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<p>[QUOTE="Jeff Drum, post: 4345691, member: 6444"]I've tried the obvious, saddle-soap and black leather polish, but this needs help beyond that. It's actually better than it looks in the pics since some of the apparent damage is actually a reflection, but it could use improvement (sorry some of the pics are out of focus). I looked online for suggestions, but didn't see anything that looked promising. I also went to my local shoe cobbler, but he said he couldn't do anything other than clean it (which I've already done now).</p><p><br /></p><p>I'm not looking for perfection given its age, but would like to improve the exterior (interior is fine after cleaning and sticker removal - the included mirror is a nice touch). I typically like to do repairs myself, but if this has to be sent out I would consider it. I don't know handbags at all, but this seems to be about 60's to me. Any info on age or model would be appreciated too. Has anyone been able to restore the finish on a vintage patent leather handbag or shoes? Maybe [USER=5006]@kyratango[/USER] ?</p><p>[ATTACH=full]359810[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]359811[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]359812[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]359813[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]359814[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Jeff Drum, post: 4345691, member: 6444"]I've tried the obvious, saddle-soap and black leather polish, but this needs help beyond that. It's actually better than it looks in the pics since some of the apparent damage is actually a reflection, but it could use improvement (sorry some of the pics are out of focus). I looked online for suggestions, but didn't see anything that looked promising. I also went to my local shoe cobbler, but he said he couldn't do anything other than clean it (which I've already done now). I'm not looking for perfection given its age, but would like to improve the exterior (interior is fine after cleaning and sticker removal - the included mirror is a nice touch). I typically like to do repairs myself, but if this has to be sent out I would consider it. I don't know handbags at all, but this seems to be about 60's to me. Any info on age or model would be appreciated too. Has anyone been able to restore the finish on a vintage patent leather handbag or shoes? Maybe [USER=5006]@kyratango[/USER] ? [ATTACH=full]359810[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]359811[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]359812[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]359813[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]359814[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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