Ok, I've seen people rave about BOTH products. But which one is better? What are the pros and cons of the two? Is Shining Monkey a protectant vs. Appleguard a conditioner?
Shining Monkey vs. Appleguard
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GReat thread wicked! I would like to know as well. What's best for LV's and what's better for Chanel caviar and the cambon?
Shining Monkey protects the bag and makes it waterproof. I've never used Appleguard yet but I read that if you use Magic Eraser on the handles to clean it up, you will need to condition it after that as it makes the vachetta dry so Appleguard would be what to use.
There are several ladies here that have used both. I'm looking forward to what they have to say about it.
There are several ladies here that have used both. I'm looking forward to what they have to say about it.
I have used both. Both are water repellant spray. Apple have other products to condition and clean leather. The AppleGarde is used for waterproofing. I think Shining Monkey was intended to be used on cars (their other products are car care ones) but it also works on other leather and canvas goods such as handbags. I personally prefer Shining Monkey for waterproofing because it dries faster and, for me, works better as well. But I also use the Apple Leather Conditioner in cleaning and moisturizing leathers.
When I bought my Apple Leather Care (conditioner), I asked about Apple Garde (spray) and according to the SA, Apple Garde should only be used on brand new leather. He said that otherwise it will seal in all the dirt on the leather.
I used Magic Eraser on the dirty handles (dark patina ~15 years) of my speedy and it worked ok but also left the leather really dry looking. I applied the Apple Leather Care and was very happy with the result. It brought the shine back to the leather and even managed to take some more dirt off without adding more color to the handles. I have also used the Apple Leather Care on my Epi stuff and it seems to work well.
Hope this helps!
I used Magic Eraser on the dirty handles (dark patina ~15 years) of my speedy and it worked ok but also left the leather really dry looking. I applied the Apple Leather Care and was very happy with the result. It brought the shine back to the leather and even managed to take some more dirt off without adding more color to the handles. I have also used the Apple Leather Care on my Epi stuff and it seems to work well.
Hope this helps!
Shining Monkey hands down. Love the stuff. So far my vachetta has stayed waterdrop free!
Although I do not have an older bag to use the Appleguard on. I've heard their conditioner is great for older bags, I bought it for when mine do age.
Although I do not have an older bag to use the Appleguard on. I've heard their conditioner is great for older bags, I bought it for when mine do age.
I use Appleguard conditioner and it made my leathers look much much more new. The guard spray does feel greasy at first, but I really need to be patient with the drying process. 
I'm gonna try shining monkey once I finish my Apple, which is almost done
I'm gonna try shining monkey once I finish my Apple, which is almost done
