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cooper1 · Jul 26th, 2008, 11:11 AM

The Wilson's has a nice mild scent, not like some of the leather protectors which can be strong and harsh. I actually really like the smell of it.

Personally, I have never wiped off the hardware of my bags when I spray them. I have never even thought of that (???)! It is a smart thought, although in my many cases, it has not affected the hardware at all.

And, yes, I use my CLEAN DRY hands to wipe the spray around the bag to ensure it is evenly coated. I always do 3 full coats on any new bag, but I do an extra coat on the bottom of the bag and handles/shoulder strap.

Good luck!!!!

SeriouslyChic · Aug 1st, 2008, 04:47 PM

I'm TLC'ing my bag right this minute... I'll post "during" and "after" pics tomorrow because if I hadn't been forewarned by you, Cooper, I may have panicked at the initial color change - but so far, so good!

sep · Aug 1st, 2008, 04:53 PM

^^ Before, During, and After photos are a fantastic idea!! Thanks so much for doing that!!

debpie · Aug 1st, 2008, 09:05 PM

Yeah! I just found the forum for LP! I just ordered 3 bottles of Wilson's spray and free shipping!

Anoka · Aug 9th, 2008, 03:55 PM

Ok so I'm kind of freaking out here, I was driving with my younger brother and he stuck my marigold mini speedy under the cupholders of my car. At a stoplight i reached down to readjust it (my brother constantly says I'm crazy for babying my bag) and saw that my mug of tea had dripped onto my bag. Naturally I flipped out and pulled into the closest parking lot. I dabbed the excess off and drove home, I didn't want to do anything that would make it worse. Most of the stain is invisible now (I love you LP!!) but some of it is still visible. Anyonw have any tips? TIA!

cooper1 · Aug 9th, 2008, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by Anoka

Ok so I'm kind of freaking out here, I was driving with my younger brother and he stuck my marigold mini speedy under the cupholders of my car. At a stoplight i reached down to readjust it (my brother constantly says I'm crazy for babying my bag) and saw that my mug of tea had dripped onto my bag. Naturally I flipped out and pulled into the closest parking lot. I dabbed the excess off and drove home, I didn't want to do anything that would make it worse. Most of the stain is invisible now (I love you LP!!) but some of it is still visible. Anyonw have any tips? TIA!

Did you pre-treat your bag with a leather protector?

Take a damp cloth and gently wipe the spot until it looks pretty wet, wiping a little further out than the stain to try to gently "blend" the area. Let it dry completely and then see how it looks. If it is not completely out, try it again. Do NOT wipe too vigorously, or else you can remove some of the leather pigment and it may leave a lighter spot or a dull spot.
Then when it is completely dry (wait til even the next day) and spray the entire bag with a leather protector, like Wilson's TLC or Apple Guard, and do a full 3 coats, waiting until it is completely dry between coats.

Good luck! Let us know what happens!

Anoka · Aug 9th, 2008, 06:37 PM

no pre-treating,

I'm new to the whole designer bag scene and hadn't thought to pre-treat.
Thanks so much for the advice cooper, you're a bag-saver!

cooper1 · Aug 9th, 2008, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by Anoka

no pre-treating,

I'm new to the whole designer bag scene and hadn't thought to pre-treat.
Thanks so much for the advice cooper, you're a bag-saver!

OK, do the bag "cleaning" like I said, no soap or cleansers, they can damage the leather or the color. Just a damp cloth. Set the bag aside when you feel you've done the best that can be done on the stain. DON'T USE IT AGAIN until it is treated!!!
If you have a Wilson's Leather near you, get the Wilson's TLC Leather & Suede Protector Spray. If you have no store near you, go to their online store and buy it. They ship it very quick and you should get it in a few days. It is $8 for one 4 oz bottle, so get a couple of bottles to make the shipping fee worth while. Trust me, you will have no problem using this stuff up!
Follow the instructions at the beginning of this thread for treating your bag with Wilson's.

Good luck, sweetie! I hope it works out; I know how much you love this bag!

lovemysavior · Aug 10th, 2008, 09:00 PM

Hi there, I own the Dylan Tote in Taupe but I didn't spray the leather protectant on it. I don't have any pen stains but I notice that my handles are getting darker than the rest of the bag. Any suggestions on how I can clean them and clean the whole bag?

Stormy Heart · Aug 11th, 2008, 01:06 AM

LMS, would you post pictures, please ? It'll be easier for us to help. I have a cleaner I like, but pre-treatment would have been better. Do you use hand lotion ?

duranie70 · Aug 12th, 2008, 05:23 PM

Wanna laugh- you all will want to shoot me- my dylan in bone got denim marks on the bag- I could not get it off.... I was dying.
Then bingo- I took out the Magic Eraser and it totally worked for me. No more blue spots!

sep · Aug 12th, 2008, 06:22 PM

That's great news! Congrats!! Hmmm... Maybe I shouldn't be so afraid of white bags... I love the way they look when you're wearing all black!

cooper1 · Aug 13th, 2008, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by duranie70

Wanna laugh- you all will want to shoot me- my dylan in bone got denim marks on the bag- I could not get it off.... I was dying.
Then bingo- I took out the Magic Eraser and it totally worked for me. No more blue spots!

YAY! That's terrific!

...I know this must sound stupid, but what is the Magic Eraser?

Stormy Heart · Aug 16th, 2008, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by cooper1

YAY! That's terrific!

...I know this must sound stupid, but what is the Magic Eraser?

There are two products called Magic Eraser. One is an art eraser called Magic White Eraser, which is what it sounds like, and a purse lover's best friend.
The other is MrClean Magic Eraser, which is an abrasive pad. Sadly, many have mistaken the two, and have taken MrClean to fine leather with scary results.

shoogrrl · Aug 17th, 2008, 01:03 AM

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

I'm a newbie here on tPF after scoring a great deal on a LP Danielle Tote. I'm so glad I stumbled onto this thread because I definitely want to take care of this beauty. I looked on the Wilson website and it looks like the minimum purchase for free shipping is $100. I'm not sure if I need that many bottles so I might have to hit the closest store instead.

Thanks again!

Aug 1st, 2008, 04:47 PM	#17
SeriouslyChic Kitty Squisher Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 331	I'm TLC'ing my bag right this minute... I'll post "during" and "after" pics tomorrow because if I hadn't been forewarned by you, Cooper, I may have panicked at the initial color change - but so far, so good!
SeriouslyChic Kitty Squisher Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 331	__________________ "When we communicate with one another, and we feel that we have connected and we think we're understood, I think we have a feeling of almost spiritual communion. And I think that feeling is what we live for."

Aug 1st, 2008, 04:53 PM	#18
sep Live-Luv-Shop-Repeat Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 4,856	^^ Before, During, and After photos are a fantastic idea!! Thanks so much for doing that!!
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Aug 1st, 2008, 09:05 PM	#19
debpie Member Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,787	Yeah! I just found the forum for LP! I just ordered 3 bottles of Wilson's spray and free shipping!
	__________________ debpie aka: formerly dp****

Aug 9th, 2008, 03:55 PM	#20
Anoka LET'S GO PHILLIES! Joined: May 2008 Location: PA/DC Posts: 754	Ok so I'm kind of freaking out here, I was driving with my younger brother and he stuck my marigold mini speedy under the cupholders of my car. At a stoplight i reached down to readjust it (my brother constantly says I'm crazy for babying my bag) and saw that my mug of tea had dripped onto my bag. Naturally I flipped out and pulled into the closest parking lot. I dabbed the excess off and drove home, I didn't want to do anything that would make it worse. Most of the stain is invisible now (I love you LP!!) but some of it is still visible. Anyonw have any tips? TIA!
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Aug 9th, 2008, 06:37 PM	#22
Anoka LET'S GO PHILLIES! Joined: May 2008 Location: PA/DC Posts: 754	no pre-treating, I'm new to the whole designer bag scene and hadn't thought to pre-treat. Thanks so much for the advice cooper, you're a bag-saver!
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Jul 26th, 2008, 11:11 AM	#16
cooper1 wag more, bark less! Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 4,063	The Wilson's has a nice mild scent, not like some of the leather protectors which can be strong and harsh. I actually really like the smell of it. Personally, I have never wiped off the hardware of my bags when I spray them. I have never even thought of that (???)! It is a smart thought, although in my many cases, it has not affected the hardware at all. And, yes, I use my CLEAN DRY hands to wipe the spray around the bag to ensure it is evenly coated. I always do 3 full coats on any new bag, but I do an extra coat on the bottom of the bag and handles/shoulder strap. Good luck!!!!

Aug 10th, 2008, 09:00 PM	#24
lovemysavior AlwaysInTheMood2Shop Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Beautiful Earth Posts: 888	Hi there, I own the Dylan Tote in Taupe but I didn't spray the leather protectant on it. I don't have any pen stains but I notice that my handles are getting darker than the rest of the bag. Any suggestions on how I can clean them and clean the whole bag?

Aug 11th, 2008, 01:06 AM	#25
Stormy Heart OP HellBent for Leather Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,159	LMS, would you post pictures, please ? It'll be easier for us to help. I have a cleaner I like, but pre-treatment would have been better. Do you use hand lotion ?
	__________________ May Peace Prevail on Earth and in Our Hearts

Aug 12th, 2008, 05:23 PM	#26
duranie70 Handbag Addict Joined: Aug 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,234	Wanna laugh- you all will want to shoot me- my dylan in bone got denim marks on the bag- I could not get it off.... I was dying. Then bingo- I took out the Magic Eraser and it totally worked for me. No more blue spots!

Aug 12th, 2008, 06:22 PM	#27
sep Live-Luv-Shop-Repeat Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 4,856	That's great news! Congrats!! Hmmm... Maybe I shouldn't be so afraid of white bags... I love the way they look when you're wearing all black!
sep Live-Luv-Shop-Repeat Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 4,856	__________________

Aug 17th, 2008, 01:03 AM	#30
shoogrrl Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: By the Bay Posts: 580	Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm a newbie here on tPF after scoring a great deal on a LP Danielle Tote. I'm so glad I stumbled onto this thread because I definitely want to take care of this beauty. I looked on the Wilson website and it looks like the minimum purchase for free shipping is $100. I'm not sure if I need that many bottles so I might have to hit the closest store instead. Thanks again!

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