ACK! I've committed a sin...HELP!

iheartmarc925 · Jul 7th, 2008, 11:41 PM

I just bought my first every FIRST the other week in Skye Blue. Being the novice that I am, I never realized how much tender loving care these Bbags needed in general...

...here goes:

I stupidly and mindlessly plopped a wet towel right next to my bag, and soon enough, there was a enormous dark visible raise wet spot. Or spots, rather. Not only on the bag, but partly on the strap!!! I'm beating myself over the head right now and muttering, "this is totally something ONLY I would do..."

It's been a week and the spot has dried, but the visible "raising" of the leather has not gone down!

Please help ladies. My heart is broken, and it was all my fault, but is there any solution at all? I treated my bag as soon as I got it with Applecare stain and water repellent, but I guess I must have done something wrong...

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oogiewoogie · Jul 7th, 2008, 11:49 PM

Pat it down with a dry paper towel & let it air dry over night. It shoooullld return back to normal tomorrow. (I think, fingers crossed) I've heard of people carrying there bbags in the rain.. and there bags turned out fine. I think you should be all right..

iheartmarc925 · Jul 7th, 2008, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by oogiewoogie

Pat it down with a dry paper towel & let it air dry over night. It shoooullld return back to normal tomorrow. (I think, fingers crossed) I've heard of people carrying there bbags in the rain.. and there bags turned out fine. I think you should be all right..

Thank you oogie, but its been a week, so patting it down with a dry towel isn't going to do much at this point. From the way I see it, the leather is pretty much damaged... ::tears::

oogiewoogie · Jul 7th, 2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by iheartmarc925

Thank you oogie, but its been a week, so patting it down with a dry towel isn't going to do much at this point. From the way I see it, the leather is pretty much damaged... ::tears::

Oh, wow a week!! Must've missed that part... I'd contact Lovinmybags.com email Barbara your pictures and ask for a quote & see if the bag could be color matched. The bag can be saved.. just depends if you're willing to $$ for the color correction fee, which can range in price. Best of luck to you, and keep us updated.

ladyisobel · Jul 8th, 2008, 01:51 AM

would moisturizing it bring it back do you think ?

jo_ee · Jul 8th, 2008, 02:28 AM

So sorry to hear that. I'm a little confused as to how that happened though. I have always thought and known Bal bags to be able to take a little rain without coming to much harm. If you treated it with AG water/stain repellant the minute you got her that waterstain shouldn't have happened either. I'm befuddled. Waiting to hear other comments. Hope you can get it fixed!!

Conni618 · Jul 8th, 2008, 02:45 AM

I'm sorry this happened to you...and no it's not something only you would do.. and the bag shouldn't be this touchy.

I've not seen water do that to Bal leather before. I'm wondering if the towel was wet with Sea water, or maybe with heavily chlorinated swimming pool water. It looks almost like it's been bleached.

I wanted to tell you to moisturize it like crazy, but I'm not sure if that's the answer if the color is actually lifted. If it were mine, I'd ask Barbara at LMBs to advise. I wouldn't want to dye it, but maybe there's some other way.

Don't give up. There may be a simple answer.

Jira · Jul 8th, 2008, 03:07 AM

Would Apple Leather Conditioner work? I use it for scratches and it covers them up pretty well. It smooths over the leather and darkens it a bit. If you put some conditioner around the edges of the watermark, maybe it would make it less visible? HTH.

drati · Jul 8th, 2008, 05:47 AM

This should NOT happen. I am shocked. I'd take the bag back to where you bought it from and complain. Leather should be able to take a bit of wetness. I wear my bbags in the rain and have not had any problems with water damage.

I am sorry this happened to you. Let us know how it ends.

lovely64 · Jul 8th, 2008, 06:04 AM

I don´t have any advice on how to get rid of the water mark but I am writning to console you...you are not alone in being prone to these kind of things, I am a disaster magnet myself

. Good luck with the stain,

Kat

glossie · Jul 8th, 2008, 07:49 AM

was the towel on the bag through the night? if not, this really shouldn't have happened but i also must say that my bbag really became different after a slight shower in the rain. i actually liked what the rain did to it.

i can only suggest checking with LMB what your options are. i have a feeling you might be better off saving money trying to bring it back to its original state. just wear the bag to oblivion. the leather's supposed to wear well over time.

hope all turns out ok for you.

iheartmarc925 · Jul 8th, 2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jo_ee

So sorry to hear that. I'm a little confused as to how that happened though. I have always thought and known Bal bags to be able to take a little rain without coming to much harm. If you treated it with AG water/stain repellant the minute you got her that waterstain shouldn't have happened either. I'm befuddled. Waiting to hear other comments. Hope you can get it fixed!!

