Magi eraser totally ruined my chloe bag!

fayewolf · Jul 26th, 2006, 06:13 PM

I found some ink mark on my bag and I tried the magic eraser and it like ripped part of the leather out!! it's totallly discolored and i haven't even used the bag?!!! what should i do??

lordguinny · Jul 26th, 2006, 08:23 PM

Oh faye, I'm so sorry! Magic Erasor can be fabulous but if overused, from what I learned from other PF'ers, it can be a nightmare! What I found worked on my Speedy 25 (it was a victim of "happy erasor" syndrome) was leather conditioner. I used Appleguard Leather conditioner. It restored some of the moisture on my handles and helped a bit.

However, it never got back to that original state so I've since sold it and will be buying a brand new one in Paris. I know that for some PF'ers who didn't go Magic Erasor happy using the conditioner helped ALOT.

By the way, where did you apply the magic erasor and how did it ruin your bag?

fayewolf · Jul 26th, 2006, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lordguinny

Oh faye, I'm so sorry! Magic Erasor can be fabulous but if overused, from what I learned from other PF'ers, it can be a nightmare! What I found worked on my Speedy 25 (it was a victim of "happy erasor" syndrome) was leather conditioner. I used Appleguard Leather conditioner. It restored some of the moisture on my handles and helped a bit.

However, it never got back to that original state so I've since sold it and will be buying a brand new one in Paris. I know that for some PF'ers who didn't go Magic Erasor happy using the conditioner helped ALOT.

By the way, where did you apply the magic erasor and how did it ruin your bag?

I almost had a heart attack, I took it to Saks and see what they can do, the recommended me to this fabulous cobber, and I wouldn't believe my eyes, it toally retore it to its original!!

me_love_purse · Jul 26th, 2006, 11:35 PM

cobber? whats that?
anyways... i am glad it going back to normal now.

Jenn83 · Jul 26th, 2006, 11:51 PM

Happy to hear your bag got fixed.

Alexenjie · Jul 27th, 2006, 02:45 PM

I bought a used Coach bag off of e-bay and it came with a small stain on the outside that looked like oil. I tried Magi eraser on it and it totally removed the blue color of the leather - it looked so bad that I just threw the bag out (luckily it wasn't expensive). I have learned my lesson and I do think I was rubbing the stain spot too vigorously with my magi eraser. I won't do that again!

I'm also much more careful when buying a used bag to make sure they specify that it has no stains or ink marks. Peggy

Luna · Jul 27th, 2006, 03:46 PM

I think she meant Cobbler.

I wonder what he used on it!

bag.lover · Jul 27th, 2006, 05:31 PM

A professional leather shop can do magic to bags, they clean & restore the bags to brand-new conditions. =)

fayewolf · Jul 27th, 2006, 09:40 PM

Yep, my speedy finger typo. Cobbler

He said he airbrushed it for me. It was unbelievable. This was in downtown SF. I went to the one near my house and they are of NO HELP.

This cobbler's place has people bringing in marc jacobs, manolo, CL shoes, so they are very used to high end stuff. :)

stinam · Jul 27th, 2006, 09:49 PM

Congrats on getting your bag restored!!

I will keep in mind the cobbler suggestion in case anything should happen to one of my bags -- I would have never thought of using one.

habanerita · Jul 27th, 2006, 10:42 PM

Can you post name of the cobbler to see if they take mailed items to refurbish??????-thanks!

Serenity Now · Jul 27th, 2006, 11:19 PM

Oohh PHEW, Faye!!! That's wonderful that the cobbler was able to restore your new bag.

fayewolf · Jul 28th, 2006, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by habanerita

Can you post name of the cobbler to see if they take mailed items to refurbish??????-thanks!

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Yes!! I've seen people mailing packages there because they were opening boots, purses, left and right

The name of the shop is called Anthony's. It is in San Francisco, on Geary Street.

habanerita · Jul 28th, 2006, 03:55 PM

Thanks for information, will be sending a handbag for repairs!!!!

