Dooney rehab thread

[aerinha]

That was exactly what I was trying to figure out. I had always heard about not using it on a purse because of color transfer. I was trying to figure out the difference I guess between being able to use it on a small spot and the whole purse. I was so not clear in my question, lol.

Thanks, guys. I appreciate your responses. I'll update as I make progress. My Saphir shipped this morning so hopefully in a couple of days it should be here.

If you want permanent, why not look into leather dye instead of shoe polish?

 

[LaPaloma55]

HI there!
I am at a loss on how to clean the inside of this beautiful Dooney Bag. The exterior is almost perfect, but the interior is heavily stained. I used Blue Coral Upholstery cleaner and also Oxi Clean spray on Stain Remover. Anyone have any other suggestion?

 

[kithrobyn]

HI there!
I am at a loss on how to clean the inside of this beautiful Dooney Bag. The exterior is almost perfect, but the interior is heavily stained. I used Blue Coral Upholstery cleaner and also Oxi Clean spray on Stain Remover. Anyone have any other suggestion?

One of my friends used Soilove to clean the inside of her MK bag.

 

[lavenderjunkie]

If you can pull the lining out, then you can use a stiff brush when you clean it. I can't recommend products. But with the lining away from the leather, you have less concern about damaging the exterior of the handbag.

 

[LaPaloma55]

One of my friends used Soilove to clean the inside of her MK bag.

Thank you! Ill try cleaning it with Soilove outside the bag.

 

[kithrobyn]

Thank you! Ill try cleaning it with Soilove outside the bag.

You're welcome. I think she basically put a little of the Soilove in some water and then dipped a rag into the solution and rubbed the stained areas. I would definitely do a test on an area that is not very noticeable first though.

 

[aerinha]

Have any of you checked out a YouTuber called itshadrian? He lives in CA and finds all these bags in need of a little clean to big TLC and had videos on how to rehab. Some have been Dooneys. I watched a bunch yesterday and now want a bag to rehab lol

 

[Catbird9]

Have any of you checked out a YouTuber called itshadrian? He lives in CA and finds all these bags in need of a little clean to big TLC and had videos on how to rehab. Some have been Dooneys. I watched a bunch yesterday and now want a bag to rehab lol

Thanks, I'll check that out. Sounds interesting!

 

[aerinha]

Thanks, I'll check that out. Sounds interesting!

He is addictive and thus dangerous...I have a beat up Celine bag coming my way to attempt one of his rehad stories lol.

 

[smichelle]

Hi everyone. This thread and the coach rehab have been so helpful to my amateur efforts. I just have a few questions.

For those who have bathed the awl bags, do you think the water would worsen water marks on the smooth leather (as opposed to the pebbled leather). I have a small Dover bag that I've been thinking about bathing. It has water marks on the bottom and I didn't want to exacerbate that.

Also, I was thinking about painting the zipper of one of my bags. I had to replace it and want it to be the same color as the original zipper. Do you guys have any suggestions for type or brand of paint?

Thanks for all your help. Love the thread!

 

[aerinha]

Hi everyone. This thread and the coach rehab have been so helpful to my amateur efforts. I just have a few questions.

For those who have bathed the awl bags, do you think the water would worsen water marks on the smooth leather (as opposed to the pebbled leather). I have a small Dover bag that I've been thinking about bathing. It has water marks on the bottom and I didn't want to exacerbate that.

Also, I was thinking about painting the zipper of one of my bags. I had to replace it and want it to be the same color as the original zipper. Do you guys have any suggestions for type or brand of paint?

Thanks for all your help. Love the thread!

I think more water would stain the smooth leather more, it might hide the original stains, but it would do so by discoloring all of it.

My youtube addicitionI mentioned above paints zippers using Angelus acrylic leather paint, not dye, mixed with water to paint the zipper tape. He said dye would stiffen the zipper and make it not work. If you get the paint/water mixture on the metal, he said to wait for it to dry and wipe it off the metal with rubbing alcohol. In the video I watched, he did 3 coats to make a burgundy zipper black.

 

[smichelle]

I think more water would stain the smooth leather more, it might hide the original stains, but it would do so by discoloring all of it.

My youtube addicitionI mentioned above paints zippers using Angelus acrylic leather paint, not dye, mixed with water to paint the zipper tape. He said dye would stiffen the zipper and make it not work. If you get the paint/water mixture on the metal, he said to wait for it to dry and wipe it off the metal with rubbing alcohol. In the video I watched, he did 3 coats to make a burgundy zipper black.

Thanks for letting me know! I'll try spot cleaning to get some of the stains off of the awl bag.

I will also see about getting that specific kind of paint for the zipper. After your suggestion , I looked him up and his channel is addictive for sure!

 

[Catbird9]

Hi everyone. This thread and the coach rehab have been so helpful to my amateur efforts. I just have a few questions.

For those who have bathed the awl bags, do you think the water would worsen water marks on the smooth leather (as opposed to the pebbled leather). I have a small Dover bag that I've been thinking about bathing. It has water marks on the bottom and I didn't want to exacerbate that.

Also, I was thinking about painting the zipper of one of my bags. I had to replace it and want it to be the same color as the original zipper. Do you guys have any suggestions for type or brand of paint?

Thanks for all your help. Love the thread!

I think more water would stain the smooth leather more, it might hide the original stains, but it would do so by discoloring all of it.

My youtube addicitionI mentioned above paints zippers using Angelus acrylic leather paint, not dye, mixed with water to paint the zipper tape. He said dye would stiffen the zipper and make it not work. If you get the paint/water mixture on the metal, he said to wait for it to dry and wipe it off the metal with rubbing alcohol. In the video I watched, he did 3 coats to make a burgundy zipper black.

I agree, I wouldn't dunk the Dover Bag. I would use Blackrock Leather n Rich on the trim and bottom. You can use it (very lightly) on the whole bag if the AWL leather seems stiff and dry. Just be sure to wipe off any excess so it doesn't build up in the pebbled texture. I'd brush lightly with a horsehair brush after it dries.

 

[smichelle]

I agree, I wouldn't dunk the Dover Bag. I would use Blackrock Leather n Rich on the trim and bottom. You can use it (very lightly) on the whole bag if the AWL leather seems stiff and dry. Just be sure to wipe off any excess so it doesn't build up in the pebbled texture. I'd brush lightly with a horsehair brush after it dries.

Thanks for letting me know. I'll definitely be getting the blackrock conditioner!

 

[aerinha]

If anyone is interested in my non Dooney rehab project (a Celine luggage bag), you can find my story here: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/micro-luggage-rehab-project.1006117/#post-32940805