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Bibibabubi · Jun 4th, 2009, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by Mommyx2

I just got done conditioning my FIG MAB! He doesn't look so dry anymore, but the corners still look lighter than the rest of the bag. He's a little darker, so the corners don't look as white anymore but I'm sure it's because he's not dry yet after conditioning. I sprayed him with Apple Garde and he got even darker, but I like it. I'm waiting for him to dry so I can give him another coat of repellent. I can't believe how much softer he feels after conditioning! I did the routine with my Sunshine and black stud Nikki. They're all happy campers now!

I'm planning on rotating my bags and using Mr. FIG now that he's conditioned and protected.

Can you let us know how the leather turn out after the Apple Garde dries up? I wanted to spray my FIG as well but was afraid to, cos of the potential colour run.

Mommyx2 · Jun 5th, 2009, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by Bibibabubi

Can you let us know how the leather turn out after the Apple Garde dries up? I wanted to spray my FIG as well but was afraid to, cos of the potential colour run.

He looks great! I even sprayed him twice.

I didn't notice any color run at all. I think I'm going to repeat the conditioning and spray in a couple of weeks. He feels super soft now! He lightened up to his original color also after he dried.... I kind of liked him a little darker, but oh well.

Mommyx2 · Jun 5th, 2009, 07:33 PM

I got this by email today. This place does repair on designer bags. If you don't want to send your bag to LMB for minor fixes, maybe this place is worth a try?

http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/ui/h...tJobId=8223543

alpengold · Jun 12th, 2009, 03:47 PM

Hi!
Can someone explain to me what Coated leather is?
I have an Aniline cream which I use to care my aniline leather jacket.

Label on bottle says
"Stain protection and care for aniline and coated leathers. Stops fats, discolorations and most stains"

So I just wonder if it can be used on RM bags Nikki and MAM?

I can phone my leathercare shop next week of course, but I thought maybe I can get an answer here while I'm waiting for monday

Thank you!

Fleurine · Jun 13th, 2009, 10:25 AM

How are you supposed to care for the straw/leather bags? Is that talked about here?

Fleurine · Jun 13th, 2009, 11:05 AM

Also, any tips for caring for metallic leather?

yvalenz · Jun 13th, 2009, 11:41 PM

Hi Ladies,

Has anyone treated the Fawn leather? I just found a MAB at Off 5th and it looks like it needs to be conditioned. I have apple guard - and am going to order FHO for the handles (don't want them to get dark). I'm planning to spray it with apple spray also after conditioning.

Any other suggestions? I want to retain this color and not have it darken.

fashionaddict · Jun 17th, 2009, 11:01 PM

hi ladies
how long after i condition my MAB can i spray apple garde? i just got all my stuff today and i want to protect my bag so that i can finally use it tomorrow! i've already taken care of teh handles with FHO and i conditioned the entire bag do i have to let that set in or can i start with the spray?

TIA!

blackmamba10000 · Jun 21st, 2009, 05:08 PM

should I condition my sunshine mam with apple leather care when she arrives?

axcelle · Jun 21st, 2009, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by fashionaddict

hi ladies
how long after i condition my MAB can i spray apple garde? i just got all my stuff today and i want to protect my bag so that i can finally use it tomorrow! i've already taken care of teh handles with FHO and i conditioned the entire bag do i have to let that set in or can i start with the spray?

TIA!

I let my conditioner set in for a day before the spray but I think you can spray sooner than that...just make sure you test-spray first!

Indybop · Jun 22nd, 2009, 03:47 PM

Has anyone protected/sprayed their Teal leather yet?

Indybop · Jun 22nd, 2009, 05:24 PM

Ok, maybe I'm the first since this is a brand new RM leather, but just wanted to let everyone know I sprayed my Teal benji with apple guard and it dried up perfect, no change at all. So now I'm on to the big bad devote!

alpengold · Jun 23rd, 2009, 06:49 AM

Do anyone use products from leathermagic.com?

sfabblk · Jun 23rd, 2009, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by Desi

Hey Ladies!

