HOW TO: Soak & Deep Cleanse a Vintage Coach Bag!

Hi friends! A number of you asked how I clean my vintage Coach bags and keep them in good shape, so I found a vintage Coach bag on eBay to spruce up and do a full deep-cleanse on.
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AND HERE'S EVERYTHING I USED IN THE VIDEO:
-Dawn Dish (or other grease-cutting detergent)
-A tablespoon of laundry detergent
-Brasso Brass/Metal Cleaner
-Cotton swabs/paper sticks
-Large bath towels
-Small hand towels
-Rags (or other towel that you're willing to throw away)
-Leather moisturizer (the thicker/lotion-y, the better)
-Shoe cream (Moneysworth & Best shown in video)
-White vinegar (if the bag has any odor issues)

[@joshswatches]

FAQ, PLEASE READ: This method of cleaning is specific to vintage/legacy bags that are: 1) made of the full grain legacy leather, 2) unlined, and 3) don’t have glazing. Why only legacy leather? Once Coach moved away from the full grain legacy leather, they began to use cheaper leathers that were sealed (so they won’t dry like this) and bonded leathers (which are made of smaller pieces glued together that can fall apart if soaked). In addition, if the bag is lined, it can make it incredibly hard for the bag to fully dry in which case you’ll end up with mildew and other such gross stuff potentially growing in there and we don’t want that. Why not glazing? Well, as leather expands, it swells and the swelling of the leather can actually crack the glazing and there’s no going back from that. BEWARE, even some early 2000s unlined legacy leather bags have glazing on the shoulder strap, in which case you’ll want to only wash the bag itself and do a topical cleaning/wipe down on the strap. Thank you for reading!

[@Hippy2021]

Ok Mr. James. As I spoke to you a couple days ago. I have the 9326 color red. Never know their name when I bought,over 20 years. I washed it with my shampoo, dried it , conditioned with Coach lotion over and over many times. It's now like new! It's lovely beautiful ❤️. I am so happy!!!! As I promised, wanted to share with you. Today starting to wash a few of them the ones my girl borrowed when she move away from home for college 10 years ago. I have more than 20 bags from coach, 2 White, 2 cream, the rest are colors and black. She borrowed 4, I washed them all and restored back . I am so happy ,Josh, wish I can take you out for a fancy dinner (not a date, as a friend who saved my Vintage bags that I planned to give up) only if I can show you pictures of my restored bags. Now I know how to detect the style and names with the code inside the bag. Wondering if coach still make those. Saw online someone selling for 40 bucks. Exactly like mine. How could people sell a such beauty for 40. I love all mine for each of them has a story and so much memories. Have a happy weekend Josh with loved ones. BTW I have a black Janice like yours in brand new condition. it's 4P 9950.

[@TheGldnldy]

Cant belive someone did the same thing i did. Lol. I have the same coach bag. It was in a basement that flooded and sat for days and was full of mold and mildew. I figured i had nothing to loose so i put it in the washing machine, twice. It came clean and didnt ruin the bag. The vintage coach leather is excellent quality, not like todays. It did take a lot of love afterwards. Every couple weeks i conditioned with olive oil & kept a dryer sheet in the pockets. Final conditioning was using Leather CPR. I found your chanel looking for ways to clean and shine the brass. Thanks for sharing.

[@hayleyh14]

Your determination to get it clean by putting it in the washing machine made me giggle. Well done!!🤣

[@nikishh7407]

What cycle and detergent did you use in the wash? If you can remember, of course. 😊

[@libertywest5835]

olive oil ruins bags 😢

[@Ifly4freee]

I was clutching my pearls watching you hold a vintage Coach bag under a water faucet and soaking it!!!

[@joshswatches]

Elizabeth Peterson LOL!! It totally works, though. Since the leather is natural, top-grain hide and not the bonded leather, it’s basically like us washing our own skin. This is how Coach actually restores their vintage bags too. They had a few videos on Instagram showing them cleansing some bags for The Originals collection!

[@s.p.3681]

Hi Josh you are correct in how you take care of your vintage legacy bags. I'm going to start collecting coach bags during that era again. They are the best. I gave away so many now i'm kicking myself. That bag is a beauty.

[@kiaduffin8781]

Out of all the videos I watch yours is the most knowledgeable. Thank you.

[@joshswatches]

KIA duffin Thank you so much for the lovely comment and for watching!!

[@CrispyFrenFry]

Hi Josh, very informative video. You are quite right to discourage people from using a wax shoe polish because it does not actually re hydrate the leather; whereas the shoe cream not only re hydrates dry leather, it also contains more pigment that will more adequately cover up any scuff of pigment loss. The other drawback of wax polish is that it acts as a sealer, which does make it mildly water and dust resistant but if it is not periodically removed with acetone or Saphir Renomat, it will not allow conditioners to thoroughly penetrate the leather and fully condition it. This is exactly how leather can begin to crack, because the pile up of wax polish has successfully deprived the leather from absorbing conditioners. The fix of course, is to remove it with acetone but this is a more advanced technique as it is incredibly aggressive and may result in the removal of the dye and leave the leather dry. For this reason it is essential to follow this procedure with a treatment of leather dye and conditioner.

[@nnm3935]

Hi Josh!! Thanks for such a great video! My bags are from 70’s & 80’s, I use them often, and never thought to do such a thorough cleaning!! I know what I’ll be doing tomorrow!!🤗💕

[@joshswatches]

Nancy M Ah! They must be beautiful! My oldest are from the very late 90s. And you are so welcome, thank YOU so much for watching and commenting!!

[@cindyarrington6787]

You are brilliant. I have been looking at vintage 9966 (you and Jennifer=trouble!!) Now I feel confident about buying relatively cheap and bringing it back to life! Thank you.

[@shaunamorgan6750]

Hi Josh ! Thank you so much for the fabulous deep cleaning video. I was inspired by you. I absolutely love and adore vintage Coach and Dooneys. But I do like to clean them and use them. I purchased a pre-loved 4150 Fletcher in Chalk and she was not in great shape. I followed everything in your video step by step and WOW! My Fletcher bag looks almost brand new and is so incredibly soft. Love it. Thank you for another fantastic video.

[@September7bride]

That bag is beautiful! Great job! I love the vintage bags.

