The way that I apply it is that I put some on my hand and directly run it on the strap until I go through the length of entire strap. I guess some also goes on chain, but I never had a problem.
Best leather conditioner/protectant on Chanel bags??
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Thank you for the amazing recommendation, Mimi! You are a gem!Altubria, You definitely have done a miracle on this bag!
She is beautiful!
Thank you for showing.
I tested Renovateur on the corners of my very-well-babied caviar classic flap (in my avatar) and my caviar key case, and it did wonders for those as well! Would you happen to have any recommendations for aged calfskin? I have a Rayures Reissue wallet that looks pretty good, but probably needs some conditioning (or maybe I'm just looking for excuses to use Medaille d'Or again
).I have used the Renovateur on every Chanel I have. Haha!Thank you for the amazing recommendation, Mimi! You are a gem!
I tested Renovateur on the corners of my very-well-babied caviar classic flap (in my avatar) and my caviar key case, and it did wonders for those as well! Would you happen to have any recommendations for aged calfskin? I have a Rayures Reissue wallet that looks pretty good, but probably needs some conditioning (or maybe I'm just looking for excuses to use Medaille d'Or again
My vintage Cambon is made with soft calf skin. The Renovateur has given a long lasting shine on it too.
Too bad, one cream for all, no need other cream.
Yes, I have used the Renovateur cream on the leather part of the interwoven chain.
Is the color of the leather strip still in good condition?
I have used the Renovateur on every Chanel I have. Haha!
My vintage Cambon is made with soft calf skin. The Renovateur has given a long lasting shine on it too.
Too bad, one cream for all, no need other cream.
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How pretty is that! I love the colour and sheen on your Cambon! I'm relieved that it'll work on calfskin too. The cream smells like honey and I'm noticing the fragrance on my dresses after I've worn my purses for the day. I am forever grateful for your amazing recommendation~
Hi Dear, I was about to try the Renovateur for my tiny dirt and a bit of peel due to my own mistake trying to clean the dirt with Eucalyptus oil on my Chanel lambskin (could you believe i got that suggestion from 2 SAs?). Luckily it's just tiny part of the strap How do you apply the Renovateur? Since it's only tiny part of the strap that i'd like to fix, do you think it is better to apply by bare hand and spread it, wait it to dry and buff it with Microfiber cloth? I only have microfiber cloth to buff and i read on Renovateur page to apply it with chamois but that's for shoes.
I attach the pic of the stain, it peels a bit too. I was cleaning the color transfer on the strap with eraser. It works but there's this tiny speck of dirt that won't budge so then i tried the eucalyptus oil. I know silly me, upon contact, the tiny dot spread into the shape in pic and the whole is just black. I erased it with eraser and could see the colors got peeled. The texture also gets rougher to the touch. This is what could come of so far with the eraser. Do you think the Saphir could clean it as it's better in conditioning and might help with the peeled texture? It looks a tad darker in real life than pic.
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I am about to clean and condition my strap too w/ Renovateur. So you just apply it bare hand throughout the straps, let it dry then buff it. What type of cloth do you use to buff? In dry or damp condition?
Hi Sakurai, yes I use a dry cotton cloth or figures to apply a thin layer of Renovateur cream, wait completely dry, then buffer with a dry cloth.
if the cream is not dry, you can’t buffer. Sticky film will remain on your leather.
When Renovateur cream is completely dry, it’s so easy and smooth to buffer. The shine will last for a long time.
I have used cloth such as men’s cotton undershirt, microfiber eye glasses cleaning cloth, cotton handkerchief.
oh yes, you definitely need to buffer with dry cloth.
They all could work and won’t hurt your lambskin. You don’t need to put much pressure when buffering anyway.
I hope this will help your little damaged area too.
Thanks so much for the info Dear, how do you make sure the cream is completely dry ie. No sticky feeling to the touch, no film residue look?Hi Sakurai, yes I use a dry cotton cloth or figures to apply a thin layer of Renovateur cream, wait completely dry, then buffer with a dry cloth.
if the cream is not dry, you can’t buffer. Sticky film will remain on your leather.
When Renovateur cream is completely dry, it’s so easy and smooth to buffer. The shine will last for a long time.
I have used cloth such as men’s cotton undershirt, microfiber eye glasses cleaning cloth, cotton handkerchief.
oh yes, you definitely need to buffer with dry cloth.
They all could work and won’t hurt your lambskin. You don’t need to put much pressure when buffering anyway.
I hope this will help your little damaged area too.
Hello all,
Do you use a special cloth to buffer the bag after applying/drying the conditioning cream or can any dry cloth be used? I’ve seen a “cotton polishing cloth” mentioned a few times in this thread and was wondering if was a specific cloth like jewelry polishing cloth?
Do you use a special cloth to buffer the bag after applying/drying the conditioning cream or can any dry cloth be used? I’ve seen a “cotton polishing cloth” mentioned a few times in this thread and was wondering if was a specific cloth like jewelry polishing cloth?
Also, are there any do’s and don’ts for conditioning a vintage piece that’s been redyed? I just purchased a vintage lambskin timeless clutch that I’m pretty sure has been redyed. The outside leather doesn’t feel as buttery soft as the inner pocket, and I can see a small paint drip and some black residue on the hardware. I’ve heard that conditioning restored pieces can make the leather softer, but I definitely want to avoid any mistakes that can ruin it!
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I have used cotton cloth, eyeglass cleaning cloth, almost any cloth will do.
Once the cream is completely dry, it’s so easy to buffer off.
What’s the result on yours?