Leather conditioners with SILICONE? Good, bad or doesn't matter?

Ferocia*Coutura · Jul 20th, 2008, 12:39 AM

I was looking for a conditioner for my Bals and walked into the Coach store to get their conditioner. I have used their conditioners on my Minkoff and Botkier bags, but of course I'm a little sensitive about what touches my Bals.

Then I took a look at the ingredients and found out there's silicone in it. Does Apple Guard have silicone in it?

thoughts?

cbarrus · Aug 3rd, 2008, 09:56 PM

I don't think AG has silicone since it says it is "wax-free." I have used AG before, but I also use Coach. I don't like to recommend anything really because I am fairly new to Bal bags, but I have used it on mine without a problem. I think the only thing the silicone may do is add some shine. I have certainly used Coach on other bags for years and have never had a problem. I know they have been selling their lotion for years, so I feel it is pretty safe. However, the Lubriderm that people use worries me some - not sure why. There is another thread on that somewhere. I guess I would just prefer something that is made to use on leather. Hope that helps.

beauxgoris · Aug 3rd, 2008, 10:29 PM

Read my thread from this week as a warning. I'll never use apple guard again.

brunettetiger · Aug 3rd, 2008, 11:59 PM

use NOTHING on our precious bbags!

beauxgoris · Aug 4th, 2008, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brunettetiger

use NOTHING on our precious bbags!

^^ITA. I'll NEVER use anything on a bag again!!

Jul 20th, 2008, 12:39 AM	#1
Ferocia*Coutura Member	Leather conditioners with SILICONE? Good, bad or doesn't matter? I was looking for a conditioner for my Bals and walked into the Coach store to get their conditioner. I have used their conditioners on my Minkoff and Botkier bags, but of course I'm a little sensitive about what touches my Bals. Then I took a look at the ingredients and found out there's silicone in it. Does Apple Guard have silicone in it? thoughts? __________________ 2002 Bal hobo/messenger, Marron suede, NM private sale (2002/03) 2005 Rouge Theatre Day (7/20/2008) 2007 F/W Bal City, Sienna (6/26/08) 2008 Bal Work, Black Cherry (7/12/08)

Aug 3rd, 2008, 11:59 PM	#4
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Aug 3rd, 2008, 09:56 PM	#2
cbarrus Member	I don't think AG has silicone since it says it is "wax-free." I have used AG before, but I also use Coach. I don't like to recommend anything really because I am fairly new to Bal bags, but I have used it on mine without a problem. I think the only thing the silicone may do is add some shine. I have certainly used Coach on other bags for years and have never had a problem. I know they have been selling their lotion for years, so I feel it is pretty safe. However, the Lubriderm that people use worries me some - not sure why. There is another thread on that somewhere. I guess I would just prefer something that is made to use on leather. Hope that helps.

Aug 3rd, 2008, 10:29 PM	#3
beauxgoris Member	Read my thread from this week as a warning. I'll never use apple guard again.