[@mariesnj4436]

Thank you Josh. I never thought that leather could be washed and that only vintage coach at that. I have purchased all of the products you used. I am ready for cleaning, conditioning, polishing

[@joshswatches]

Good luck!!! And yes these bags are almost indestructible!!!

[@treyes7289]

Omg, you did great job!! I needed to see a coach vintage cleaning for my own. I was hesitant to dunk it in water. Thank you.

[@joshswatches]

T Reyes I know it sounds insane, right!? But I promise it works! The two key things are letting it dry completely and then doing a good super hydrating condition on it once it’s out of the bath (seriously go to town until it won’t drink up any more conditioner). It’s actually really cool to see too - when the leather is soaking wet you can actually see water seeping naturally through its pores just like our skin since the leather hasn’t been bonded or heat treated or coated in any way! They don’t make bags like that anymore!!!! Cheers and thanks so much for watching!!!

[@dianapdolls]

Wow looks amazing !!! Good job on the cleaning video .

[@contentwithcandace]

I love your videos! I just keep watching the same ones over and over again. Please make more. Thanks!

[@joshswatches]

This is so sweet and made me smile!!! I definitely will - work and moving houses has been taking up most of my time but I will get back on and do more bag videos soon!!! ❤️

[@myfamilydungao7155]

Thanks so much for this video. I’m a collector, I gave my other unique Coach handbags to my daughter. I kept a few. some needs deep cleaning esp the British tan.

[@annakarenina3333]

I wish you had ebay. I live in Singapore and the enat global shipping really helps cut the cost and international buyers can join in the fun too haha. pla let us know when you do set one up! keep the vintage coach videos coming. love them!

[@zeltael-amin5383]

thanks for sharing....love vintage coach handbags....recently acquired a pre-loved coach.....the condition was was pretty decent....thanks for the cleanse & care tips for vintage handbags....i would have never thought to submerge a whole handbag....i was always told that real leather goods could withstand water and/or pretty much anything....xoxo

[@marypoole1709]

Your video was super informative and helpful. I have a black Coach bag I got at a consignment shop. It has a lot of scratches. I’m hoping to get the stunning results you got! I’ll give it a try!

[@joshswatches]

Your best friend there is going to be some of the shoe cream applied with a VERY LIGHT hand ;)!

[@sashavonkirsch4948]

So much information! You are amazing! Thank you 💕

[@izzy9132]

You Sir are an expert! I"m new to second hand and now you are my guide through this new endeavor. Just loved the Brasso tip and Coach cleaner. After purchasing on E bay I got that Amazon email about the Apple stuff but am not being easily seduced by pushy marketing so I didn't bite. I'm so glad I didn't and will by the Coach product. Thank you Josh

[@joshswatches]

Izzy You are too kind!!! I’m so glad my videos are helpful to you! Brasso works absolute wonders on the hardware and it’s great around the house too LOL! Hope you’re able to bring your bag back to life! Cheers!

[@mimischateau_chic_9]

This is a very informative and enjoyable video to watch. Such good quality leather you’re working with as well Great job! I doubt many bags are made this well anymore.

[@joshswatches]

Chateau_chic_ Thank you so much!!! And you’re so right I honestly can’t find new leather bags made with this quality of leather (short of you know, Hermès or something). And I definitely wouldn’t want to be soaking a $5K Hermès either. 🤣🤣🙈🙈 Thanks again so much for watching!

[@mimischateau_chic_9]

Josh James I was going to say Hermés but, you know, even if you were to soak an H bag, I still doubt it would stand up to that treatment the way this vintage Coach has.

[@joshswatches]

Chateau_chic_ I’ve actually thought that too! I only have a few Hermès SLGs and a belt and you’re right I definitely wouldn’t would want to do this to them - they have glazing on them and as the leather expands when soaked, I would assume the glazing would crack! 😬

[@claudiamiller7730]

Nice vid! If I left a sharp bag like that out on my porch…I’d have three mice or a chipmunk inside of it in the morning….or a bear or raccoon would have walked off with it!! Seriously, tho - if you can invert the bag over something supportive overnight, there is less chance of water staining to the bottom of the bag as it dries. And dark colors clean up soooo much better than light tones, IMHO!!💕

[@emilyallison4209]

I love your videos on vintage Coach! Keep them coming lol!

[@joshswatches]

Emily Allison You are so sweet! I have definitely fallen down the rabbit hole on vintage Coach so I’ll have another one coming up in the next few weeks! So stay tuned! 😜❤️

[@vegaschick78]

@@joshswatches hello. If the bag has odor (slight cigarette odor), do you put white vinegar into the bath? How much & do you let the bag soak a bit? Thank you.

[@hollywolf7729]

Gorgeous color

[@gemstravelschannel]

Wow you explained this really well. Thank you. Subscribed

[@joshswatches]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@Jandrix_bb]

Omg this is so helpful THANK YOU!

[@SaadonAksah]

Thanks for sharing your process!

[@lindamorgan2678]

Lovely job Josh and bag. The edges can be " burnished" the roughness smoothed out like leather craftsman do there is a wooden wheel you can get or a good nail file and then the polishing nail file at the end..Thanks lovely job

[@valentinaparis56]

Amazing video!!!🙏🥰

[@monteirolobato6830]

Very, very helpful. I'm studying how I might restore a valise from the 1950s.

[@lvluxegirl]

Great job. Tfs xoxo 😘

[@sandragentz9442]

Wow Josh! I was so afraid to clean my bag. It's 2018 coral color. Definitely going to look for my color. Thanks for all the help.

[@joshswatches]

Hello! Just to clarify - I would NOT do this on a newer coach bag. They’re not made of the same kind of quality materials as vintage coach that can withstand being soaked the way this one is. The legacy leather was full, top-grain, porous leather and the bags were unlined, meaning you could soak them and they would dry like this one has. The newer bags are mostly lined, have lots of glazing, and are generally made from bonded leather, so soaking them could easily ruin them.

[@sandragentz9442]

@@joshswatches hi I got the year wrong I bought a 2009 and it's a really soft leather cuz I don't like the hard bodied ones is there a different way for me to clean that one because the coral is very dirty

[@kimberlykimble2]

Going to give this a try. 🤩

[@joshswatches]

Best of luck!!! Hope it works for you, and thanks for watching! 🙏🏼

[@kellenh737]

Wow! That is amazing! How did you find such a steal?? I've found some pretty good deals but not that good. I'm new to vintage coach and will be doing this same method to my bags. Thanks for the helpful video!

