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

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#556
rania1981 said:
what products did you use?
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Well I called Chanel and the lady on fone just said I could use any polish neutral in colour to clean and corners that have darkened and so i got some shoe polish for leather started doing it and it started going dark sort/black so I stopped and then i saw some colour transfer too on the cloth I polished it!

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So irl it's looks a lot worse!
 
#557
princessinpink said:
Well I called Chanel and the lady on fone just said I could use any polish neutral in colour to clean and corners that have darkened and so i got some shoe polish for leather started doing it and it started going dark sort/black so I stopped and then i saw some colour transfer too on the cloth I polished it!

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So irl it's looks a lot worse!
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i am not a leather expert but if the color is bleeding you shouldn't do anything more to it. Just take it to a chanel store when you can they will fix it. if possible try to have the bag "sealed" at chanel so the color doesnt come off again
 
#559
Ladies I have a WHITE cambon tote & a flap (lambskins) and both r starting to look a bit grubby. I've always been to scared to clean them. Stitching is fine, no stains per say, it is just the overall colour. Has anyone had any success 'whitening' their bags, whether simply by cleaning or conditioning & if so please advise products?
I ventured into Chanel but the SA was less than helpful, more interested in selling me another. Am in Australia so access to different Chanel stores is limited. Any assistance would be appreciated ......thks....m
 
#560
Hi Ladies,

I just tried using Apple Care Leather Conditioner on my vintage (from the 1980's) black Maxi Lambskin bag. The cotton pads I used to apply the conditioner came out BLUE! Have any of you guys noticed this? The bag does definitely look more moisturized and supple (was looking a bit dry), but I'm super concerned about the color rubbing off. I know some folks have had the color transfer happen with brighter colors (red), but just wanted to see if anyone else was in my boat!
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#561
Canneiv said:
Hi,
Do you have your bag before and after pictures? I had sent my light pink to Chanel spa a month ago. They didn't mention about re-dye the bag; they only said they would fix the stain spot. I was wandering if they can clean that. I hope it come out alright without re- dye the bag.
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Hi Canneiv! Do you have any update on your bag? I'm thinking about sending my beige lambskin to clean the strain spot and darkening corners at chanel spa. I would love to know how it turn out? Did they dye your bag? Any texture or color changed?
 
#562
Viku said:
Hi Canneiv! Do you have any update on your bag? I'm thinking about sending my beige lambskin to clean the strain spot and darkening corners at chanel spa. I would love to know how it turn out? Did they dye your bag? Any texture or color changed?
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I got my bag 12 weeks after I turn it in. It comes out great and clean. ;) The only thing I don't like is they dye my bag and make the texture not as soft as before. It still looks great. I don't have the before picture, and I'll try to post some after picture when You need it. I just turn my White caviar in and hope they can do better job to clean it. :cool:
 
#564
Canneiv said:
I got my bag 12 weeks after I turn it in. It comes out great and clean. ;) The only thing I don't like is they dye my bag and make the texture not as soft as before. It still looks great. I don't have the before picture, and I'll try to post some after picture when You need it. I just turn my White caviar in and hope they can do better job to clean it. :cool:
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:D Wowww.. It's good to know that it turns out very well. It would be great if you can make a review or post some pictures in here. I think it will be a very helpful information for other Tpfer as well. I saw a lot of discussions going on here and there about dyeing Chanel bag but I never seen the picture of the bag that has been dyed by Chanel. Did they dye the whole bag both inside and outside? Is the diamond quilted still puffy? TIA! :ninja:
 
#566
Branda said:
After using my jumbo for a couple of days, I find that the back part where you open the flap, it seems to have creases (if I open it any wider the creases will be more prominent). Anyone else has this problem on their bags? I suppose this is norm wear and tear on flap bags but has anyone who's been using their jumbo daily has these creases? (sorry a newbie here)
TIA :)
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Hi Branda! Do you mean the creases are on the outside top of the bag? Just wondering cos I have a lambskin too but not a jumbo and am also wondering about how best to care for it cos it creases when carried...
 
#567
Mimster said:
I store the chain inside the bag. I did forget once and there was a deep indent on the back. I was able to massage it out. Use gentle pressure with your finger. Don't rub it too much. Let it relax a few minutes and do it again. By the end of the day the indent was gone.

Did the same thing to my woc from the little zipper pull. Massage with finger. Let it relax and do it again. Good as new.

My SA did a demonstration on her lambskin wallet when I first expressed concern about owning lambksin. It does work.

The only thing you have to worry about lambskin are scruff marks but that can happen to any leather. HTH
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This is a useful tip! Thanks for sharing -- I accidentally left my lambskin on top of the chain and there was an indentation mark right across the front flap! Yikes!! Will try this method out :)
 
#568
My miu miu bag is lambskin and when I contacted the store they actually refused to offer me any suggestions on how to clean it as it is their store policy. All they could suggest is taking it to a couture/high end dry cleaners or leather shop. So, that's basically what I googled after reading comments on here that apple care doesn't always work and that some people have had devastating results. I found two shops at the same price: the first said I had to sign a release form and did not guarantee results (would only do all or nothing cleaning) and it would take two weeks, whereas the second offered to test a spot for free and then would do the rest if they found out it worked. I went with the second and I couldn't be happier. Not only did they get almost ever mark off it (mind a few tiny spots), but they conditioned it and it looks back in top shape again and only in 2 days! It was well worth the price and I highly recommend other people not risking it with the tips online and taking it to someone who knows what they are doing. With expensive bags such as these it's really not worth it to try and find cheap solutions.
 
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#569
Hi, I also have a Chanel lambskin beige that I would like to have cleaned. The leather is great and soft and I'm afraid that at the 'Chanel Spa' instead of getting the bag cleaned I will get it dyed. All suggestions would be very much appreciated. :idea:
 
#570
I putted on some Collonil delicate cream on my vintage flap yesterday, and it looks amazing now. The leather is so soft and the quilts looks much better.. I got quite a lot color transfer on the cloth I used - but the color on the bag is still the same. I definitely recommend this product instead of the Apple Conditioner and Leather Honey conditioner if your Chanel feels dry.
 
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