Jul 26th, 2006, 06:13 PM	#1
fayewolf Member	Magi eraser totally ruined my chloe bag! I found some ink mark on my bag and I tried the magic eraser and it like ripped part of the leather out!! it's totallly discolored and i haven't even used the bag?!!! what should i do??

Jul 26th, 2006, 08:23 PM	#2
lordguinny Balenciaga Moderator Location: Florida	Re: Magi eraser totally ruined my chloe bag! Oh faye, I'm so sorry! Magic Erasor can be fabulous but if overused, from what I learned from other PF'ers, it can be a nightmare! What I found worked on my Speedy 25 (it was a victim of "happy erasor" syndrome) was leather conditioner. I used Appleguard Leather conditioner. It restored some of the moisture on my handles and helped a bit. However, it never got back to that original state so I've since sold it and will be buying a brand new one in Paris. I know that for some PF'ers who didn't go Magic Erasor happy using the conditioner helped ALOT. By the way, where did you apply the magic erasor and how did it ruin your bag? __________________ Last edited by lordguinny; Jul 26th, 2006 at 08:25 PM.

Jul 26th, 2006, 11:35 PM	#4
me_love_purse swift convert	Re: Magi eraser totally ruined my chloe bag! cobber? whats that? anyways... i am glad it going back to normal now. __________________ just a couple more things ... I promise

Jul 26th, 2006, 11:51 PM	#5
Jenn83 Handbag Addict Location: NJ	Re: Magi eraser totally ruined my chloe bag! Happy to hear your bag got fixed.

Jul 27th, 2006, 02:45 PM	#6
Alexenjie Member Location: Pacific Northwest	Re: Magi eraser totally ruined my chloe bag! I bought a used Coach bag off of e-bay and it came with a small stain on the outside that looked like oil. I tried Magi eraser on it and it totally removed the blue color of the leather - it looked so bad that I just threw the bag out (luckily it wasn't expensive). I have learned my lesson and I do think I was rubbing the stain spot too vigorously with my magi eraser. I won't do that again! I'm also much more careful when buying a used bag to make sure they specify that it has no stains or ink marks. Peggy

Jul 27th, 2006, 03:46 PM	#7
Luna wheeeee	Re: Magi eraser totally ruined my chloe bag! I think she meant Cobbler. I wonder what he used on it!

Jul 27th, 2006, 05:31 PM	#8
bag.lover Member	Re: Magi eraser totally ruined my chloe bag! A professional leather shop can do magic to bags, they clean & restore the bags to brand-new conditions. =)

Jul 27th, 2006, 09:40 PM	#9
fayewolf Member	Re: Magi eraser totally ruined my chloe bag! Yep, my speedy finger typo. Cobbler He said he airbrushed it for me. It was unbelievable. This was in downtown SF. I went to the one near my house and they are of NO HELP. This cobbler's place has people bringing in marc jacobs, manolo, CL shoes, so they are very used to high end stuff. :)

Jul 27th, 2006, 09:49 PM	#10
stinam Member Location: New York	Re: Magi eraser totally ruined my chloe bag! Congrats on getting your bag restored!! I will keep in mind the cobbler suggestion in case anything should happen to one of my bags -- I would have never thought of using one.

Jul 27th, 2006, 10:42 PM	#11
habanerita Member	Re: Magi eraser totally ruined my chloe bag! Can you post name of the cobbler to see if they take mailed items to refurbish??????-thanks!

Jul 27th, 2006, 11:19 PM	#12
Serenity Now Insanity later	Re: Magi eraser totally ruined my chloe bag! Oohh PHEW, Faye!!! That's wonderful that the cobbler was able to restore your new bag.

Jul 28th, 2006, 03:55 PM	#14
habanerita Member	Re: Magi eraser totally ruined my chloe bag! Thanks for information, will be sending a handbag for repairs!!!!