[@joshswatches]

Hello!! Apologies - I’m not getting notified of every new comment so I’m so sorry this is so delayed. I think I had just searched like vintage coach on eBay and bought the cheapest one I could find LOL!!

[@kash7585]

Wow! Great video. How can I throughly clean my Coach bags that are from 2010-2018?

[@thehayleysociety]

It’s very rainy where I live so do you think using a hairdryer or a fan would work? This is a great video also thanks. 😊

[@claudiamarykay1]

I remember seeing this method on Pinterest & have never had the nerve to soak one of my Coach bags. I’d be too scared! But now I will do this method. Thank you for sharing!! 👍🏻

[@joshswatches]

Best of luck!!! Just a quick note - I wouldn’t do it if it’s starting to get chilly where you are - it’s CRITICAL that the bag dries completely and that it has outdoor air circulation around it that will dry the bag. If it’s nice and warm, then soak away and great luck!!!

[@teresasmith2161]

Thank you so much!

[@JenniferMartinez]

I think I got heart palpitations when you submerged it lolll!!! It came out so pretty though!!!

[@pattoo06jones]

I was actually given 5 coach bags 2 of which are exactly like this one, time to clean them up

[@joshswatches]

pattoo06jones What an amazing gift! I hope you get many years of use out of them after cleaning. Be sure to condition them well!!!

[@dccd4]

Can you please do a video on suede and leather trim bag cleaning thanks 😊

[@kieracoco]

thanks for the video! do you have any tips how to wash the glazing ones like from 2013? thanks!

[@jodiejohnson5341]

Thanks for the information! You helped me bring the life back into a couple of my bags. Also can you do a demo on how to clean the newer canvas style bags? 🤞My son spilled a cup of milk in one of mine.. and I’m just heart broken over it.. 😔 thanks in advance! 😊

[@joshswatches]

I'm so glad to hear this helped! But sorry to hear about your newer bags. Unfortunately, the canvas bags just aren't really cleanable the same way... you can really only spot treat those. For one, those bags have lining and a lot of filler to make the canvas shell feel more robust, but it also means they can never dry properly. And they mostly have glazing which would crack if you got the leather wet and it swelled.

[@kiaduffin8781]

Excellent. But when did you use the vinegar. I love your videos. Thank you I have a lot of vintage and I love them.

[@joshswatches]

KIA duffin Hi there! I didn’t use the white vinegar on this one but if you need to, throw about a couple tablespoons (or more if the bag is really odorific) at the same time as the dish and laundry detergents, then just make sure you rinse it well and dry thoroughly!

[@trinhtran5635]

Hi there I have a leather coach purse in cream/ivory color not sure how to clean it - does it similar way to what u did to this bag? Please give advice thx u ☺️. I’m nervous when think about my love bag take a bubble bath worry I might ruin it😅😅.

[@christinecrawford3386]

Hi Josh! Enjoyed your video! Loved that you are so clean about your Coach bags! A couple of years ago, my son inadvertently spilled a pint of milk into my lined Coach Ava chain tote quilted bag and I was horrified! I immediately rescued my cell and key fob and then, after emptying the rest of the contents, put the Ava tote into the washing machine set on "ultra hand wash" and added Tide with Bleach powder. I then let it air dry for a couple of days suspended in my laundry room. Then I conditioned it with Coach conditioner and it came out great! Looks beautiful and doesn't smell like sour milk! Lucky me! I wanted to relay this information because I know that you are recommending your cleaning process with unlined bags, but I had to do something with my lined quilted Ava bag because it was not useable since it was soaking wet from the milk. It was either I washed it or I tossed it, so I figured I had nothing to lose by washing it. Also, I have a vintage Coach ergo bag in red that is very well loved. My fav. The ergo bags today don't hold a candle to the vintage ones. Despite conditioning it repeatedly, it is extremely worn, and although it's clean, it doesn't look any better. Would you recommend dyeing it? And, if so, how would you recommend I do that? Are there any products you would use? Thanks so much again for your expertise!

[@joshswatches]

Hi there!!! First of all that’s amazing that you were able to throw your bag into the wash and have it come out without issue!! That’s amazing and I’m glad the milk spill didn’t cause you any problems! As for the dyeing, I personally have never tried to but I’m sure you could give it a shot. The red bags are always so hard to keep nice once they’re worn. For dyeing a bag you’ll need to strip it with acetone first and then if not done right it can totally change the feel of the leather and suffocate it (if it can’t absorb conditioner). I think if you have nothing to lose with the bag then it’s worth a shot. I’m sure there are some great videos out there about how to do that, I unfortunately am not an expert when it comes to that! But good luck and I hope you’re able to find something that works!!

[@christinecrawford3386]

@@joshswatches Thanks so much for your speedy reply, Josh, and for this additional info! I'm now checking into how to re-dye a vintage Coach bag. Also, I was happy to pass along my positive experience machine washing my lined black Ava chain tote quilted bag. I couldn't believe the great results either! Ha!

[@fourducksinawomancostume5489]

This is such a great video! Any tips on finding out what year a vintage bag is one of the few that have no serial number? 😊

[@joshswatches]

That’s a great question and I’m actually not sure. Bags that don’t are by default from a relatively limited timeframe, I’d check out the purse forum for more info!

[@leahprice263]

He might've answered my question on one of your other replies, but I was wondering if you could do this to the camel colored light beige couch bags. I love themand I've seen a couple on eBay that have a few stains do you think you can get those wet also? Well the Braska work on the nickel?

[@joshswatches]

Leah Price Hi! I did answer another viewer, but no worries! First off, though, I want to clarify that this process is merely to refresh and cleanse the leather and sanitize the bag - stains are a bit trickier because with full grain leather the staining can actually penetrate the leather and permanently stain it since its porous and not sealed in any way. Even in the bag in this video you’ll notice that the stains didn’t come out with the wash. That might be a question for someone like Leather Surgeons or your local Coach boutique. In terms of using Brasso on nickel - I haven’t in my personal experience ever needed to touch up any of my nickel hardware (nickel is a more industrial metal so it won’t ever be a mirror polish). Hope something in here was helpful, apologies if not!

[@beatrizmaria1499]

My vintage Gucci very vintage is in perfect condition outside except the inside leather cover who is damaged.There are some chances to fix it? Tks

[@afilloy]

Thanks Josh. If have a Coach soft briefcase with a combination lock. How would you clean it so as not to soak the lock?