I don't know if this makes a difference, and being a new Bbag owner and all I obviously know nothing, but the bag is lambskin leather? Perhaps that sort of leather is more...fragile?

iheartmarc925 · Jul 8th, 2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Conni618

I'm sorry this happened to you...and no it's not something only you would do.. and the bag shouldn't be this touchy.

I've not seen water do that to Bal leather before. I'm wondering if the towel was wet with Sea water, or maybe with heavily chlorinated swimming pool water. It looks almost like it's been bleached.

I wanted to tell you to moisturize it like crazy, but I'm not sure if that's the answer if the color is actually lifted. If it were mine, I'd ask Barbara at LMBs to advise. I wouldn't want to dye it, but maybe there's some other way.

Don't give up. There may be a simple answer.

Thank you for the condolences.

As for the water, it was just plain ole' tap water on a wet bounty paper towel. I left it there for about 30 minutes, then picked up my bag and basically had a heart attack.

I'll ask barbara tonight what to do and keep you guys updated! Thanks so much!

iheartmarc925 · Jul 8th, 2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by drati

This should NOT happen. I am shocked. I'd take the bag back to where you bought it from and complain. Leather should be able to take a bit of wetness. I wear my bbags in the rain and have not had any problems with water damage.

I am sorry this happened to you. Let us know how it ends.

Take it back to Neimans and complain? I'm such a meek complainer... If only I had the resolve you seem to have even as you typed your response. lol.

has anyone ever complained to Neimans before? and if so, what can they possibly do? Replace my bag? It hasn't been a month yet, so I know the return window is still open.

maybe I will call them up first before I go there in person with my head hanging low for destroying such a beauty.

pandabear000 · Jul 8th, 2008, 12:23 PM

I have had this happen to me before...not on a Balenciaga but similar in leather, and definitely lambskin.

I have been able to restore my bags but really using my own methods so please do this only at your own risk.

First, I would gently gently go over the entire bag with a damp cloth..just enough so that the edges of the stain are blended in with the non-stained part of the bag. Go lightly over the main sides of the bag so it looks uniform.
Let the bag semi-dry overnight, then while it is still ever so slightly damp, GENTLY go over the entire bag with a leather protector like lmb.
Let the bag dry completely, then GENTLY buff the bag with a semi-sturdy towel (like what lmb supplies you with)

The only drawback to this method is that it may lose the "newness" shine but it will look more worn in but still new

Otherwise I suppose you might be able to trade it in for a new one but the bag will eventually look this way...slightly worn in but not at all ruined

Jul 7th, 2008, 11:41 PM	#1
iheartmarc925 Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 29	ACK! I've committed a sin...HELP! I just bought my first every FIRST the other week in Skye Blue. Being the novice that I am, I never realized how much tender loving care these Bbags needed in general... ...here goes: I stupidly and mindlessly plopped a wet towel right next to my bag, and soon enough, there was a enormous dark visible raise wet spot. Or spots, rather. Not only on the bag, but partly on the strap!!! I'm beating myself over the head right now and muttering, "this is totally something ONLY I would do..." It's been a week and the spot has dried, but the visible "raising" of the leather has not gone down! Please help ladies. My heart is broken, and it was all my fault, but is there any solution at all? I treated my bag as soon as I got it with Applecare stain and water repellent, but I guess I must have done something wrong... images are as follows: Last edited by iheartmarc925; Jul 7th, 2008 at 11:51 PM.

Jul 7th, 2008, 11:49 PM	#2
oogiewoogie iS in ESCROW~! :O) Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Beachy SoCAL...<3 Posts: 3,090	Pat it down with a dry paper towel & let it air dry over night. It shoooullld return back to normal tomorrow. (I think, fingers crossed) I've heard of people carrying there bbags in the rain.. and there bags turned out fine. I think you should be all right.. __________________ " It is as easy to create a castle as a button. It's just a matter of whether you're focused on a castle or a button." - Abraham-Hicks."

