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

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#487
purselady101 said:
My apple conditioner is a nonspray bottle. I apply it on the lambskin and let it dry before buffing very very lightly or not at all if it is a brandnew bag. The apple garde comes in a spray can. The conditioner is non greasy. The apple garde looks a little greasy at first if you spray too much but it dries without any greasy residue. I don't think we are supposed to use any greasy products on lambskin.

The garde shd be a fine spray but I have made a few blunders by spraying too close and too much but everything dried without any problems on beige and black lambskin. I suggest you practice with the garde spraying before doing it on your bags. At least 6 inches away and with controlled motion to get a fine mist.

I have use the conditioner and spray on straps too. Not as often unless it is a beige strap. HTH!
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Does spraying on the straps affect the metal?
 
#488
I just bought a vintage black lambskin camera bag and gave it a good wipe down with apple guard conditioner.

it definitely looks shinier and well, healthier?, so i'm happy.

the only thing is, i really don't like how the apple guard conditioner smells. it reminds me of an old lady's closet, not nice at all. does anyone have advice on how to make your bag smell better? :shrugs:
 
#489
can someone share with me how to take care lambskin flap?

there is a watermark and a bit of color transfer on my lambskin flap... can i just wipe it with wet tissue or tissue with wax cream/spray.. just like that...
 
#490
oh no is it the red lambskin on your avatar? I wouldnt dare do anything. it might worsen it. you can maybe take it to the store you bought it from. from what I recall you get free cleaning service within the year of purchase.
 
#491
is anyone using mybagspa 's products? i have applebrand conditioner, but i am contemplating or not to use on vintage lambskin... i tried on my 1st bag, and i see blackish dye coming off on my wipecloth... ? is that normal or fine?
 
#494
here's my experience (i just got done cleaning my black lambskin maxi)..i used the apple brand conditioner..applied a few dots in one section (i cleaned by section), then used the cloth that came in the kit and gently buffed it on. just round circular motions touching the leather (not pressing..afraid i might deflate the quilts). seemed to work. i actually had some light fingernail scratches on the inside flap, and those buffed out. :D

i have this kit

http://www.sbluggage.com/apple-leather-care-kit-135.html

i've had it for 3 years now. my hubby initially got it for me to clean off color transfer on my white miu miu. so i use the cleaner first, then conditioner. i also have a derek lam lambskin purse that i've used this on, and it always buffs out the light scratches if i happen to get some on; the lambskin on this purse is literally like butter..i would stuff it and use it as a pillow if i could. don't think i'll be using the cleaner on my chanel (SA said no need..just conditioner). HTH!
 
#495
mzlesley said:
here's my experience (i just got done cleaning my black lambskin maxi)..i used the apple brand conditioner..applied a few dots in one section (i cleaned by section), then used the cloth that came in the kit and gently buffed it on. just round circular motions touching the leather (not pressing..afraid i might deflate the quilts). seemed to work. i actually had some light fingernail scratches on the inside flap, and those buffed out. :D

i have this kit

http://www.sbluggage.com/apple-leather-care-kit-135.html

i've had it for 3 years now. my hubby initially got it for me to clean off color transfer on my white miu miu. so i use the cleaner first, then conditioner. i also have a derek lam lambskin purse that i've used this on, and it always buffs out the light scratches if i happen to get some on; the lambskin on this purse is literally like butter..i would stuff it and use it as a pillow if i could. don't think i'll be using the cleaner on my chanel (SA said no need..just conditioner). HTH!
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Thanks for sharing :)

Did u ever use the apple garde rain repellant on yr lamb? I'm scared to do that..
 
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