I did the unthinkable... my SO K25

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#78
frankiextah said:
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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Exactly. I’m sure she would be happier to see the bag used and loved than to sit in a closet or be resold. It would be one thing if it was a sloppy job, but it looks incredible.

It’s a shame they wouldn’t repaint the edges for you...even if you had to pay for it.
 
#82
I have a GM 32 kelly retourne and I love the black resin. It is even more important in a sellier like yours. My sellier Trench has very dark/black resign and that is the way I love it. Not sure why they would change it in the first place. You were in a difficult place, If you redo the SO there is no way to know for sure they would not change the resin again because there is no box for resin color. I can totally understand that unyielding desire to have it the way you imagined it. But GIRL you are gutsy.....
 
#88
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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Wow, i almost fainted... the first time when you said “i took matter in my own hands”, and then again when I saw how beautifully and expertly you did it. Kudos to your gut and skill, and steady pairs of hands! Hermes should hire you!
 
#89
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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Amazing!!
 
#90
I was so nervous reading this but this turned out so beautifully! You have nerves of a surgeon and are uber talented. Good for you for going for what you really prefer. Beautiful K!
 
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