Coach bag care: Scotchgard?

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Jun 28, 2006
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#1
Hi all!
Sorry if this has been discussed previously. I just bought a large khaki signature carryall with part vachetta. Am wondering how do I keep the signature fabric part as clean as possible for as long as possible? I've got a can of the Scotchgard Fabric Protector. Can I use that on the fabric?

In addition, I understand that the vachetta leather will darken over time. I kind of like the pale color that it has now. How can I prevent it from darkening too fast, and also keeping stains to a minimum? Scotchgard has a leather protector. Will this work? Has anyone tried it on their Coach?

Thanks in advance.
 
#2
Welcome to tPF!
I was under the impression that the Coach fabric already has a protectant on it. I wouldnt put scotch guard on there. As for the leather alot of people on here use Applegard or Shining Monkey ( I am not too sure of the names as I dont use either).
 
#3
Yeah all of Coachs fabrics are water & stain resistant already..I guess people use the scotchgard for precaution. As for the vachetta I have no idea how to keep it "like new" condition..if anyone here does..please speak up. You all know I don't like the turning of the leather.
 
#4
If you're using the Scotchguard Farbric Protector, make sure that not one speckle gets onto leather. That is a big boo-boo. Don't ask how I know. They also make a leather protector but as mentioned above, Coach's fabrics are treated already to be water resistant.
 
#6
Hi!
Thanks for the replies.

I have read about the Shining Monkey and Appleguard, but I doubt these are available in Malaysia, where I live.

I did a test on my bag and sure enough the water beads up. I was thinking as time goes by, the coating may wear off eventually and I may need to use Scotchgard on the fabric.

Has anyone used the Scotchgard Leather Protector on the vachetta? Any luck?

Since this is my first Coach bag, I'm a little nervous/paranoid. ;)

Thanks again.
 
#7
Well when I bought my signature fabric heels, the SA at Coach told me that it had a water resistant fabric protector on it already, but I should use Scotchguard on it to be safe anyway. I used it, and nothing happened to the fabric. but i have a purse that has the khaki signature fabric on it and I've never done anything to it, and it's still perfect, three years later.
 
#14
baglady39 said:
For shoes I know I'm going to be out in messy weather with, I usually use the heavy duty Scotchgard. It stinks like crazy, though!
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LOL, it really smells? oh well, anything is good enough for me when it comes to taking care of my Coach!! thanks for the info!:flowers:
 
#15
TnC said:
LOL, it really smells? oh well, anything is good enough for me when it comes to taking care of my Coach!! thanks for the info!:flowers:
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Caution, though, because Scotchgard can darken things! I've used it in the past on Tylie suede bags, but I really prefer Apple or Shining Monkey when it's a concern. I have not had it spot leather, but some people also report that. I spray from a distance, though. The heavy duty is probably worse than the regular too. If I used it on anything Coach, I would be careful! :yes:

Yeah, I do think it smells...might want to spray outside!
 
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