Chanel Lambskin - how do I clean it/care for it?

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#226
I just recently purchased a medium black lambskin classic flap despite the SAs warning me about how lambskin requires the most care as it is extra senstive. However, she did advise me when storing the bag, never let the chain of the bag get in contact with the leather as it may scratch the leather. hope this helps
 
#227
cakie00 said:
Hellooo,

I am looking to buy an extra-large chanel lambskin in beige but 2 SA at 2 different chanel stores told me that it is very hard to look after as it is very delicate plus its a light colour. I was wondering if there is any product around in the UK or Europe that can protect it against colour fade or scratches before I start using it. Also, as the dust bag is black in colour..can the colour from the dust bag be transferred onto the bag??

Thank you in advanceee
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i have this vintage bag with a white dustbag(chanel's dustbag was white during the late 90s and changed to black thereafter) and my black lambskin was inside this white dustbag all these years. no color transferred in my case! :)
 
#230
Hi,
i just got a vintage chanel bag, in brown lambskin, and there are quite a darkening dirts on the exterior. is there any way to clean it? or is it better to just take it to chanel store/ leather cleaner specialist? how much would the approximate cost be?

thanks!
 
#232
belovaldi said:
Hi,
i just got a vintage chanel bag, in brown lambskin, and there are quite a darkening dirts on the exterior. is there any way to clean it? or is it better to just take it to chanel store/ leather cleaner specialist? how much would the approximate cost be?

thanks!
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^ Sounds like Miss Vintage needs a day at the spa. If you know of a trustworthy leather cleaner specialist, it'd be cheaper there & the turnaround time should be faster than Chanel (although I think Chanel redirects you to another specialist now because they only do repairs & not cleaning). Other tPers have recommended Factotum (in So.Cal) ---it's about $80 & you should get your bag back within a week. I was told it's where Chanel & other dept stores send their bags to. Don't quote me on this as I have not tried them yet. I'm in the process of using LovinMyBags ---the cost was $115 & I should receive it by the end of the week (turnaround time is ~ 2 weeks).
 
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#233
Any suggestions for what to use on a washed/distressed lambskin Chanel 8 Knot tote? The leather needs a good cleaning/conditioning! It appears wrinkled (in places, not cracked) and there are some areas that appear whiter.

I read through the thread and there doesn't appear to be a unanimous decision, so any advice on this specific bag is appreciated. Thanks in advance!
 
#234
i have decided to bid adieu to my chanel medium classic flap in black lambskin

boohoo

but first i need to clean it up..

does anyone with experience cleaning the black lambskin?

i have appleguard leather cleaner and conditioner

can i use these two pls?

Thanks!
 
#236
yes.. i figured there should be..

thanks anyway!

But i am very very busy at the moment.. especially at work.. can't be seen spending too much time on purseblog

if someone knows and has experience, mind posting a quick reply with some tips for cleaning pls?

i have the appleguard cleaner and conditioner..

thanks!
 
#237
hey everyone,
I just got my black large classic flap in lambskin one month ago. There was once i used it with my black top and white pants.
Till the end of the day, i realised there's a actually a slight patch of black dye being transferred to my white pants !
Does anyone experience this before?
=(
 
#239
I have a red chanel lambskin bag that's just a season old. It seems to attracked anything black. Is there a way to clean it or should i just hope that the dirt spreads and evens out all over the bag?
 
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