Cleaning Chanel Bags...Apple Leather Care Leather Conditioner

Bags&Shoes4ever · Jul 21st, 2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by asl_bebes

I've used Apple conditioner on my anniversary edition reissue and it works fine. However I haven't tried it on the glazed lambskin, that one I'm a little iffy about since it might take out the glaze.

I have a glazed/washed/distressed(sorry, i don't know the exact name, please educate me if you might

) lambskin flap and am wondering if I could use the Apple conditioner on it. It's my first Chanel, and I really want to do the right thing to her KWIM. Bought her in April, 08 :)

star_dust · Jul 21st, 2008, 05:26 PM

It'll be good if it's working for lambskin.Does any of you girls know if it's working for Vuitton bags?

kwongkittiroch · Jul 21st, 2008, 05:39 PM

It works but don't use it on light lambskin. It darkened one of my flaps!

Not noticeable, but definitely a lesson learned!

fashionlover123 · Jul 23rd, 2008, 12:18 AM

The bottom of my white caviar GST turned yellow

after using the apple guarde spray or the conditioner. Maybe I didn't probably dry the bottom first before spraying the sides. The sides, front and back are ok, but the bottom is really scary yellow, as if a yellow highlighter was drawn on it. It only showed after a few days.....

lizz · Jul 23rd, 2008, 01:09 AM

Actually, the Apple Cleaner is different than the Apple Leather Conditioner (in your title you mention the conditioner, but in your post, you mention the cleaner). I have used the Cleaner on my Balenciaga bags and have had no problem. It has worked well. But I think I have read that people have had problems with the Conditioner.

roey · Jul 23rd, 2008, 01:15 AM

^I think that's the other way around. People have had trouble with the cleaner being too harsh. The conditioner (Appleguard Leather Care) is a cleaner/conditioner combo and more gentle.

sandysandiego · Jul 23rd, 2008, 11:31 AM

^^ I agree with Roey-I have read that the cleaner may cause problems, not the conditioner. I have successfully used the Rain & Stain Repellent and the conditioner on most of my bags with no problems.

Fashionlover123 - what products did you use on your GST and in what order?? That is scary!

kwongkittiroch · Jul 23rd, 2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kwongkittiroch

It works but don't use it on light lambskin. It darkened one of my flaps!

Not noticeable, but definitely a lesson learned!

For me, it was the Appleguard Leather care - conditioner/cleaner combo. Not sure what did it, but I think I'm going to stay away when it comes to light colored lambskin bags.

HTH

fashionlover123 · Jul 25th, 2008, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sandysandiego

^^ I agree with Roey-I have read that the cleaner may cause problems, not the conditioner. I have successfully used the Rain & Stain Repellent and the conditioner on most of my bags with no problems.

Fashionlover123 - what products did you use on your GST and in what order?? That is scary!

first I used apple leather cleaner, then apple leather conditioner, then I sprayed it with the apple guarde. Maybe I didn't completely let dry the bottom before putting it straight up to spray the sides. I really don't know. The bag was fine until a couple of days later when I was shocked to see the bright yellowing on the bottom

. The front back and sides are ok though. Because it is a vintage series 4 GST and there wasn't any yellowing at all when I received it, so I figured out it must be the products. I won't buy white again.

Jaded81 · Jul 25th, 2008, 01:22 AM

I'm so sorry to hear that =( I would be so freaked out! I think it is possible to get it redyed?

Quote:

Originally Posted by fashionlover123

The bottom of my white caviar GST turned yellow

after using the apple guarde spray or the conditioner. Maybe I didn't probably dry the bottom first before spraying the sides. The sides, front and back are ok, but the bottom is really scary yellow, as if a yellow highlighter was drawn on it. It only showed after a few days.....

COCOLUVR · Jul 25th, 2008, 01:25 AM

I have never tried any products on my bag. I always take it to chanel to have them deal with it. Knowing me I will probably create more problems then solving them.

fashionlover123 · Jul 25th, 2008, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaded81

I'm so sorry to hear that =( I would be so freaked out! I think it is possible to get it redyed?

I took it to the chanel store, and the impatient SA there just gave me an address and phone number of a shop that does color restoration. She said since it is a vintage, she cannot send it back to the chanel store to refurbish it?

I'll ask the store next week how much it is to redye just the bottom

Lady*Blue · Jul 25th, 2008, 02:32 AM

fashionlover123: I have not personally sent anything back to Chanel for restoration/repair, but used a local cobbler who actually gets referrals from Neiman Marcus and all of the high end stores in the area.

I have also been investigating www.lovinmybags.com/. They sell all sorts of products for high end bags and also offer restoration services and they have a menu of their services on their web site. From what I hear, you will get your bag back a lot sooner than if you were to send it to Chanel.

