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Restoration & conditioning records.
This section documents the processes of cleaning, repair, and conditioning vintage Coach bags to preserve their character and extend their life.
Each bag has its own history and condition.
I record the steps I take to bring out the best in the leather— from removing old finishes to repairing bindings and restoring texture.
REHAB PROCESS CATEGORIES
COLOR REMOVAL
& FINISH WORK
Removing old paint layers and restoring the natural texture.
BINDING REPAIR
& RESHAPE
Repairing torn binding and reshaping for durability.
CLEANING
& DUNK
Deep cleaning with dunk method and rinsing.
SUEDE CARE
& RECOVERY
Restoring nap, removing stains, and maintaining suede.
MOISTURE
& CONDITIONING
Restoring suppleness and moisture balance in dry leather.
TOOLS
& MATERIALS
Tools, brushes, conditioners, and materials I use.
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ABOUT REHAB
Vintage Coach bags were made to last, but time leaves its marks.
Through careful restoration, 1 aim to preserve their original character and beauty while extending their life for many more years.
ABOUT MY REHAB PROCESS
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Black Blue Bordeaux Color Color Removal Duffle Sac 9085 Mini Fob Post Pouch 9906 Rambler Bag 9735 RECRAFT SOURCES Stone Style