I did the unthinkable... my SO K25

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#61
I wouldn't do that with such special bag but you did great job. I don't agree with some пеопле that Hermes will not notice it. They don't service the bags inside and often craftsmen even don't look inside but if they do it I suppose your bag is stll brown inside on the edges. I see leather extension on the zipper puller still is brown and I suppose horizontal edge over the zipper also is brown and you can't paint easy that areas without risk for bag. Also future reselling price ( if you sell it of course) of this bag is lower because of that.
 
#64
Amazing! You turned a special order into a SPECIAL special order. Having not seen your original bag, when I first read your post I assumed the pictures you just posted were the "before" pictures because the edges looked fresh-out-of-the-box PERFECT! I am super impressed. Enjoy!
 
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frankiextah said:
Some of you may recall I have posted my very first SO K25 in the below thread (post # 6684):

https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...-did-yours-take.797364/page-446#post-32598531

I did the unthinkable... I took the matter into my own hands and changed the edge paint myself! I think Docride is about to faint about now...

I researched on the edge paint color and supplier H uses, watched numerous youtube videos, purchased everything I needed (blade punch tool, sand paper, edge paint, chamois, scotch tape), and also a small sheet of epsom leather to practice on, and went at it! My husband couldn't take the stress and had to physically remove himself from our home for the day LOL.

Sequence of events (to be repeated for every part of the bag) -
1) sand away as much of the old edge paint as possible (500 grit paper)
2) apply 1st layer
3) smooth 1st layer with 1000 grit paper
4) apply 2nd layer
5) smooth 2nd layer with 1000 grit paper
6) apply 3rd layer
7) buff with chamois cloth

The whole process took approx. 10 hours as time was needed for each layer to dry... this was a pretty grueling process but I'm so glad I did it so now I can be at peace and enjoy her fully.

And I know, H will probably deny spa service in the future but this is something I am willing to sacrifice so that I can fully appreciate and use the bag.

Disclaimer - you probably don’t want to try this at home, I have an architecture degree so am used to model building and meticulous painting jobs.

without further ado, here are the photos!

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First and foremost, it looks beautiful.
Second, you’ve got one steady hand. I command you. It takes courage to do something someone trains for a long time to be allowed to do. Congratulations!
 
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#67
Looks amazing; much better color combo. I don't necessarily agree with prior poster about resale price as I think the prior color combo was so odd that it would have limited the buying audience a lot. You are totally qualified to open a business doing this!
 
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#69
Thank you again everyone!

I went into this project already knowing I wouldn’t be selling this baby (sentimental value being my 1st SO), and I also understand the potential of not being able to get H spa service.

I’m seeing my SA for a couple of small goodies next week and will show it to her, she’s probably going to freak out, but am sure she is more relieved that I am using the bag than not!
 
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#71
I like this better then your original SO, good job with the edge paint color!:drinks:
frankiextah said:
Some of you may recall I have posted my very first SO K25 in the below thread (post # 6684):

https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...-did-yours-take.797364/page-446#post-32598531

I did the unthinkable... I took the matter into my own hands and changed the edge paint myself! I think Docride is about to faint about now...

I researched on the edge paint color and supplier H uses, watched numerous youtube videos, purchased everything I needed (blade punch tool, sand paper, edge paint, chamois, scotch tape), and also a small sheet of epsom leather to practice on, and went at it! My husband couldn't take the stress and had to physically remove himself from our home for the day LOL.

Sequence of events (to be repeated for every part of the bag) -
1) sand away as much of the old edge paint as possible (500 grit paper)
2) apply 1st layer
3) smooth 1st layer with 1000 grit paper
4) apply 2nd layer
5) smooth 2nd layer with 1000 grit paper
6) apply 3rd layer
7) buff with chamois cloth

The whole process took approx. 10 hours as time was needed for each layer to dry... this was a pretty grueling process but I'm so glad I did it so now I can be at peace and enjoy her fully.

And I know, H will probably deny spa service in the future but this is something I am willing to sacrifice so that I can fully appreciate and use the bag.

Disclaimer - you probably don’t want to try this at home, I have an architecture degree so am used to model building and meticulous painting jobs.

without further ado, here are the photos!

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