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rhs0789 · Aug 6th, 2008, 03:45 PM

I just got my first Botkier, a rose hobo in cherry. I love it but it has a few scratch marks on it. Can anyone recommend a good leather conditioner? I tried some Coach leather conditioner on the inside and it seemed to dry darker so I'm not sure if I should use it on the outside of the bag. The braided strap also feels a little flimsy to me and I'm afraid to put a lot in the bag because I don't want it to brake. If someone else who has the bag could let me know how their bag has held up I would really appreciate it!

greenpixie · Aug 6th, 2008, 09:54 PM

Try Apple Leather Care conditioner - you can get it at www.leatherstuff.com, and they even have a 20% coupon floating around in the Deals and Steals subforum right now. It is gentler than Coach's, and it does not contain silicones either, which can keep leather from "breathing".

I have a cherry Bianca that I used it on - it darkened slightly as I was conditioning it, but it dried to the original color. Just use the Apple sparingly, and make sure to put in on a soft cloth and then buff it on, rather than pouring it directly onto the leather.

HTH!

bagluver234567 · Aug 7th, 2008, 01:12 PM

I also have a cherry bag that I was wondering about conditioning. I might have to buy some of the apple conditioner now

rhs0789 · Aug 9th, 2008, 10:42 AM

Thanks greenpixie! Would you also recommend using some kind of waterproofing spray?

Aug 6th, 2008, 03:45 PM	#1
rhs0789 OP Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 14	Botkier Rose Hobo I just got my first Botkier, a rose hobo in cherry. I love it but it has a few scratch marks on it. Can anyone recommend a good leather conditioner? I tried some Coach leather conditioner on the inside and it seemed to dry darker so I'm not sure if I should use it on the outside of the bag. The braided strap also feels a little flimsy to me and I'm afraid to put a lot in the bag because I don't want it to brake. If someone else who has the bag could let me know how their bag has held up I would really appreciate it!
rhs0789 OP Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 14

Aug 6th, 2008, 09:54 PM	#2
greenpixie Coach & Ignes Mod Joined: Dec 2006 Location: sunny CA Posts: 7,014	Try Apple Leather Care conditioner - you can get it at www.leatherstuff.com, and they even have a 20% coupon floating around in the Deals and Steals subforum right now. It is gentler than Coach's, and it does not contain silicones either, which can keep leather from "breathing". I have a cherry Bianca that I used it on - it darkened slightly as I was conditioning it, but it dried to the original color. Just use the Apple sparingly, and make sure to put in on a soft cloth and then buff it on, rather than pouring it directly onto the leather. HTH!
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Aug 7th, 2008, 01:12 PM	#3
bagluver234567 Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 12	I also have a cherry bag that I was wondering about conditioning. I might have to buy some of the apple conditioner now
bagluver234567 Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 12

Aug 9th, 2008, 10:42 AM	#4
rhs0789 OP Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 14	Thanks greenpixie! Would you also recommend using some kind of waterproofing spray?
rhs0789 OP Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 14

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