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#817
Antonia said:
So it does have one missing stud underneath which was listed on the ad. I did clean and condition the bag and I also had to wash the interior on the bottom....there was a dark colored stain inside. The seller never mentioned the wear other than the missing stud and she never mentioned the interior stain, so it was misleading...I was a little bummed when I first opened the box but once I cleaned, conditioned, washed....now I'm 80% happier and for $35...I can't complain now, can I??
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I had one that was missing a stud on the bottom. Check with your local cobbler. Mine was not able to help, but I sent the bag to Ragu Brothers and they were able to put a stud on there. Doesn‘t match exactly but it works for me.
 
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#818
Haughty said:
I had one that was missing a stud on the bottom. Check with your local cobbler. Mine was not able to help, but I sent the bag to Ragu Brothers and they were able to put a stud on there. Doesn‘t match exactly but it works for me.
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Oh wow!! Thanks for telling me about them!! I just added them to my favorites! :)
 
#820
chocolatechippy said:
I am admiring everyone's MAM and MAB finds! Too bad Rebecca Minkoff does not
make them anymore. What is a good method to clean and condition these purses?
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That depends, because she uses so many different kinds of leathers. In general I like Leather CPR and Lexol for conditioners. For cleaning I use Lovin My Bags "So Natural" leather cleaner. They also sell "magic sponges" which work but tend to be abrasive IMO. I only use them for handles if they are very darkened. A plain white artists eraser can also work for small marks.
You can find near perfect old school bags though, just have to be patient and always looking!
 
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#821
Shelby33 said:
That depends, because she uses so many different kinds of leathers. In general I like Leather CPR and Lexol for conditioners. For cleaning I use Lovin My Bags "So Natural" leather cleaner. They also sell "magic sponges" which work but tend to be abrasive IMO. I only use them for handles if they are very darkened. A plain white artists eraser can also work for small marks.
You can find near perfect old school bags though, just have to be patient and always looking!
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what about mr clean magic eraser?
 
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#822
sdkitty said:
what about mr clean magic eraser?
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I think it would be much to abrasive from what I have read. Like LMBs magic erasers, if you're not careful will take the finish off the bag. However if I had a bag I would not use because of a stain I couldn't get out, I might resort to Mr. Clean, but usually I just fo the best I can and use Tarrago (or any brand) colored shoe cream and try to cover it. I've done it before and sometimes it takes 6 coats but it does make it look much better.
 
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#823
Shelby33 said:
I think it would be much to abrasive from what I have read. Like LMBs magic erasers, if you're not careful will take the finish off the bag. However if I had a bag I would not use because of a stain I couldn't get out, I might resort to Mr. Clean, but usually I just fo the best I can and use Tarrago (or any brand) colored shoe cream and try to cover it. I've done it before and sometimes it takes 6 coats but it does make it look much better.
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my "new to me" stonewash bag has some small spots that aren't noticeable unless you inspect the bag. I went after one of them with Apple cleaner and conditioner. Didn't work. I'm gonna leave well enough alone.
 
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Shelby33 said:
That depends, because she uses so many different kinds of leathers. In general I like Leather CPR and Lexol for conditioners. For cleaning I use Lovin My Bags "So Natural" leather cleaner. They also sell "magic sponges" which work but tend to be abrasive IMO. I only use them for handles if they are very darkened. A plain white artists eraser can also work for small marks.
You can find near perfect old school bags though, just have to be patient and always looking!
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Thank you this helps!
 
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