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#14,671
jkpenny said:
For those of you who have replaced turnlock hardware, are there any special tricks you like to use?

Also, I contacted Coach customer service about a new lock and they asked for my bag's serial #, but I'm worried they won't give me one since my bag's number is pre-1994 and some other comments here have said that Coach claims they can't authenticate it and won't send the hardware. Is this true? Would I be out of line sending a "legit" serial number with the post-1994 style number?
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nursebetty said:
I requested a new turn-lock for a vintage Willis and received it within a few weeks. I think they just want to make sure you get the appropriate style? This was just a couple of months ago so I'm thinking it should work out for you as well? It came with replacement instructions and is actually pretty easy to do. Good luck!
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Me too. I think if you tell them it's early vintage, what style, and maybe even send a picture of the bag, they will send the right turn lock.

I've used a very small flat head screwdriver to pry up the tabs on the old turnlock. Go slowly and work each tab a little at a time; be careful to avoid gouging the leather. My work surface is a wooden board covered with a towel. Installing the new lock, the trickiest part is getting the tabs to bend all the way down tightly so the ends don't stick up. Good luck!
 
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katev said:
Your bag looks fabulous! Thanks for all the information, now I won't be afraid to try dying a bag!
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You too have shared so much info! I followed the rehab of your husband's old bag, back a few months, and your "quickie" rehab of the Lexington more recently (side note, agreed with another poster, lucky husband!, though I would do the same). I am glad to bring something to the forum here lol. I am going to pull out my faded black Patricia and take decent before pics. I think I will work on that next weekend. Want to dunk a Beekman brief, so I can get it all pretty to sell.

Side note: those bags with the corners with the narrow piping with plastic core are the Debil. I bought a lot with a 7787 Hampton tote (short handles) and the similar one, I don't have the style number handy, with the longer straps. They were in very good condition. But I see the one with the long handles regularly for sale online with the plastic core piping poking out through the leather. It is such a thin piece of leather. Doesn't seem to go the distance.
 
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@katev Just one more question. Totally at your convenience. Not to nudge you death on this, I just want to be clear, as I ended up misreporting to another poster on Obenauf's Oil when she was asking about Obenauf's Leather Protector, or whatever it is called, a totally different product.
You mentioned back on you August 12 before and amazing after post of the black Lexington briefcase bag that you used Leather Therapy Oil while the bag is still damp. I use Leather Therapy Restorer / Conditioner. I googled Leather Therapy Oil and the restorer/conditioner is the only thing that came up, besides Leather Therapy Wash etc. Could you clarify the name of the Leather Therapy Oil product you refer to.
Thanks!
redundant side note: killing me with the price tag on the Lexington lol lol
 
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AggieK said:
It looks beautiful! It doesn't rub off or anything?
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I hope not, lol! That was my fear. It seemed to dry almost immediately after applying. The directions said to wipe (off the excess) it after 15 min. Which I did, but because I attempted not to overdo applying it, it seemed to dry within a minute or two of applying. Then I waited at least two or three days, then applied Blackrock. And I buff with an old soft towel and horsehair brush. Some black came off on the towel but that happens with just about any dark (or red) bag with a cloth buff after Blackrock. I gave it lots of buffing, because I was concerned about transfer! Since I applied the Saphir with Cadillac Supreme, and then the Blackrock, it was tacky. Of course I wore khaki pants to work the day she "debuted". So far, no problems!
 
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When all is said and done, I have picked up a handful or two of deals in my local thrift stores. If there were more bags available cheaply, I would have a huge pile in the corner of my dining room, lol. While I pay a little more online, I am happy with what I have purchased over the last year. And that keeps the volume down, which is okay with me because I have a lot on my plate now time wise.
I too am looking to be a little more thoughtful with my purchases. Can't lie, though. I love finding NYC bargain bags. I feel like that is holding handbag history :smile:
I feel like one of my best deals was my British Tan Oliver bag. Except for a scrape on the top trim, it looked unused. The seller on Mercari said she found it in her aunt's closet. I bought it $26 shipped.
 
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Lake Effect said:
@katev Just one more question. Totally at your convenience. Not to nudge you death on this, I just want to be clear, as I ended up misreporting to another poster on Obenauf's Oil when she was asking about Obenauf's Leather Protector, or whatever it is called, a totally different product.
You mentioned back on you August 12 before and amazing after post of the black Lexington briefcase bag that you used Leather Therapy Oil while the bag is still damp. I use Leather Therapy Restorer / Conditioner. I googled Leather Therapy Oil and the restorer/conditioner is the only thing that came up, besides Leather Therapy Wash etc. Could you clarify the name of the Leather Therapy Oil product you refer to.
Thanks!
redundant side note: killing me with the price tag on the Lexington lol lol
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The correct name is Leather Therapy Restorer & Conditioner, sorry for the confusion!
 
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I have several (OK...an understatement!) Coach bags both vintage and newer. I store them in my attic in totes and want to make sure they stay moisturized. Is using the Coach conditioner not good enough or is there something else that would be better and not change the color of the bags? I have several Nomad and Aces that are the glove tanned leather. I also have some Dooney Florentines and want to make sure I'm not ruining them. I don't get to use them as much as i would like now that I work at home but like to rotate them. Thank you for your input!
 
#14,680
Catbird9 said:
Me too. I think if you tell them it's early vintage, what style, and maybe even send a picture of the bag, they will send the right turn lock.
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Thank you! Looks like it wasn't an issue at all. They're sending me a new turnlock. Yay! This bag already looks amazing - it just needs another application of conditioner. I'm so excited to have it all finished up.
 
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coach943 said:
You can use Cadillac. If your bag is really dry, it might not do as good of a job as CPR or Leather Therapy. I like Cadillac better for maintenance of bags than rehabbing, but if you have it, use it. Once you feel the bag is fully conditioned, then do Black rock. I usually do several rounds of conditioning at least 24 hours apart. When the conditioner no longer soaks in, you are done conditioning. Then use Black rocks as your finishing coat. I usually do 2 applications, 24 hours apart.

As far as paint, I assume you mean to touch up the corners? You may find that you don't need to use paint if you condition the bag well. If you do, add just a drop or two of acrylic with a healthy amount of conditioner and apply to the corners. I usually do something like that after I've conditioned but before Black Rocks. You need to let it set for several days to cure. Often times, I find that I don't really need to use acrylics.
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Thanks!

I live in sweden and ebay doesn't ship either cpr or leather therapy. What is a girl supposed to do now?
 
#14,685
Ilovebutter said:
I just checked..nope. Can anyone post the top5 ingredients of CPR or leather therapy? i can check against other shoe conditioners my country has (also I can't find the ingredients myself on the web hence why I am asking).
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I don't know how they get away with not having an ingredient list but there isn't one on the label of the leather CPR.
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