Color Removal & Binding Repair
塗装除去とバインディングの修復
This restoration record documents the gradual recovery of a heavily worn Vintage Coach Rambler Bag.
Multiple paint layers, damaged binding, and previous repair traces were carefully removed to restore a softer and more natural leather texture.
Original condition
Thick repainting across the surface
厚く重ねられた再塗装
Torn and distorted binding
破れと歪みのあるバインディング
Previous repair traces and surface wear
過去の補修跡と摩耗
Removing old surface coatings
古い塗膜の除去
Original leather texture beginning to appear
革本来の質感が現れ始める
Gradual recovery of natural matte texture
自然なマット感への回復
Deep cleaning process
内部まで含めた洗浄工程
Leather condition after cleaning
洗浄後の革状態
Drying and reshaping process
乾燥と形状調整
Damaged edge binding before repair
補修前のバインディング
Reinforcing weakened leather areas
劣化箇所の補強
Reshaped and stabilized binding
整形後の状態
Softer surface texture after restoration
修復後の柔らかな質感
Interior condition after cleaning
内部状態の回復
Natural leather sheen and texture
自然な艶感と革質
Before / After Comparison
TOOLS USED
The binding was reshaped while preserving as much of the original leather as possible.
Surface texture variations and minor scars were intentionally retained as part of the bag’s aging history.
