Calf is calf, so it will work on any type of calf (it also works for lamb, which actually is more delicate). Aged calf is one of the most forgiving materials Chanel uses. Any scratches just blend in.
Thanks Tutu. Will use it on my jumbo and reissue.
Caring for Chanel CAVIAR Leather
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Thanks Tutu. Will use it on my jumbo and reissue.
I was wondering how everyone dealt with the corners rubbing off? I got my wallet 6 months ago, and the corners are already rubbing off. Its really annoying when the wallet cost so much!
Do you mean the pebbling is wearing off the leather or the entire leather is rubbing off? Photos are helpful.
Coach Leather Cleaner. Works like a charm. You'll thank me latermay need 2 applications. Follow with a moisturizer (can use Coach as well) AFTER it is completely dry ☺️👍
Do you think this is ok to use on colored caviar (red) and/or plain black? I'm scared to use it. Lol. Or should I try baby wipes? I just got my boy in blk and I want to keep him clean. Any advice helps. Thanks
The other day I was at Chanel in NYC handing in a vintage caviar bag for spa and when we started talking about caring for Chanel bags the SA gave me the advice to use Meltonian 'delicate cream' as it both conditions and cleans! I took a pic of the jar she had behind the counter. I see that someone has mentioned Meltonian earlier in the thread and concidering they recommend it at the Chanel store it should (I guess!?!!) be good!! I will definitely buy and try myself! 👜 We didn't talk about the effect on different leathers or colors but the bag I handed in is black caviar.
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Take a look at the lambskin leather care for Chanel and look in the Hermes section for suggestions by Docride. Both will give you great products that work on calf (caviar is calf).
Hi tutu, have you used both collonil leather gel and cadillac leaher cream? Which one is better? Is it necessary to apply these two leather prouducts on brand new caviar flaps first before carry?
So, my son's thermos of water was in my navy caviar GST this morning and half of it leaked. Now, the bottom of my bag and the corners are water stained. What do I do?? Will it need to be re-dyed? There is quite a color difference. Is this a Chanel job or a Lovinmybags job? I have had this bag for 9 months only and I am so devastated.
Before I start farming out the bag, I'd try to dab as much of the water out as possible, then let it air dry and see what it looks like in 24 hours.
I dried it out with paper towel and then put it under a hand drier (I was out with my son and not at home). It is still damp, so I am letting it air dry.
This is unfortunate to hear. Personally, I would never place any liquid items, pens or anything of that sort in my GST or other designer bags because I would never want to risk ruining my bags. I agree with Tutushopper and just dab as much water as I can out of it and just place it somewhere and leave it for it to get air dried. I would not put it under a hand dryer or hair dryer. You might end up damaging the leather. Good luck I hope the water stains disappear and it looks good as new soon!!
At least it was only water!! I used a magic eraser on the inside of my GST and it removed all of the stains~I have the black one.
I agree with this - I never put anything liquid (or pens) in my bag either and I don't even put a lip gloss in there unless it is in a pouch with a vinyl inside so it wont leak. I am pedantic about this - BUT of course hindsight is always the best teacher and accidents do happen. I would contact Chanel and ask them for advice and definatley not use any artificial heat such as dryers or heaters.
I hope it all turns out well, once it dries out it may only be a tiny water stain?
I know what it is like to do something stupid and have regret - we all been there :cry: