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Hi, Kallie Girl posted a great guide to using both products in post #280 on page 19 of this thread.
Docride, thanks for your invaluable advice. I did the blackrocks and obenauf on my box Kelly a few days ago. Today I got stuck in the rain but the water just beaded on the bag til I was able to wipe it off! Hooray! No blisters!!
very good ^^^ Looks like everyone is sorted. I will only add that to gain a high glossy finish you will want to use a good neutral polish as the final step.
Thanks Doc! What would be a good polish that you would recommend/
Thanks again!
Hello Doc,Any good neutral polsih will do
(Meltonian,Griffen,Kiwi,Sapphir,Woly,Tarrago etc)Good luck!![]()
Hello Doc,
I was wondering whether there is any kind of leather filler or conditioner that will help erase the imprint left from an old monogram? I have a black 1960 Kelly that was monogrammed by a previous owner. The gold monogram itself has been removed well, but the imprint is very visible.
Thank you for your assistance!
Best wishes to all!
Good Morning Doc,
I just received my vintage hermes bonwitt teller trim bag!!!!!! It is black leather and suede and in mint condition. What would you suggest I treat it with before I use it. I am always wary of suede even black. It is from the last 60's if that helps. Thanks so much for your help.
Hello, Yes there are fillers certainly,however applying it can be a bit tricky and the end result may look a bit different than the surrounding area. The rather toxic one (use outside only )is made by Kiwi its'a patch filler called Kiwi Shoe and Boot patch
you can buy this online at www.shoetreemarketplace.com
Or you can buy a non-toxic leather filler from www.leatherworldtech.com the ones they offer take some time to get the hang off and can crack out, but work fairly well.
Additionally there are online liquid leather/vinyl products which are heat activated you might try (I never had much luck with finding a good one to recommend).
Let me know which you'd like to try and come back when your products arrive and I'll help walk you through. OK?![]()
Hi Doc, I've been admiring your work from afar. I wanted to ask your opinion on this vintage BBK.
1) Does the hardware, stamping, and zippers match those of a bag from 1966?
2) Do I have to be cautious about anything with a bag this old?
3) Do you think a trip to the spa will help restore its shine?
I would love your opinion! Thank you.