Its great that we have more and more ladies that have been dying their RM bags that are in need of some serious TLC!

Thank you Icyblue, and Crazy4handbags for starting the inspiration!!

As many of you know handbag restoration can get pretty costly.... so here is a great alternative to making your bag good as new!

Ladies that have dyed your bags, please post BEFORE pics, pics of how the bag looks after each coat, and also pics of the end product.

As reference, please also post the brand of dye you used, and the color name and number as well!

ALSO- If you have sent your bags to Lovinmybags.com or any cobbler of your choice for restoration, please post before and after pics here!!

THANK YOU!!

And please lets keep these as a PICS ONLY for reference, and NO CHATTING please!

I just purchased a RM MAB in patent leather and there is a thin slice in the patent; can that be repaired.. I am so heart-broken.

blackmamba10000 · Jun 23rd, 2009, 05:39 PM

wow! I've never treated my bags before but I just conditioned my pool mam and mint mini mini. holy cow!!! The leather became super soft and supple!!! I didn't even think that was possible for my stiff pool mam, and already super soft and smooshy mint!!! I can't believe what I've been missing out on! This stuff is fabulous!! We'll see how well it repells stains now!!!

Jun 5th, 2009, 07:33 PM	#363
Mommyx2 Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,337	I got this by email today. This place does repair on designer bags. If you don't want to send your bag to LMB for minor fixes, maybe this place is worth a try? http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/ui/h...tJobId=8223543
Mommyx2 Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,337

Jun 13th, 2009, 10:25 AM	#365
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Jun 13th, 2009, 11:05 AM	#366
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Jun 13th, 2009, 11:41 PM	#367
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Jun 21st, 2009, 05:08 PM	#369
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Jun 12th, 2009, 03:47 PM	#364
alpengold Minkette mafia Joined: May 2009 Location: Norway Posts: 336	Hi! Can someone explain to me what Coated leather is? I have an Aniline cream which I use to care my aniline leather jacket. Label on bottle says "Stain protection and care for aniline and coated leathers. Stops fats, discolorations and most stains" So I just wonder if it can be used on RM bags Nikki and MAM? I can phone my leathercare shop next week of course, but I thought maybe I can get an answer here while I'm waiting for monday Thank you!

Jun 17th, 2009, 11:01 PM	#368
fashionaddict Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 211	hi ladies how long after i condition my MAB can i spray apple garde? i just got all my stuff today and i want to protect my bag so that i can finally use it tomorrow! i've already taken care of teh handles with FHO and i conditioned the entire bag do i have to let that set in or can i start with the spray? TIA!

Jun 22nd, 2009, 03:47 PM	#371
Indybop Member Joined: Nov 2007 Location: lala land Posts: 505	Has anyone protected/sprayed their Teal leather yet?

Jun 22nd, 2009, 05:24 PM	#372
Indybop Member Joined: Nov 2007 Location: lala land Posts: 505	Ok, maybe I'm the first since this is a brand new RM leather, but just wanted to let everyone know I sprayed my Teal benji with apple guard and it dried up perfect, no change at all. So now I'm on to the big bad devote!

Jun 23rd, 2009, 06:49 AM	#373
alpengold Minkette mafia Joined: May 2009 Location: Norway Posts: 336	Do anyone use products from leathermagic.com?

Jun 23rd, 2009, 05:39 PM	#375
blackmamba10000 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 911	wow! I've never treated my bags before but I just conditioned my pool mam and mint mini mini. holy cow!!! The leather became super soft and supple!!! I didn't even think that was possible for my stiff pool mam, and already super soft and smooshy mint!!! I can't believe what I've been missing out on! This stuff is fabulous!! We'll see how well it repells stains now!!!
blackmamba10000 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 911	__________________ PLEASE JOIN THE SO FOR BBW MINI MINI HERE: http://forum.purseblog.com/rebecca-m...ni-519432.html

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