Jul 8th, 2008, 01:51 AM	#5
ladyisobel Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: devon uk Posts: 1,223	would moisturizing it bring it back do you think ? __________________

Jul 8th, 2008, 03:07 AM	#8
Jira balenciager Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Bal... timore Posts: 3,002	Would Apple Leather Conditioner work? I use it for scratches and it covers them up pretty well. It smooths over the leather and darkens it a bit. If you put some conditioner around the edges of the watermark, maybe it would make it less visible? HTH. __________________ .... I want them all!!

Jul 8th, 2008, 06:04 AM	#10
lovely64 On bal overdrive;) Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Europe Posts: 4,342	I don´t have any advice on how to get rid of the water mark but I am writning to console you...you are not alone in being prone to these kind of things, I am a disaster magnet myself. Good luck with the stain, Kat __________________ Desperately looking for a Tohu Bohu shawl, please let me know if you see one!preferably framboise, potiron, sapin or possibly petrol! "man never is but always to be blessed" Alexander Pope

Jul 8th, 2008, 02:28 AM	#6
jo_ee Member Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Perth/SG Posts: 1,769	So sorry to hear that. I'm a little confused as to how that happened though. I have always thought and known Bal bags to be able to take a little rain without coming to much harm. If you treated it with AG water/stain repellant the minute you got her that waterstain shouldn't have happened either. I'm befuddled. Waiting to hear other comments. Hope you can get it fixed!!

Jul 8th, 2008, 02:45 AM	#7
Conni618 Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 887	I'm sorry this happened to you...and no it's not something only you would do.. and the bag shouldn't be this touchy. I've not seen water do that to Bal leather before. I'm wondering if the towel was wet with Sea water, or maybe with heavily chlorinated swimming pool water. It looks almost like it's been bleached. I wanted to tell you to moisturize it like crazy, but I'm not sure if that's the answer if the color is actually lifted. If it were mine, I'd ask Barbara at LMBs to advise. I wouldn't want to dye it, but maybe there's some other way. Don't give up. There may be a simple answer.

Jul 8th, 2008, 05:47 AM	#9
drati Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,891	This should NOT happen. I am shocked. I'd take the bag back to where you bought it from and complain. Leather should be able to take a bit of wetness. I wear my bbags in the rain and have not had any problems with water damage. I am sorry this happened to you. Let us know how it ends.

Jul 8th, 2008, 07:49 AM	#11
glossie Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,781	was the towel on the bag through the night? if not, this really shouldn't have happened but i also must say that my bbag really became different after a slight shower in the rain. i actually liked what the rain did to it. i can only suggest checking with LMB what your options are. i have a feeling you might be better off saving money trying to bring it back to its original state. just wear the bag to oblivion. the leather's supposed to wear well over time. hope all turns out ok for you. __________________ You do not let your anger rage forever, for to be merciful is your true delight. Once more, you will show us your compassion and wash away our guilt, casting all our sins into the depths of the sea. - Micah 7:18-19 Do not remember the past events, pay no attention to things of old. Look, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness, rivers in the desert. - My Heavenly Father (Isaiah 43:18-19)

Jul 8th, 2008, 12:23 PM	#15
pandabear000 Member Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Tokyo/NY Posts: 41	I have had this happen to me before...not on a Balenciaga but similar in leather, and definitely lambskin. I have been able to restore my bags but really using my own methods so please do this only at your own risk. First, I would gently gently go over the entire bag with a damp cloth..just enough so that the edges of the stain are blended in with the non-stained part of the bag. Go lightly over the main sides of the bag so it looks uniform. Let the bag semi-dry overnight, then while it is still ever so slightly damp, GENTLY go over the entire bag with a leather protector like lmb. Let the bag dry completely, then GENTLY buff the bag with a semi-sturdy towel (like what lmb supplies you with) The only drawback to this method is that it may lose the "newness" shine but it will look more worn in but still new Otherwise I suppose you might be able to trade it in for a new one but the bag will eventually look this way...slightly worn in but not at all ruined