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soozlz said:
Good evening everyone. Rehab #2 is done. It's a clutch (9945) from the '70s. The reg no is even glued in.

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I don't have a 'before' picture. This thing was so smelly and gross I almost threw it out. It also has a clip-on shoulder strap. The leather is broken to the core in several places. Is there any magic that will save it?
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There's a basic bag that looks the same colour with an intact strap here for $19.99. It's a bit later than yours so doesn't have the glued-in serial no, but it's a NYC bag.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-COA...270?pt=US_CSA_WH_Handbags&hash=item51b92ace56
 
#1,308
Quick question from a newbie,

I got a very nice Black Carly carryall for $50, the inside and out in a 9 out of 10 condition, BUT the edges of the straps are cracked in a several spots.

Could you experts give me advice in how to fix it, or at least do something so it doesn't get worse?

Thanks in advance! :smile1:
 
#1,310
whateve said:
Does anyone else have the robot keyfob? I think the antiqued brass looks great on many of my vintage bags.
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me! me! me!

I reall need to get some dogleash clips for fobs so I will use them more. I love that one because it reminds me of a little robot pendant I had when I was a kid that my lil brother swiped and broke. I thought I still had it because it is worth fixing but I can't find it!
 
#1,311
whateve said:
I would definitely do it! There are plenty of classic pouches out there. I think it would look fantastic. I wouldn't do anything to a pre-creed bag probably. I intend to dye my NYC slim tote a color Coach never made and it doesn't bother me a bit. I'm excited about having a bag that is unique.
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Two.time.bags said:
Definitely go for it and post pics here please!
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I think I'm going to try it, I just hope I can get them in a nice straight row. Wish me luck! I have a feeling it's going to be a pretty big project studding that heavy duty leather.
 
#1,315
mrk2014 said:
Gladly, thanks! The cracking is not all over the length of the straps, is in sections. That's why I would like at least to preserve the good parts from cracking like that.





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It appears the sealant is coming off. If it were mine, I would use EdgeKote on it. I usually mix EdgeKote with a little conditioner (typically Lexol) then apply in thin layers. Let dry between each layer.
 
#1,316
coach943 said:
It appears the sealant is coming off. If it were mine, I would use EdgeKote on it. I usually mix EdgeKote with a little conditioner (typically Lexol) then apply in thin layers. Let dry between each layer.
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Thank you so much for your advice, although I feel like you spoke in another language, LOL

OK, I will search for the products you mentioned and hopefully I can get them locally.
 
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ledobe said:
me! me! me!

I reall need to get some dogleash clips for fobs so I will use them more. I love that one because it reminds me of a little robot pendant I had when I was a kid that my lil brother swiped and broke. I thought I still had it because it is worth fixing but I can't find it!
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I love this little robot!

I have dogleash clips for many of my fobs. I think I've found something that is more convenient. My SA gave me a ring like those on Willis, shown below. It even works with bags that don't have rings! It screws open and makes it easy to attach to bags. Then you don't need one for each fob.

Katierose found some rings that work well. http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-cl...y-ring-clubhouse-765927-105.html#post26111942

She posted a picture of what they look like here. http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-cl...y-ring-clubhouse-765927-107.html#post26158661
 

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whateve said:
I love this little robot!

I have dogleash clips for many of my fobs. I think I've found something that is more convenient. My SA gave me a ring like those on Willis, shown below. It even works with bags that don't have rings! It screws open and makes it easy to attach to bags. Then you don't need one for each fob.

Katierose found some rings that work well. http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-cl...y-ring-clubhouse-765927-105.html#post26111942

She posted a picture of what they look like here. http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-cl...y-ring-clubhouse-765927-107.html#post26158661
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I love this idea!! My Chelsea horse and carriage tote needs a horse fob very badly!!!
 
#1,319
mrk2014 said:
Thank you so much for your advice, although I feel like you spoke in another language, LOL

OK, I will search for the products you mentioned and hopefully I can get them locally.
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Sorry! I was answering kind of quickly. EdgeKote is made by Tandy Leathercraft Fiebings, which is a popular brand. It is basically a thicker acrylic-like paint that works well for edges of leather. The bottles are large and will last you forever. (I bought via Amazon or Ebay.) It comes in multiple colors. I have both the black and the brown.

Lexol is a brand of conditioner. It is very thin, which makes it nice to mix the EdgeKote with. (You can also use it as conditioner for your bags.) If you don't want to mess with mixing, you could try the EdgeKote by itself first and see if you like the results. It is hard to tell from your picture how much sealant is missing. If it isn't too much, you may be fine with just applying some EdgeKote over it and letting it dry, then doing another layer if needed. Apply in thin coats and build up.

ETA: Here's a thread where someone used it to fix a sealant issue: http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/strap-peeling-on-new-rory-cs-844395.html
 
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whateve said:
I love this little robot!

I have dogleash clips for many of my fobs. I think I've found something that is more convenient. My SA gave me a ring like those on Willis, shown below. It even works with bags that don't have rings! It screws open and makes it easy to attach to bags. Then you don't need one for each fob. /QUOTE]

I can those and other clips from a saddlery store. I'm going to pick some up this week. I posted about them here #233.

http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-shopping/authenticate-this-coach-855067-16.html
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