LV experts, is this fixable???

[Carihoen]

Do you think with the baby wipe technique that these handles can clean up some or is it a lost cause???

TIA!

 

[spendingmore]

I would think that magic eraser would be good for that. Then condition it.

 

[bagsnbags]

magic eraser will clean it up little bit or you can just replace it..

 

[taco]

I am not a fan of the Magic Eraser at all, in my experience it dries out the handle & removes the sheen. For small spots it would be OK, but not on the whole handle IMO. I think that handle would benefit from wipes, the bag has a nice patina on the tabs.

Bags, do you ME often, am I just not doing it right?

 

[pinki682]

Probably better to have the vachetta replaced.

 

[itsgood2beme]

Ah, you were one of the luck Speedy buyers on Let-Trade - which Speedy did you go with, as least to me from the photo it looks like a speedy -their photos are generally dark, I am sure it will look lighter when you get it in person, if you haven't already! Enjoyy!!@

 

[bernz84]

OOoohh...generally, I love fixing up bags myself, but I think this is way too dark. You might have to get them replaced...I don't think it'll be too expensive for just handles.

 

[Carihoen]

Thanks everyone. I went ahead and got it cuz I know it would go fast, it was too good of a price! I'll try baby wipes and then magic eraser and if all else fails I just might have to replace the handles.

Does anyone know how much that will run?

Oh and I can't seem to find lock and keys on elux? Anyone know how much those run?

Thanks again!

 

[Sycomore]

you can just replace it it is not so expensive
I mean it doesn't cost like a new bag
because speedy and keepall handels are quite hard to clean in my experience

 

[lemontart]

Oh...I didn't know they can replace the handles! You know I always worry the handles will get darken so I don't use my mono bags often. Will they do it for all the bags?

 

[bernz84]

Thanks everyone. I went ahead and got it cuz I know it would go fast, it was too good of a price! I'll try baby wipes and then magic eraser and if all else fails I just might have to replace the handles.

Does anyone know how much that will run?

Oh and I can't seem to find lock and keys on elux? Anyone know how much those run?

Thanks again!

I know charleston-mom has done this (she also did the chads, too). I think it costs around $145...

lock and key costs about $25.

 

[sea0fyears]

I had some handles replaced on one of my speedys, it was $72 each handle if I can recall. If you get a good price the repairs are well worth it. If you got the speedy I think you did (I was looking at it too ) it's fairly new and you can always darken up the new handles enough so that everything matches.

 

[alvie223]

it's better to replace them

 

[Faith]

You could always try, then if it doesn't work, get them replaced. Plus it's always nice to have one broken in bag you can just knock around and not worry!

 

[LVOE DENIM]

I think you should replace the handles!