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bags'rus · Sep 14th, 2007, 10:47 PM

I just bought my very first BV...a dark brown Roma. I know you seasoned BV owners have discussed this before, but can you tell me what to use ( and not use) to maintain and clean my BV.

In general do you find that the BV woven bags hold up well, compared to other high end leather bags?

What kinds of things are apt to stain or affect the leather? What should I try to avoid?

Thanks, Bags'rus

bprimuslevy · Sep 15th, 2007, 05:18 AM

Here is a thread regarding appleguard vs. colonil; I think it pertains mainly to the lighter color bags. I do not know any other tips regarding caring for a BV.

Syma · Sep 15th, 2007, 05:38 AM

I have been told by my BV SA that their bags are treated with a wax impregnate so you shouldn't use anything for the first 6 months. After that you can treat it with a light wax based leather cream or Colonil spray. You don't have to worry too much about the darker colour BV's they are more hardwearing than they look.

annie9999 · Sep 15th, 2007, 07:01 AM

i believe the roma is nappa umbria and that should give it some added protection.the dark color should make it very easy and worry free to use. i also believe the dark brown roma is actually moro, which i love. enjoy your bag-it is a beauty.

ebruo · Sep 15th, 2007, 12:11 PM

My ebano (dark brown) campana was bought 1.5 years ago and I am not a careful user of bags. It's been everywhere with me, holidays, business trps, dates etc. I haven't done anything to it and the bag looks as good as new. Now the light colours, that's a separate story (sigh)...

Sep 14th, 2007, 10:47 PM	#1
bags'rus OP Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 141	How do I care for my new BV Roma? I just bought my very first BV...a dark brown Roma. I know you seasoned BV owners have discussed this before, but can you tell me what to use ( and not use) to maintain and clean my BV. In general do you find that the BV woven bags hold up well, compared to other high end leather bags? What kinds of things are apt to stain or affect the leather? What should I try to avoid? Thanks, Bags'rus
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Sep 15th, 2007, 05:18 AM	#2
bprimuslevy Member Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 573	Re: How do I care for my new BV Roma? Here is a thread regarding appleguard vs. colonil; I think it pertains mainly to the lighter color bags. I do not know any other tips regarding caring for a BV.
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Sep 15th, 2007, 05:38 AM	#3
Syma Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Re: How do I care for my new BV Roma? I have been told by my BV SA that their bags are treated with a wax impregnate so you shouldn't use anything for the first 6 months. After that you can treat it with a light wax based leather cream or Colonil spray. You don't have to worry too much about the darker colour BV's they are more hardwearing than they look.
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Sep 15th, 2007, 07:01 AM	#4
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,700	Re: How do I care for my new BV Roma? i believe the roma is nappa umbria and that should give it some added protection.the dark color should make it very easy and worry free to use. i also believe the dark brown roma is actually moro, which i love. enjoy your bag-it is a beauty.
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,700

Sep 15th, 2007, 12:11 PM	#5
ebruo Her Royal Floopiness Joined: Feb 2007 Location: London Posts: 766	Re: How do I care for my new BV Roma? My ebano (dark brown) campana was bought 1.5 years ago and I am not a careful user of bags. It's been everywhere with me, holidays, business trps, dates etc. I haven't done anything to it and the bag looks as good as new. Now the light colours, that's a separate story (sigh)...

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