Thank you for the information. We are all so in debt to the two talented ladies. Without them lots bags would end up in landfills.
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Thank you! But I am also indebted to so many talented ladies here on TPF, especially our wonderful authenticators like @Hyacinth, @whateve, and @BeenBurned. I never would have ventured into rehabbing if I didn't feel confident that I was devoting all that time, effort, and supplies into a genuine bag - and I did buy some fakes in my earlier days!
But I first got started as a rehabber because I really wanted to own more Coach bags; but I just couldn't afford to buy as many new bags as I wanted, not even when they were on sale at the boutique or offered as FP Deletes at the Outlet (although I've bought plenty of those, too!) So I discovered that buying a beautiful, vintage bag cheaply, having it authenticated here by experts, and then rehabbing it made it much easier to satisfy my urge for more Coach bags! And I've continued to learn so much from other rehabbers, too.
I also remember some of the early rehabbers like @docride, @DemRam, and @BEBEPURSE who gave me a lot of advice and helped me to move forward and make progress with rehabs! So now it is my turn to share back a little of the knowledge and experience that I've gained from other avid Coachies!
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I’m so jealous of all your amazing thrift store finds! I’ve never found a coach out in the wild!
What does everyone have on the way?
Me...which I have to get authenticated...fingers crossed....I have a Devon , and made in Italy Beekman I think , a made in Italy cavier leather ...umm...cant remember the name....a small suede kisslock in pink...which is so not like me....and a Leibskind Kayla in a bluey green colour.
Me...which I have to get authenticated...fingers crossed....I have a Devon , and made in Italy Beekman I think , a made in Italy cavier leather ...umm...cant remember the name....a small suede kisslock in pink...which is so not like me....and a Leibskind Kayla in a bluey green colour.
I've been lucky and I've had some great finds (and also some not-so-great finds!) but one of my best was this Golden Yellow Retro Lindy 9003 from 1991 for $28 at the thrift store!
Absolutely nothing unfortunately!
I recently stocked up on CPR as well! Good thing the bottles have a 5 year expiry date!
Here are some better photographs:That is one stunning bag!!!!!!!
I'm jealous,too!!!!!!!
I have to get some ...only have half a small bottle left.....I have all these bags coming and still have to re do my mums Court as well.Absolutely nothing unfortunately!
I recently stocked up on CPR as well! Good thing the bottles have a 5 year expiry date!
Is it still available for you through Amazon Australia? They re-stocked the Canadian site but the single & double bottles went out of stock quickly.
I have to check.
Edit...looks like I can...but take ages to get here apparently....between may 1st and june 1st delivery...What!
And thats just the small...cant find the refill.
But can get it thru the US site.
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I am a recent convert to polishing hardware! Early on I removed the turnlock on a Convertible Clutch and it was such a pain. And I forget what I used (being new, I know it was minimal), but I felt the result was meh so after that, I did the minimum with vinegar and jewelry wipes, for the most part leaving the hardware in place. I did attempt once or twice a paste made from BarKeep's Friend Cleanser. The turnlock on the colorblock Rambler was full of verdigris, so I did remove it and wiped it off with used dryer sheets. The bigger the bag, the easier to remove and replace the turnlock, if you ask me.
So this summer I did remove the hardware from a Bella Court and kisslock Shoulder Purse and used jewelry wipes followed by the Cape Cod cloth and I felt like I got a maximum result for my effort. It did help I settled in to watch a video while I polished by hand so I just went on and on, as there was this spot on the brass and I wanted to see if it would diminish with "just a few more minutes" of polishing. And it did. I decided to go all out on the d-rings and cover the bag in plastic and cut a small slit to pull out the ring and not get the polish from the cloth all over the bag. It went pretty good. I saw a post on using the press and seal wrap to protect your leather while polishing brass and will use that next.
I still look at the brass on my mocha Shoulder Purse and think, how did that happen??Nothing on the way. This delivered on Monday ...
Absolutely nothing unfortunately!
I recently stocked up on CPR as well! Good thing the bottles have a 5 year expiry date!
I am a recent convert to polishing hardware! Early on I removed the turnlock on a Convertible Clutch and it was such a pain. And I forget what I used (being new, I know it was minimal), but I felt the result was meh so after that, I did the minimum with vinegar and jewelry wipes, for the most part leaving the hardware in place. I did attempt once or twice a paste made from BarKeep's Friend Cleanser. The turnlock on the colorblock Rambler was full of verdigris, so I did remove it and wiped it off with used dryer sheets. The bigger the bag, the easier to remove and replace the turnlock, if you ask me.
So this summer I did remove the hardware from a Bella Court and kisslock Shoulder Purse and used jewelry wipes followed by the Cape Cod cloth and I felt like I got a maximum result for my effort. It did help I settled in to watch a video while I polished by hand so I just went on and on, as there was this spot on the brass and I wanted to see if it would diminish with "just a few more minutes" of polishing. And it did. I decided to go all out on the d-rings and cover the bag in plastic and cut a small slit to pull out the ring and not get the polish from the cloth all over the bag. It went pretty good. I saw a post on using the press and seal wrap to protect your leather while polishing brass and will use that next.
Nothing on the way. This delivered on Monday ...
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My work table is very busy right now!
