Scratch!!

provocateur123 · Sep 4th, 2008, 03:36 AM

I just wore my new box kelly..When i got back in the car i noticed a HUGE scratch on the back!!!!

I am heartbroken! Since it is a brand new bag..does anyone have any fixes other than Spa...i know it will have a patina eventually but how can i disguise or fix this now? Anyone have any solutions ....?

Also there are patches of scratches that when I look at them from far away they appear to be white patches!!! And some of the scratches are dark.

I was so careful! It's making me want to cancel getting another box kelly!

mrssparkles · Sep 4th, 2008, 03:49 AM

One of my box bags was badly scratched up. And the scratches were like fine white hairs. I tried using Meltonian cream to polish my bag but I was unsuccessful. Sent it in to my craftsman, and he fixed it for me.

Looked brand new when it came back.

mlgnlg · Sep 4th, 2008, 04:32 AM

"The first scratch is the deepest" literally.

My mom screamed when she found out that her box birkin had a scratch, the size of 8cm....me and my bros were all laughing about it till today! It just cracked us up everytime we see her carrying the box Birkin, and one of us would go singing " The first scratch is the deepest...baby i know...."

leap of faith · Sep 4th, 2008, 04:37 AM

^^lool!

im sorry i cant help you but i just had to comment on the story above

albanne · Sep 4th, 2008, 06:04 AM

I know the feeling, when I got my Birkin 30 gold and took her out and got a tiny mark on it the very first day, I was so upset I chose denial and didn't look at it for days.

periogirl28 · Sep 4th, 2008, 06:16 AM

Oh I feel your pain! I got a scratch on the bottom of my Chevre Kelly and I haven't brought her in yet. Craftsman on summer hols. I don't see it but knowing it's there is a bummer.

_bella_ · Sep 4th, 2008, 06:31 AM

I definitely feel your pain, I have a huge rub/scratch on my birkin and haven't taken it in since the craftsmen have been on holidays. It drives me crazy when I think about it, but as the SA told me after he saw it (and he had no malice in his tone) "now that you have a scratch, you'll naturally be more aware of dangerous situations more" He was right!
Luckily, you have a leather that can be polished back to like new by a craftsman.

hello2703 · Sep 4th, 2008, 07:16 AM

Don't worry about it.
Take some Meltonian (less is more) and massage it gently into the leather. It'll take care of the scratch.

Vivek · Sep 4th, 2008, 08:03 AM

These are Hermes bags, a scratch or two just adds character :)

provocateur123 · Sep 4th, 2008, 09:50 AM

Knowing it's there does drive me crazy! Even though it doesn't show (in the back) everytime I look at it I feel like crying..I know this sounds stupid but it's like a huge weight on my shoulders! I'll have to try the Meltonian ...

provocateur123 · Sep 4th, 2008, 09:55 AM

I googled Meltonian...since we don't have it in my country...I was wondering what color should I use for Rouge H

Help greatly appreciated!

Poshhoney · Sep 4th, 2008, 09:56 AM

Have a look at this great thread. Docride recommends fab products and treatments to help. It got me over my fear of box. Good luck.
Reference: Vintage Bag nightmares? leather care info

xiaoxiao · Sep 4th, 2008, 01:16 PM

Oh I totally hear you! My first Kelly is an orange box and trust me, I babied her even more so than my own ds!!! So for the longest time I didnt have fun using her at all! Until one day, I decided to stop being so crazy LOL. (and trust me I was crazy about it too). I think box is such a lovely leather, the fact that is easier to scratch than your Togo and Clemence just made it even more precious. I honestly can say I appreciate box more so than any other leather! Especially after spa she will come back spanking new and knowing that gives me a peace of mind when I use her.

Enjoy and have fun with her! Don't worry about the rest. She will look perfect again if you want her to! But scratches help add character to your bag as well.

Encore Hermes · Sep 4th, 2008, 01:43 PM

I use a bit of the meltonian neutral. I have used Saphir Renovateur neutral and I love it, (Fr. product) but since I found out the craftspeople in the US use meltonian I stick to the product they use. I would not use anything with a color in it.

leap of faith · Sep 4th, 2008, 02:26 PM

Maybe since the scratch is already there (meaning you will eventually send her to spa) you could just totally have fun with her for now, and after a month or two you could send it

Sep 4th, 2008, 03:36 AM	#1
provocateur123 Member	Scratch!! I just wore my new box kelly..When i got back in the car i noticed a HUGE scratch on the back!!!! I am heartbroken! Since it is a brand new bag..does anyone have any fixes other than Spa...i know it will have a patina eventually but how can i disguise or fix this now? Anyone have any solutions ....? Also there are patches of scratches that when I look at them from far away they appear to be white patches!!! And some of the scratches are dark. I was so careful! It's making me want to cancel getting another box kelly! __________________ 35cm black TOGO birkin with ghw

Sep 4th, 2008, 03:49 AM	#2
mrssparkles City Girl	One of my box bags was badly scratched up. And the scratches were like fine white hairs. I tried using Meltonian cream to polish my bag but I was unsuccessful. Sent it in to my craftsman, and he fixed it for me. Looked brand new when it came back. __________________ I surrender to my H addiction Last edited by mrssparkles; Sep 4th, 2008 at 03:54 AM.

