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doloresmia · Sep 7th, 2009, 04:26 PM

I am not sure whether you can see this, but i noticed the metal plate on my cabat is getting oxidized. as you know this is a new cabat, so it seems weird this would happen so fast. you can see it on the upper right corner of the first picture most prominently. the oxidation basically is occurring all along the right and bottom edge of the plate.

anyone else with an LE bag notice this?

i will take it in to BV next weekend to see what they have to say.

uclaboi · Sep 7th, 2009, 11:32 PM

I have the same problem in my Cabat. I don't have a big problem with it being rusted, but it would be interesting on fiding out what BV says about it.

LT bag lady · Sep 7th, 2009, 11:35 PM

My GF & I were just talking about this, it is happening on her LE bag and she never even carried it!
Doloresmia, please let us know what they say so I may pass this info on to my GF.
G/L

Juda · Sep 8th, 2009, 06:55 AM

I even saw it on a displayed large Nero Cabat at Harvery Nic
As an extra precaution I protect the pouch inside BVshoes sleeper bag.
It fits perfectly.
I live in very humid weather so it is only a matter of time before the oxidization starts.
Please let us know what BV says, really appreciated.

Compass Rose · Sep 8th, 2009, 08:58 AM

I think humidity has a lot to do with oxidation. You probably don't have any Chinese drywall problems where you are, but here in South Florida, we have a major problem with the sulphur in drywall that came from China. This drywall rusts and corrodes everything metal from plumbing fixtures right down to jewelry over time. It's horrible. But, I guess what I am saying is, you can hardly control what is airborne. Good thing you are looking into it, though because I wouldn't want that happening to me either.

doloresmia · Sep 8th, 2009, 04:34 PM

ladies and gentlemen, i heard from our uber SA bryan and he recommends just using a silver polishing cloth from Tiffany & Co.

There is also something my DH uses on his expensive watches and i believe was recommended on the H forum for polishing.

http://cgi.ebay.com/CAPE-COD-POLISH-...d=p3286.c0.m14

will try this this weekend and report back!

uclaboi · Sep 9th, 2009, 02:48 AM

The funny thing is that we live in SoCal, and the weather here is extremely DRY.

I noticed that the oxidation is inside the plate (underneath the clear coating?) and not on the outside surface. How about yours, D?

Juda · Sep 9th, 2009, 06:05 AM

Does it have to be Tiffany silver polish?
Or any silver polish will do?
I have Christofle antioxidant liquid, do you think it is safe to use it?
BTW any idea what is the LE plaque made of?

annie9999 · Sep 9th, 2009, 04:27 PM

i think the le plaque is silver.

doloresmia · Sep 9th, 2009, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by uclaboi

The funny thing is that we live in SoCal, and the weather here is extremely DRY.

I noticed that the oxidation is inside the plate (underneath the clear coating?) and not on the outside surface. How about yours, D?

I think that is what is happening.... it is weird to have the oxidation happening in our very very dry climate, isn't it?

doloresmia · Sep 9th, 2009, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by Juda

Does it have to be Tiffany silver polish?
Or any silver polish will do?
I have Christofle antioxidant liquid, do you think it is safe to use it?
BTW any idea what is the LE plaque made of?

i would assume any kind of silver polish would be ok to use, but maybe test a small area? or check the ingredients of the tiffany polish against your christofle? i think the polishing clothes from tiffany or cape cod polishing clothes are easier to use than a liquid, because they are clothes and you don't want that stuff to touch the leather.

if you are worried, then i would take your bag into your BV. they will definitely take care of you.

yeliab · Sep 16th, 2009, 06:15 PM

I inquired about tarnishing hardware on the Hermes thread and they informed me to use Jeweler's rouge cloth to take the tarnish out. They say it works beautifully. I just ordered mine and am still waiting for it to come in.

Doloresmia, how did your project go? Did it work with the Tiffany cloth?

