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iluvmybags · Apr 11th, 2009, 04:18 PM

After discovering water spots on my DayDream Stam (caused by giant snowflakes between my house & the car!), I'm paranoid about protecting my new Ginny bag.

I know that these are primarily lambskin, just like the DayDream stam. But whereas the Daydream stam seems to have some type of finish or protection (it has a soft sheen to it), my Ginny seems more matte.

Anyone know if it's OK to spray my Ginny (or the Memphis bags, which are made from similar leather) with Apple Guard? I want to protect it, but don't want to risk changing the color of the leather by spraying the bag.

I thought I would also check out the Chanel thread and see what they recommend there, since a lot of Flap Bags are made from similar types of lambs leather. But if anyone knows for sure (or has other ideas), please share them!!

TIA!!

tadpolenyc · Apr 11th, 2009, 04:28 PM

i stopped treating my bags. is that nuts? there are certain bags i won't carry out when i know there's a chance it's going to rain or snow. luckily i've never been caught in a freak downpour with my most delicate bags, so let's keep our fingers crossed that that never happens. i tried conditioning my robert debbie two weeks ago and a bit of the color lifted, so i don't plan on doing that again. i've never sprayed my chanels either. i'm too scared to.

sorry i can't be of much help. i'm just really paranoid that the sprays might alter the colors short-term or long-term.

rorosity · Apr 11th, 2009, 04:40 PM

I treat my bags with the Cadillac Boot and Shoe conditioner. It seems really mild. I have had no problems with any of my bags after I used this on them. I have never used anything else, so I can't compare. I have used this on Robert Leslie with no problems. Don't know if it would protect, though. I get this at Nordstrom.

karmenzsofia · Apr 11th, 2009, 05:44 PM

I treat all my bags before I ever use them. I have used conditioner and the rain & stain repellent on various leather types, including lambskin.

rorosity · Apr 11th, 2009, 07:00 PM

Is the Apple Guard like a cream or spray? I have never used it. I am thinking of ordering it so that I can compare between Cadillac and AppleGuard.

karmenzsofia · Apr 11th, 2009, 07:02 PM

Apple Leather Care and Apple Rain & Stain Repellent

www.leatherstuff.com

iluvmybags · Apr 11th, 2009, 07:11 PM

I use either Cadillac or Apple when it comes to conditioning, but I'm talking about water proofing them with Apple Guard (which is supposed to protect the bag from water damage and make it more resistant to stains)

I used to treat all my MJs with a water repellent, but I haven't for a while now. That's why my Daydream Stam now has darker water spots on the handles (it wasn't supposed to snow that day and it didn't snow hard, they were just BIG GIANT snowflakes, and wherever they landed, they left a mark

) I just don't want the same thing to happen to Ginny. I won't carry it on days when it's supposed to rain or when it is raining, but if I could safely spray it, I would

(I guess I could try a light mist from far away)

karmenzsofia · Apr 11th, 2009, 07:46 PM

I use the spray on all my bags, and so far, so good--no darkening, no spots. I love it.

Suzzeee · Apr 12th, 2009, 12:12 AM

I use Applegarde spray on all my bags including my Bal's (both goatskin and lambskin) and have had no issues at all with the leather and it does really protect them from waterspots.

iluvmybags · Apr 12th, 2009, 06:32 AM

Well, I held my breath and sprayed it tonight!!
Looks good!!

Thanks for all the votes of confidence!!

I really didn't want to take a chance of having ANOTHER loved bag w/water spots!! (now, if only I could figure out how to fade the spots on my DayDream, I'll be in heaven! thank goodness its a darker color so they're not too obvious, but I know they're there and my eyes are drawn to them everytime I use the bag

)

roomommy · Apr 12th, 2009, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by rorosity

I treat my bags with the Cadillac Boot and Shoe conditioner. It seems really mild. I have had no problems with any of my bags after I used this on them. I have never used anything else, so I can't compare. I have used this on Robert Leslie with no problems. Don't know if it would protect, though. I get this at Nordstrom.

So there was no change in the metallic finish of the strips? That's what I'm afraid of, but if your Leslie is OK, then I can try Cadillac on the Katy.

Let us know how the Ginny holds up, ilmb. Thanks for starting the thread.

