Chanel Coral Pink Quilted Leather 2011 Flap Shoulder Bag

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ITEM DETAILS:
Chanel Coral Pink Quilted Leather 2011 Flap Shoulder Bag
Designer: Chanel
SKU: c1229
Includes: Chanel dust bag
Material: Quilted leather
Color: Coral Pink
Hardware: Gold
Measurement: 10" x 7" x 4" inches
Handle Drop: 9.5" in shoulder drop
Origin: Italy
Serial #: 15928708
Retail price: over $3,900

Grade: A-
Condition N: Gently used; in nearly new condition.
Condition A: Excellent condition with some minor signs of usage; beautifully kept.
Condition B: Very Good condition with signs from normal usage, visual scratches.
Condition C: Fair, but used obviously with scratches, stains, scuffing, etc.
Condition D: Not Good, needs repair or refurbishment

Item Condition
Exterior Condition: Some light signs of usage; light crease marks on the soft leather; light dirty marks
Interior Condition: Very clean
Corners: Overall clean with very faint scuffing
Handles/Straps: Some signs of usage
Hardware: Shiny
Measurements: 10" x 7" x 4" inches (with 9.5" in shoulder drop)
Shoulder Strap Drop: 7"
Height: 13"
Width: 15.5"
Depth: 6"
Condition: Very Good. Slight surface scratches at hardware; slight scuffing and discoloration throughout exterior.
Designer: Chanel


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[Djensen]

Do you not think it needs cleaning?

[Roger Koh]

>>> Do you not think it needs cleaning?

We can do a sample cleaning on the back of Picture #2 for your approval.

[Djensen]

Ok, go ahead and do the cleaning. Thank you.

[Roger Koh]

See above picture #8 . . .

Do you know that this bag has been colored?

[Djensen]

I thought it had but I wasn't sure. What color do you think it was original?

[Roger Koh]

From picture #8 . . .

You see the original color of the thread is whitish and the color is light tan.

When some color rubs off it reveals the light tan, thus mistaken as soiling.

The color is not well seal with a matching top coat is part of the reason.

This poor quality coloring should be entirely stripped and the original colored restored would be a long term solution.

We actually does not even know the reason for this coloring, is the coloring try to hide some stain?

Perhaps any unwanted stain should be removed rather then camouflaging with another color - just thinking!

[Djensen]

How much money are we talking about to change it back to original color?

[Roger Koh]

Color Matching + Products + Labor = Money

[Djensen]

ok, go ahead.

[Roger Koh]

Sample of stripping off finishes to one of the diamond.

Like to proceed with the stripping?

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[Djensen]

yes, go ahead

[Roger Koh]

Here is the result of stripping of the unwanted finishes . . . as compared to picture #1 of post #1
Minus the heavy load of finishes the leather is very soft to the touch almost "Nubuck".

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[Djensen]

What color would you call that?

[Roger Koh]

>>> What color would you call that?

This is probably a mix of Yellow and Orange originally as the primary staining transparent color dyestuff like (Aniline-21). When you see post #11, there is a Tan secondary color probably translucent print like (2Tone-37).

Post #1 item details describe as “Coral Pink”, the existing refinishing matches the description, but I think the original does not when you see the original at Post #1, picture #8.

A new color if so desired is recommended to take on the darker secondary color, just to blend in and finish as “Nubuck”.

However, the color may take on a deeper intensity once it is leather rejuvenated for suppleness, more relax and plum, now it looks dry with uneven tension or light shrinkage. To finish to the desired Nubuck finish coloring, the next steps are:
1- Hydrating with Hydrator-3.3
2- Fatliquoring with Fatliquor-5.0
3- Cleaning up surface residue with Hydrator-3.3
4- Bonding repairs to the strap that separates with Bond-3D
5- Dry preparation by fine buffing
6- Matching Color
7- Color Application - plan-A with Nubuck-39 (opaque micro pigment)
8- Color fix with DyeFix-99

Note:
If there is no adhesion problem, Nubuck finishes will produce the finest finishing to the touch with a very fine nap with better aesthetic and value.

What do you think?

Roger Koh
Leather Care System Formulator
Consultant / Practitioner / Instructor
web: www.leatherdoctor.com
forum: www.leathercleaningrestorationforum.com
email: [email protected]

[Djensen]

Sounds good. I think it will look good a Nubuck color. Go ahead

Deborah

[Roger Koh]

Need to finished it with Micro-54 system instead . . .


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[Djensen]

That looks like a brand new bag!! I love the new color, another great job.

[Djensen]

what will the micro 54 system do to it?

[Djensen]

I looked up the micro 54, what color were you thinking?

[Roger Koh]

>>> what will the micro 54 system do to it?

Micro-54 system is a compact urethane resin binder that is mixed to the coloring.

Semi-Aniline leathers from the tannery used this system to micro-pigment some of the imperfect aniline.

It is generally more durable then Napa-84 system, as it is also becomes non-absorbent for easy care.


Roger Koh
Leather Care System Formulator
Consultant / Practitioner / Instructor
web: www.leatherdoctor.com
forum: www.leathercleaningrestorationforum.com
email: [email protected]

[Roger Koh]

>>> I looked up the micro 54, what color were you thinking?

This is a tertiary 4 color combination from White, Ochre, Tan and Orange.

Roger Koh
Leather Care System Formulator
Consultant / Practitioner / Instructor
web: www.leatherdoctor.com
forum: www.leathercleaningrestorationforum.com
email: [email protected]

[Djensen]

What do you recommend doing next?

[Djensen]

Do you have to start all over to add some color to the bag?

[Roger Koh]

>>> Do you have to start all over to add some color to the bag?

Yes, to stripped off and refinish to change the color.

Here is the color for the 2 Chanel bag in contrast . . .

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[Djensen]

They look great!!. Can't wait to get them.

Deborah