Thanks and I'm glad to hear that you got the dye out! I understand how you felt - I was upset when that happened to my bag and I didn't know what to do. I bought ByeByeDye too in case the leather conditioner didn't work.
Yes!!! Brasso should do the trick. Patience is a must tho
Thank you so much!
I've just become the new caretaker of a vintage Deauville. I'm slowly trying to bring her back to life. She arrived to me dry and stiff. Today, I worked on the zipper hoping to make it prettier. I had NO IDEA it would also make the zipper work better! Maybe that's me being stupid? Don't care, I'm thrilled! Here's a before and after...
It looks great! How did you get it so bright?I'm here to share my ignorance
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Thanks! I probably need to do a bit more but it's SO much better. I used a Cape Cod Cloth and buffed with a microfiber cloth.
Wow! I've just ordered the Cape Cod Cloth, I'd never heard of it. I have a vintage Trousse 23 from 1982 which I purchased pre-loved last year. I cannot get the zip to shine! I sold my Deauville a few years ago but regret it nad often consider buying another! Enjoy your bag and I look forward to seeing your 'back to life' photos! x
Rubbing wax paper over the zipper can make stubborn zippers zip smoothlyI'm here to share my ignorance
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Next time I use them, I'll likely wear gloves. The wipes are scented and hours later I still couldn't get the smell off my hands. But if that's the only thing I have to complain about about them - I'll take it!
Yes, I had planned on that once I'd gotten it pretty again. But this ended up being a two-fer! I also use the wax paper trick on the bar in my closet to get the hangers to slide smoothly.
My cloths arrived and I am thrilled with the outcome. Sadly I didn't have a before photo, it really was dreadfully tarnished, but the finished result was great! Looking much better despite her 41 years! x
