[laksalala]

I recently purchased a used white jumbo flap from a lovely gal, and thought of redying to a dark red. I contacted Barbara from lovinmybags and she said it will cost at least $500 to do that. But she does not really recommend it, since there are issues like the zippers and stitches and stuff- but it can be done. She recommend to restore it and she is able to make it as good as new. the cost will be about $325.
I don't know what to do. Should i get it dyed to red? I have been dreaming of a red jumbo for a long long long long long time.
Or should i just restore it back to the nice crisp white. It's just that I have never own a white bag, I'm just scared that it will get dirty.
Please let me know your thoughts? comments?
Thanks a bunch!

[DD101]

You asked a professional and she said it could have issues, that's as good as a no for me. Restore it back to the crisp white, it will look perfect this way. Good luck with whatever you choose.

[laksalala]

thanks DD101!

[DD101]

You want it to come out the best it possibly can, so to me, when a professional cannot promise it to come out excellent, then stick with the original color.

I have a few white bags, and they hold up very well. I have not had any problems with any white Chanels I have.

[applecandy]

Originally Posted by DD101

You asked a professional and she said it could have issues, that's as good as a no for me. Restore it back to the crisp white, it will look perfect this way. Good luck with whatever you choose.

I totally agree with DD. (I too have some white Chanels and they do hold up beautifully, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised when you get your restored bag back!)

[bulletproofsoul]

I agree with everyone else, just restore it. Since you are sending it to Barbara for the work, see how much it would cost to get a coating of protector on it. That should help repel dirt and make it a lot easier to wipe clean if it does get dirty.