Moisturizing to "Correct" Dry Leather or "Remove" Veins

rica · Mar 17th, 2008, 02:17 AM

im using the AG leather care

manbag1990 · Mar 17th, 2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Nymph

I like how warm the brown is now!

But yes... What happened with the handles?

yes i should use more ????

and the handles look worse on here then they do in real life ... but i guess that happens with use

south-of-france · Mar 17th, 2008, 04:04 PM

I've had good results with the shine restore from LMB on top of the ultimate moisturizer! Try it out first in a little spot but it will enhance the color!

She looks much better already!

Laetitya · Mar 18th, 2008, 03:47 AM

I have an 06 Greige Day which I adore, the leather has lost its shine and is thick and smooshy. I would like all my new 07-08 bags to look the same, any product that can do that? Or is it just wear and time? Thanks!

danae · Mar 18th, 2008, 12:15 PM

It needs a lot of wear! If the bag has a thick glaze coating it will take longer.

danae · Mar 18th, 2008, 04:23 PM

Big improvement on the texture of the leather, manbag1990, congrats!

Taupy · Mar 18th, 2008, 09:10 PM

I use the pre-treatment leather lotion from lovingmybags. It smells good, prevents the bag from dirt and rain and it takes the shine.

To keep the shine you can use shine-restore.

It's funny to moisturize bags like yourself, I like that.

hellosunshine · Mar 19th, 2008, 04:20 AM

i recommend not using any sort of product. Just use it often and with wear and time it'll definitely soften up and become more gorgeous.

ladybugfreckle · Mar 21st, 2008, 10:34 AM

My cinnamon day was really glazy when I got it. I hung it from a door knob with books to stretch it a little then I carried it non stop for 2 weeks. The glaze went away pretty quick.

snowbrdgrl · Mar 24th, 2008, 05:19 PM

Does the Lubriderm have to be unscented? Will it make the bag smell otherwise?? Great job by the way! Your bag looks great!

danae · Mar 25th, 2008, 03:44 PM

I just posted pics of my pale magenta work after it's broken in! I didn't use any products on it, I just hung it with a few heavy book in it.
Introducing my candilicious pale magenta Work! Tons of pics!

drati · Mar 26th, 2008, 12:22 AM

hipnycmom, was this a new bag or a used bag?

I love this caramel shade! Great restoration.

japskivt · Apr 1st, 2008, 02:57 PM

I am just wondering if anyone has done this.... I have read through all of the cleaning/moisture threads, but there is so much chatting and I just wanted to know if it will darken the color or will I be okay?

hellosunshine · Apr 1st, 2008, 03:15 PM

i believe the consensus was to not treat your bbags with lubriderm because it rots the leather...leather is supposed to breath and when you coat it with lubriderm , the bag might smell okay for abit however over time your bag will rot and smell awful...not recommended.

purchase some Apple Guard or leather care products that are supposed to be used on leather goods.

the_lvlady · Apr 1st, 2008, 03:35 PM

I only use apple garde on my bbags. I wouldn't dare use lotions/moisturizers not specifically made for leather.

Mar 17th, 2008, 02:17 AM	#61
rica my current obsession Location: Manila	Re: How do you know if your leather is dry? im using the AG leather care __________________ wish list... Balenciaga coral sapphire

Mar 17th, 2008, 04:04 PM	#63
south-of-france Work hard, play hard Location: Central Europe	Re: im improving my leather right now ! I've had good results with the shine restore from LMB on top of the ultimate moisturizer! Try it out first in a little spot but it will enhance the color! She looks much better already! __________________ Collection thread http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-showcase/south-of-frances-bagalicious-collection-17002-38.html

Mar 18th, 2008, 03:47 AM	#64
Laetitya Balenciaga Bumblebee Location: Gstaad, Switzerland and London	How to make a new Bbag smooshy and not so shiny? I have an 06 Greige Day which I adore, the leather has lost its shine and is thick and smooshy. I would like all my new 07-08 bags to look the same, any product that can do that? Or is it just wear and time? Thanks! __________________ MY BALENCIAGAS 04 Khaki City 06 Greige Day 06 Black Weekender 07 Ivory Twiggy 07 Ivory RH Coin Purse 07 Pine GSH Escapade 07 Pine GSH Compagnon 07 Vert Gazon Part Time (HG!!) 07 Vert Thym GSH Work 07 Vert Gazon CP 07 Electric Blue SGH Mini Compagnon 08 Bouton D'Or RH City 08 Black GGH Flat Clutch 08 Bubblegum Makeup Clutch Have you signed up at www.Bonanzle.com yet?? Join us in the mass exodus from you-know-where!!