MarvelGirl · Sep 16th, 2009, 07:02 PM

My PO med cabat is new but I noticed this as well. I have the tiffany polishing cloth and just used it on my LE plate - it worked! It looks amazing now!

yeliab · Sep 16th, 2009, 07:13 PM

MarvelGirl, Oh, GREAT news!! I'm sooo glad it worked! Thanks so much for letting us know!

doloresmia · Sep 17th, 2009, 12:57 AM

yeliab - i haven't had a minute to try yet, but i definitely will.

marvelgirl - thanks for sharing your experience!

Sep 7th, 2009, 11:32 PM	#2
uclaboi Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,638	I have the same problem in my Cabat. I don't have a big problem with it being rusted, but it would be interesting on fiding out what BV says about it.
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Sep 7th, 2009, 11:35 PM	#3
LT bag lady Another addict Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Too close to NYC Posts: 4,427	My GF & I were just talking about this, it is happening on her LE bag and she never even carried it! Doloresmia, please let us know what they say so I may pass this info on to my GF. G/L
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Sep 8th, 2009, 06:55 AM	#4
Juda Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 954	I even saw it on a displayed large Nero Cabat at Harvery Nic As an extra precaution I protect the pouch inside BVshoes sleeper bag. It fits perfectly. I live in very humid weather so it is only a matter of time before the oxidization starts. Please let us know what BV says, really appreciated.
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Sep 8th, 2009, 08:58 AM	#5
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 8,617	I think humidity has a lot to do with oxidation. You probably don't have any Chinese drywall problems where you are, but here in South Florida, we have a major problem with the sulphur in drywall that came from China. This drywall rusts and corrodes everything metal from plumbing fixtures right down to jewelry over time. It's horrible. But, I guess what I am saying is, you can hardly control what is airborne. Good thing you are looking into it, though because I wouldn't want that happening to me either.
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Sep 8th, 2009, 04:34 PM	#6
doloresmia OP Member Joined: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,504	ladies and gentlemen, i heard from our uber SA bryan and he recommends just using a silver polishing cloth from Tiffany & Co. There is also something my DH uses on his expensive watches and i believe was recommended on the H forum for polishing. http://cgi.ebay.com/CAPE-COD-POLISH-...d=p3286.c0.m14 will try this this weekend and report back!
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Sep 9th, 2009, 02:48 AM	#7
uclaboi Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,638	The funny thing is that we live in SoCal, and the weather here is extremely DRY. I noticed that the oxidation is inside the plate (underneath the clear coating?) and not on the outside surface. How about yours, D?
	__________________ My Louis Vuitton and Bottega Veneta collection http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...ff-135771.html

Sep 9th, 2009, 06:05 AM	#8
Juda Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 954	Does it have to be Tiffany silver polish? Or any silver polish will do? I have Christofle antioxidant liquid, do you think it is safe to use it? BTW any idea what is the LE plaque made of?
Juda Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 954

Sep 9th, 2009, 04:27 PM	#9
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,697	i think the le plaque is silver.
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,697

Sep 16th, 2009, 06:15 PM	#12
yeliab Luxury = Purses Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,026	I inquired about tarnishing hardware on the Hermes thread and they informed me to use Jeweler's rouge cloth to take the tarnish out. They say it works beautifully. I just ordered mine and am still waiting for it to come in. Doloresmia, how did your project go? Did it work with the Tiffany cloth?
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Sep 16th, 2009, 07:02 PM	#13
MarvelGirl Sadie, Married Lady Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 855	My PO med cabat is new but I noticed this as well. I have the tiffany polishing cloth and just used it on my LE plate - it worked! It looks amazing now!
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Sep 16th, 2009, 07:13 PM	#14
yeliab Luxury = Purses Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,026	MarvelGirl, Oh, GREAT news!! I'm sooo glad it worked! Thanks so much for letting us know!
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Sep 17th, 2009, 12:57 AM	#15
doloresmia OP Member Joined: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,504	yeliab - i haven't had a minute to try yet, but i definitely will. marvelgirl - thanks for sharing your experience!
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