Apple Leather Care

kaojoe · Sep 2nd, 2008, 02:37 PM

A couple of specific questions regarding Apple Leather products and Tano bags.

Do you just apply the Guard spray once or do you apply it repeatedly as the bag wears?

I have had my bag for about a week and want to keep the shine, which is beginning to wear away. Do you recommend I use the spray or the conditioner?

kmh1190 · Sep 2nd, 2008, 02:42 PM

I spray my bag before initial use (2-3 coats). I then spray as needed when I think my Tanos need a bit more shine (this isn't very often). I have the apple conditioner but have never used it on my Tanos.

fafnir · Sep 2nd, 2008, 03:58 PM

I used the conditioner and then the spray on my truffle boogie, but I don't think the conditioner is necessary for new bags. It's more to clean up older leather. Which I have to say, it works really well on. I found a beautiful Banana Republic black leather jacket at Goodwill for $15 last month. It needed a little tlc and the conditioner was just the thing. I plan on re-spraying my Tano bags now and then because I live in a very damp and rainy climate.

Crazy4Handbags · Sep 2nd, 2008, 04:46 PM

Conditioner first, a couple of times (overnight drying)... then spray.

I use the conditioner even on new bags as a preventative measure. I've found that it helps to protect the bag from the appearance of scratches. If you have dry skin you know what I'm talking about. You'll see a scratch on dry skin, as where if you've been moisturized the appearance of the scratch is less to none. Sorry for the bad analogy. LoL

fafnir · Sep 2nd, 2008, 04:54 PM

^^ Good to know! I'll condition and then spray my new boogie when it arrives tomorrow

TygerKitty · Sep 2nd, 2008, 05:31 PM

I typically just spray mine (unless that particular bag would look better getting distressed as it ages). I had to use the cleaner and conditioner on my Behind the Seen (I got dye on it from my clothes) and it worked pretty well considering it's a stark white bag and it was black dye. I tend to not condition my bags because I am low maintenance lol but I would if it needed it.

Voodoo · Sep 2nd, 2008, 05:45 PM

I have yet to treat any of my crunch bags.... they've just been a dream....

Peeking_Around · Sep 2nd, 2008, 09:57 PM

^^ I've been a bit worried about not treating my Amanda ... but you've never treated yours - and they've held up well ..... that's good to know.

Does anyone know if I should treat my LRC when I get her tomorrow?

lnt815 · Sep 2nd, 2008, 11:46 PM

I'm so glad you posted this as I also want to keep my new bags looking new and shiny. Does anyone know if you can by apple guarde in a store or is it only online?

TygerKitty · Sep 3rd, 2008, 12:08 AM

Hmmmmmm I actually have no idea @ lnt although I do remember seeing a thread (maybe on the handbags & purses forum) about that very issue... if you can't find Apple products you might be able to find Wilson's leather products... I've heard that works just fine too.

sweettlc · Sep 3rd, 2008, 12:17 AM

I purchased Apple products today from leatherstuff.com

fafnir · Sep 3rd, 2008, 12:23 AM

I bought mine from leatherstuff.com (watch for codes, they seem to have them pretty regularly and are posted in the deals and steals section). But I read on another board that someone found them at Burlington Coat Factory as well.

beeb · Sep 3rd, 2008, 11:23 PM

To spray, or not to spray?

Does the leather really run/bleed in inclement weather? Thanks!

TygerKitty · Sep 3rd, 2008, 11:33 PM

Not at all beeb! I've neverrrrrrrrr had a problem with crunch leather in the rain! (I can't speak for the other leathers but I think you only have crunch so far, right?)

beeb · Sep 3rd, 2008, 11:53 PM

Well, right now I have nothing, but in the mail, I have crunch!

Thank you, TK!

Sep 2nd, 2008, 02:37 PM	#1
kaojoe Member	Apple Leather Care A couple of specific questions regarding Apple Leather products and Tano bags. Do you just apply the Guard spray once or do you apply it repeatedly as the bag wears? I have had my bag for about a week and want to keep the shine, which is beginning to wear away. Do you recommend I use the spray or the conditioner?