I have a vintage lambskin flap that needs a little TLC, so I am looking into the best route to take (my local cobbler, LMB, or Chanel). From several other threads I have read, Chanel has taken in vintage bags for repair from other members, so I'm not sure why your SA told you they would not accept your bag? Maybe another case where the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing

Maybe other members who have sent their vintage bags will chime in with more info

Good luck and keep us posted.

fashionlover123 · Jul 25th, 2008, 02:43 AM

^yeah I know that some of the TPF sent their vintage bags for refurbishment, and I told the SA, but she seems to lack knowledge and impatient and kind of rude. I use lovinmybags products for my dark vintage jumbo flap and it works fine. I used apple leather products on my white caviar GST cos tpfers raved about it, but it turned yellow. I saw that there is color restoration in lovinthebags and it costed 250-400 and I just want to redye the bottom.
I'll definitely keep you updated after I consult my local cobbler next Monday

Lady*Blue · Jul 25th, 2008, 03:00 AM

^ Wow....hopefully the 250-400 price tag was for the whole bag and not just the bottom

Do you think they would be able to successfully color the bottom to where it will blend & match the rest of the bag?

I wish you lots of luck and we will stay tuned for the update! If you can, take some pics before you have anything done so we can see the results

Jul 21st, 2008, 05:26 PM	#17
star_dust Insane Chanel Member Location: Bulgaria	It'll be good if it's working for lambskin.Does any of you girls know if it's working for Vuitton bags? __________________ "To achieve great things, we must first dream."Coco Chanel

Jul 23rd, 2008, 12:18 AM	#19
fashionlover123 designer bag addict Location: USA, far north	The bottom of my white caviar GST turned yellow after using the apple guarde spray or the conditioner. Maybe I didn't probably dry the bottom first before spraying the sides. The sides, front and back are ok, but the bottom is really scary yellow, as if a yellow highlighter was drawn on it. It only showed after a few days..... __________________ chanel wishlist: dark silver reissue 227 bubblegum or light pink lambskin jumbo

Jul 23rd, 2008, 01:09 AM	#20
lizz Member Location: Flo Ri Da	Actually, the Apple Cleaner is different than the Apple Leather Conditioner (in your title you mention the conditioner, but in your post, you mention the cleaner). I have used the Cleaner on my Balenciaga bags and have had no problem. It has worked well. But I think I have read that people have had problems with the Conditioner. __________________ I wonder who it was defined man as a rational animal. It was the most premature definition ever given. Man is many things, but he is not rational. -Oscar Wilde

Jul 25th, 2008, 01:25 AM	#26
COCOLUVR Member	I have never tried any products on my bag. I always take it to chanel to have them deal with it. Knowing me I will probably create more problems then solving them. __________________

Jul 25th, 2008, 02:32 AM	#28
LadyBlue Luv my lil'man*	fashionlover123: I have not personally sent anything back to Chanel for restoration/repair, but used a local cobbler who actually gets referrals from Neiman Marcus and all of the high end stores in the area. I have also been investigating www.lovinmybags.com/. They sell all sorts of products for high end bags and also offer restoration services and they have a menu of their services on their web site. From what I hear, you will get your bag back a lot sooner than if you were to send it to Chanel. I have a vintage lambskin flap that needs a little TLC, so I am looking into the best route to take (my local cobbler, LMB, or Chanel). From several other threads I have read, Chanel has taken in vintage bags for repair from other members, so I'm not sure why your SA told you they would not accept your bag? Maybe another case where the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing Maybe other members who have sent their vintage bags will chime in with more info Good luck and keep us posted. __________________ Energy Flows Where Attention Goes. Last edited by LadyBlue; Jul 25th, 2008 at 02:38 AM. Reason: error*

Jul 21st, 2008, 05:39 PM	#18
kwongkittiroch I love my Chihuahuas	It works but don't use it on light lambskin. It darkened one of my flaps! Not noticeable, but definitely a lesson learned!

Jul 23rd, 2008, 01:15 AM	#21
roey Member Location: In the sunshine!	^I think that's the other way around. People have had trouble with the cleaner being too harsh. The conditioner (Appleguard Leather Care) is a cleaner/conditioner combo and more gentle.

Jul 23rd, 2008, 11:31 AM	#22
sandysandiego Member	^^ I agree with Roey-I have read that the cleaner may cause problems, not the conditioner. I have successfully used the Rain & Stain Repellent and the conditioner on most of my bags with no problems. Fashionlover123 - what products did you use on your GST and in what order?? That is scary!

Jul 25th, 2008, 02:43 AM	#29
fashionlover123 designer bag addict Location: USA, far north	^yeah I know that some of the TPF sent their vintage bags for refurbishment, and I told the SA, but she seems to lack knowledge and impatient and kind of rude. I use lovinmybags products for my dark vintage jumbo flap and it works fine. I used apple leather products on my white caviar GST cos tpfers raved about it, but it turned yellow. I saw that there is color restoration in lovinthebags and it costed 250-400 and I just want to redye the bottom. I'll definitely keep you updated after I consult my local cobbler next Monday __________________ chanel wishlist: dark silver reissue 227 bubblegum or light pink lambskin jumbo

Jul 25th, 2008, 03:00 AM	#30
LadyBlue Luv my lil'man*	^ Wow....hopefully the 250-400 price tag was for the whole bag and not just the bottom Do you think they would be able to successfully color the bottom to where it will blend & match the rest of the bag? I wish you lots of luck and we will stay tuned for the update! If you can, take some pics before you have anything done so we can see the results __________________ Energy Flows Where Attention Goes.