If you find yourself with a third bag to test, I'm exceptionally fond of this. I've never tried apple garde so it may be a similar product, though.
Apple Garde v. Patina Champ - An Experiment!
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Yep, I’ve heard that people have a lot of success with the Kiwi spray! I think my next bag will be DE and I probably won’t treat that one at all. But if/when I get another bag with vachetta, I might try this stuff!If you find yourself with a third bag to test, I'm exceptionally fond of this. I've never tried apple garde so it may be a similar product, though.
Kiwi Protect-All is the #*%€, yes!! All their spray products seem to be pretty ace, actually, I’ve also used the suede version on bags and UGGs, the boot version and something called Camp Dry on nylon (gym bags, backpacks).Thumbs up. I have never tried any Kiwi on LV, but I <think> that I would.If you find yourself with a third bag to test, I'm exceptionally fond of this. I've never tried apple garde so it may be a similar product, though.
Must figure out how to follow this thread! I’m very interested in seeing your results, OP, and thanks for doing the research for the benefit of bagkind.
Awww, y’all are very welcome! Off to spray a second coat on my NF Pochette. More pics coming as soon as that’s done!
I LOVE this! these are two of my bags that I have treated (I have resprayed my 3 year old speedy - once each year). my graceful is about 2 weeks post treatment.
OK, here’s my NF Pochette with two coats of Apple Garde on it! Second coat was done about 30 minutes before this pic was taken, so it’s completely dry now.
And here’s a comparison of the Pochette strap (treated) with the bag handles (untreated). No difference in color whatsoever! I’m very happy so far!
And here’s a comparison of the Pochette strap (treated) with the bag handles (untreated). No difference in color whatsoever! I’m very happy so far!
Can we just take a moment to appreciate the perfect patina on that Speedy??? OMG, I am sooooo hoping mine turns out like that!
LOL- thank you - yes, i love how it is coming along!!Can we just take a moment to appreciate the perfect patina on that Speedy??? OMG, I am sooooo hoping mine turns out like that!
And here’s the finished Neverfull! I sprayed the whole bag twice with Apple Garde, waiting about 30 minutes between coats. It’s completely dry now, and it worked out great! No weird spots on the leather or shininess on the canvas or anything. I think the key is to use light coats. If you spray too much and soak the leather, that’s probably not gonna end well.
I sprayed my Speedyb 30 with Apple Garde and it looks perfect.
Good luck with your experiment, honestly I wish you’d spray both with Apple Garde
Good luck with your experiment, honestly I wish you’d spray both with Apple Garde
Haha! I considered it, especially after seeing how well it went with my Neverfull! But I like the idea of the Patina Champ method for the Speedy because I think that bag will look so great with a nice patina. I think the Apple Garde might slow the patina process on the Neverfull. At least, I kinda hope it does because I love the look of light vachetta with DA.I sprayed my Speedyb 30 with Apple Garde and it looks perfect.
Good luck with your experiment, honestly I wish you’d spray both with Apple Garde
