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girlinthemoon · Nov 2nd, 2009, 09:02 AM

I know this is an ancient thread, but I think I ruined the handles of my Sonatine. I just wanted to get the patina a tad lighter, and they're horribly dark and look dirty and gross. And it's a discontinued bag, so I think I'm stuck with it. What did I do?! (Rhetorical question - I know exactly what I did. Mess with something that wasn't broken!)

CGS · Nov 2nd, 2009, 09:17 AM

Do you have any pics?

LV Bags Lover · Nov 2nd, 2009, 09:30 AM

i used magic eraser too. it turned out horrible! i only used ONCE!!

T-Girl · Nov 2nd, 2009, 02:08 PM

Wow!

I was planning on trying it on the shoulder straps of my BH and it's just slightly dirty. I guess I won't be doing that now!

girlinthemoon · Nov 2nd, 2009, 02:27 PM

I can take pics tonight... but no before pictures. My bag is discontinued, so I was terrified LV wouldn't replace the straps. But they will... For $168 plus tax (11% in lovely Chicago). Which is 33% of the entire bag price. But I can't carry it like this. I'm so mad at myself.

I see others have used it successfully, I wish I was one of them.

heychar · Nov 2nd, 2009, 04:34 PM

Have you tried babywipes? non alcohol ones!

Heidiho · Nov 2nd, 2009, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by girlinthemoon

I can take pics tonight... but no before pictures. My bag is discontinued, so I was terrified LV wouldn't replace the straps. But they will... For $168 plus tax (11% in lovely Chicago). Which is 33% of the entire bag price. But I can't carry it like this. I'm so mad at myself.

I see others have used it successfully, I wish I was one of them.

The Sonatine is such a cute bag I would definitely get those handles replaced. I destroyed my BH with the magic eraser. The leather is soooo dry and lacks luster. Wish I had never messed with it.

girlinthemoon · Nov 2nd, 2009, 06:47 PM

I did try baby wipes with no luck. And now I'm scared to do anything else...even though I'll get them replaced, what's the harm?

I love my Sonatine. I'm actually kind of surprised it's discontinued. I think it's such a cute little bag! But prone to dirty handles. Lessons learned - do not hold with fingers, and do not try to remove patina or dirt myself.

ecmf · Nov 2nd, 2009, 08:20 PM

omg omg omg,

, i cant believe so many of you have had problems with the magic eraser im so sorry this happened and to so many of you, it worked so well for me, i used it on an alma i got of ebay and the bag turned out great i dont know what to say i dont get it. this is my alma Ok who wants to see a before and after???

girlinthemoon · Nov 4th, 2009, 09:54 AM

Here are some pictures of my sonatine. I guess looking at it today it's not *quite* as bad as I thought initially...Maybe tolerable, but I'm still not happy with it.

NLVOEWITHLV · Nov 4th, 2009, 09:58 AM

If it helps I think your Sonatine looks pretty!!! The patina is so warm!!!

ratox · Nov 4th, 2009, 10:00 AM

I think your bag looks lovely. I actually like it. I'm also thinking of getting vintage bags and using the ME to clean them up. I think yours turned out very well.

girlinthemoon · Nov 4th, 2009, 10:00 AM

I Just made a new thread asking if it was worth getting new handles... I like the patina (Except for where I messed it up!). I don't really want to pay for new ones, and to have to re-patina them. I like the honey color. But at the same time, these look so ugly to me now. :( Do you think they look dirty and nasty? I think they look a bit worse in person.

ratox · Nov 4th, 2009, 10:03 AM

I guess it's very hard to tell through a camera lens. You can check to see if the price is worth it to get the handles replaced. IDK if you are still unhappy then you could always sell it.

Nov 2nd, 2009, 09:17 AM	#17
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 09:30 AM	#18
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 02:08 PM	#19
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 04:34 PM	#21
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Nov 4th, 2009, 09:58 AM	#26
NLVOEWITHLV Member Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 742	If it helps I think your Sonatine looks pretty!!! The patina is so warm!!!
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 09:02 AM	#16
girlinthemoon Slowly collecting Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 124	I know this is an ancient thread, but I think I ruined the handles of my Sonatine. I just wanted to get the patina a tad lighter, and they're horribly dark and look dirty and gross. And it's a discontinued bag, so I think I'm stuck with it. What did I do?! (Rhetorical question - I know exactly what I did. Mess with something that wasn't broken!)

Nov 2nd, 2009, 02:27 PM	#20
girlinthemoon Slowly collecting Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 124	I can take pics tonight... but no before pictures. My bag is discontinued, so I was terrified LV wouldn't replace the straps. But they will... For $168 plus tax (11% in lovely Chicago). Which is 33% of the entire bag price. But I can't carry it like this. I'm so mad at myself. I see others have used it successfully, I wish I was one of them.

Nov 2nd, 2009, 06:47 PM	#23
girlinthemoon Slowly collecting Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 124	I did try baby wipes with no luck. And now I'm scared to do anything else...even though I'll get them replaced, what's the harm? I love my Sonatine. I'm actually kind of surprised it's discontinued. I think it's such a cute little bag! But prone to dirty handles. Lessons learned - do not hold with fingers, and do not try to remove patina or dirt myself.

Nov 2nd, 2009, 08:20 PM	#24
ecmf Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: i dont know, could you tell me? Posts: 690	omg omg omg, , i cant believe so many of you have had problems with the magic eraser im so sorry this happened and to so many of you, it worked so well for me, i used it on an alma i got of ebay and the bag turned out great i dont know what to say i dont get it. this is my alma Ok who wants to see a before and after???

Nov 4th, 2009, 09:54 AM	#25
girlinthemoon Slowly collecting Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 124	Here are some pictures of my sonatine. I guess looking at it today it's not quite as bad as I thought initially...Maybe tolerable, but I'm still not happy with it.

Nov 4th, 2009, 10:00 AM	#27
ratox Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 74	I think your bag looks lovely. I actually like it. I'm also thinking of getting vintage bags and using the ME to clean them up. I think yours turned out very well.
ratox Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 74

Nov 4th, 2009, 10:03 AM	#29
ratox Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 74	I guess it's very hard to tell through a camera lens. You can check to see if the price is worth it to get the handles replaced. IDK if you are still unhappy then you could always sell it.
ratox Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 74

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