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#256
What does the sun do to the bag when it's set out for 1hr? How does it help in the natural care process of the protection? I would love to try this method but so scared to since the bag is my very first mono and I'm freaked out to get anything on the vachetta.
 
#258
lvnewbie07 said:
I have a question for those who have used the Apple Guard Rain and Stain Repellent. Is it ok for the spray to get on the brass hardware? I have a new speedy B 30 and would like to spray it but worried about the spray getting on the hardware. Also, does the spray change the color of the vachetta? I am wondering if this forum method is safer than spraying it. This is my first mono and I'm concerned:)
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Yes, it got on the hardware of the handles, and I just wiped it off. But you can cover the hardware with tape if you wish. Did not damage mine at all. See my speedy handles and post above on page 17. I have used the spray at least 3 times, and my vachetta is like new, and no water spots yet, even after being caught in the rain. Good luck!
 
#259
ALK1113 said:
Thanks for the reply!!

Same here! I didn't use the conditioner either, I was curious to what others thought though. I LVoe how it looks with just a tad bit of patina and I'm hoping the LMB will slow the oxidation process.

Picture below: Azur Speedy 35. Brand spanking new and not yet carried. I did the three day process that the OP suggested as well as LMB over the course of several days (minus the conditioner). I'm extremely happy with the results!
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Wow beautiful! I definitely need to do that with my handles 😊
 
#260
jessicasimpson said:
If you don't like the patina dark then do LMB because wetting your bag and tanning it will make it darker way faster then lmb . :))
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ALK1113 said:
Thanks for the reply!!

Same here! I didn't use the conditioner either, I was curious to what others thought though. I LVoe how it looks with just a tad bit of patina and I'm hoping the LMB will slow the oxidation process.

Picture below: Azur Speedy 35. Brand spanking new and not yet carried. I did the three day process that the OP suggested as well as LMB over the course of several days (minus the conditioner). I'm extremely happy with the results!
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Can someone please explain exactly what the "LMB process" is? I know LMB stands for Loving My Bags, but what exactly do you do, and why does it need to be done over the course of several days? A little confused! Thanks
 
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#261
Yesterday i treated my Keep All bag which has water marks & dirty spots on some places. The result is no water mark at all :-) although it's a little "honeier" than before - it is very cleaned now. Imagine !!
 
#265
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Can someone please explain exactly what the "LMB process" is? I know LMB stands for Loving My Bags, but what exactly do you do, and why does it need to be done over the course of several days? A little confused! Thanks
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There is an LMB thread/clubhouse that explains the process as well as instructions that come with the kits but you need to do different steps and there is a process to it in between each step to allow the current step to dry essentially. You can sleep it up using a hair dryer but it is not the best way IMO
 
#266
Wow - after trailing through pages of how to treat/clean vachetta I have found exactly what I was needing to find. THANK YOU so much to Jessica Simpson.

A french lady I know has been collecting LV since the 70's and has the most amazing collection all with lovely patinas. She assures me she never treated her bags and has only ever used a slightly damp cloth and/or a french baby product to clean her bags.

She also never uses her bags in the first few weeks and just leaves them out of their dustbags in natural light until they have a slight patina. Through her I learnt that once the bag has a patina it is protected from rain drops and therefore waterproofing is unecessary and can ultimately dry out the leather.

I'm so happy to have found this post as it confirms what I have already been told.
 
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#267
I received my first LV monogram speedy B 30 a month ago and used this treatment on her. It has rained since I applied this technique but I was always so scared to take my bag out in the rain. Today it was sunny when I left home and poured down rain as I was driving to the mall. I was tempted to leave her in the car and thought screw it, this bag was made to be used. Well low and behold it got rained on a little (as I ran into the store) and as soon as I had the chance to look for water spots, there were none:) Its like it just disappeared. I was super thrilled and excited. I think the key is to allow the bag to patina a little. So I'm so glad I tried this on my bag. No more hiding her away from the rain:)
 
#269
What's amazing to me is that if this technique seems to work and be foolproof how come the LV stores don't advocate this method to everyone who buys a bag with the vachetta leather?
Seems to me they should print up little cards and include them with each purchase. Maybe they think the process will scare off customers? Not that anything about it is hard though......just makes me wonder, why the big secret?
Clearly people are always on the search for how to protect their LV investment.
 
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