r/VintageCoachRehab

I can’t help it, I’m addicted! 😮‍💨 This little qt is for me though hehe 💜

i came across a red coach lexington briefcase for what i thought was a pretty good price on poshmark. i got her for $193 after shipping and tax. the pictures showed some small marks and scuffs but nothing too terrible. (im including screenshots)

however, now that i have it in hand there are way more scratches, pen marks and two big stains that were clearly hidden in the pics in the listing. Conditioning and cleaning it will probably go a long way but im not sure what these marks are or if they will come out. Also, does that look like an old spiders nest in the pocket? That was definitely not in the listing photos. 😒

maybe i got too excited and should have asked for more photos before purchasing but now im debating if i return it or try to clean and rehab it myself. Ive never rehabbed a bag before and would love any advice - especially for the web and stains!

what would you do? Return it? Or rehab and keep it?

I have a beautiful green saddle bag. I bought it knowing it had a fairly substantial stain on the front. Looks like it might be a water stain? It has staining in 3 places, the flap, the front and the strap. I’ve gotten the front very light. Any recommendations? Thanks!

Estate sale find! Post gentle cleaning & conditioning. Is she black or brown? I thought black until I saw her in the light. Is the current color the work of patina, or was she always brown?

P.S. I would love to remove the hardware for cleaning and Brasso, but I‘m afraid I won’t be able to attach it right again.

1st bag: Blu/Teal Coach Bleecker Boho Hobo Bag #D1094-215223

2nd bag: VINTAGE 2003 Blue Coach Hamptons Leather
Tote #AGS-5188

Before-and-after pics for both bags! Scroll and check them out 😌

In my last post, I sought help specifically with color-matching 2 bags. I ended up dyeing only the shoulder bag and continuing to work on the tote bag using black rock.

After doing both, I've become very happy with the results and wanted to share them with the community for their finished look! :))

Picked up a Bixby Sling for myself that needed soma love and decided to freshen up a bag my niece has her eyes on. CPR, horsehair brush to inside and out, stuffed more CPR, clipped some threads and brasso to the hardware. Final touch blackrock to the edges and straps.

been a lurker on this sub for some time. seeing all your bags got me addicted! i got this girl on my marketplace for ~US$100. she's a little worn on the back and trim & her buckle isn't looking amazing but i'll be using all the lovely tips and stories here to help with her rehab 🤎

This gal is on her way to me and I couldn’t be more excited! I wanted to share this interaction I had with the seller just cause it made me smile lol, I love a seller who cares 🫶

hi, i read some other threads on this group and i recently got this bag but theres some stains i wanna clean off! new to vintage bags and cleaning

i just did water with a bit of dove unscented soap

Hello I just need some advice on how to remove the yellowing in the fabric. Should I just dump it in laundry detergent or there is like a specific chemical to remove the yellowing.

I love this coach bag I thrifted but I'm not sure how to proceed. I have already cleaned and treated the mold on the bag. I have conditioned it with leather CPR. However there are these patterned spots that I'm guessing are water stains as well as the mold stains. Is dyeing my only path here to make this look better? I'm not afraid of the process, I have dyed another vintage coach purse before but it had a different problem. So I'm just looking for opinions on the best way to move forward.

Just got my second blue coach (ergo mini zip) and was wondering if the exterior markings are worth trying to remove.

Seriously though, this is my absolute favorite thing to do ever since discovering this community/hobby 🥹🖤 I love my widdle babies

I just got a large Coach Cream Carly that's in great condition. It has a little yellowing around the top zipper area and could use an overall cleaning. Does anyone have experience cleaning this type of Coach linen fabric? I've seen people recommend diluted Dawn dish soap or the Coach fabric cleaner with a soft-bristle brush. I've also seen some people spot clean the white areas with bleach, but that honestly makes me nervous. I'm looking for the safest way to clean it because I don't want to ruin the bag or accidentally fade the brown Coach monogram. Any tips or products you'd recommend?

I mix silver and gold jewelry and vintage and modern decor so I figured why not until I find a replacement. Not sure how I feel about it but I am rocking it lol