[@joshswatches]

afilloy Depends on a few things - if it’s got a fabric lining then I would probably just do a surface cleaning on the outside with a good leather cleaner. If it’s not lined, then you might try doing the bath process that I showed but keeping the flap or locks out of the water and then just going over the section you can’t soak with a leather cleaner or rag. Again, make sure everything fully dries.

[@violahuang-beck5433]

Hi Josh, your restoration looks amazing! how do you clean nickle on vintage Coach?

[@joshswatches]

Thank you! I actually use brasso just like I do on brass, though I’ve never had enough tarnish on my nickel hardware to need to deep clean it like the oxidation on brass.

[@kellykendall8572]

Great video Josh, thank you so much. I have an older Coach bag, from the same line as your small chalk clutch-with the silky fabric liner. Would you clean that bag the same way, or just do a surface clean on the leather?

[@joshswatches]

Kelly Kendall Hi there! I probably wouldn’t do this with that kind of bag - essentially what can happen is you can end up with moisture getting trapped in between the lining and the leather and that can cause mildew and odor so I probably would just do a surface or spot cleaning on that. The Coach leather cleaner and a microfiber cloth do a great job. You can buy both the cleaner and conditioner as a set in store or online! Hope this helped and thanks so much for watching!!!

[@kellykendall8572]

Josh James Thank you! 🙂

[@ericarene2545]

Hey Josh! Beautiful restoration. One question: Do you think it wise to use this method on the 9085 Duffle Sac?

[@joshswatches]

Hello! This will work as long as it doesn’t have lining or glazing!

[@acardamone9]

Great tips! Would this bath also work for faux leather? I have a vintage coach I will definitely be using this on but I also have a modern vegan leather bag that needs to be cleaned as well.

[@joshswatches]

Hello! Apologies for the delayed response. I can’t answer the vegan leather question. Depending on what it’s made of and how it’s held together, it could easily fall apart or degrade if it’s in any way plant/fiber based and would hate for you to ruin your bag by trying.

[@janjohnson825]

Great video 👄

[@jeaninecruzferguson9825]

I love this. I have several legacy leather bags. A question. i have some legacy leather cosmetic bags with pillow ticking liners. How would I clean them? Thanks!

[@joshswatches]

Those I would just spot treat. The lining is tough because they can end up not drying properly.

[@ChillingWithMel22]

Love your channel could you do this same cleaning method with a newer coach Cassie handbag?

[@joshswatches]

Melanie Hi there! Thank you so much!! I definitely wouldn’t try or recommend doing this with a newer Coach bag. I’m not sure if they use bonded leather, but glazing doesn’t do well with soaking as it’s basically just glue and could crack or separate from the leather if soaked. The lining inside might also prevent the leather from properly drying and cause an odor to grow in there. In the case of a newer bag you can usually spot clean it with the Coach leather cleaner, but be careful when scrubbing away anything as the finish on the leather can be damaged. Hope this helps!!!

[@ChillingWithMel22]

Josh James thank you for letting me know I do know that I get lifetime cleaning but I already own Apple cleaner and also brasso but thank you for letting me know I’ll definitely find out from coach what to do I’ve had my bag for about nine months but it’s definitely needing to be cleaned so I can maintain my bag!!!

[@hag68]

Thanks for making these so very helpful videos. I recently found that exact bag you have in your video in the trash! I saw the strap sticking out and recognized it as being a Coach strap! I have gone through the cleaning process which removed not only stains on the exterior leather but also the caked on candy on the interior. Someone probably just thought they couldn't clean it and threw it away! Can you imagine that? So now I'm at the point where I need to touch up the worn corners of the leather. What shoe creme color did you use? Navy blue or Imperial blue? I cannot find that particular brand you used on Amazon but there are other brands with lots of color choices. I would welcome your recommendation for my garbage find! Score!

[@joshswatches]

I’m so sorry for the delayed response here but that’s FABULOUS!! I believe I used navy blue for this particular bag. I also use those shoe creams like paint - if one is too dark or the other too light, mix them together to get your perfect color! Cheers!

[@susangrande8142]

How awesomely awesome!! 🥳 How did your bag come out??

[@shrekikiki]

great video. can i use brasso for cleaning gold finish hardware? if not what would you recommend?

[@joshswatches]

Hi there! It depends if it’s solid brass or not. If it’s just gold-colored or plated, then just something like a cotton swab with some soap on it would be good to start with. If that doesn’t work, you can try Brasso but start on a piece that isn’t too noticeable.

[@dslifestyle8894]

I like your coach bag

[@viper1YT]

Josh, would you recommend doing anything different with a Beekman briefcase? I just got one and would like to give it a good cleaning. Thx.

[@joshswatches]

Hello! Just slightly different - on the Beekman I would take off the top handle (unscrew the rod in the brass bracket) and the outer 2 brass brackets before you do it and set all that aside. Makes it easier to clean the hardware as well. Cheers!

[@pappyone6062]

This was so great! I couldn’t believe it when you submerged that bag. How would you clean the inside of a cotton fabric lined bag that has a lining that does not invert?

[@joshswatches]

Pap Pyone Hi!! Unfortunately with those you’re really limited to spot cleaning either the exterior or interior, reason being is that I don’t know with those if you could ever really get the inside totally dry and if any moisture was left and didn’t dry out it’ll start to develop that musty mildewy odor and boy if that isn’t pleasant! Hope this helps!

[@pappyone6062]

Josh James any idea on rinse free cleaners that I could use so that it doesn’t require water? Thanks so much.

[@sovereignheart]

I just stumbled on this video because I have a vintage coach purse that I thrifted that needs some TLC. It has the same scuffed edges as the purse you cleaned. What would be the difference between a shoe polish, like you used, and leather dye? Thank you for all the good information!

[@joshswatches]

Hello! The shoe cream (which is a little different than shoe polish) is more for small spot touch up on corners on bags that maybe have a bit of wear, where leather dye is generally better for a much more intensive, all-over recoloring, especially if the dye isn’t perfectly color matched to the original color. Think of it like touching up a scratch versus repainting a car.

[@mariapaulasamudio7340]

Hi josh! I just bough a goldish kinda silver leather coach too on ebay but it has a few stains on the bottom, how can I paint them as well because I don’t know if there exists gold polish paint?

