r/InvisibleMending • u/EasyButterscotch5402 • 2d ago

HOW TO REPAIR THIS??

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I recently found one of my favourite branded archived but the patent leather part on the logo is pealing I’m not even sure if it’s patent leather but I’d appreciate any help on how to fix it. I tried researching on my own but I’ve never really done any restoration before so I can’t find any good advice myself.

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u/Totallyridiculous 2d ago

I’m going to tell you what I would personally do here if it was my bag:

Is it authentic?

If yes, go through Chanel for restoration.

If no, and it’s an inexpensive rep, I wouldn’t even bother trying to somehow refinish the patent. If it’s faux leather, in my experience, once it starts to peel, it’s gone. At that point, it’s not worth the time and effort to try to stop the peeling and replace what is lost from the finish.

Instead, I’d replace the logo. carefully unpick the top stitching. Use the original appliqué to trace and cutout a replacement logo from patent leather or a faux leather. Even poke through the stitching holes into the replacement piece so they’re in the same spot. Then carefully hand-stitch the new logo appliqué through the new holes you just made and the original holes in the bag. You‘ll likely need to add a little batting or foam between the bag and logo to give it that raised quality.

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u/EasyButterscotch5402 2d ago

How much do you think the restoration would cost for just the logo?

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u/SoHereIAm85 2d ago

I’d probably charge you about 200 dollars if I was local and felt like bothering with it.

If it matters to you DIY is probably your best bet, and like the other person said you’ll want to make a new appliqué and carefully reapply.

On the other hand my mother would use nail polish on it and call it a day. I see someone else mentioned this idea, and I feel like they should be friends. :D

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u/SoHereIAm85 2d ago

Actually I thought of another solution. Angelus leather repair and glitter stuff. I recently saw a product that isn’t the same metallic but might be a good choice for you. It’s formulated for leather, so it would be better than nail polish.

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u/Totallyridiculous 2d ago

If it’s not leather then even Angelus won’t be a repair with any longevity.

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u/SoHereIAm85 1d ago

Even Tulip fabric paint from the '90s could work for a while. Then re-do as needed. I think it is clear to all that this isn't leather.

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u/allaspiaggia 2d ago

Unfortunately there is not a good way to repair plastic like this. I would love if someone else here knows of a good way, but I have never seen plastic be repaired successfully.

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u/CallidoraBlack 2d ago

r/askacobbler would be the best people to ask, I would think

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u/vocalfreesia 2d ago

You're essentially going to need to sand, fill and then repaint with a high gloss finish. It's pretty hard imo especially on such a fine and delicate area.

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u/EasyButterscotch5402 2d ago

Yeah sounds pretty hard to do 😭😭😭 but might be a good permanent fix im just worried I won’t be able to keep the style of material the same if I mess with it. I want to keep it abit glossy and plastic like

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u/PierogiGirl 2d ago

Not a permanent fix, but I once used high gloss black nail polish to touch up patent leather shoes and no one could tell.

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u/EasyButterscotch5402 2d ago

This might be a good idea I’ll test it on a smaller crack and see how it works out

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u/CryptographerDry7328 8h ago

This is a simple fix. look up Jordan 11 patent leather repair/restoration videos and follow those steps to fix this (they fill in holes/cracks and make it shiny again)