polish... you name it, anything that you need precision.
Nice! So after you apply it, do you dab or wipe? Just air dry? I might have to give this stuff a try, I like the result you got there
I tried to lightly trace only the ink line (easier said than done!) and air dried between applications. I tried going over the mark with a q-tip after applying, but that was just removing color and not ink so I stopped.
I also experimented with rubbing it on marks in the bath and will report back once that bag is dry.
Thanks for the tip, I will look into that product, because I have a couple stubborn ink pen marks on a bag, that I really want to remove or improve at least.
I have to say (and call me cheap if you want LOL), that my best tool for rehabbing is toothpicks. Yes, I flatten the tip and at times try to make bristles (magnifying glass needed), I use them with the leather cleaner, paint, brass polish... you name it, anything that you need precision.
Wow - you have great fine motor skills. I tried toothpicks, but I'm not coordinated enough to use them precisely. Great repurposing!
Gorgeous bag! I remember when this came out. Since it has a textured surface, I dab on fabric puff paint to cover the spots, trying to match the texture.
If you want to avoid painting, you can try zit cream (benzoyl peroxide) combined with sunlight to try to bleach.
It's a lovely bag. But, it needs a lot of love. Gonna try this. I'll take photos and post them (if it works).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002TEEI1C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2240T6N3B5MIX
Regarding replacement of turnlocks, I went to the Coach store in the mall yesterday &asked for a new turnlock bc I read somewhere(?) the stores provided replacement parts. Was told they would only ship it to the Repair Shop $35 charge. No thx...Will try to order from Repair Shop via email, wonder what that will cost me. Sooo, the saleswoman who noticed my vintage Willis, started showing me Coach new line of Coach vintage inspired designs. InterestingSpeaking 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.
It's a lovely bag. But, it needs a lot of love. Gonna try this. I'll take photos and post them (if it works).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002TEEI1C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2240T6N3B5MIX
I hadn't seen this product - very interested in how it works so please do report back! That bag is a beauty.
I will absolutely. I think it will be fine. I read the review of the product and it seems like it will work.
I also have this pretty old Mandy and she needs a color refresh. I was thinking about trying the Burgundy on it.
If anyone has a better idea of how to bring out the color of the suede., I'd love to learn it. If I send it back to coach can they refresh the color?
Wow,
Look at this. It looks like it could be a good color match to my Mandy.
Look at this. It looks like it could be a good color match to my Mandy.
Coach won't restore the color. I've used RIT dye on suede before. You can paint it on. You don't dilute it like you would for an all over dye with the soaking method. Don't waste your money on Fiebings suede dye. It didn't work for me. It disappeared as soon as I brushed the suede.I will absolutely. I think it will be fine. I read the review of the product and it seems like it will work.
I also have this pretty old Mandy and she needs a color refresh. I was thinking about trying the Burgundy on it.
If anyone has a better idea of how to bring out the color of the suede., I'd love to learn it. If I send it back to coach can they refresh the color?
I'm going to try this spray and if that does not work, I will use RIT. Thanks for the tip.
I had navy suede shoes once and used a spray like this. They looked great afterwards. Will post photos of this adventure.
I used this on old faded nubuck Birkenstocks. They looked like new afterwards.
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I emailed Coach Repair a few weeks ago trying to get a replacement turnlock. I gave them a full description of my bag, but because the serial number was an older one (without the style number) they wouldn't help me since they couldn't identify my bag. They said I needed to take it to a store. The nearest boutique is an inconvenience for me, so I emailed back with photos of my bag and a picture of from an old catalog with the style and asked if that was enough info to get a matching turnlock... Crickets
What style is it? Most turnlocks on vintage bags are the same size. You might want to tell them you have a Willis 9927!I emailed Coach Repair a few weeks ago trying to get a replacement turnlock. I gave them a full description of my bag, but because the serial number was an older one (without the style number) they wouldn't help me since they couldn't identify my bag. They said I needed to take it to a store. The nearest boutique is an inconvenience for me, so I emailed back with photos of my bag and a picture of from an old catalog with the style and asked if that was enough info to get a matching turnlock... Crickets
The latest addition to the to-be-rehabbed mountain. It's Bonnie for Meyers but thought y'all might enjoy it anyway. Shockingly, there is only a pen mark inside so it should be super easy. The lobster clasps look similar to the ones on the early Dinky with the side grommets - guess I can forget finding matching ones to lengthen the strap!
