Best leather conditioner/protectant on Chanel bags??

[Mimi-2020]

This looks amazing and convinced my to buy the saphir! Do you mind me asking how long you buffed your wallet for to achieve this result? And if you have tried it, do you know if a second (or more) application of the saphir will help increase the shine? TIA

I applied Saphir Renovateur cream, wait until it is completely dry, then buffered just a little to get to that shine.

however, I don’t know how long this shine had lasted on my caviar wallet though. because my wallet had that shine originally, now it’s back to that original shine.

I can only say, after trying so many different kinds of leather conditioner, this is the best on my lambskin, goatskin and maybe caviar.

The shine lasts on my goatskin Chanel bag for a long long time, I did it once about six weeks ago and it is still as shinny as the first day I applied.

it lasts about 6 to 7 weeks on my lambskin Chanel vintage Classic. That’s still much better than other conditioner I used.

There is no wax buildup issues, I can reapply anytime.

I like the combinations of mink oil and wax. Mink oil really hydrates well on lambskin and goatskin and wax locks in the moisture.

Not every formulation of Saphir leather conditioner has the same ingredients. Therefore, I could only recommend the Saphir Renovateur cream since I have good experiences with it.


there is a smaller size of Saphir Renovateur for only $13ish on Amazon if you want to try it out that way.

what kind of leather you‘re going to use it on. Does it seem dry or dull?

if you show me a photo, I can probably tell if this Saphir Renovateur can help.

 

[Chial819]

I applied Saphir Renovateur cream, wait until it is completely dry, then buffered just a little to get to that shine.

however, I don’t know how long this shine had lasted on my caviar wallet though. because my wallet had that shine originally, now it’s back to that original shine.

I can only say, after trying so many different kinds of leather conditioner, this is the best on my lambskin, goatskin and maybe caviar.

The shine lasts on my goatskin Chanel bag for a long long time, I did it once about six weeks ago and it is still as shinny as the first day I applied.

it lasts about 6 to 7 weeks on my lambskin Chanel vintage Classic. That’s still much better than other conditioner I used.

There is no wax buildup issues, I can reapply anytime.

I like the combinations of mink oil and wax. Mink oil really hydrates well on lambskin and goatskin and wax locks in the moisture.

Not every formulation of Saphir leather conditioner has the same ingredients. Therefore, I could only recommend the Saphir Renovateur cream since I have good experiences with it.


there is a smaller size of Saphir Renovateur for only $13ish on Amazon if you want to try it out that way.

what kind of leather you‘re going to use it on. Does it seem dry or dull?

if you show me a photo, I can probably tell if this Saphir Renovateur can help.

Thank you for the information!

I actually have the saphir renovateur drying on a caviar bag right now! Most of the bag is still really glossy but the tab where the turnlock sits is a bit duller - I can only guess the previous owner was a bit rougher when opening and closing the bag. I did one application to the tab last night and it definitely seems to help so I'm giving it another go. I'll post an update picture when it dries and I buff it.

 

[Mimi-2020]

the leather of the tab part probably needs to be retouched, you can tried Feet People shoe cream (Amazon $4ish)

I’ve used Feet People shoe cream on my lambskin and goatskin Chanel for refinishing and recoloring.

After it’s completely dry and buffered, the color stays on well. Then I applied a coat of Saphir Renovateur.

 

[Chial819]

the leather of the tab part probably needs to be retouched, you can tried Feet People shoe cream (Amazon $4ish)

I’ve used Feet People shoe cream on my lambskin and goatskin Chanel for refinishing and recoloring.

After it’s completely dry and buffered, the color stays on well. Then I applied a coat of Saphir Renovateur.

Is this the feet people product you use? If so I might give it a shot!

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Update: I’m happy with how the saphir is working so far! The sheen on the tab is much closer to that of the rest of the bag now. I don’t think anyone else would notice the dullness it unless I pointed it out. I found it hard to accurately photograph the shine of the caviar but this is after another application of saphir + buffing.

 

[Mimi-2020]

It’s beautiful! Great job!

I feel so bad for people whose bags are re-dyed by restoration companies. I would’ve been devastated.
have you seen the ‘Leather Surgeons ruined my bag‘ thread?

Restoring the leather on Chanel bags is not as hard as people think. Even on my lambskin bags, I have done it on all my vintage bags myself.

It’s such a joy, isn’t it?

congratulations! Your bag looks as good as new.

 

[Chial819]

It’s beautiful! Great job!

I feel so bad for people whose bags are re-dyed by restoration companies. I would’ve been devastated.
have you seen the ‘Leather Surgeons ruined my bag‘ thread?

Restoring the leather on Chanel bags is not as hard as people think. Even on my lambskin bags, I have done it on all my vintage bags myself.

It’s such a joy, isn’t it?

congratulations! Your bag looks as good as new.

Thank you! It is definitely very satisfying when the results turn out well. I’ve seen the leather surgeons thread but personally have had good experiences with them though.

Also, was the feet people product I linked the correct one? And thanks again for the tips

 

[Mimi-2020]

I just took my wallet out. It appears to be shiner than the wallet shown in the first photo (the before photo) posted on June 26. I think this Saphir would last on your caviar too.
Please see attachment of my wallet’s present condition.

 

[Mimi-2020]

Sorry, Chial, I don’t know how to do links onto this forum.

Your bag looks as good as new and doesn’t need color cream right now.

For future reference, you can just go to amazon website and type in ‘Feet People shoe cream’ to find the item.

I’m attaching a photo and it helps.

 

[Chial819]

Sorry, Chial, I don’t know how to do links onto this forum.

Your bag looks as good as new and doesn’t need color cream right now.