[@joshswatches]

Maria Paula Samudio Hi Maria! That’s a fantastic question and I’m afraid I don’t have a great answer for that. I think what I would do if I were you is take it to a shoe cobbler near you if one is open and have them take a look. They would definitely know how to fix that leather. I would hate for you to DIY something and risk ruining the bag. Hope this helps! Cheers!!!

[@messylazysundays]

I missed out on buying this from you! It came out so nicely. The shoe cream matched the colour exactly. I wonder if that works for all colours? I’d be scared to apply it to a lighter colour bag...

[@joshswatches]

messylazysundays Oh no! I know I was shocked that someone bought it the day I listed it. However - I’m actually going to be listing a couple more of my vintage bags for sale too in the next week, and right now I’m thinking I’ll probably sell my Willis and my black/gold Patricia. Long story short I’ve gone completely insane and bought a few like-new but vintage bags on Poshmark and so I need to try to stick to my one-in/one-our rule. So anyway I’ll let you know when those are up so you can have a gander - and I’m waiting for one more Poshmark bag to come in and I’ll do another video on them. LOL! To answer your actual question, I don’t have any experience with lighter bags - I’m scared to carry lighter bags in general, so I’ve never owned one, but Coach’s vintage tan leather is absolutely stunning and maybe one day if I found one in good nick I’d pick it up, but even so, not sure I’d ever carry it. I will say that tan shoe polish/cream works great on British tan, which is as light as I’ve ever gone with Coach. Hope this helped! Cheers!!!

[@messylazysundays]

Josh James yay!! More unboxings to come!! 😄 I also try to stick to the one-in-one-out rule, but it only works half the time. So you’ve used tan shoe polish on your British tan pieces? Just Kiwi or the same brand as the blue shoe cream you showed on the video?

[@joshswatches]

messylazysundays Hello! SO sorry this is delayed! KZbin only seems to alert me to new comments and not replies :( I must be missing a setting somewhere. Anyway I personally am not a huge fan of the kiwi stuff for shoes or bags - the waxy texture is just gross and hard to handle, so I really like the brand of shoe cream I showed in this video. There are a lot of others that come up on amazon if you look for “shoe cream” and lots of manufacturers have different colors too! :)

[@pappyone6062]

messylazysundays I have a couple of beautiful vintags coach bags that I will be selling. One is red and the other is burgundy. Both shoulder bags. Small to medium size amd both in fabulous condition. I baby my bags and also have a lot of them so none of them get s ton of use, so they are always well kept.

[@CaaathASMR]

I have a Coach lazer cut leather bag and I love the feel and the smell of the leather. Would this process affect the feel and smell of the leather do you think?

[@joshswatches]

Hello! A quick disclaimer - this is only for vintage legacy leather bags, and I just have to mention because it will probably ruin any kind of newer bag. As far as the leather smell - anything you do will change its unique odor, so by purifying the leather of its oils through the bath, you’re probably going to change the smell a bit. That said, IF you do this, you NEED to condition it, and the conditioner will likely impart its own odor on the bag so if you can find a conditioner that gives you a nice leather smell you could do that. If you like it just the way it is, I would say not to mess with it. Hope this helps!

[@nufoxiemommy]

How would you treat the new coach bags. I have a pebble leather bag newly purchased on Poshmart. The inside is dirt and the bag itself has a smell and stain.

[@joshswatches]

Unfortunately spot cleaning and maybe misting the inside with a deodorizing solution is the only thing I’d feel comfortable doing since Coach uses bonded leather and paints their leather now (doesn’t stand up to soaking). Be careful when scrubbing the outside too as you can somewhat easily remove the color. The above is the biggest reason why I don’t buy new Coach as they’re no longer made to have decades of longevity.

[@mslizzardroscoe9051]

New Subbie and New to Vintage Coach collecting! Thanks for all of the great tips! I have a question…when you use the shoes polish for discoloration, does it show up as more shinier than the rest of the bag? I’ve been hearing that using shoe polish on the bags are a no no! Thanks

[@joshswatches]

Hello! Sorry for the delayed response! So the shoe cream I use does not show up as shinier, though I keep my bags conditioned so they always have a luster to them anyway. The shoe polish you want to avoid is the cheap Kiwi type stuff that’s like a wax cake. The shoe cream in the video is much more like a hand lotion in consistency. And I know people say not to use shoe polish but I’ve been caring for my bags that way since they sold these new and never had a problem with doing it my way, lol!

[@mslizzardroscoe9051]

@@joshswatches Thank you for your response Josh! Happy New Year! ♥️

[@lucysmith7400]

Hello, do you have any suggestions to remove a small oil stain/mark on my (new) Coach purse? Thank you

[@joshswatches]

Hello! Give the Coach leather cleaner on a microfiber towel a try, but don’t scrub too hard or you can take the finish off the bag. Cheers!

[@debm8470]

Ok I know you've done this twice but I would love to see it again if you're willing. I see that you bought a $27.00 dollar ebay bag, but that bag was in decent shape with minor color loss. I'd like to know how this works with a busted bag. Not torn, but out of shape, ink stained and worn. Only because that's what the majority of us are dealing with when shopping ebay. Is it possible to bring these back to life as well, or is it a pass?

[@joshswatches]

Hi! Great question, and totally fair, I’ll see if I can find a run down bag. Might take some experimentation; like you point out, I do tend to buy bags in excellent condition and most of my bags are in that condition as well. Soaking and letting dry will actually fix the shape and structure of the bag no matter what cosmetic condition it’s in. that’s what happens when you remove all the oils from the leather with soaking and then rehydrating with conditioner. However, once you’ve done that it must be stored stuffed to maintain that good shape. With all that said, I’m in the camp that loves it when bags are naturally worn and have lots of patina. Any of the browns, British tan especially look GORGEOUS when they’re beat to hell, in my opinion, just because it’s natural wear and not fake, made to look worn kind of wear, and I’m not sure I would try to get rid of any of that. I’d definitely soak it for cleanliness, but part of the appeal of vintage legacy leather is that it was made to last a lifetime and wear with its owner, picking up marks, stains, and gracefully showing its age as it lived its life... I’m actually trying to accelerate that on one of my vintage coach briefcases LOL!

