HOW TO: Protect or Condition or Treat Your Chloe Bag/Accessory

[beauxgoris]

April showers bring....... - um stains to my Whiskey Edith?

I sure hope not. I've never waterproofed a bag before - just wondering if anyone else is going to do this - or just let the bag stain and age naturally?

[Daisy]

I obviously speak from experience and Edith stains like a MOTHER. I've never had a water spot "stain" so quickly and darkly. I do want to treat mine after that experience and have the Apple Garde kit but I've never actually used it!

[ETenebris]

I was not planning to treat mine. Daisy, let us know if the spot goes away in a day or so.

[kiptrip]

Has anyone used Scotch protective leather spray? I'm worried it's too heavy duty for our delicate leather PRICEY bags, but I live in Singapore and am not sure what brands they sell here to protect leather goods. :worried:

[beauxgoris]

I don't know either. I have a leather waterprotective spray that I use on fine leather shoes - but something about using it on my beautiful new bag freaks me out.

[binky]

hi all! i read in another thread that someone's Edith has gotten rained on and even got some icing on it but it hardly shows any marks. i was also wondering about water and stain proofing it. might be a good idea just to be on the safe side.

[beauxgoris]

Anything heavy duty that people would recommend?

[roey]

Read the Chloe and Rain thread - Daisy's bag is cured and there is some good info in that there.

[mercer]

nope- those sprays make me nervous (mostly because I'm afraid I'll not use them correctly. I'm always afraid I won't apply it evenly and end up with a two toned bag!). Of course, I don't mind a spot or two- in fact I'm always a bit relieved when I get the first spot- then I no longer agonize over keeping the bag "perfect".

[binky]

mercer, i sort of feel the way you do. i get so nervous before spraying a bag (i have used Apple Garde but haven't gotten caught in the rain since then) and worry I will do it wrong. I also agree with you about being a bit relieved when after the first spot, scuff or scratch. the first one is the hardest and after that first one i don't worry about the bag so much anymore. the only way for a bag to stay pristine is to not use them. so what's the point to getting them if they're going to stay in their dustbags and just sit in the closet?

[beauxgoris]

My husband has been going on and on about how much he loves Edith - so that sealed the deal - she can stay!

I went to a fine leather store today (with Edith in tow) and told them I wanted something to protect the leather (mainly from waterstains) - and they recommended a product.

They said that the most important thing is that it have NO silicone in it - as that's what makes it look splattered and darkens the leather.

I sprayed my bag (twice) and it looks perfect. Exactly the same as it did before I sprayed it - plus I feel much better about her getting a drop or two of water on her - and not freaking out that every little thing could stain her!

*sigh*

[chloehandbags]

Originally Posted by beauxgoris

My husband has been going on and on about how much he loves Edith - so that sealed the deal - she can stay! I went to a fine leather store today (with Edith in tow) and told them I wanted something to protect the leather (mainly from waterstains) - and they recommended a product. They said that the most important thing is that it have NO silicone in it - as that's what makes it look splattered and darkens the leather. I sprayed my bag (twice) and it looks perfect. Exactly the same as it did before I sprayed it - plus I feel much better about her getting a drop or two of water on her - and not freaking out that every little thing could stain her! *sigh*

Still be careful though! I don't actually put much store in leather sprays.

I used to spray everything (especially suede), but then I realised that it didn't really make much difference to how vulnerable the leather was to stains and it was also giving me a false sense of security!

In my experience, pure, clean, rain water rarely does any permanent damage to leather, you just have to be patient and let it dry out thoroughly; away from any direct heat sources (like radiators).

[beauxgoris]

^^Thanks - I will.

I never use Edith on days that even might have a hint of rain. I know I should probably just relax - but I want to keep her looking nice.

[Kandi]

Originally Posted by beauxgoris

^^Thanks - I will. I never use Edith on days that even might have a hint of rain. I know I should probably just relax - but I want to keep her looking nice.

I used Collonil Waterstop on my Mulberry and it worked perfectly. I don't know the Edith as mine in being shipped; but I didn't put anything on my Paddy. :unsure: I carry my LV Speedy on rainy days; nothing bothers it.

[roey]

Originally Posted by chloehandbags

Still be careful though! I don't actually put much store in leather sprays. I used to spray everything (especially suede), but then I realised that it didn't really make much difference to how vulnerable the leather was to stains and it was also giving me a false sense of security! In my experience, pure, clean, rain water rarely does any permanent damage to leather, you just have to be patient and let it dry out thoroughly; away from any direct heat sources (like radiators).

Very well said and I completely agree. Nobody sprayed the cows to protect them from water before they became handbags. Poor cows.