Caring for Chanel CAVIAR Leather

[acb23]

Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone can provide some advice: I bought my first Chanel SLG, a black caviar card holder, only a few months ago and today I noticed this scrape on the corner.

So surprised given I either carry it in my hand or in an internal pocket of my handbag by itself, and it's still so new! I'm not sure what it could have rubbed against to have this happen.

Is there anything I can do to fix it? Or stop the bald patch from getting worse?

 

[Tina_Bina]

Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone can provide some advice: I bought my first Chanel SLG, a black caviar card holder, only a few months ago and today I noticed this scrape on the corner.

So surprised given I either carry it in my hand or in an internal pocket of my handbag by itself, and it's still so new! I'm not sure what it could have rubbed against to have this happen.

Is there anything I can do to fix it? Or stop the bald patch from getting worse?

Have you tried talking to your SA? I heard Chanel does repairs if there’s an issue (up to a year after purchase). I’ve never tried it myself, but worth a shot!

 

[OsloChic]

Hi!
I’ve got a maxi that I’ve had for maybe 5 years without doing anything to it cause when I’ve asked in Chanel they tell me I don’t need to. But I’m feeling like I need to condition it a littler now, all leather needs that right?

So I bought this collonil, tested it on the quilts circled, and it looks fine. Any tips for applying it? The bottle only reads in German, French and something, but I’m pretty sure it just says “apply with a rag, let absorb, polish”

 

[Bella2015]

I’ve been using Collonin spray products for years with no issues.

 

[stylistbydesign]

Hi!
I’ve got a maxi that I’ve had for maybe 5 years without doing anything to it cause when I’ve asked in Chanel they tell me I don’t need to. But I’m feeling like I need to condition it a littler now, all leather needs that right?

So I bought this collonil, tested it on the quilts circled, and it looks fine. Any tips for applying it? The bottle only reads in German, French and something, but I’m pretty sure it just says “apply with a rag, let absorb, polish”

Looks great in the area you applied! I condition my bags on an old white towel. I usually apply some to my rag, then spread it lightly. I let it absorb, then buff with a clean cotton cloth. Collonil makes wonderful products!

 

[queenmichelin]

Hi guys, I recently purchased a pre-loved red caviar card holder (from 3 years ago). It was a very great deal with gentle sign of use. I was so happy with my purchase.
But then I regretted why I didn't get a brand new one from Chanel boutique. It is because the pre-loved card holder comes with quite obvious perfume odor (that lesson learnt: always asked the seller about the odor issue of all pre-loved items before purchasing). Now, I just cannot use the card holder and dare not to put it into my Chanel bags which I bought last year and still in pristine condition inside. It seems the card holder would likely transfer its perfume odor into the interior parts of my bags.
I have put the card holder in my balcony for 2 days (when it was cloudy) and the perfume odor has slightly faded when I smelled the leather. But there is still some odor in it (I believe the stubborn perfume odor has stayed in the INNER fabric of the card holder which is hard to remove).
Do you guys have any suggestions on how to remove the perfume odor? (or it would never be removed?) do you think it would be wiser to purchase a new one instead? I appreciate your help

 

[Mislux]

LuxDR Caviar Rx is one of our favorites at the moment. Be where able to get some before they sold out last week. Here is an sample we found on youtube.

They have a few left on Amazon now.
http://luxdr.com/product/caviar/

 

[xcocomademedoit]

Help! I thought I had put my Chanel card holder in my backpack until I returned from work......12 hours later......and found it on our driveway after it had been raining basically all night. I am devastated because I just purchased it. I know it’s just a tiny wallet and I’m so very thankful that it wasn’t snatched up, but I’m still upset. I dried it with paper towels and tried to squeeze most of the water out, and now the wallet just looks beat up and misshapen. Is there any way to salvage this? Can I take it to a Chanel store to be fixed? It was purchased in March of this year. I’ve attached pictures to show the damage

 

[alvinada]

gosh, i'm so sorry to hear! i would be devastated. have you tried putting in cards to keep its shape? i'm sure leather good specialists can take a look and see what they can do as well!

