Opinions/advice needed -

[Lescoy]

^^ I'd just contact them to double check - what you don't want to do is 'lift' any of the colour off - some products can be pretty strong - but I imagine that because of the type of things they work with - any product they are retailing should be OK - but its always worth just double checking.

[bag*mad*bags]

yes will do, if this bags confirmed auth then i may even send it to them to have a look at?? i think that maybe a better option?

[RascalCat]

^^ Oooo BMB hope that you manage to get the ink out! Had the seller declared that?

[bag*mad*bags]

NO!!! i will be after a partial refund, i LOVE the bag i dont want to return it!

[RascalCat]

^^ good for you! she should definitely have mentioned the ink..

[bag*mad*bags]

im a terrible buyer!!

[woody]

Originally Posted by afterimage

I found a scratch on the leather and while trying to get rid of that, I put some coach moisturizer on the bag and let it sit there without rubbing it into the bag. The scratch made the area lighter than the rest of the bag and now with the moisturizer it is DARKER than the rest of the bag!!!! Is it supposed to dry up and return to the lighter colour or is that darker stain there forever? HELP !!!!!!!!!

If it hasn't soaked in after a day or two I would try a paper towel over the top of the stain and then use a hairdryer (very gently, not to hot or too long) to see if it will loosen up the moisturiser so the paper towel can absorb the excess. I haven't actually done this and given the expense of the bag you may wish to take it to a professional. Good luck!

[woody]

Originally Posted by bag*mad*bags

NO!!! i will be after a partial refund, i LOVE the bag i dont want to return it!

My kids have been drawing everywhere with pens including on a white leather recliner. Any perfume does remove ink but it does damage the leather I think. Buffs off the texture. You then must neutralise the achohol with a mixture of milk and water. You can do any search on ink/pen and leather and a number of people say they have done this with success.

On second thoughts with an expensive bag I'd send it to the professionals!

[vivi1205]

Originally Posted by Mishk

I desperately need your opinions fellow Chloe lovers!! Is the chloe paddington going out of fashion?? Here in Australia it is virtually impossible to find an authentic Paddington bag these days. I am absolutely in love with my paddington collection and I am continuing to try to expand it. But after spending a small fortune on my bags over the last year, I am being told they are something of the past and no longer the fashion must haves they once were. This breaks my heart !! Please tell me it isn't so??

I've admired Paddies from a distance for a LONG time now, and am finally a recent proud owner of my moka . IMO, I think this bag is classic. There are some newer Chloes that I might be crushing on, but I will always be a fan of Paddies. As a matter of fact, I plan on more paddies (baby ones too!) hopefully!...in the probable distant future. In terms of if they're going OUT of fashion...I don't think so. I don't really like to follow trends anyway, so I don't know if my opinion helps any ...

[vivi1205]

Originally Posted by bag*mad*bags

ok everyone, just got my 05 loaf, to find that it has 3 small pen marks! things like this bug me, but its such a rare bag im willing to see if i can sort this out myself! heres a pic

Oh my. That's awful. I'm so sorry she came like that! I wish I could help, but I am clueless when it comes to treating leather and mending leather or getting stains out . I don't know if you've seen this thread...you probably already checked it out...
HOW TO: Clean your Chloe (lining, pen marks, stains)
You better get your partial refund!! I KNOW how it feels when the seller doesn't fully disclose ! GL!

[bag*mad*bags]

thanks ladies, i LOVE the bag and its sooo rare, i will sent it away to be treated i think! i washed the lining and its come up as new!

[daisyrockyrosie]

Originally Posted by woody

My kids have been drawing everywhere with pens including on a white leather recliner. Any perfume does remove ink but it does damage the leather I think. Buffs off the texture. You then must neutralise the achohol with a mixture of milk and water. You can do any search on ink/pen and leather and a number of people say they have done this with success. On second thoughts with an expensive bag I'd send it to the professionals!

For us Aussies, Oroton makes a leather cleaner/moisturiser, which I have had sucess in getting ball point pen off of a white leather bag in the past...

[afterimage]

Originally Posted by qwerty234

have you tried "buffing" the moisturiser with a soft clean cloth? Some moisturisers you have to work into the leather as you apply them, and then buff it afterwards, it helps to avoid too much product concentrated in one spot. The only other thing I could think of would be to let it dry for a day or two - see if the leather returns to it's original colour once the moisturiser has completely soaked in? Let us know how it goes

I put moisturizer ALL over the bag in a blot like motion to make the colour even out!!! LOL
it worked!!!!!!!!
but i can see the original scratch now BUT that is SO MUCH better than a dark circle on my beloved paraty! Thanks everyone for the comments!!! I had a mini-heart attack last night!

[panc11]

Hi!! I just managed to get my hands on a chloe edith in whiskey. I live in a rainy city..do I need to worry about water marks? Anything I can use to protect the leather?

Thanks!! :)

[Lescoy]

panc11 - I've moved this question here -

As for water marks. Its an idea to waterproof - i.e., spray with a waterproofing spray - which can help stop any water marks. I'm not sure where you live - but do check the Lovin My Bags website -

http://www.lovinmybags.com/

They do a range of products - and if you check them some do protect against water. I haven't personally tried their products - they aren't available in the UK - although they do ship overseas.

Also - check this link -

http://leatherstuff.com/shop/index.php?id=290

This store offers the Apple range of products and there is a Rain and Stain Repellant available in that range.

HTH.

Originally Posted by panc11

Hi!! I just managed to get my hands on a chloe edith in whiskey. I live in a rainy city..do I need to worry about water marks? Anything I can use to protect the leather? Thanks!! :)