Barenia SOS!!! Can this be restored?

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#16
Grands Fonds said:
What DQ said is right. It will fade over time, but without rubbing, it will be a long time!!

If you send it to the spa, they will likely do to it exactly what DQ did to her Barenia Kelly.
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the good thing is, if you send it to the spa, I would imagine a craftsman('s assistant) will sit there and rub the barenia all day long for you until it's gone. :smile1:
 
#18
So, DQ, basically my little girl has big 'ol ZIT on her, and if I put enough medicine on it and rub it in really, really good, it won't leave too big a scar. Now you see why I am afraid to take out my vache natural bolide and farming basket! BTW, what do you use to treat your VN? Does it change the color?
 
#19
^NO! The more you use barenia, the better it gets!! Don't be afraid to take it out...it's like boxcalf, it goes through that horrible stage before it hits the beautiful stage.

I don't do anything to my VN....THAT I would be too scared to treat.
 
#22
Oh my gosh, this is always a bit of a heart stopping moment, the first time your barenia gets a spot on it! It's like a scratch or pebble ding on a brand new car.
As most are saying, the character of barenia is such that it's meant to have spots and marks and "figuring". You just got there a little sooner than expected, yes? Try not to worry--it doesn't detract at all from the beauty of your lovely Picotin, and now she's really and truly yours :heart:
 
#23
Thanks for your kind words, Cynthia! The car analogy is perfect! (I can really relate since I just got a new car.) I am trying to take it in stride. And, you are right, now she really does bear a sign of belonging to me!:rolleyes:
 
#24
I feel your pain, L2SH

My new barenia Picotin had a nose-smudge mark on it within a few days. I'm kinda thinking that sunscreen smudge at least looks a bit cooler and less geeky than nose-smudge marks. Every time I look at the smudge, I can't quite decide if I'm embarrassed or not. Sigh
 
#25
gga said:
I feel your pain, L2SH

My new barenia Picotin had a nose-smudge mark on it within a few days. I'm kinda thinking that sunscreen smudge at least looks a bit cooler and less geeky than nose-smudge marks. Every time I look at the smudge, I can't quite decide if I'm embarrassed or not. Sigh
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g - i KNEW you and i were soul-sisters -- i got a nose mark on my barenia picotin from sniffing it, too! except i did it the very first time i took it out of the box. (shame)
 
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#26
dressage queen said:
g - i KNEW you and i were soul-sisters -- i got a nose mark on my barenia picotin from sniffing it, too! except i did it the very first time i took it out of the box. (shame)
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Wow, I at least made it 24 hours...:roflmfao:

I think we're definitely soul sisters. Which should make you really careful to make sure I NEVER have access to your bag collection.
 
#28
You can try bringing it into H. However, from my own experience, it's unlikely it will disappear. I had a thumb print size water mark on mine shortly after I got it and it never came out. However, on brighter note, it's the imperfections that give the Barenia it's character. The bag appears to acquire a depth. In fact, I have known used, "beaten up" Barenias fetched much more money than when they were new. People love them stressed. It's so cool with anything from jeans to shorts. I know it's hard but you will grow to love it even more with all the "dings". :yes:
 
#30
Sorry this has happend to you gorgeous bag!. Crazy question,Box gets really shiny when it reaches its patina what does barenia do get a even darkness color?Or does it get shiny?I am really interested in this leather.:smile1:
 
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