[@beemergrl3017]

Hi Josh! Love your videos! Do you know how to remove oil stains out of vintage coach saddle leather? I washed the bag and conditioned. Stains still on bag. I’d appreciate any advise you can give. Thanks!

[@joshswatches]

Beemergrl Hello! I am SO sorry it seems I’ve missed a ton of comments on this video! Oil stains are way trickier, you can try some acetone to pull that out but it may strip the finish off the bag too. You may want to just let it soak with a lot of good, grease cutting dish detergent for a few days and see if that works. Hope you found a solution!

[@beemergrl3017]

I’ll try the soaking. Thanks!

[@klstark8]

Hi Josh. I read your comment about stains being tricky.. if it does have a "stain", is there anything you have found does get them out or lighten them if it seems the vintage leather has been penetrated? or do you just decide to pass on buying those?

[@joshswatches]

Katherine Stark Hi Katherine! I have to say that short of sending it to the Leather Surgeons, I’m not sure there’s much of an at-home remedy once ink or a foreign substance has fully penetrated the leather. You can kind of think of those stains like human tattoos - it’s probably “possible” to get them out but given that you’re probably not looking to invest a ton of money on top of buying the bag, I don’t think it’s worth it for these. Maybe if it was a vintage Chanel but I generally pass if it’s a vintage Coach. There are exceptions, of course, but personally I would pass. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching and happy new year!

[@klstark8]

@@joshswatches Makes sense. Great videos.

[@OneHauteMom]

Could I do this with a leather bag that it lined? I mean mostly the dunking in water?

[@joshswatches]

No, unfortunately. See some other comments below for a more thorough explanation!

[@bryceholohan7901]

hi josh! I found your video bc I just bought a “lot” of vintage coach bags at auction for an unbelievable price and was interested in cleaning them in hopes to resell them! you seem like the perfect person to ask about this! if you are interested in seeing the bags or have any helpful tips i’d love to hear them! i’ll be looking for your reply!!

[@joshswatches]

Hello! That’s fantastic! I’d say definitely give them a good cleaning using the method I showed here, and I’ve had good luck selling on Poshmark. Happy selling! I’m trying not to add any unnecessary bags to my closet at the moment 🤣

[@valentinaparis56]

I want itttttttt

[@beemergrl3017]

Hi Josh! I have the same bag in red and am ready to clean it. The Brasso won’t hurt the leather? I’m sort of afraid to try that.

[@joshswatches]

GG Perry Hi there! It shouldn’t (I’ve used brasso on my vintage Coach for years and haven’t had an issue). However, I will say that you should be as careful and precise as possible. Use a cotton swab and use just as much as you need so it doesn’t get anywhere, then wipe the area down thoroughly as soon as you’re done with what you’re cleaning. If you leave it too long, it will start to get into the leather and leave a white spot. Although even that isn’t impossible to get out as it’s just surface residue but still. IF you do find yourself with a spot that won’t wipe away, a good leather cleaner will get it out.

[@beemergrl3017]

Ok thank you!

[@MsRenny23]

Josh, what do I did it my bag smells? It has an “old lady thrift store” smell.... no offense to any one. I have washed it twice already, and used vintage. Should I keep trying?

[@joshswatches]

Renee T Hi there! Have you let the bag thoroughly dry after washing it with the dish soap and (I assume you mean) vinegar? If so, I’m really not sure. These bags do kind of have an old leather smell about them that’s just because they are old leather bags. I would say leave it out to air out somewhere for a good week (outside preferably if you can right now) and see if the odor goes away when the bag is allowed to breathe. Hope this helps!!!

[@maryammahbod972]

Hi. Do we need to deglaze the areas of leather before using shoe polish? Or not needed? Thanks.

[@joshswatches]

Hello!! I suppose you could, but definitely not needed if it’s the vintage, full grain legacy leather. That’s the magic of the shoe cream - it’s a super quick touch up :)

[@nuninuninu5095]

Hi Josh my Coach bags are from the original collection. Pre-Legacy from the early 80s. I believe it is the same leather. These are the original leather. Is this method ok for the originals (I have one that is pre-creed)? If I didn't see this with my own eyes lol.

[@joshswatches]

Nuni Nuninu Hi there! I’m afraid my oldest bag only dates back to the early-nineties so I can’t give you a definitive answer on that. However, I will say that as long as it’s natural top grain leather you should be fine to use this method, though maybe go a bit gently. It’s when we start talking about the crappy bonded leather that Coach is doing today that I would say not to do this. There’s a lady on KZbin who has a video on her 50-year-old Coach bags and how she cares for them (search for that), it might be more relevant to your bags! Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful! Thanks for watching. :)

[@nuninuninu5095]

@@joshswatches I appreciate your answering. I have already sought her out lol. Thank you so much.

[@leithamangum1549]

My vintage coach I purchased is smoked filled on the inside and out. I have washed my bag several times and each time the water is black from the smoke. Do you have any suggestions?

[@joshswatches]

Yikes! My only advice is to keep at it but depending on how bad it is, sometimes there is no bringing that back. You can add a few caps of white vinegar to the water too to try to deodorize it.

[@irenepeabody7024]

Hi Josh, thank you for your informative videos. I have learnt a lot. I recently re-conditioned a 9966 black bag using Saphir Canadian creme. I think I have overdone the treatment. Can this be reversed/fixed by re-dunking & starting the process again?

[@joshswatches]

Hi there! Going to go out on a limb here, I know Saphir cream as being like the shoe cream I used (to touch up color). You say you conditioned the bag with it, and any kind of color cream is really to be used just to do some small spot touch ups for color fade, not to condition the bag. If you did use the coloring all over the bag then yes it can be overdone and will probably need to be stripped off with acetone. If I’m totally wrong and you’re talking about a leather conditioner like the Coach leather moisturizer that I used, then no you can’t over condition, just let it sit out and let the bag absorb the lotion. Hope this helps!

[@irenepeabody7024]

@@joshswatches Thanks so much for your help Josh! I used the Saphir Canadian Creme & the Juvacuir both in black. I got a fantastic result except overdid the Juvacuir a little bit on one side which is the product thats adds colour. These products are both made for leather bags & jackets. My leather bag is starting to soften now. PS love your videos.

[@stephanieiversen9723]

I just purchased this 9966 it needs to be cleaned. Will this work for it?

[@joshswatches]

It should as long as it’s legacy leather and unlined!

