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mrsDIY88 · Jul 9th, 2007, 12:32 PM

hi everyone,
do you spray leather protector on your brand-new BV prior to first-time use?

would sure appreciate some advice!

Bagpuss · Jul 9th, 2007, 12:45 PM

If I lived in an area that got a lot of rain or snow I would spray, otherwise no. I don't think you need to worry about putting anything on before you take it out for the first time- protectant spray can be put on anytime. Take your BV out and enjoy!

Tanja · Jul 9th, 2007, 01:22 PM

I did as it's rainung a lot and snowing in winter. I used Collonil leather protectant spray and carried my ball bag through the whole winter and she still looks fine.

dervilfal · Jul 9th, 2007, 01:43 PM

^^ I 2nd that - and it dries so quickly there's none of that nasty waiting for more than an hour before you take your new bag for a spin!

sammy7737 · Jul 9th, 2007, 02:17 PM

I did spray mine with Collonil Nanopro prior to using it, just because I found after handling it, it seemed to attract dirt and makeup. After spraying the bag, it was much easier to wipe off any stains that it did attract. I think it depends on how worried you are about the bag staining, and what color it is. Mine is a darker color, but for some reason, any makeup or dirt marks still show up very strongly on it.

annie9999 · Jul 9th, 2007, 05:10 PM

i have a wallet in ottone. do you think it should be sprayed? so far it looks fine but i would hate for it to get dirty looking.

Marly · Jul 9th, 2007, 05:24 PM

I spray mine with Cadillac Spray, very lightly and several inches away so it's a fine mist. I feel like I want that extra protection.

mrsDIY88 · Jul 10th, 2007, 01:20 AM

me too. i guess a layer of protection would make me feel more comfortable about taking it out.

crabtreemeeko · Jul 12th, 2007, 12:01 AM

I did... and I sprayed layers after layers for fear of dirting it...

sr_01 · Jul 15th, 2007, 05:52 AM

Hi, this is to BV owners in HK. Where do you buy your leather protector/cleaner for your bags?

Can you find brands such as Collonil or others recommended in this post? If not, what do you recommend and where can I buy them? I have seen other leather cleaners here but too scared to try...

C_24 · Jul 15th, 2007, 07:40 AM

I hope this is of help for your question: I didn`t find any Collonil spray, so I went to a friend who works at the local Bally boutique and had my Nappa Umbria bag sprayed with their waterproofing and protecting spray. Now, I don`t see anything at all but when I got in very light rain no spots or stains were left when the leather dried.

ouija board · Jul 15th, 2007, 10:09 PM

I have not treated my bag made of nappa umbria, and have not found that water/rain leaves spots. I use it every day, rain or shine and so far no stains. I don't baby it too much, but I do make a point to be careful when it comes to hand lotions and oily foods.

bagfever · Jul 17th, 2007, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by crabtreemeeko

I did... and I sprayed layers after layers for fear of dirting it...

What spray do you use on your bag?

crabtreemeeko · Jul 17th, 2007, 09:22 AM

I used Clarks protector for leather, suede, nubuck and canvas. Mine's a magnolia veneta and it doesnt changes the color at all.

CX827 · Jul 17th, 2007, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by crabtreemeeko

I used Clarks protector for leather, suede, nubuck and canvas. Mine's a magnolia veneta and it doesnt changes the color at all.

crabtreemeeko,

may i ask where you got that stuff in hk?

Jul 9th, 2007, 12:32 PM	#1
mrsDIY88 OP Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: asia Posts: 463	First-time care of a BV? hi everyone, do you spray leather protector on your brand-new BV prior to first-time use? would sure appreciate some advice!

Jul 9th, 2007, 12:45 PM	#2
Bagpuss Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 845	Re: First-time care of a BV? If I lived in an area that got a lot of rain or snow I would spray, otherwise no. I don't think you need to worry about putting anything on before you take it out for the first time- protectant spray can be put on anytime. Take your BV out and enjoy!
Bagpuss Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 845

Jul 9th, 2007, 01:22 PM	#3
Tanja Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Munich/Germany Posts: 3,434	Re: First-time care of a BV? I did as it's rainung a lot and snowing in winter. I used Collonil leather protectant spray and carried my ball bag through the whole winter and she still looks fine.
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Jul 9th, 2007, 01:43 PM	#4
dervilfal Member Joined: May 2006 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 1,036	Re: First-time care of a BV? ^^ I 2nd that - and it dries so quickly there's none of that nasty waiting for more than an hour before you take your new bag for a spin!

Jul 9th, 2007, 02:17 PM	#5
sammy7737 Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 26	Re: First-time care of a BV? I did spray mine with Collonil Nanopro prior to using it, just because I found after handling it, it seemed to attract dirt and makeup. After spraying the bag, it was much easier to wipe off any stains that it did attract. I think it depends on how worried you are about the bag staining, and what color it is. Mine is a darker color, but for some reason, any makeup or dirt marks still show up very strongly on it.
sammy7737 Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 26

Jul 9th, 2007, 05:10 PM	#6
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,700	Re: First-time care of a BV? i have a wallet in ottone. do you think it should be sprayed? so far it looks fine but i would hate for it to get dirty looking.
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,700

Jul 9th, 2007, 05:24 PM	#7
Marly Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,503	Re: First-time care of a BV? I spray mine with Cadillac Spray, very lightly and several inches away so it's a fine mist. I feel like I want that extra protection.
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Jul 10th, 2007, 01:20 AM	#8
mrsDIY88 OP Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: asia Posts: 463	Re: First-time care of a BV? me too. i guess a layer of protection would make me feel more comfortable about taking it out.

Jul 12th, 2007, 12:01 AM	#9
crabtreemeeko UNLIMITED wants!! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 666	Re: First-time care of a BV? I did... and I sprayed layers after layers for fear of dirting it...
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Jul 15th, 2007, 05:52 AM	#10
sr_01 Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 1	Re: First-time care of a BV? Hi, this is to BV owners in HK. Where do you buy your leather protector/cleaner for your bags? Can you find brands such as Collonil or others recommended in this post? If not, what do you recommend and where can I buy them? I have seen other leather cleaners here but too scared to try...
sr_01 Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 1

Jul 15th, 2007, 07:40 AM	#11
C_24 -Claus- Joined: May 2007 Location: Frankfurt Posts: 1,571	Re: First-time care of a BV? I hope this is of help for your question: I didn`t find any Collonil spray, so I went to a friend who works at the local Bally boutique and had my Nappa Umbria bag sprayed with their waterproofing and protecting spray. Now, I don`t see anything at all but when I got in very light rain no spots or stains were left when the leather dried.

Jul 15th, 2007, 10:09 PM	#12
ouija board waiting for H Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4,194	Re: First-time care of a BV? I have not treated my bag made of nappa umbria, and have not found that water/rain leaves spots. I use it every day, rain or shine and so far no stains. I don't baby it too much, but I do make a point to be careful when it comes to hand lotions and oily foods.
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Jul 17th, 2007, 09:22 AM	#14
crabtreemeeko UNLIMITED wants!! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 666	Re: First-time care of a BV? I used Clarks protector for leather, suede, nubuck and canvas. Mine's a magnolia veneta and it doesnt changes the color at all.
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