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jkpenny said:
So, I picked up a station bag for pretty cheap and discovered that it was cheap b/c the seller didn't show the ink stains. I'm choosing to think of this as a fun practice for rehabbing techniques. So after dunking and hitting it with a bit of isopropyl alcohol and some spots with acetone, this is what I've been doing: Basically poulticing the ink out with paper towels. I cannot believe the ink is STILL coming. I've dunked and dried the bag twice and it's still staining paper towels. How much ink can these things possibly absorb???
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Bummer on the ink stains, but points to you on Macgyver inspired use of hair clips to aid your rehab.
Regarding how much ink, well, apparently alot!
 
#14,762
katev said:
What do you think about washing this bag? It is not a rehab but it is one of my personal favorites and I have used her a number of times over the years, the black Poppy Groovy 13833 SBK BK.

Usually when I wash a fabric bag it has been a cheap rehab in bad shape and I wasn't too concerned about harming it, but it would be difficult to replace this sweet little bag if I ruined it.

I have washed other signature items with success and also sateen bags and it always brightens up the fabric, but this bag has a beautiful coral sateen lining and I am concerned about possible bleeding of the black color to the inside of the bag - or do you think I am just being overly cautious?

I took her on an excursion into the city yesterday and I noticed that she is looking rather worn and dull. I always store her in the closet, stuffed with tissue and in her dustbag, so I don't think that fading is the issue - but I have owned this bag for a long time and it has been used.

Here are some pics along with the drill-down and you will see that she used to gleam - maybe not quite as shiny as it appears in the drill-down pic - but now she looks tired IMO.

Do you have any other suggestions for cleaning and brightening her up? Do you think surface washing would help of should I just go ahead and take the plunge - or leave her alone? Thanks!

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Truth be known, I could buy any bag based on groovy being part of its name. Forget the washing question, I'll just take your manicure and the little daisy charm.
 
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Ugh. All this suede and nubuck talk is reminding me I need to take photos of the bag I bought last Feb, right before I started posting. It is a pretty teal suede, with anniversary stripe lining. I think it was a limited edition Bleeker something. But the owner let it get super grimy. I bought it on impulse at a Goodwill an hour from where I live. It has alot of big heavy brass hardware so I think the washing machine is out of the question. So it with either be a dunk or spot clean. I will take some pics on Saturday and get your input. Only Berkley suede from now on. Good looking Berkley suede.
 
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Lake Effect said:
Ugh. All this suede and nubuck talk is reminding me I need to take photos of the bag I bought last Feb, right before I started posting. It is a pretty teal suede, with anniversary stripe lining. I think it was a limited edition Bleeker something. But the owner let it get super grimy. I bought it on impulse at a Goodwill an hour from where I live. It has alot of big heavy brass hardware so I think the washing machine is out of the question. So it with either be a dunk or spot clean. I will take some pics on Saturday and get your input. Only Berkley suede from now on. Good looking Berkley suede.
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LOVE Berkeley suede! And I just scored an olive pre creed saddle bag from ebay I can't wait to wash. I think the quality of the older suede seems different to the newer Coach. I bought a more recent suede bag and washed it and it's just kinda yucky, not all soft and thick.
 
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Well in happier news than my awful ink bag, I picked up this wallet (I believe it's the Carnegie Clutch) and after using Apple Cleaner and then one coat of Conditioner, she's already looking fabulous and well-hydrated.

I'm looking forward to putting potentially stain producing items like lipstick or pen in there so caps don't go flying off and making messes of my bags (unlike SOME people).
 

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#14,772
jkpenny said:
Well in happier news than my awful ink bag, I picked up this wallet (I believe it's the Carnegie Clutch) and after using Apple Cleaner and then one coat of Conditioner, she's already looking fabulous and well-hydrated.

I'm looking forward to putting potentially stain producing items like lipstick or pen in there so caps don't go flying off and making messes of my bags (unlike SOME people).
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Looks great!
 
#14,773
Belicious said:
LOVE Berkeley suede! And I just scored an olive pre creed saddle bag from ebay I can't wait to wash. I think the quality of the older suede seems different to the newer Coach. I bought a more recent suede bag and washed it and it's just kinda yucky, not all soft and thick.
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Thank God all of the Berkleys I have been looking at are more than I want to spend so I am safe. Looking forward to pulling out my brown flap for a spin now that cool weather is dipping in by me.
 
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houseof999 said:
Anyone want to rehab this awesome bag? I am on a shopping ban.
https://www.poshmark.com/listings/59a7681f713fdee47f009adb
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I feel like I have used up my allotment of good fortune *for now* around buying light color bags online. I still feel like I dodged a bullet with shiny tote, that the stains came out despite what ever it was treated with.
And while it is beautiful, I would probably be over concerned about keeping it good looking and be constantly wiping it.
You are stronger than me, I keep looking at listings, telling myself I am just looking for a bag on my HG list. Then I see something not on my list that is interesting, and buy it lol.
Exhibit A http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-COA...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
 
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