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bettybaglover · Jul 14th, 2009, 03:30 PM

just bought my first rm and in love!!! it was definately a splurge for me so suppper greatful i now know how to care for it!!!

alpengold · Jul 14th, 2009, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by alpengold

I made my order on Thursday 07/09, got order confirm at ones, and shipping confirm on Friday 07/10.
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Tracking: LMB package Arrives on Wednesday 07/15

aces styled · Jul 18th, 2009, 01:03 PM

I searched this thread for anything about conditioning the color Coral and didn't come up with much... I let my sister borrow my coral MAMM for a rehearsal dinner and it came back with a deep scratch on the front pocket flap, in pretty much the most noticeable spot. I feel like it takes a lot to so significantly scratch a glazed bag, but I'm trying to let it go, move forward, and hopefully fix it. I'm wondering if anyone has treated coral with AG conditioner, and what you might suggest? It's such a beautiful color, and I'm worried the texture/color will be altered. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Bibibabubi · Jul 18th, 2009, 09:01 PM

I would suggest using Apple leather conditioner. It's great for evening out the scratch so that it can blend into the rest of the bag. I have done that for several of my RM and Coach bags and it works great!

blackmamba10000 · Jul 18th, 2009, 09:55 PM

I second apple leather care!! I've had great results with it!

axcelle · Jul 18th, 2009, 10:07 PM

Me third!

kayyle · Jul 18th, 2009, 10:22 PM

^ Definately try Apple Conditioner!

I recieved my LMB kit and used the cleaner, pro-treatment and handles on my Almond mamm. It's only been the second day but it feels so good to not have to worry about holding the handles without being timid about dirt/oil creating marks and spots on the leather. The almond I have is very pebbled, soft and has an orangey hue to it, and after doing all the above it did look a bit dry and dull coloured. After a light layer of Ultimate Moisturizer it looks great again!

MAGJES · Jul 18th, 2009, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by aces styled

I searched this thread for anything about conditioning the color Coral and didn't come up with much... I let my sister borrow my coral MAMM for a rehearsal dinner and it came back with a deep scratch on the front pocket flap, in pretty much the most noticeable spot. I feel like it takes a lot to so significantly scratch a glazed bag, but I'm trying to let it go, move forward, and hopefully fix it. I'm wondering if anyone has treated coral with AG conditioner, and what you might suggest? It's such a beautiful color, and I'm worried the texture/color will be altered. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

I have the Coral MAM and have conditioned it with AG. I know what you mean about the glaze though. The scratches do seem to show with the glazed leather. I find it harder to hide with conditioner than say the chocolate leather. The conditioner does help smooth out the look of the scratch though. Good Luck!

tejava · Jul 20th, 2009, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by kayyle

^ Definately try Apple Conditioner!

I recieved my LMB kit and used the cleaner, pro-treatment and handles on my Almond mamm. It's only been the second day but it feels so good to not have to worry about holding the handles without being timid about dirt/oil creating marks and spots on the leather. The almond I have is very pebbled, soft and has an orangey hue to it, and after doing all the above it did look a bit dry and dull coloured. After a light layer of Ultimate Moisturizer it looks great again!

I experienced the same thing with their "For Handles Only." All of the handles that I have applied it with became dry and dull, I had to use the shine enhancer on it to improve the look.

Cheryl24 · Jul 21st, 2009, 12:39 AM

For the AG Rain/Stain protectant spray, what have you experienced as the average dry time? I sprayed a test spot on a new MAM and it's been about 2 hours and I can still see the spot. It's fainter than before but still noticeable.

purseprincess32 · Jul 21st, 2009, 05:44 PM

I've used Wilson's on my bags which have worked great. They haven't bleed or changed color but it's always better to test spot on a bottom of the bag or area less noticeable since every leather bag is different.

axcelle · Jul 21st, 2009, 06:34 PM

^^ The longest dry time I had was on my Dusty and it was about an hour.

hgbags · Jul 22nd, 2009, 01:44 PM

Hi All, I'm so bummed! I was carrying my new Peacock MAM yesterday and it started raining...I thought, ok no biggie, I'm sure the water marks will just dry, it didn't get soaked or anything. Well to my disappointment, they look like stains today!!! I have never had this problem with other bags. Would the Apply Guard Spray have prevented this or can RM leathers really just not tolerate any water?

