[sunbeamy]

mytokiluv : I give an update here once I collect my lilac lambskin flap that I recently sent for redye.

fieryfashionist : your orange caviar flap is gorgeous!!

[jadebirkin08]

Thanks bagnut and kwongkittiroch May I add that when my friend who sold me the purse saw the new color..she wanted to buy it back..

[francyFG]

May I ask if FACTOTUM fixes also hardware?

[bagnut]

Originally Posted by francyFG

May I ask if FACTOTUM fixes also hardware?

Not sure what you need, but I have posted their phone number. Ask to speak to Tom or his wife Danielle. My Jumbo that was recently rejuvenated, the metal rings on the chain strap had come unglued. Those were fixed. As I mentioned, Chanel Boutiques, Saks and probably Neimans sends their bags to them. Hope this helps. Their phone again is (949) 497-4114

[francyFG]

thanks bagnut! I'll give them a call!!

[bagnut]

Originally Posted by francyFG

thanks bagnut! I'll give them a call!!

Good, please let me know the outcome. Maria

[mytokiluv]

sunbeamy : yes, pls update us when you get back your lilac bag.

fieryfashionista:Just curious to know, when Chanel redye your bag, do they also dye the inside and the strap?

[sunbeamy]

mytokiluv : I will be going down this evening to collect my bag. Will update the outcome soon. Wish me luck

[IceEarl]

great info!! but I am wondering has anyone one of you experience color run from a redyed bag, especially when it's redyed to a darkar color?

[880]

Originally Posted by bagnut

I have had 3 chanel bags redyed. 2 done at Chanel and one at a reputable shoe repair. The one I had done on my small Classic, I felt was so so. I have been told by the ladies here that redying makes the lambskin harder and this is true. I had a Caviar tote redone and it turned out much better. My recent send was a jumbo classic and had it done at a shoe repair in Orange County. It turned out absolutely gorgeous. The owner also told me that Chanel and Judith Leiber send to him. After seeing and believing I would only send to Chanel for chain repair. If I can post the business name, I will or you can PM me for their number. I live 2 hours away from them and send my repairs to them. I believe Saks also sends their repairs and LV. Hope this helps.

I had a caviar beige chanel petite shopper (smaller version of the GST) dyed black by my trusted local shoe person who delivered it back to me in less than a week. (Only the leather of the bag and the straps are dyed; the interior remains the same). But this is the pebbled leather; I believe that softer leather would not come out as well. Also dyers (or at least my local shoe guy) cannot do metallic shades and are happiest if you ask for something generic like black, brown or navy. Recently took in some bags to Chanel (NYC, 57th ST) to be refurbished, basically cleaned up and chains replaced, and Emilson TObsen, replair specialist there, told me that it would take 6-8 weeks because they now send some stuff to CA, which may be the same place referenced above. She did tell me that CHanel will not change the style or appearance of the bag too much, though they are shortening replacement straps on an older tote bag.

[fieryfashionist]

Aww, thank you sunbeamy!

mytokilov - Hi! Chanel redyed the whole bag I believe, because the corners, bottom of the cc closure, etc. were a bit worn (the leather was almost peeled off). I'm not sure if they dyed the inside, and I don't think they touched/redyed the strap... basically, just the outside of the flap.

[bagnut]

Originally Posted by 880

I had a caviar beige chanel petite shopper (smaller version of the GST) dyed black by my trusted local shoe person who delivered it back to me in less than a week. (Only the leather of the bag and the straps are dyed; the interior remains the same). But this is the pebbled leather; I believe that softer leather would not come out as well. Also dyers (or at least my local shoe guy) cannot do metallic shades and are happiest if you ask for something generic like black, brown or navy. Recently took in some bags to Chanel (NYC, 57th ST) to be refurbished, basically cleaned up and chains replaced, and Emilson TObsen, replair specialist there, told me that it would take 6-8 weeks because they now send some stuff to CA, which may be the same place referenced above. She did tell me that CHanel will not change the style or appearance of the bag too much, though they are shortening replacement straps on an older tote bag.

I wouldn't be surprised if they send to Factotem. My vintage is the lambskin and it is softer than a smaller classic when sent to Chanel. I prefer Factotem. I am very pleased and waiting to hear from other members who expressed an interest in using them.

[sunbeamy]

The lambskin wasn't as smooth as before. But overall I am pretty satisfy with the result. They even remove the whole strap to redye it.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...skinlilac1.jpg

[chanel4ever]

Originally Posted by bagnut

I wouldn't be surprised if they send to Factotem. My vintage is the lambskin and it is softer than a smaller classic when sent to Chanel. I prefer Factotem. I am very pleased and waiting to hear from other members who expressed an interest in using them.

I am not interested in using Factotum services. My friend wanted to dye a beige Chanel. She gave them the pouch belongs to another beige Chanel bag for color sample. They can't match color so they dyed the bag as well as the pouch in pink. They also did terrible paint job. The lining is stained with paint all over. I saw her bag. It's totally damaged. She also lost the pouch for the other bag because they are no longer matched.

[chloe-babe]

oooh Sunbeamy, your bag looks amazing.
I know its nice to have a soft bag, but even better to have one that looks so incredible
congrats