Sep 2nd, 2008, 02:42 PM	#2
kmh1190 Too many flip-flops! Location: Northern California/Central Valley	I spray my bag before initial use (2-3 coats). I then spray as needed when I think my Tanos need a bit more shine (this isn't very often). I have the apple conditioner but have never used it on my Tanos. __________________ Banned-Can look but cannot buy/touchDefinitely !! This time I mean it! Post ban wants: Tano Streetwalker, RM Devote Tote

Sep 2nd, 2008, 05:31 PM	#6
TygerKitty shopaholic Location: Colorado	I typically just spray mine (unless that particular bag would look better getting distressed as it ages). I had to use the cleaner and conditioner on my Behind the Seen (I got dye on it from my clothes) and it worked pretty well considering it's a stark white bag and it was black dye. I tend to not condition my bags because I am low maintenance lol but I would if it needed it. __________________ "Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we should dance." My collection: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-showcase/tygerkittys-addiction-370238.html Are you artsy and crafty!? Come support the creation of a new arts and crafts subforum! http://forum.purseblog.com/feedback-dropbox/crafties-to-unite-376611-5.html

Sep 2nd, 2008, 05:45 PM	#7
Voodoo Obsessed Tano-Ite Location: Face Down	I have yet to treat any of my crunch bags.... they've just been a dream.... __________________ GO STARS! ... 23-8-11-4 (20 points)

Sep 2nd, 2008, 09:57 PM	#8
Peeking_Around Live, Love, Laugh Location: On the east coast~ right on the beach	^^ I've been a bit worried about not treating my Amanda ... but you've never treated yours - and they've held up well ..... that's good to know. Does anyone know if I should treat my LRC when I get her tomorrow? __________________ I love Tano's Wish List: Black or Truffle Tano Boogie Tano Pleasuredome My fur babies:

Sep 2nd, 2008, 03:58 PM	#3
fafnir Member Location: Portland	I used the conditioner and then the spray on my truffle boogie, but I don't think the conditioner is necessary for new bags. It's more to clean up older leather. Which I have to say, it works really well on. I found a beautiful Banana Republic black leather jacket at Goodwill for $15 last month. It needed a little tlc and the conditioner was just the thing. I plan on re-spraying my Tano bags now and then because I live in a very damp and rainy climate.

Sep 2nd, 2008, 04:46 PM	#4
Crazy4Handbags Mme. Grenouille	Conditioner first, a couple of times (overnight drying)... then spray. I use the conditioner even on new bags as a preventative measure. I've found that it helps to protect the bag from the appearance of scratches. If you have dry skin you know what I'm talking about. You'll see a scratch on dry skin, as where if you've been moisturized the appearance of the scratch is less to none. Sorry for the bad analogy. LoL

Sep 2nd, 2008, 04:54 PM	#5
fafnir Member Location: Portland	^^ Good to know! I'll condition and then spray my new boogie when it arrives tomorrow

Sep 2nd, 2008, 11:46 PM	#9
lnt815 Member	I'm so glad you posted this as I also want to keep my new bags looking new and shiny. Does anyone know if you can by apple guarde in a store or is it only online?

Sep 3rd, 2008, 12:08 AM	#10
TygerKitty shopaholic Location: Colorado	Hmmmmmm I actually have no idea @ lnt although I do remember seeing a thread (maybe on the handbags & purses forum) about that very issue... if you can't find Apple products you might be able to find Wilson's leather products... I've heard that works just fine too. __________________ "Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we should dance." My collection: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-showcase/tygerkittys-addiction-370238.html Are you artsy and crafty!? Come support the creation of a new arts and crafts subforum! http://forum.purseblog.com/feedback-dropbox/crafties-to-unite-376611-5.html

Sep 3rd, 2008, 12:17 AM	#11
sweettlc Member	I purchased Apple products today from leatherstuff.com

Sep 3rd, 2008, 12:23 AM	#12
fafnir Member Location: Portland	I bought mine from leatherstuff.com (watch for codes, they seem to have them pretty regularly and are posted in the deals and steals section). But I read on another board that someone found them at Burlington Coat Factory as well.

Sep 3rd, 2008, 11:23 PM	#13
beeb love my Tanos!	To spray, or not to spray? Does the leather really run/bleed in inclement weather? Thanks! __________________

Sep 3rd, 2008, 11:33 PM	#14
TygerKitty shopaholic Location: Colorado	Not at all beeb! I've neverrrrrrrrr had a problem with crunch leather in the rain! (I can't speak for the other leathers but I think you only have crunch so far, right?) __________________ "Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we should dance." My collection: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-showcase/tygerkittys-addiction-370238.html Are you artsy and crafty!? Come support the creation of a new arts and crafts subforum! http://forum.purseblog.com/feedback-dropbox/crafties-to-unite-376611-5.html

Sep 3rd, 2008, 11:53 PM	#15
beeb love my Tanos!	Well, right now I have nothing, but in the mail, I have crunch! Thank you, TK! __________________