Mar 18th, 2008, 12:15 PM	#65
danae frou frou Location: Europe	Re: How to make a new Bbag smooshy and not so shiny? It needs a lot of wear! If the bag has a thick glaze coating it will take longer. __________________ ---- ---- my winter 08/09 wishist... Turquoise 2005 City Chanel grey reissue 227

Mar 18th, 2008, 04:23 PM	#66
danae frou frou Location: Europe	Re: im improving my leather right now ! Big improvement on the texture of the leather, manbag1990, congrats! __________________ ---- ---- my winter 08/09 wishist... Turquoise 2005 City Chanel grey reissue 227

Mar 18th, 2008, 09:10 PM	#67
Taupy Member Location: Europe	Re: How to make a new Bbag smooshy and not so shiny? I use the pre-treatment leather lotion from lovingmybags. It smells good, prevents the bag from dirt and rain and it takes the shine. To keep the shine you can use shine-restore. It's funny to moisturize bags like yourself, I like that. __________________ Already mine Chloé Paddington taupe Chloé Edith chocolate Chanel Tweed Messenger Bag Balenciaga First lilac 06 Balenciaga City olive 05

Mar 19th, 2008, 04:20 AM	#68
hellosunshine Hi, I'm Sara!	Re: How to make a new Bbag smooshy and not so shiny? i recommend not using any sort of product. Just use it often and with wear and time it'll definitely soften up and become more gorgeous. __________________ MY LOVELY COLLECTION: Louis Vuitton Vernis Agenda '08 Balenciaga White Work with Giant Gold Hardware Multicolor White Louis Vuitton Wapity Louis Vuitton Azur Speedy 30 Louis Vuitton Mini Pochette Louis Vuitton Damier Speedy Soon To Add: Rebecca Minkoff Yellow Nikki Coin Purses Balenciaga!

Mar 21st, 2008, 10:34 AM	#69
ladybugfreckle one is never enough	Re: How to make a new Bbag smooshy and not so shiny? My cinnamon day was really glazy when I got it. I hung it from a door knob with books to stretch it a little then I carried it non stop for 2 weeks. The glaze went away pretty quick. __________________

Mar 24th, 2008, 05:19 PM	#70
snowbrdgrl Member	Re: Lubriderm Experiment Does the Lubriderm have to be unscented? Will it make the bag smell otherwise?? Great job by the way! Your bag looks great!

Mar 25th, 2008, 03:44 PM	#71
danae frou frou Location: Europe	Re: How to make a new Bbag smooshy and not so shiny? I just posted pics of my pale magenta work after it's broken in! I didn't use any products on it, I just hung it with a few heavy book in it. Introducing my candilicious pale magenta Work! Tons of pics! __________________ ---- ---- my winter 08/09 wishist... Turquoise 2005 City Chanel grey reissue 227

Mar 26th, 2008, 12:22 AM	#72
drati Member	Re: Lubriderm Experiment hipnycmom, was this a new bag or a used bag? I love this caramel shade! Great restoration.

Apr 1st, 2008, 02:57 PM	#73
japskivt Member Location: NY	Lubriderm on an 06 Camel.... I am just wondering if anyone has done this.... I have read through all of the cleaning/moisture threads, but there is so much chatting and I just wanted to know if it will darken the color or will I be okay?

Apr 1st, 2008, 03:15 PM	#74
hellosunshine Hi, I'm Sara!	Re: Lubriderm on an 06 Camel.... i believe the consensus was to not treat your bbags with lubriderm because it rots the leather...leather is supposed to breath and when you coat it with lubriderm , the bag might smell okay for abit however over time your bag will rot and smell awful...not recommended. purchase some Apple Guard or leather care products that are supposed to be used on leather goods. __________________ MY LOVELY COLLECTION: Louis Vuitton Vernis Agenda '08 Balenciaga White Work with Giant Gold Hardware Multicolor White Louis Vuitton Wapity Louis Vuitton Azur Speedy 30 Louis Vuitton Mini Pochette Louis Vuitton Damier Speedy Soon To Add: Rebecca Minkoff Yellow Nikki Coin Purses Balenciaga!

Apr 1st, 2008, 03:35 PM	#75
the_lvlady ChanelGoyardHermesLV Location: Manila, but presently in LA =)	Re: Lubriderm on an 06 Camel.... I only use apple garde on my bbags. I wouldn't dare use lotions/moisturizers not specifically made for leather. __________________ On vacation