Caring for Chanel CAVIAR Leather

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#166
I have had a beige claire jumbo for some time, to be honest, not feel the most comfortable carrying it around, took it out twice. I had never thought about maintenance issue before I took the plunge, coz the color with GHW is TDF. Though now I know I would not use it as much as my other darker colored flaps, I would not regret choosing this color, nothing to me can beat this Beige claire vs GHW combo. I would suggest you follow your heart as well, not to compromise just for functionality. Unless you think Black goes with your personality and wardrobe better.

I have searched in some older posts, 99% owners of this bag do not have issue, seems a non-alcoholic baby wipe does all. Some pre-treat it with spray, but it remains unclear to me whether it is recommended. Denim transfer is the only thing that concerns me now, so I prefer only wear it during spring/summer. And I found that even though it is the same color code, it actually might come in different shades, some come in darker orange undertone, some more cream, or maybe I think too much~~~? but I do feel a darker undertone make it easier to maintain.
 
#168
FreshLilies said:
I have had mine for a year and it is SPOTLESS. I use it tons. In the rain, etc. If I do get dirt on it, warm water takes it right off. I've had NO color transfer issues at all! Highly HIGHLY recommend :flowers:

I prefer the GHW with the beige. Mine is a Jumbo. It's such a stunner IMO :girlsigh:

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OMG...i LOVE your bag! esp against the colours you are wearing :)
 
#170
I've worn mines for about 1 year almost daily.... As far as color transfer goes.... I haven't seen any yet. Getting it dirty is inevitable and it's now noticeable throughout especially the back part (from rubbing against my jeans/shirts). The threading is becoming darker and I'm trying to find alternative ways to clean it before I decide to take it to the Chanel boutique and spend $200+ on a "spa" service.

My advice to you and What I should've done When I first purchased my purse was to spray apple guard, vectra or shining monkey before using it as a daily bag... But what's done is done.

Now I'm scared might ruin it even more.. So it's sitting my closet for now until I find a good way to clean (threading and quilted areas) - any suggestions would be nice. Now I just carry my red woc- easier to maintain and fuctional...


Hope this helps, Good luck.
 
#171
FreshLilies said:
I have had mine for a year and it is SPOTLESS. I use it tons. In the rain, etc. If I do get dirt on it, warm water takes it right off. I've had NO color transfer issues at all! Highly HIGHLY recommend :flowers:

I prefer the GHW with the beige. Mine is a Jumbo. It's such a stunner IMO :girlsigh:

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These pictures are gorgeous!! Now I want that exact bag. So beautiful. Did you treat your bag when you first got it as some of the other ladies are mentioning?
 
#172
Machick333 said:
OMG...i LOVE your bag! esp against the colours you are wearing :)
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Thank you so much! :hugs:

wren said:
These pictures are gorgeous!! Now I want that exact bag. So beautiful. Did you treat your bag when you first got it as some of the other ladies are mentioning?
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Thank you! Nope! Chanel doesn't recommend doing anything to Caviar to my knowledge so I didn't mess with it :yes: If I ever have problems with the leather (doubt it) I will bring it into a boutique and have them mess with it. Don't want to risk damaging it myself!
 
#173
Um, Is spray recommended by Chanel? Opinions on spraying vary out there, I am not sure if I should apply or which brand? ---advice welcome~

I would not dare using the beige one as a everyday bag, I used to carry a red mini almost daily for at least half a year, then it ended up being sent back to chanel for "SPA"... Some TPFs used LMBG's service, but I would prefer send it back to chanel, though 10 weeks waiting is not easy~~

mskatren said:
I've worn mines for about 1 year almost daily.... As far as color transfer goes.... I haven't seen any yet. Getting it dirty is inevitable and it's now noticeable throughout especially the back part (from rubbing against my jeans/shirts). The threading is becoming darker and I'm trying to find alternative ways to clean it before I decide to take it to the Chanel boutique and spend $200+ on a "spa" service.

My advice to you and What I should've done When I first purchased my purse was to spray apple guard, vectra or shining monkey before using it as a daily bag... But what's done is done.

Now I'm scared might ruin it even more.. So it's sitting my closet for now until I find a good way to clean (threading and quilted areas) - any suggestions would be nice. Now I just carry my red woc- easier to maintain and fuctional...


Hope this helps, Good luck.
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#174
I LOVE the beige and gh combo. I have a GST. Every day spills and dirt wipe right off because caviar leather does not stain. However, rub marks will show up so much more on the beige because they are dark. I see some on my corners and where the chains come through the rings. My black one doesn't show any of this.
 
#176
agreed with what's been said. It's a low maintenance bag since it's in caviar. A little bit of Meltonian leather cleaner goes a long way. I think there's a big thread on bag maintenance somewhere in here.
 
#177
Beige with GHW all the way!!

Op, if you want to use this bag as a special piece, occasionally used etc, then beige ghw is your choice. BUT if you want to use it daily, black would probably be better because it will not show rub marks, jeans transfer etc. In saying that, if your daily outfits are all beige, nudge, white colored, then beige GHW is fine for your daily wear.

It will all come down to how YOU will use the bag.
 
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