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jessicasimpson said:
ok ill tell my speedy patina secrets . When you get your new bag put it in the sunlight for 3 days just 1 hour at a time . Turn bag once during the hour . on day 4 take a white cotton sock wet it ....wring it out super good then wipe down all the vachetta evenly Dont Scrub . Then set it on your dresser and let it dry overnight in the morning take a dry sock and polish vachetta softly . now every 3 months wipe down and polish it again. After the first time i wiped it i wore it in the rain :storm: and no water spots at all. The reason you want to do this every 3 months is because you dont want the handle to turn black . That black is just dirt . The handle sould stay my color or a little darker its whole life and never blacken. Also when you wipe the vachetta also wipe the canvas to keep it clean . Not sure if this will work on an older bag that is dirty already .
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Thank you for sharing. How did you come up with this process?
 
#18
Looks great! Do you think I'd get the same results if the vachetta has already been treated with the Kiwi Protect-All water repellant? Also, does it darken the vachetta only until it dries or does it stay darker? I'm wanting to try this today but not sure I have the nerve!
 
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patzgirl said:
Looks great! Do you think I'd get the same results if the vachetta has already been treated with the Kiwi Protect-All water repellant? Also, does it darken the vachetta only until it dries or does it stay darker? I'm wanting to try this today but not sure I have the nerve!
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Only darker until it drys .yes I think it will still work with s treated bag . Post photos please . :)))
 
#20
luxluna said:
I'd love to know your secrets.

... Also do you know why mine tends to look grey and dirty? I take good care of it but it seems like moisture or sweat (that I don't notice) makes it look grey. I know, EWW. :-(
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Hmm tell me what you have done with your bag so far since you got it . (Tan ,cream lotion. Sanitizer , wiping , ??? Any thing you may have done tell me .
 
#21
Only darker until it drys .yes I think it will still work with s treated bag . Post photos please . :)))
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Thanks!! If I can work my nerve up to do it I will post pics. I tried it on the very tip of one of the leafs of my speedy and it looks about the same, but I really did a very small spot. I really want it to be darker so I'm not so paranoid about using it but I'm worried it may turn out blotchy.
 
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jessicasimpson said:
ok ill tell my speedy patina secrets . When you get your new bag put it in the sunlight for 3 days just 1 hour at a time . Turn bag once during the hour . on day 4 take a white cotton sock wet it ....wring it out super good then wipe down all the vachetta evenly Dont Scrub . Then set it on your dresser and let it dry overnight in the morning take a dry sock and polish vachetta softly . now every 3 months wipe down and polish it again. After the first time i wiped it i wore it in the rain :storm: and no water spots at all. The reason you want to do this every 3 months is because you dont want the handle to turn black . That black is just dirt . The handle sould stay my color or a little darker its whole life and never blacken. Also when you wipe the vachetta also wipe the canvas to keep it clean . Not sure if this will work on an older bag that is dirty already .
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First I have to say your speedy handles look amazing!

I just got a new Odeon PM today. I had her sit in the window for about an hour but rotated her a couple more times just because of all the piping and long straps. It's supposed to be nice the next few days so I'll make sure she gets more time in window. Curious if you can explain what the water does to the vachetta initially when you wipe it down for the first time? I'm not doubting you I'd just like to understand a little more I guess. Seems like we are told to steer clear of rain and so wiping it down seems pretty bold when the vachetta is still so new.
 
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