[@cindyarrington6787]

Hi Josh. Awaiting arrival of my screaming red 9966. My question...have you ever done this with a red. Bag? I’m worried about water marks with that bright color. Thank

[@joshswatches]

Cindy Arrington Hi again!!! I personally haven’t but these bags don’t mark at all. Even my never-used, brand-new British tan bag comes out beautifully every time I wash it, and that’s a relatively light tone of brown as well. Same with my taupe Patricia. Let it dry thoroughly (preferably outside, so if it’s still cold where you are, you might want to wait until it warms up enough). A few other gals in the comments here have also said that their light beige/tan bags can be washed just like this! :)

[@cindyarrington6787]

Josh James Hey Josh...Just a quick follow up. This was my first bag from Poshmark and I must say, I was a little disappointed when I rec’d. The color was not as vivid as her photos and it was pretty filthy inside and out. I probably paid too much (115) but Structurally the bag is fine. I followed your instructions to a tee and did vacuum thoroughly before washing. I live in Mobile so it’s been pretty nice here. She stayed out most of Tuesday, all day yesterday and was completely dry this afternoon. I used the shoe cream all over, then conditioned and she is gorgeous. The color is more of a crimson, a little more subdued than I like in a red bag,but...first world problems, right? Thanks for your advice and expert training. Unfortunately I can see myself doing this again and then some!

[@sjohnson73107]

Hey Josh! I purchased one at a tag sale and I washed it the way you suggested. It is a cordovan/mahogany bag. When i washed it the water turned burgundy. I question if the previous owner had used some type of polish (like kiwi) on it. The finish of the bag doesn't appear that great (appears to be a REALLY old one). Do you think that washing it again might help? Any other suggestions? Also, I am looking for a camera style bag (more squarish lines) do you happen to know which bags would have the longest strap for a cross body? Being a guy it appears some of the straps on certain bags may be too short?

[@joshswatches]

Hello! That does tend to happen when you wash really old bags. It doesn’t necessarily mean the owner dyed it. You’ll get some bleed because the water is taking out the oils and grime from the bag and along with that will come some of the leather color. It’s not a concern though! And as for the finish, I’d definitely give it two or three thick and good coats of conditioning. My recommendation for camera bags (if you’re okay with canvas) is always Billingham. They’re hand made in England even to this day, their canvas is 100% waterproof, and SO reasonably priced. They’re my absolute go-to travel bags. I have a number of videos on them (a couple linked below). My whole collection kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXnSaaSIjdGMmac Hadley Small Pro kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnrOpGivn5eXkLM

[@sjohnson73107]

@@joshswatches I was wanting to stick with a vintage coach if possible. LIke 9168? (I think you had sold one that was British tan)I like the old vintage bags (but appears many straps on the bags do not adjust alot). Most messenger bags are too large for what i am wanting. Didn't know if the straps enough for a 5'10 man? Thoughts?

[@joshswatches]

Yeah - that’s a tough one, there really aren’t any that even do me nicely at 5’6”. The only one I’ve found that’s close is the Patricia’s Legacy but even that is just barely long enough for me. What you can do is look for bags that have clip on straps because those can be swapped out for a longer fabric/textile strap that would allow it to fall more nicely.

[@sjohnson73107]

@@joshswatches Thanks Josh!! I had purchased a couple of days ago #9817. I figured the strap would be too short so thought I would look at options to change out the strap.

[@annekennedy7356]

Josh can you do a video on how to clean vintage coach raw leather handbags

[@joshswatches]

Hello! I’m not sure I follow when you say raw leather, are you talking about the bags that are more like suede?

[@amde8554]

So if there is odor, how do you recommend using the white vinegar? Incorporate it in the water and dish soap when soaking?

[@joshswatches]

Am De Yes! If the odor is really bad you can pre-soak in just water and a half cup or so (or more as needed but don’t use too much) for about half an hour before washing with dish soap, or you can dump it in with the dish soap.

[@amde8554]

Josh James thanks!

[@IMOO1896]

That’s a real find, “the cheapest Coach you could find”. This never happened to me.

[@joshswatches]

I think the prices have gone up since Coach did their whole ReLoved thing because this was common back then but as I’ve heard from friends here not anymore!

[@annaleong3113]

Hi Josh, how can I remove the stains of my Coach bag.

[@joshswatches]

Hi! I’m assuming you’re talking about a vintage legacy leather bag; your best bet is to very gently scrub it with detergent while it’s in the soaking phase of this cleaning routine. IF IT ISNT A LEGACY BAG, DO NOT SOAK. Your option then is to try a good leather cleaner and again gently scrub at it, though note that newer Coach bags are painted and not dyed so it’s possible to take off the color from the top of the leather.

[@ash3227]

Can I do this on a Roots purse? The inside is almost like suede

[@joshswatches]

Without knowing anything about Roots I wouldn’t be able to say, unfortunately.

[@user-ou9sv8ul2i]

what brand is the shoe cream?

[@izzy9132]

Josh for those of us climates like flat Florida 8 feet above sea level with monsoon rain more than once a day the air is thick with humidity for months on end. What I do is position hard to dry items inside the house in a corner of a room and leave a fan running on it repositioning when needed. If I left a Coach bag outside to dry the rolled seams would mildew inside. Please pass this on as I know this never occurs to anyone who lives here.

[@joshswatches]

Izzy Hello!!! I’m actually in Texas and we also suffer from horrendous humidity and so I can really only do this during the summer months when I can leave bags outside (winter here is too cold to dry anything properly). I’ve mentioned this to a few other people but even better than a fan is to get DampRid or something similar; a fan just circulates the air but DampRid actually pulls the moisture out of it. I keep containers of it in every room of the house and in my closet. It’s a life saver. Hope this helps!!!

[@treyes7289]

I woud love for you to restore a Dooney & Bourke vintage as well or will it be the same process as the coach?

[@joshswatches]

T Reyes Ahh I would love to find some great vintage Dooney! I’m not as familiar with their leather, unfortunately, but as long as the bag is top grain leather, is unlined, and doesn’t have glazing, I would assume you could do this with one. Fabric lining will trap moisture in between it and the leather and since leather expands when it’s wet, you might risk the glazing cracking and separating from the bag when the leather is soaked. I would really need to get my hands on one to know for sure.

[@joshswatches]

T Reyes So ever since I’ve been getting back into my vintage bags I’ve been thinking about vintage Dooney and finally pulled the trigger on one, and will definitely do a video on it!!!

