Coach Rehab and Rescue Club
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In removing the polish on a Station bag that had this issue, I'm left with a matte, almost velvety finish on the leather, which I'm having a terrible time fixing. I really need some wisdom and guidance in how to restore the luster after acetone.
It sounds like you damaged the surface of the leather. When I did this to a bag, Blackrocks temporarily fixed it. The only thing I can think of to try is either Leather Refinisher mixed with conditioner or acrylic gloss conditioner mixed with conditioner.
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Edited to add: that is a really nice Berkeley drawstring!
I need advice... How should I approach fixing/patching this?
I'm referring to the really thin strip above the gold fabric on the top and bottom. It's badly cracked all the way across on both top and bottom and the coating is flaking off.
My first thought was to run a razor blade along it and just cut them off but I'm afraid I'll damage the fabric. I also considered removing as much flaking as possible and repainting it but that might take a while.
Thoughts, suggestions?
I'm referring to the really thin strip above the gold fabric on the top and bottom. It's badly cracked all the way across on both top and bottom and the coating is flaking off.
My first thought was to run a razor blade along it and just cut them off but I'm afraid I'll damage the fabric. I also considered removing as much flaking as possible and repainting it but that might take a while.
Thoughts, suggestions?
I'd try to flake off as much as possible and then maybe using a metallic paint pen to cover it. I used a metallic paint pen to fix the straps on a Poppy Glam.
I don't think so. How would it work? It's been awhile since I used it, but isn't it kind of oily? Wouldn't it bead up in the water? You wouldn't want dye in with the soap. If you are thinking of going that route, how about RIT?
I have a envelope portfolio, 5190. I've tried rehabbing and dunking several times. It was never to my satisfaction. I decided to experiment with dye. I've a dozen bottles of Fiebings Oxblood on it. It looks pretty good. I was just wondering if I dunk it one more time in "oxblood water" if it would even out and throughly saturate the leather.
Ah, a paint pen would make the job go quicker for sure. Do you remember what brand or any specific color that worked best? It's weird that particular part is so damaged. The rest of the bag including the handles and corners are all in good shape.
It's almost like a plastic strip is sewn into that seam and I can't figure out what the purpose was for except maybe to give the pocket some body/structure?
Thanks, whateve!
I think it was elmer's painters. Mine was silver so I don't know what color would work for gold. You might not be able to match exactly, since they don't make very many colors of these. I think I've seen plastic on Poppy bags too.
I only used Fiebings leather dye once and it was impossible getting the color even. That's why I haven't tried again.
Did you use acetone on the bag before you applied the dye? You have to fully strip down the leather for the Fiebings to work properly. It will be streaky if the bag isn't prepped properly. I'm not sure you can correct the bag after you add dye to it. Feibings isn't the kind of dye that penetrates the leather, so I don't think that will work.