 

[stylistbydesign]

Hi guys, I recently purchased a pre-loved red caviar card holder (from 3 years ago). It was a very great deal with gentle sign of use. I was so happy with my purchase.
But then I regretted why I didn't get a brand new one from Chanel boutique. It is because the pre-loved card holder comes with quite obvious perfume odor (that lesson learnt: always asked the seller about the odor issue of all pre-loved items before purchasing). Now, I just cannot use the card holder and dare not to put it into my Chanel bags which I bought last year and still in pristine condition inside. It seems the card holder would likely transfer its perfume odor into the interior parts of my bags.
I have put the card holder in my balcony for 2 days (when it was cloudy) and the perfume odor has slightly faded when I smelled the leather. But there is still some odor in it (I believe the stubborn perfume odor has stayed in the INNER fabric of the card holder which is hard to remove).
Do you guys have any suggestions on how to remove the perfume odor? (or it would never be removed?) do you think it would be wiser to purchase a new one instead? I appreciate your help

I purchased a pre-loved Chanel bag that had a strong perfume odor, but loved the bag, and decided to try and get rid of the scent. What finally worked for me was to put the item in a freezer Ziploc bag next a small box of baking soda, open at the top to absorb the odor. I left it sealed up for 2 weeks, and when I took the Chanel bag out, the smell was nearly gone. Then I sealed the Chanel in a fresh Ziploc, next to bowl of coffee beans. After another 2 weeks, the only smell was a very slight smell of coffee, which smelled great (esp. compared to the perfume!). After several months of ownership, the coffee scent faded away, and now the bag smells like nothing. Perhaps the same will work for you? Good luck!

 

[stylistbydesign]

Help! I thought I had put my Chanel card holder in my backpack until I returned from work......12 hours later......and found it on our driveway after it had been raining basically all night. I am devastated because I just purchased it. I know it’s just a tiny wallet and I’m so very thankful that it wasn’t snatched up, but I’m still upset. I dried it with paper towels and tried to squeeze most of the water out, and now the wallet just looks beat up and misshapen. Is there any way to salvage this? Can I take it to a Chanel store to be fixed? It was purchased in March of this year. I’ve attached pictures to show the damage
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So sorry this happened.....you must feel sick about it! I have had leather items get soaked, although they weren't Chanel. This is what I did; I first rolled the item in a large, white towel, pressing gently to absorb excess wetness. Then I inserted acid-free tissue paper, folded neatly to fit inside (mine was a wallet), and I did this for about a week, switching the tissue out every day. When I felt confident that the wallet was entirely dry, inside and out, I conditioned the wallet with Cadillac leather conditioner, and laid it under a couple of heavy books (protected by a towel). I'll be honest, it wasn't exactly the same as before, but it did turn out to be fine and completely usable...much better than I initially thought.

 

[katlina]

Hi guys, I recently purchased a pre-loved red caviar card holder (from 3 years ago). It was a very great deal with gentle sign of use. I was so happy with my purchase.
But then I regretted why I didn't get a brand new one from Chanel boutique. It is because the pre-loved card holder comes with quite obvious perfume odor (that lesson learnt: always asked the seller about the odor issue of all pre-loved items before purchasing). Now, I just cannot use the card holder and dare not to put it into my Chanel bags which I bought last year and still in pristine condition inside. It seems the card holder would likely transfer its perfume odor into the interior parts of my bags.
I have put the card holder in my balcony for 2 days (when it was cloudy) and the perfume odor has slightly faded when I smelled the leather. But there is still some odor in it (I believe the stubborn perfume odor has stayed in the INNER fabric of the card holder which is hard to remove).
Do you guys have any suggestions on how to remove the perfume odor? (or it would never be removed?) do you think it would be wiser to purchase a new one instead? I appreciate your help

1000% Fool proof: Febreeze odor spray. U know the kind? Since the inside you are talking about is cotton fabric, spray that with the spray, let dry (naturally) and i swear it will get SO MUCH better. If you are too scared, spray a cotton sock with the spray and put that on the inside of your slg. I have done this with leather handbags, leather jackets and all kinds of other stuff that cannot be washed. The spray is magic. it doesnt COVER smell, theres some kind of micro-whatever-it-is in it that removes smell. I once did this to a motorcycle jacket (not mine) which smelled so badly of mold and having been stored in an attic forever. full on heavy leather. no coffeebeans and whatnot would help. sprayed a few times all over (from the inside!), let dry naturally: smell gone.

 

[k5ml3k]

Hello all, I was hoping to get some help from you guys. Does anybody know what I can do to remove these stains? It’s pre-loved and I think has some color transfers? Really don’t want to send it in for a spa bc I’m afraid that they might just recommend to re-dye it, which I do not want. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thank you!!

 

[Mbads2017]

Wondering if it’s possible to get these stains cleaned? Getting a good deal for a pre owned but not sure if the stains will go away? Would the chanel boutique provide this service in your opinion? Thanks

 

[LuvChanel55]

I think maybe you could just clean off with some unscented baby wipes if they're just dirt stains. With the boutique you could ask them but tbh their repair/cleaning service is a case by case scenario.