Best leather conditioner/protectant on Chanel bags??

[Mimi-2020]

Hey lovely! I recently bought the nappa cream as well and tried it on both my 14yr old white caviar bag and 3yr old black lambskin bag. The cream made both leather too matte looking. Do you have the same problem? I did try to buff it out with a soft cloth afterwards and didn’t see an improvement on the sheen of the leather

Hello There, sorry for jumping in your conversation.

I have many Saphir products but I haven’t had any experience with the Saphir Nappa cream.
However, I know if the Napa cream contains wax, you will have to wait until the cream is completely dry before buffering.
otherwise, the leather won’t shine.

depending on the moisture level where you live, some times, you have to wait for a day or two for the leather conditioner to dry before buffering.
P.s. I have only used Saphir Renovateur on my Chanel lambskin and caviar, not the Napa leather cream.

 

[Curvycajun]

After wasting so much money trying out different brands leather conditioners, I found this French made Saphir Renovateur hydrates the best.
Plus the wax in this cream locks in the hydration, makes the shine long lasting without any wax buildups.


I had used Cadillac leather conditioner years ago; and it made my leather sticky. I wonder why so many people have good experiences with it. Maybe Cadillac has changed its formulation.

I wipe my preloved bags with Whole Foods 365 baby wipes, let dry, then apply the cream.

On my very dried CF, I applied a good layer of Saphir Renovateur, waited for about 20 minutes until it’s completely dry before buffering.

The time on waiting for drying is different depending the moisture level in your home.

The best is to touch the leather and feel if the conditioner is completely dry before buffering.

instruction on the Saphir Renovateur cream says wait three minutes.
From my experience, waiting longer to allow the mink oil penetrate into the leather will really make a difference.

I love this cream, I can reapply without any wax buildup; and the shine last for a long time. Highly recommend it.

Photo shows the after treatment of my dried CF.

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Stunning bag

 

[LucyMadrid]

After wasting so much money trying out different brands leather conditioners, I found this French made Saphir Renovateur hydrates the best.
Plus the wax in this cream locks in the hydration, makes the shine long lasting without any wax buildups.


I had used Cadillac leather conditioner years ago; and it made my leather sticky. I wonder why so many people have good experiences with it. Maybe Cadillac has changed its formulation.

I wipe my preloved bags with Whole Foods 365 baby wipes, let dry, then apply the cream.

On my very dried CF, I applied a good layer of Saphir Renovateur, waited for about 20 minutes until it’s completely dry before buffering.

The time on waiting for drying is different depending the moisture level in your home.

The best is to touch the leather and feel if the conditioner is completely dry before buffering.

instruction on the Saphir Renovateur cream says wait three minutes.
From my experience, waiting longer to allow the mink oil penetrate into the leather will really make a difference.

I love this cream, I can reapply without any wax buildup; and the shine last for a long time. Highly recommend it.

Photo shows the after treatment of my dried CF.

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Thank you very much for this piece of information. I suppose you buy the product online. Very useful advice. Your bag is a real beauty.

 

[Jaded81]

Don’t be alarmed when you see black color transferred onto your baby wipes or buffering cloth.

I’ve learned vintage Chanel used plant base dyes, color will come off when it gets wet.

Please contact me if you have any other questions.

Is it necessary to wipe it with baby wipes first?

so black dye came off when you used the Saphir Renovateur?

 

[icedcoffee]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a cleaner &/or conditioner for exotic Chanel bags? I have water stains on mine TY!

 

[Jaded81]

Did you end up trying the Renovateur?

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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[Jaded81]

My Chanel sales associate provided me with my first jar of Meltonian, he said it's what the Chanel repair department uses. The make a neutral (no color), that's the one I use on my bags.

hi mon, you use the #1 Neutral and not #170delicate Cream?

 

[altubria]

It is a mink oil and wax formulation (made in France). I really do think mink oil hydrates my vintage Chanel lambskin leather very well; and the wax is definitely needed to lock in the moisture, also gives a thin layer of protection.
I have purchased many leather conditioners containing oil only, those really didn’t work as well.

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Your purse is gorgeous! Thanks to your posts and photos, I restored my lambskin Chanel mini flap (I do not baby it in the slightest) to something presentable!

 

[Mimi-2020]

Your purse is gorgeous! Thanks to your posts and photos, I restored my lambskin Chanel mini flap (I do not baby it in the slightest) to something presentable!

Thank you, Altubria. I would love to see your Mini. Have you posted photos of her?

 

[Antigone]

Hi!

What's the best conditioner for white caviar? Thanks.

 

[altubria]

Thank you, Altubria. I would love to see your Mini. Have you posted photos of her?

I haven't, until today!

Here's the ridiculous before image. It has never ever been babied. I've taken it on so many bike trips, gone hiking with it, let it get scratched in airport security screenings, and much more. Every few months, I'd apply Apple Leather Conditioner to no avail.



After a good cleaning and application of the Saphir Renovateur you recommended, it looks like it can be carried again! Now I just need to get the corners repaired.

 

[antschulina]

Hi!

What's the best conditioner for white caviar? Thanks.

Hi,
I use Lexol PH cleanser to cleanse my caviar jumbo and the Lexol PH conditioner to condition it. It works great. Have been using Lexol PH since 2015, and bags look brand new after applying it. Wipes or bottled product both work!

Lexol PH also works with smooth leathers/lambskin and all colours. I use it on my Fendi Peekaboo (lambskin, black), Taurillon Birkin (etoupe, grained leather), Lady Dior (lambskin, black), and nude coloured car seats.

 

[Antigone]

Hi,
I use Lexol PH cleanser to cleanse my caviar jumbo and the Lexol PH conditioner to condition it. It works great. Have been using Lexol PH since 2015, and bags look brand new after applying it. Wipes or bottled product both work!

Lexol PH also works with smooth leathers/lambskin and all colours. I use it on my Fendi Peekaboo (lambskin, black), Taurillon Birkin (etoupe, grained leather), Lady Dior (lambskin, black), and nude coloured car seats.

Hi! What color is your caviar jumbo?

 

[Mimi-2020]

I haven't, until today!

Here's the ridiculous before image. It has never ever been babied. I've taken it on so many bike trips, gone hiking with it, let it get scratched in airport security screenings, and much more. Every few months, I'd apply Apple Leather Conditioner to no avail.

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After a good cleaning and application of the Saphir Renovateur you recommended, it looks like it can be carried again! Now I just need to get the corners repaired.

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Altubria, You definitely have done a miracle on this bag!

She is beautiful!

Thank you for showing.

 

[am1ly]

Hi all,

I'd like to know how you apply Saphir cream on the bag chain as it's leather and metal woven.