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AEILoveU · May 7th, 2009, 05:08 AM

Hey guys,

Recently bought a new pair of Armani Express jeans, which were indigo dyed. I obediently washed them a couple of times (3) before wearing them with anything, but they still managed to dye my legs (?!) and my white Marc by Marc with a blue stain!

Is there any way I can get this off? It's driving me mad as this is my favourite bag, and definitely don't want it ruined!

Thanks in advance!
Em.

iluvmybags · May 7th, 2009, 06:39 AM

it is very difficult to remove color transfer (especially from blue jeans) from leather handbags (especially when they're white). You can try some Apple cleaner/conditioner to see if that might work. There's another product called Cadillac that Nordstroms sells thats very good. Depending on how deep the color penetrates and how soon after you attempt to clean it, will determine whether or not the color can be removed.

If cleaning the bag with either of those products doesn't work, the only thing I can think of would be have the bag re-dyed (or if you're comfortable with it, you can try a little bit of white shoe polish)

I know that this has been discussed before, but unfortunately with the search down we can't find them right now -- hopefully that will be back very soon, as you can find the previous threads on this topic

Good Luck!

blackonmaroon · May 7th, 2009, 10:37 AM

I've been able to successfully remove denim dye transfer from my Light French Grey Teri by using Cadillac (you can find it at Nordstrom for about $6), but you have to clean it right away!

tadpolenyc · May 7th, 2009, 10:47 AM

worse comes to worst, you can always have it professionally cleaned.

AEILoveU · May 7th, 2009, 02:55 PM

Thanks so much you guys! I live in Britain, but I'll see if I can ship some over from the States. I didn't want to post another thread, but with the search down it became very frustrating.
Thanks so much for your help!

Dawn · May 7th, 2009, 03:42 PM

search is working for me... i looked for color transfer:
Waah my poor mbmj!! question on removing imbedded color transfer
Should I worry about color transfer with my new MbMJ?
My mbyMJ hillier in saddle has jean color transfer on it!! help please

iluvmybags · May 7th, 2009, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by Dawn

search is working for me... i looked for color transfer:

the search function was disabled late last night and early this morning. I noticed that it's back up now

Dawn · May 7th, 2009, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by iluvmybags

the search function was disabled late last night and early this morning. I noticed that it's back up now

thanks jj!

THANK GOODNESS. i love the search. :)

Mila_Pops · May 7th, 2009, 11:28 PM

I've never tried cleaning color transfer off of leather, but I hear that the best way to get rid of it (or diminish its appearance) is to just have it professionally cleaned. I hope you solve this dilemma!

AEILoveU · May 8th, 2009, 11:48 AM

Thanks guys!
I think I might look into getting it professionally cleaned, as it will take a couple of weeks (!!) for the stuff to arrive in the Uk -- the stain's been there long enough as it is!

May 7th, 2009, 05:08 AM	#1
AEILoveU OP Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 48	HELP! Desperately need your help! Hey guys, Recently bought a new pair of Armani Express jeans, which were indigo dyed. I obediently washed them a couple of times (3) before wearing them with anything, but they still managed to dye my legs (?!) and my white Marc by Marc with a blue stain! Is there any way I can get this off? It's driving me mad as this is my favourite bag, and definitely don't want it ruined! Thanks in advance! Em.
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May 7th, 2009, 06:39 AM	#2
iluvmybags Countdown to S/S10! Joined: Sep 2006 Location: The Windy City Posts: 14,676	it is very difficult to remove color transfer (especially from blue jeans) from leather handbags (especially when they're white). You can try some Apple cleaner/conditioner to see if that might work. There's another product called Cadillac that Nordstroms sells thats very good. Depending on how deep the color penetrates and how soon after you attempt to clean it, will determine whether or not the color can be removed. If cleaning the bag with either of those products doesn't work, the only thing I can think of would be have the bag re-dyed (or if you're comfortable with it, you can try a little bit of white shoe polish) I know that this has been discussed before, but unfortunately with the search down we can't find them right now -- hopefully that will be back very soon, as you can find the previous threads on this topic Good Luck!
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May 7th, 2009, 10:37 AM	#3
blackonmaroon Always on the hunt Joined: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 5,996	I've been able to successfully remove denim dye transfer from my Light French Grey Teri by using Cadillac (you can find it at Nordstrom for about $6), but you have to clean it right away!
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May 7th, 2009, 10:47 AM	#4
tadpolenyc empirestateofmind Joined: Sep 2006 Location: new york, ny Posts: 20,240	worse comes to worst, you can always have it professionally cleaned.
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May 7th, 2009, 02:55 PM	#5
AEILoveU OP Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 48	Thanks so much you guys! I live in Britain, but I'll see if I can ship some over from the States. I didn't want to post another thread, but with the search down it became very frustrating. Thanks so much for your help!
AEILoveU OP Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 48	__________________ Wish List: LV Marina GM in (Red) --- extremely unlikely to get. Same price as my horse, hah! Gucci Hysteria Marc by Marc Jacobs Lovely Zip Clutch in (Rose) Gucci Joy Medium Boston in (Green) Coach Hamptons Leather Scarf Stripe Wristlet in (White) Belen Echandia Flirt With Me in (Purple)

May 7th, 2009, 03:42 PM	#6
Dawn mj mod Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 17,549	search is working for me... i looked for color transfer: Waah my poor mbmj!! question on removing imbedded color transfer Should I worry about color transfer with my new MbMJ? My mbyMJ hillier in saddle has jean color transfer on it!! help please
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May 7th, 2009, 11:28 PM	#9
Mila_Pops Snake Charmer Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 332	I've never tried cleaning color transfer off of leather, but I hear that the best way to get rid of it (or diminish its appearance) is to just have it professionally cleaned. I hope you solve this dilemma!

May 8th, 2009, 11:48 AM	#10
AEILoveU OP Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 48	Thanks guys! I think I might look into getting it professionally cleaned, as it will take a couple of weeks (!!) for the stuff to arrive in the Uk -- the stain's been there long enough as it is!
AEILoveU OP Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 48	__________________ Wish List: LV Marina GM in (Red) --- extremely unlikely to get. Same price as my horse, hah! Gucci Hysteria Marc by Marc Jacobs Lovely Zip Clutch in (Rose) Gucci Joy Medium Boston in (Green) Coach Hamptons Leather Scarf Stripe Wristlet in (White) Belen Echandia Flirt With Me in (Purple)

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