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jburgh · Feb 2nd, 2009, 12:28 PM

In this thread you fill find tips and experiences for cleaning and protection the outside of Jimmy Choo items such as bags, shoes, accessories.

Cornflower Blue · Jul 20th, 2009, 02:27 PM

Having recently got my first JC (cognac Ruby - in calf leather I think) should I be putting anything on the leather? Is it even necessary? Thanks!

jburgh · Jul 20th, 2009, 08:43 PM

Yay, somebody posted here!!!!

Treating the leather really depends on you and your climate. BTW - Choo does not recommend any treatment. Some of us do use a protectant on our bags. I am not the most careful and I live in a wet climate. I have treated most of my bags with AppleGarde leather/suede protectant. This product cannot be used on patent, nubuck, or exotics.

I wipe the spray off the metal hardware immediately and then let the bag dry in either the shade, or indoors.

Hopefully some others will comment.

parson russell · Jul 21st, 2009, 05:42 AM

Having got caught in the rain recently with a turquoise Mahala, and seeing how it seeped in - arrrrgggghhhhh!!!!
I took a deep breath - and sprayed with 'Collonil Waterstop', about 3 weeks ago
I know Mulberry recommend this for their bags, and after reading an extensive thread on their forum, - [Ultimate amazing Collonil pics] I decided to risk it.

It has been totally fine even on the suede panels- perhaps half a shade deeper in colour? and the rain just does not affect it now. Seems to prevent staining too, especially on the Mahala's big bottom!
Think you have to assess the risk factor depending on the sort of leather. It also cannot be used on patent or exotics- but I did see that they sold a product specifically for metallics.
Assume that AppleGarde is a very similar product?

Cornflower Blue · Jul 21st, 2009, 01:32 PM

I live in a very wet part of the UK, so I think when I'm feeling brave I might use some rain protectant on her. I've never tried Collinil but I have seen its amazing properties

in the Mulberry forum!
Otherwise it might be Clarks Protector which has worked very well on some other bags. But I'm feeling a bit chicken to use anything at the minute!

I did get a little scuff on her today, so I just took the dustbag (which seems to be made of flannelette, and made in Italy which I thought was rather nice

) and gave the scuff a good buffing, and it disappeared!

parson russell · Jul 21st, 2009, 02:27 PM

Think it is a case of trying it on a little spot first! I live in the Uk too, rainy!!! and do find it has worked much better than any other regular spray protector. If that's any help? Know you have to be brave!!! They do say for smooth leathers or suede.

Cornflower Blue · Jul 22nd, 2009, 06:08 PM

I'll investigate.

Eeeek!!

*suzi* · Aug 16th, 2009, 08:53 PM

Has anyone tried to protect their metallics? Thanks!

Feb 2nd, 2009, 12:28 PM	#1
jburgh OP BV, Choo, Ferragamo Joined: Aug 2007 Location: where the Corgis frap Posts: 7,205	Cleaning and Protecting the OUTSIDE of your Jimmy Choo In this thread you fill find tips and experiences for cleaning and protection the outside of Jimmy Choo items such as bags, shoes, accessories.
	__________________ Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Last edited by jburgh; Feb 2nd, 2009 at 08:42 PM.

Jul 20th, 2009, 02:27 PM	#2
Cornflower Blue Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,329	Having recently got my first JC (cognac Ruby - in calf leather I think) should I be putting anything on the leather? Is it even necessary? Thanks!
Cornflower Blue Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,329

Jul 20th, 2009, 08:43 PM	#3
jburgh OP BV, Choo, Ferragamo Joined: Aug 2007 Location: where the Corgis frap Posts: 7,205	Yay, somebody posted here!!!! Treating the leather really depends on you and your climate. BTW - Choo does not recommend any treatment. Some of us do use a protectant on our bags. I am not the most careful and I live in a wet climate. I have treated most of my bags with AppleGarde leather/suede protectant. This product cannot be used on patent, nubuck, or exotics. I wipe the spray off the metal hardware immediately and then let the bag dry in either the shade, or indoors. Hopefully some others will comment.
	__________________ Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.

Jul 21st, 2009, 05:42 AM	#4
parson russell Parson Russell Joined: Sep 2008 Location: a little island Posts: 532	Having got caught in the rain recently with a turquoise Mahala, and seeing how it seeped in - arrrrgggghhhhh!!!! I took a deep breath - and sprayed with 'Collonil Waterstop', about 3 weeks ago I know Mulberry recommend this for their bags, and after reading an extensive thread on their forum, - [Ultimate amazing Collonil pics] I decided to risk it. It has been totally fine even on the suede panels- perhaps half a shade deeper in colour? and the rain just does not affect it now. Seems to prevent staining too, especially on the Mahala's big bottom! Think you have to assess the risk factor depending on the sort of leather. It also cannot be used on patent or exotics- but I did see that they sold a product specifically for metallics. Assume that AppleGarde is a very similar product?
	__________________ ... don't blame me for spending that much on a bag- I don't set the prices...

Jul 21st, 2009, 01:32 PM	#5
Cornflower Blue Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,329	I live in a very wet part of the UK, so I think when I'm feeling brave I might use some rain protectant on her. I've never tried Collinil but I have seen its amazing properties in the Mulberry forum! Otherwise it might be Clarks Protector which has worked very well on some other bags. But I'm feeling a bit chicken to use anything at the minute! I did get a little scuff on her today, so I just took the dustbag (which seems to be made of flannelette, and made in Italy which I thought was rather nice) and gave the scuff a good buffing, and it disappeared!
Cornflower Blue Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,329

Jul 21st, 2009, 02:27 PM	#6
parson russell Parson Russell Joined: Sep 2008 Location: a little island Posts: 532	Think it is a case of trying it on a little spot first! I live in the Uk too, rainy!!! and do find it has worked much better than any other regular spray protector. If that's any help? Know you have to be brave!!! They do say for smooth leathers or suede.
	__________________ ... don't blame me for spending that much on a bag- I don't set the prices...

Jul 22nd, 2009, 06:08 PM	#7
Cornflower Blue Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,329	I'll investigate. Eeeek!!
Cornflower Blue Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,329

Aug 16th, 2009, 08:53 PM	#8
suzi BE Mod Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,837	Has anyone tried to protect their metallics? Thanks!
suzi BE Mod Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,837

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