[@treyes7289]

@@joshswatches I'll be on the look out for your video. Yay!!

[@Hippy2021]

I have a couple vintage dooneyt& Bourke, canvas and leather. I will try to soap it tomorrow

[@Scarygodslove]

I got a sateen and patent leather shopper tote recently, thrift and I don't know how old it is. Even after leather cleaner and conditioner the patent still has a slight tacky feeling. Do you have any suggestions?

[@joshswatches]

I do! So patent leather is actually either entirely plastic or a leather with a number of coats of polyurethane sealed over top, so it’s never going to absorb anything and you don’t need to condition it. The best thing to do with that is to just use a drop of dish soap and then gently wipe it clean. So the tackiness you’re feeling is because the conditioner just dried on the plastic finish, and a wipe down with some soapy water should take it right off.

[@Scarygodslove]

@@joshswatches thank you. I will try that. It arrived kind of tacky and I thought it was because the delivery driver left it on my porch in the heat. So I did a bunch of research trying to figure out how to fix the gloss.

[@Krysti850]

Does this apply to an ivory color vintage Beaumont coach satchel?

[@joshswatches]

Yes! I actually did the same process on a light vintage bag: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIevaXZnl82naqs

[@denisewright8404]

Could you please tell me which color you would use of the Moneysworth shoe cream for your British Tan bags? Thank you

[@joshswatches]

Hello! British tan can be a bit difficult as there are lighter and darker bags that are all British tan, and then it depends on how much patina you have on it, but I’d start with the color called scotch and then try cognac if that’s too light (but always start lighter than darker). You could also buy both and mix your own blend to perfectly color match your bag since they’re only $5-$10 a pop. Hope this helps!!!

[@denisewright8404]

@@joshswatches Thank you so much for taking the time to respond, I really appreciate it!

[@PBCPrincess1]

Do you have any recommendations for pebbled leather? Same procedure?

[@joshswatches]

This is specific to vintage Coach bags made of their full grain legacy leather. This will not work for bags with: lining, glazing, bonded leather, painted leather, or any combination of the above. Most pebbled leather bags can only be spot treated because most pebbled leather is a refinished (not full grain) leather and the lower quality is bonded leather (a mix of leather fibers and poly) both of which can be damaged or apart if soaked.

[@PBCPrincess1]

@@joshswatches thank you

[@TheXtie1111]

What kind of conditioner do you use? Would it work on a light tan, not shiny leather?

[@joshswatches]

Hi! The best thing for these bags is coach’s own leather moisturizer. But I’ve had trouble finding it in store recently (and buying online means paying shipping on a $12 item 🙄) so a good alternative that I’ve used for years on some nice high end luxury car leather is the Chemical Guys Leather Conditioner which can be found here: www.amazon.com/dp/B00FALVXLY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_XPA7EHTD7CPYGQ7WSZ4M

[@joshswatches]

I use the chemical guys version in this video too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIevaXZnl82naqs

[@bg3236]

Hi Josh, so sorry to bother you, I have another few questions. 🙄🙄 I have the crescent saddle bag and I don’t think I’ll be able to turn it inside out as the opening is smaller than the bottom of the bag, is that going to present any problems? Also, I’m a city dweller so no outside as I live in an apartment, any problem letting it dry indoors? Thank you again! 🥰🥰

[@joshswatches]

Hello!! No need to turn it inside out - it was just easy to do with this bag. If you’re solely drying it indoors, I might take a hair dryer to the innermost corners so that you can be sure they dry thoroughly and make sure it’s set out someplace where there’s good air circulation. Would also recommend setting some Damp Rid containers around it while it dries to make sure the air is as dry as it can be. Hope this helps! Cheers!

[@bg3236]

@@joshswatches Excellent advice, thank you so much for taking the time to answer Josh! 🥰🥰

[@pasanders1]

Josh, I need your help. I purchased a Coach Taft bag. The leather is not in too bad a shape. Some piping needs work. I have been watching your videos and I am going to attempt to restore this bag. PROBLEM: former owner did not stuff or store this bag properly. They layed it flat and of course the sides are flat. Looks like something was on top of it.If I wash it and follow your instructions, and stuff it correctly, will the leather sides dry with the sides puffed back out? Thank you for your time. A response is appreciated.

[@joshswatches]

pasanders1 Hello! GREAT questions, here’s my advice to your conundrum. 1. Use a GOOD, strong grease cutting dish detergent when you wash it. It’s like washing your hair, we want to remove all the oils from the leather as that’s part of what’s holding the shape of the leather. Soaking the leather and removing the oils (the point of the detergent) helps the leather relax and breathe and reset. 2. DO NOT dry it stuffed. What that’ll do is trap moisture in the creases and crevices and create mildew and musty odors. Yuck! Dry it with as much air circulation as possible. A note on that - if it’s cooled off into the sixties where ever you are, I might hold off until spring, or make sure you dry it inside in warm, DRY air. Get some DampRid and set one or a few near the bag as it dries if drying inside. Again - any moisture in the air is going to get absorbed into the leather. 3. To your question about puffed out sides, I want to level set some expectation - Coach legacy leather is super soft and slouchy in general, and that’s part of its charm, so it’s never going to be super structured. It’ll slouch and get floopy as you carry it, and again that’s by design. 4. Finally, when you want to stuff the bag is when it’s fully dry (it’ll be almost a bit brittle, and that’s TOTALLY OKAY) and you condition it, because that will start to train the leather to shape itself in a certain way. Again, it’s not going to hold that shape perfectly (it’ll sort of slouch anytime you take the stuffing out), but it’ll probably be better than what it sounds like now. If you know how to sew, I’d recommend making a pillow specially cut and stuffed for it (like I do with my bags). I have a video on that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWfCmqCoo92Hpc0 Hope this helps you!!!

[@pasanders1]

@@joshswatches Wow! Thanks so much for the information. I have seen your video on pillows, I can sew but not like you. I really like all your videos. You make it fun and you are so patient. Are you under your name on Poshmark?

[@joshswatches]

pasanders1 You are so welcome! This is my favorite part of being on KZbin, talking to you guys! :) And oh trust me I’m a total novice with the sewing machine, I’m sure you could do it too! And I believe so, but people have trouble finding me so here’s a link: posh.mk/XZ5LcXqyJ9