Cleaning a Vintage Coach Brass Zipper quickly and without a Mess!

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  • Опубліковано 9 лис 2024

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  • @lindacarterfinck5054
    @lindacarterfinck5054 3 роки тому +4

    With your pleasant personality and knowledge I predict your channel will grow quickly . This is one coach girl that is looking forward to your next video. 👜💕

    • @birdybloom2
      @birdybloom2  3 роки тому

      Oh my goodness! Thank you so very much for the love Linda!!

  • @megg22
    @megg22 2 роки тому +3

    Wow! I think I'm going to be done with Brasso, too. This looks much less messy and better for bags I don't want to dunk.

    • @birdybloom2
      @birdybloom2  2 роки тому +1

      I still use brasso on other hardware though. I remove all hardware that I can remove though.

  • @lmcdowell5616
    @lmcdowell5616 2 роки тому +1

    GREAT information - thank you so much, was just getting ready to get some Brasso and dig in to some of my older bags - this seems much less daunting!!

  • @meagansvendsen3007
    @meagansvendsen3007 Рік тому +1

    So satisfying! I use those too! They are great! 😊

  • @coopychickens
    @coopychickens 3 роки тому +3

    This was super helpful. I'm new to the vintage coach, and the cleaning process will definitely be cut in half with those wipes. I'm so glad I found your channel. Also how do you deal with discoloration on corners and when the leather starts to crack on them?

    • @birdybloom2
      @birdybloom2  3 роки тому +3

      There are many techniques by hydration is the key most will tell you. Using a good leather conditioner. Letting it dry and using more. Sometimes, a product like black rocks is needed in small doses. As far as ‘cracking’ I would need to see what you are talking about. I do have a repair technique for ‘torn’ piping that I hope to do a video on soon:) Thank you so much got your lovely comment!

  • @RPBSpeaks
    @RPBSpeaks 3 роки тому +1

    Wow! Didn’t know about polishing cloths. I’ve been using Brasso and it’s messy. I’ll get some if these. TFS🤩

    • @birdybloom2
      @birdybloom2  3 роки тому +2

      Hey just saw this message! Sorry for missing it! Did you end up getting any Sunshine Cloths? I have discovered there are knockoffs and the knockoffs do not clean nearly as well. In fact, I find them worthless:/ Need to do an update regarding this finding.

    • @darlenefernandes442
      @darlenefernandes442 2 роки тому +1

      THANK YOU! Where do u buy those cloths?

    • @birdybloom2
      @birdybloom2  2 роки тому +1

      @@darlenefernandes442 I buy off Amazon. Beware, cheaper ones are fake & don’t work nearly as well. And please, if you use to clean hardware, don’t clean them on the bag. You don’t want to rub this on the leather itself;) I remove hardware, except for the zipper of course 😘

  • @kellykish9279
    @kellykish9279 11 місяців тому +1

    💜💜💜

  • @lorcashine
    @lorcashine 2 місяці тому +1

    What if the zipper has turned green? Not sure how to get that off without staining the cloth as you mention. Thanks!

    • @birdybloom2
      @birdybloom2  2 місяці тому

      @@lorcashine that is verdigris and it will get all over the cloth but that is OK. What you can do first is remove most of it with a spent dryer sheet. It really helps pick up that sticky verdigris.

    • @lorcashine
      @lorcashine 2 місяці тому +1

      @@birdybloom2 Oh, great. I am afraid to get cleaning liquid or polish remover cream on it, so this feels a lot safer. I'll be sure to check out your other Coach cleaning videos too. I'm just watching another of yours, but the hardware isn't green on that one. Now I feel bad for leaving this bag for years without looking at it after I bought it at a thrift store! Hope the verdigris didn't cause any permanent damage. Love this tip! Thank you so much.

    • @birdybloom2
      @birdybloom2  2 місяці тому +1

      @@lorcashine it will be great! Don’t worry!

  • @libertywest5835
    @libertywest5835 3 роки тому +1

    what brand are they ? i’ve been using blue magic and while it does a great job and adds a protective layer on it - i only like using it before i dunk cuz it’s messy !

    • @birdybloom2
      @birdybloom2  3 роки тому +1

      They are called Sunshine cloths BUT I have learned that real sunshine cloths have fakes:/ I got some for a little cheaper and they aren’t the same so I went back. If you buy the ones that come in the tube then those should work. The vendor I have used has already changed packaging and I’m afraid will end up going to a ‘fake’ sunshine cloth. Vendors tend to do that on Amazon once they get a large amount of good reviews….they should come individually wrapped and be bright yellow for the most effective. I just wipe with a water wipe after if not dunking!

  • @deniselancaster-schiller1140
    @deniselancaster-schiller1140 2 роки тому +1

    I thought 9167 is called an East West Compartment Bag?

    • @birdybloom2
      @birdybloom2  2 роки тому +1

      That is a #9164 (the East West) and it is larger than the bag shown in the video (#9167 Top of the Counter Compartment). I actually have both again now so should do a visual comparison in the two! They look the same just different sizes ;)

    • @deniselancaster-schiller1140
      @deniselancaster-schiller1140 2 роки тому

      @@birdybloom2 oh wow! I’ll need to look it up now.

  • @wheelingsdeborahwilson8142
    @wheelingsdeborahwilson8142 2 роки тому +1

    What method do you use to successfully remove the brasso from the cloth in the instances where you used Brasso but were quick to remove it from the cloth? I was thinking water and a tooth brush?

    • @birdybloom2
      @birdybloom2  2 роки тому +1

      When I have cleaned the zipper with brasso, I use either water only baby wipes and clean with brasso then wipe with wipes constantly. If I know I’m going to dunk immediately after cleaning the zipper with brasso then I will use water and a toothbrush and a dab of dish soap to clean constantly and rinse as I go. I don’t link this method and much prefer sunshine cloths. I also wipe with water wipes after cleaning with sunshine cloths.

  • @tcportis7542
    @tcportis7542 2 роки тому +1

    How do your remove the tags for cleaning?

    • @birdybloom2
      @birdybloom2  2 роки тому +1

      The ball chains on these tags are easily removable. Search ‘how to open and close a ball chain for a video;)

    • @tcportis7542
      @tcportis7542 2 роки тому +1

      @@birdybloom2 thank you 😊

    • @tcportis7542
      @tcportis7542 2 роки тому +1

      @@birdybloom2 thanks, I did just that. 😊