Dooney rehab thread
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Just a FYI.. I have two like these, one is red and seems to be older than the brown one (which looks like yours). The red has the same cracking as yours, CPR helped but I don't know how to correct the cracking. I thought maybe CPR with leather cement? I am an amateur re-habber so I haven't had the courage to try this idea.
Oh hello!! They are such beautiful bags. I really don’t want to do anything that’ll hurt it either. I had thought about something like rubber cement, applying it while flat. But I’m not sure if it’ll be alright opening and closing along that seam in the future. I’m still not sure what to do with it. Can’t seem to find anything online either.
Hello! Maybe someone with more experience will chime in. There is also a site called horsekeeping that sells (or sold not sure if still active) not sure if they could provide any information.
oh! I have used Feilbing leather cement on non Coach non Dooney to separated leather straps on bags and it worked well. I just cannot recommend because as I previously said, I am amateur re-habber and not sure how it would work on the cracking.
I saw the bag for sale there but it didn’t provide much information. That’s where I got the term ‘bridle leather’ but when I google it, it doesn’t seem much different from full grain glove tanned.
Yes I’ve used it to repair tears and such but I’m not confident it won’t be really bad on like a whole plane of leather. Ugh. Ah well. I’ve got a lot of other rehabs on the table right now. Have you noticed any worsening of the cracks on your red one since you got it?
I’m planning to use leather filler and some dye per the instructions here:
How to fix cracked leather ᐅ Remove scratches & cracks
Whether you have cracked leather in need of repair or simply wish to guard against future damage, follow our guide for keeping your leather in top shape.
www.carlfriedrik.com
I have a few other projects underway right now but I’ll be on the lookout for some recommended fillers and keep you posted
I'm interested to see what you'll use for a leather filler.I’m planning to use leather filler and some dye per the instructions here:
How to fix cracked leather ᐅ Remove scratches & cracks
Whether you have cracked leather in need of repair or simply wish to guard against future damage, follow our guide for keeping your leather in top shape.
I have a few other projects underway right now but I’ll be on the lookout for some recommended fillers and keep you posted
This one has good reviews but I remember reading one that said this is for deep cuts and cracks so you’d need this in addition to a top filler to finish it off. More research needed before I buy
Leather Filler - For Holes and Tears
Leather World Leather Filler is the Best for scratches, tears, and small-to-medium holes in leather. Can be used under or mixed with dye colorant.
leatherworldtech.com
I’m planning to use leather filler and some dye per the instructions here:
How to fix cracked leather ᐅ Remove scratches & cracks
Whether you have cracked leather in need of repair or simply wish to guard against future damage, follow our guide for keeping your leather in top shape.
I have a few other projects underway right now but I’ll be on the lookout for some recommended fillers and keep you posted
I am also interested on the old green patch D&B cracked leather project. Keep us updated and good luck!
While this isn't a Dooney, my new rehab project has piping/trim issues. I replaced the missing piping with new leather cord and glued it in with tear mender. Now I need to patch the exposed parts and I thought I'd ask here.
Dooneys seem to have more styles with piping, especially the AWL's and I seem to remember someone from here having some good advice but couldn't find it in a search.
So here is my vintage Prada. The extra goop is the excess glue which cleans off as you can see in the 2nd pic.
Dooneys seem to have more styles with piping, especially the AWL's and I seem to remember someone from here having some good advice but couldn't find it in a search.
So here is my vintage Prada. The extra goop is the excess glue which cleans off as you can see in the 2nd pic.
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Coaches have piping too. I've repaired edges like this with fabric puff paint. It takes some finesse to get the absolute correct shape but it looks great if you can. I didn't do that well on this one but I've gotten better at it.
That's genius. I'll practice on another bag till I get the hang of it. I think I remember something someone said on here or the coach rehab thread about paint and gorrilla glue for filling in areas as well. There are so many types of gorilla glue though..I have a Marc Jacob's that has a pretty good expanse of its trim missing or split too.