For future reference, you can just go to amazon website and type in ‘Feet People shoe cream’ to find the item.

I’m attaching a photo and it helps.

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Thank you!

 

[chrissiewong]

I use the Saphir MDO lotion (it says it’s a lighter version of the Renovateur) on my Chanel Diana. I think the results are quite satisfying, but I may still want to try out the Renovateur version. I like how it shines after using the lotion, but I am not sure if it moisturizes the leather as well as the original version.

 

[Mimi-2020]

Beautiful bag. I believe it could be even better with Renovateur.
Renovateur consists of mink oil and wax. I was afraid to use wax on my Chanel however this wax has no built up and it really creates a longer lasting shine.

I think the mink oil hydrates, and the wax is definitely needed to lock in the moisture.

I have posted a photo of my Classic bag in June , have you seen it?
My bag is in black lambskin. The leather is very similar to yours.

 

[Chial819]

I use the Saphir MDO lotion (it says it’s a lighter version of the Renovateur) on my Chanel Diana. I think the results are quite satisfying, but I may still want to try out the Renovateur version. I like how it shines after using the lotion, but I am not sure if it moisturizes the leather as well as the original version.

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I did a patch test of the saphir renovateur on my vintage Diana yesterday and was pretty happy with it. It didn’t take away the sheen or remove any dye, and it felt very soft after. My bag was pretty soft to begin with though, so I can’t really say if there was a huge improvement, but it did feel nice afterward. I’d say it’s worth giving it a try!

 

[mademoiselleprive]

Hi ladies! Here is my first vintage bag and I highly appreciate any advice. I don't have any experience in bag care and thought to send it to Leather Surgeons but after reading some threads changed my mind and decided to try improving its condition at home. I was going to buy Saphir Renovateur but there is a note "Do not use this product on leather handbags. Use the Saphir Nappa Leather balm." Please advice me which one will be good for vintage lambskin. Maybe worth starting with Saphir Delicate? I'll highly appreciate any instructions on how to clean vintage metal chains too.
I'm going to use youtube method shown here (cleaning it with pure wipes, let it dry, apply some leather cream then buff with microfibre cloth. Is this sequence correct in your opinion?)

 

[Mimi-2020]

Hi ladies! Here is my first vintage bag and I highly appreciate any advice. I don't have any experience in bag care and thought to send it to Leather Surgeons but after reading some threads changed my mind and decided to try improving its condition at home. I was going to buy Saphir Renovateur but there is a note "Do not use this product on leather handbags. Use the Saphir Nappa Leather balm." Please advice me which one will be good for vintage lambskin. Maybe worth starting with Saphir Delicate? I'll highly appreciate any instructions on how to clean vintage metal chains too.
I'm going to use youtube method shown here (cleaning it with pure wipes, let it dry, apply some leather cream then buff with microfibre cloth. Is this sequence correct in your opinion?)
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Could you tell me where you found this notice, "Do not use this product on leather handbags. Use the Saphir Nappa Leather balm.” ?

This company makes a lot of products. I have used the Renovateur on my most delicate lambskin bag, the red mini with fringe.

It has made my bag shine. Please see my red lambskin bag below.

yes, when I apply the Renovateur cream, I let the mink oil soak into my lambskin, then wait until the white wax on the surface shows. When the layer of wax is dry, then I buffer. It’s about fifteen to twenty minutes of wait in dry indoor condition.

I have found letting the mink oil hydrates and wax dry made a great difference for a long lasting shine on lambskin and caviar.

The following attached Photos show a smaller size of Renovateur cream in clear.

if you check into the instructions shown it tells you this cream is safe for all leathers.

Also, I use clear Renovateur cream instead of black because one reviewer answered my question on Amazon saying the black color would rubbed off.
For small touching ups, I use Feet People premium shoe cream. I’ll show you how to apply this cream if you’re interested.

could you tell me the condition of your leather? Is it grayish and kinda dry? I had a Classic Flap in that condition when it first arrived from Japan.

 

[mademoiselleprive]

Could you tell me where you found this notice, "Do not use this product on leather handbags. Use the Saphir Nappa Leather balm.” ?

This company makes a lot of products. I have used the Renovateur on my most delicate lambskin bag, the red mini with fringe.

It has made my bag shine. Please see my red lambskin bag below.

yes, when I apply the Renovateur cream, I let the mink oil soak into my lambskin, then wait until the white wax on the surface shows. When the layer of wax is dry, then I buffer. It’s about fifteen to twenty minutes of wait in dry indoor condition.

I have found letting the mink oil hydrates and wax dry made a great difference for a long lasting shine on lambskin and caviar.

The following attached Photos show a smaller size of Renovateur cream in clear.

if you check into the instructions shown it tells you this cream is safe for all leathers.

Also, I use clear Renovateur cream instead of black because one reviewer answered my question on Amazon saying the black color would rubbed off.
For small touching ups, I use Feet People premium shoe cream. I’ll show you how to apply this cream if you’re interested.

could you tell me the condition of your leather? Is it grayish and kinda dry? I had a Classic Flap in that condition when it first arrived from Japan.

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Thank you very much for replying! Great results, you red bag looks so shiny and hydrated!
I saw this note here https://bestmastertailor.com/produc...LR2r9D9O1Ewkc-DHCAac9zsHIQbnzMFxoCvusQAvD_BwE
There are so many tips online, watched few more youtube videos, some ladies recommend Cadillac lotion, others The Handbag Spa Pure Hydrate spray.
The backpack leather feels dry.
Do you think I should clean it with wipes before applying cream? Clean with alcohol-free wipes, let it dry, then apply Renovateur cream, wait few minutes and buff?