Sep 4th, 2008, 04:37 AM	#4
leap of faith addicted to the H	^^lool! im sorry i cant help you but i just had to comment on the story above __________________ bitten by the H-bug and luvving it

Sep 4th, 2008, 06:04 AM	#5
albanne Member	I know the feeling, when I got my Birkin 30 gold and took her out and got a tiny mark on it the very first day, I was so upset I chose denial and didn't look at it for days. __________________ AL. Looking for a pre-loved black Birkin 35 PH, please PM me if you see one

Sep 4th, 2008, 07:16 AM	#8
hello2703 Show Me The Orange! Location: Europe. Central.	Don't worry about it. Take some Meltonian (less is more) and massage it gently into the leather. It'll take care of the scratch. __________________ I will not answer any requests for 'private' authentications via PM. If you want an item authenticated, then post it HERE. Please use the following format: item: scarf/bag/whatever listing number: 123456789 seller: fast eddie/Joe doe link: http://www.ebay.com comments: did they ever print 'hermees paris' on the scarf?

Sep 4th, 2008, 04:32 AM	#3
mlgnlg Member	"The first scratch is the deepest" literally. My mom screamed when she found out that her box birkin had a scratch, the size of 8cm....me and my bros were all laughing about it till today! It just cracked us up everytime we see her carrying the box Birkin, and one of us would go singing " The first scratch is the deepest...baby i know...."

Sep 4th, 2008, 06:16 AM	#6
periogirl28 Member Location: 13 hours from FSH!	Oh I feel your pain! I got a scratch on the bottom of my Chevre Kelly and I haven't brought her in yet. Craftsman on summer hols. I don't see it but knowing it's there is a bummer.

Sep 4th, 2008, 06:31 AM	#7
_bella_ wannabe cloggie Location: Republic of Cocktailand	I definitely feel your pain, I have a huge rub/scratch on my birkin and haven't taken it in since the craftsmen have been on holidays. It drives me crazy when I think about it, but as the SA told me after he saw it (and he had no malice in his tone) "now that you have a scratch, you'll naturally be more aware of dangerous situations more" He was right! Luckily, you have a leather that can be polished back to like new by a craftsman.

Sep 4th, 2008, 08:03 AM	#9
Vivek Member Location: Birmingham, UK	These are Hermes bags, a scratch or two just adds character :)

Sep 4th, 2008, 09:50 AM	#10
provocateur123 Member	Knowing it's there does drive me crazy! Even though it doesn't show (in the back) everytime I look at it I feel like crying..I know this sounds stupid but it's like a huge weight on my shoulders! I'll have to try the Meltonian ... __________________ 35cm black TOGO birkin with ghw

Sep 4th, 2008, 09:55 AM	#11
provocateur123 Member	I googled Meltonian...since we don't have it in my country...I was wondering what color should I use for Rouge H Help greatly appreciated! __________________ 35cm black TOGO birkin with ghw

Sep 4th, 2008, 09:56 AM	#12
Poshhoney Member Location: Manchester UK	Have a look at this great thread. Docride recommends fab products and treatments to help. It got me over my fear of box. Good luck. Reference: Vintage Bag nightmares? leather care info

Sep 4th, 2008, 01:16 PM	#13
xiaoxiao No affiliation! Location: New York, NY!	Oh I totally hear you! My first Kelly is an orange box and trust me, I babied her even more so than my own ds!!! So for the longest time I didnt have fun using her at all! Until one day, I decided to stop being so crazy LOL. (and trust me I was crazy about it too). I think box is such a lovely leather, the fact that is easier to scratch than your Togo and Clemence just made it even more precious. I honestly can say I appreciate box more so than any other leather! Especially after spa she will come back spanking new and knowing that gives me a peace of mind when I use her. Enjoy and have fun with her! Don't worry about the rest. She will look perfect again if you want her to! But scratches help add character to your bag as well. __________________ This is my blue steel look. And call me, Bond, James Bond.

Sep 4th, 2008, 01:43 PM	#14
Encore Hermes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Location: Collinsport, Maine	I use a bit of the meltonian neutral. I have used Saphir Renovateur neutral and I love it, (Fr. product) but since I found out the craftspeople in the US use meltonian I stick to the product they use. I would not use anything with a color in it.

Sep 4th, 2008, 02:26 PM	#15
leap of faith addicted to the H	Maybe since the scratch is already there (meaning you will eventually send her to spa) you could just totally have fun with her for now, and after a month or two you could send it __________________ bitten by the H-bug and luvving it