Today, I tried cleaning it with Apple Guard cleaner and it looks better but you can still see the water stains faintly

starkfan · Jul 22nd, 2009, 03:17 PM

^ Hmm, this actually sounds sort of familiar (water stains on Peacock not fading)... Have you tried searching either in this thread or for a separate thread in the general RM forum yet? I seem to recall a particular thread where someone had this problem with one of their RMs (it was a lambskin one, I think, which is why I suspect it may have been Peacock), and what worked for her was wetting the entire bag (with a damp cloth or something, not literally soaking it) and letting it all dry out more evenly. I wouldn't do anything yet until this remedy can be verified, though!

Apple Garde may have helped, but some RM leathers are definitely more susceptible to water marks than others, where water marks can dry up completely (e.g. Light Grey for the latter category).

hgbags · Jul 22nd, 2009, 04:02 PM

Thank you, starkfan...I'll see if I can search anymore info.

Jul 14th, 2009, 03:30 PM	#451
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Jul 18th, 2009, 01:03 PM	#453
aces styled Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 262	I searched this thread for anything about conditioning the color Coral and didn't come up with much... I let my sister borrow my coral MAMM for a rehearsal dinner and it came back with a deep scratch on the front pocket flap, in pretty much the most noticeable spot. I feel like it takes a lot to so significantly scratch a glazed bag, but I'm trying to let it go, move forward, and hopefully fix it. I'm wondering if anyone has treated coral with AG conditioner, and what you might suggest? It's such a beautiful color, and I'm worried the texture/color will be altered. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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Jul 18th, 2009, 09:01 PM	#454
Bibibabubi Dreaming of RM bags Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 424	I would suggest using Apple leather conditioner. It's great for evening out the scratch so that it can blend into the rest of the bag. I have done that for several of my RM and Coach bags and it works great!
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Jul 18th, 2009, 09:55 PM	#455
blackmamba10000 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 911	I second apple leather care!! I've had great results with it!
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Jul 18th, 2009, 10:07 PM	#456
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Jul 18th, 2009, 10:22 PM	#457
kayyle Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,379	^ Definately try Apple Conditioner! I recieved my LMB kit and used the cleaner, pro-treatment and handles on my Almond mamm. It's only been the second day but it feels so good to not have to worry about holding the handles without being timid about dirt/oil creating marks and spots on the leather. The almond I have is very pebbled, soft and has an orangey hue to it, and after doing all the above it did look a bit dry and dull coloured. After a light layer of Ultimate Moisturizer it looks great again!
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Jul 21st, 2009, 12:39 AM	#460
Cheryl24 I'm a GLEEk! Joined: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,171	For the AG Rain/Stain protectant spray, what have you experienced as the average dry time? I sprayed a test spot on a new MAM and it's been about 2 hours and I can still see the spot. It's fainter than before but still noticeable.
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Jul 21st, 2009, 05:44 PM	#461
purseprincess32 Member Joined: May 2009 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,290	I've used Wilson's on my bags which have worked great. They haven't bleed or changed color but it's always better to test spot on a bottom of the bag or area less noticeable since every leather bag is different.
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Jul 21st, 2009, 06:34 PM	#462
axcelle ღ Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Queen City USA Posts: 2,318	^^ The longest dry time I had was on my Dusty and it was about an hour.
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Jul 22nd, 2009, 01:44 PM	#463
hgbags Member Joined: May 2006 Location: New York Posts: 510	Hi All, I'm so bummed! I was carrying my new Peacock MAM yesterday and it started raining...I thought, ok no biggie, I'm sure the water marks will just dry, it didn't get soaked or anything. Well to my disappointment, they look like stains today!!! I have never had this problem with other bags. Would the Apply Guard Spray have prevented this or can RM leathers really just not tolerate any water? Today, I tried cleaning it with Apple Guard cleaner and it looks better but you can still see the water stains faintly
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Jul 22nd, 2009, 03:17 PM	#464
starkfan Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,534	^ Hmm, this actually sounds sort of familiar (water stains on Peacock not fading)... Have you tried searching either in this thread or for a separate thread in the general RM forum yet? I seem to recall a particular thread where someone had this problem with one of their RMs (it was a lambskin one, I think, which is why I suspect it may have been Peacock), and what worked for her was wetting the entire bag (with a damp cloth or something, not literally soaking it) and letting it all dry out more evenly. I wouldn't do anything yet until this remedy can be verified, though! Apple Garde may have helped, but some RM leathers are definitely more susceptible to water marks than others, where water marks can dry up completely (e.g. Light Grey for the latter category).
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Jul 22nd, 2009, 04:02 PM	#465
hgbags Member Joined: May 2006 Location: New York Posts: 510	Thank you, starkfan...I'll see if I can search anymore info.
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