Apr 11th, 2009, 04:18 PM	#1
iluvmybags OP Countdown to S/S10! Joined: Sep 2006 Location: The Windy City Posts: 14,676	Grainne/Memphis Bags & Water/Stain Repellant After discovering water spots on my DayDream Stam (caused by giant snowflakes between my house & the car!), I'm paranoid about protecting my new Ginny bag. I know that these are primarily lambskin, just like the DayDream stam. But whereas the Daydream stam seems to have some type of finish or protection (it has a soft sheen to it), my Ginny seems more matte. Anyone know if it's OK to spray my Ginny (or the Memphis bags, which are made from similar leather) with Apple Guard? I want to protect it, but don't want to risk changing the color of the leather by spraying the bag. I thought I would also check out the Chanel thread and see what they recommend there, since a lot of Flap Bags are made from similar types of lambs leather. But if anyone knows for sure (or has other ideas), please share them!! TIA!!
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Apr 11th, 2009, 04:28 PM	#2
tadpolenyc empirestateofmind Joined: Sep 2006 Location: new york, ny Posts: 20,236	i stopped treating my bags. is that nuts? there are certain bags i won't carry out when i know there's a chance it's going to rain or snow. luckily i've never been caught in a freak downpour with my most delicate bags, so let's keep our fingers crossed that that never happens. i tried conditioning my robert debbie two weeks ago and a bit of the color lifted, so i don't plan on doing that again. i've never sprayed my chanels either. i'm too scared to. sorry i can't be of much help. i'm just really paranoid that the sprays might alter the colors short-term or long-term.
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Apr 11th, 2009, 04:40 PM	#3
rorosity Member Joined: Jun 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,303	I treat my bags with the Cadillac Boot and Shoe conditioner. It seems really mild. I have had no problems with any of my bags after I used this on them. I have never used anything else, so I can't compare. I have used this on Robert Leslie with no problems. Don't know if it would protect, though. I get this at Nordstrom.
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Apr 11th, 2009, 05:44 PM	#4
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,888	I treat all my bags before I ever use them. I have used conditioner and the rain & stain repellent on various leather types, including lambskin.
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Apr 11th, 2009, 07:00 PM	#5
rorosity Member Joined: Jun 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,303	Is the Apple Guard like a cream or spray? I have never used it. I am thinking of ordering it so that I can compare between Cadillac and AppleGuard.
	__________________ WISHLIST: MJ Hillary in black or beige MJ Woven Bianca Chili Hudson-preferably all leather lined (please let me know if you see this!) My MJ Collection: http://s550.photobucket.com/albums/ii436/jjsodapop/

Apr 11th, 2009, 07:02 PM	#6
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,888	Apple Leather Care and Apple Rain & Stain Repellent www.leatherstuff.com
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Apr 11th, 2009, 07:11 PM	#7
iluvmybags OP Countdown to S/S10! Joined: Sep 2006 Location: The Windy City Posts: 14,676	I use either Cadillac or Apple when it comes to conditioning, but I'm talking about water proofing them with Apple Guard (which is supposed to protect the bag from water damage and make it more resistant to stains) I used to treat all my MJs with a water repellent, but I haven't for a while now. That's why my Daydream Stam now has darker water spots on the handles (it wasn't supposed to snow that day and it didn't snow hard, they were just BIG GIANT snowflakes, and wherever they landed, they left a mark ) I just don't want the same thing to happen to Ginny. I won't carry it on days when it's supposed to rain or when it is raining, but if I could safely spray it, I would (I guess I could try a light mist from far away)
	__________________ Wish List F05 Quilted Venetia Violet or Bordeaux Venetia Putty, Pale/Light Grey or Graphite S06 Quilted Stam, Putty R06 Sweet Punk Hobo, Almond Quilted Marky Violet or Beige

Apr 11th, 2009, 07:46 PM	#8
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,888	I use the spray on all my bags, and so far, so good--no darkening, no spots. I love it.
	__________________ Satisfied but wishing 4 a WTM Mini and an AP ~~* Is it true? Is it helpful? Is it necessary? Is it kind? Or, more importantly, is it funny?

Apr 12th, 2009, 12:12 AM	#9
Suzzeee Social Media Maven Joined: Jul 2007 Location: California Posts: 6,992	I use Applegarde spray on all my bags including my Bal's (both goatskin and lambskin) and have had no issues at all with the leather and it does really protect them from waterspots.
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Apr 12th, 2009, 06:32 AM	#10
iluvmybags OP Countdown to S/S10! Joined: Sep 2006 Location: The Windy City Posts: 14,676	Well, I held my breath and sprayed it tonight!! Looks good!! Thanks for all the votes of confidence!! I really didn't want to take a chance of having ANOTHER loved bag w/water spots!! (now, if only I could figure out how to fade the spots on my DayDream, I'll be in heaven! thank goodness its a darker color so they're not too obvious, but I know they're there and my eyes are drawn to them everytime I use the bag )
	__________________ Wish List F05 Quilted Venetia Violet or Bordeaux Venetia Putty, Pale/Light Grey or Graphite S06 Quilted Stam, Putty R06 Sweet Punk Hobo, Almond Quilted Marky Violet or Beige

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