Okay - here's the whole long process.
Outside: Started with Applecare products Leather Cleaner to get it cleaned. The cleaner works really good at cleaning dirt/grime from leather and coated canvas without ruining the finish.
Then treated outside with Apple Leather Conditioner. two coats on the leather parts.
Stripe: Taped off black area with masking tape.
White stripe was Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint in Magnolia White. This is a softer white that most matches the bag. (I tested about 5 colors)
Black was DecoArt Americana Black
Used a small brush to paint on width-wise. (not length - caused streaks).
"moved" the stripe as it was drying to prevent cracking.
Applied a very thin layer of Americana Gloss for shine.
Turned bag inside out because it was a big ole mess!! Had to.
Inside: Used Woolite to start cleaning the inside. Didn't work. Moved to Tide with Color Guard - worked like a charm!
Used a soft-bristled brush on most parts to scrub clean, toothbrush for corners/piping areas.
Smells: Lovinmybags Odor Out Candies. I had one left from my prior order, it was a bit old, but tried it anyway. it's been pretty good but hasn't totally removed the smell - it's faint, but still there. Ordered a fresh one for one final stink removal. It should work.
What didn't work: Prisma paint markers in black, brick white. You could see the paint - the white didn't really cover, and the black looked more purple. Had to remove it.
Sponge-brush. It caused streaks, paint was a bit too thick. I don't know if this was just me - I think others have used a sponge and it's been fine.
In one spot, the masking tape was not as secure as it should have been and there was a splotch of white paint on the black stripe. I used a q-tip and soapy water, gently rubbed the area and then pushed back the paint with my nail - and removed the excess.
Whew!!! Glad it all worked and is finally over!
Outside: Started with Applecare products Leather Cleaner to get it cleaned. The cleaner works really good at cleaning dirt/grime from leather and coated canvas without ruining the finish.
Then treated outside with Apple Leather Conditioner. two coats on the leather parts.
Stripe: Taped off black area with masking tape.
White stripe was Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint in Magnolia White. This is a softer white that most matches the bag. (I tested about 5 colors)
Black was DecoArt Americana Black
Used a small brush to paint on width-wise. (not length - caused streaks).
"moved" the stripe as it was drying to prevent cracking.
Applied a very thin layer of Americana Gloss for shine.
Turned bag inside out because it was a big ole mess!! Had to.
Inside: Used Woolite to start cleaning the inside. Didn't work. Moved to Tide with Color Guard - worked like a charm!
Used a soft-bristled brush on most parts to scrub clean, toothbrush for corners/piping areas.
Smells: Lovinmybags Odor Out Candies. I had one left from my prior order, it was a bit old, but tried it anyway. it's been pretty good but hasn't totally removed the smell - it's faint, but still there. Ordered a fresh one for one final stink removal. It should work.
What didn't work: Prisma paint markers in black, brick white. You could see the paint - the white didn't really cover, and the black looked more purple. Had to remove it.
Sponge-brush. It caused streaks, paint was a bit too thick. I don't know if this was just me - I think others have used a sponge and it's been fine.
In one spot, the masking tape was not as secure as it should have been and there was a splotch of white paint on the black stripe. I used a q-tip and soapy water, gently rubbed the area and then pushed back the paint with my nail - and removed the excess.
Whew!!! Glad it all worked and is finally over!
this thread needs to be made sticky..you need to post all rehabs here...it can be our tutorial!
