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

[sassygee]

I wore my new light pink lambskin mini out and tragically got some color transfer on it from my jeans ( I washed my jeans many times but it still transferred so I will never wear jeans with it again , I am so upset!! ). Can some one please recommend the best leather cleaner to help fix the color transfer on my light lambskin without damaging the bag? Please please help!! Also- where I can order the product (I live in Canada).

There have been a number of threads discussing the color transfer problem on all leather fabrications. I am not as active on the thread these days but, I do remember some TPFers mentioning that they used a product from Barbara and Gary, Lovingmybags.com called Bye Bye Dye. http://www.lovinmybags.co/bye-bye-dye/. I will mention that there have been differing opinions about using there products but I have found them effective to use on all of my leather fabrications. About two years ago, when I spent some time in my closet I cleaned and used protectorant on several ballerina flats, and about 30 Chanel bags from over the years. Particularly, those that are over twenty years old, it provided luster back in the bags that have been not used in rotation.

There are a number of products that you might want to research to see what best meets your needs.

Previous posts from myself and Bluekit about the product. GL

http://forum.purseblog.com/chanel-s...t21737578.html?highlight=bye+dye#post21737578

http://forum.purseblog.com/chanel/j...t21689151.html?highlight=bye+dye#post21689151

http://forum.purseblog.com/chanel/m...t21093542.html?highlight=bye+dye#post21093542

http://forum.purseblog.com/chanel/f...t20950808.html?highlight=bye+dye#post20950808

 

[Purseperson420]

Where are you located in Canada? If you happen to be located in Vancouver, I do have a suggestion for where you can take your bag to.

Can't PM you -- I assume due to new account?

Yes I haven't posted enough to use the personal messaging yet . I'm on the east coast unfortunately and am quite far from the nearest chanel boutique- or anywhere i can take it to. I really appreciate your offer to help though, thank you

 

[Purseperson420]

There have been a number of threads discussing the color transfer problem on all leather fabrications. I am not as active on the thread these days but, I do remember some TPFers mentioning that they used a product from Barbara and Gary, Lovingmybags.com called Bye Bye Dye. http://www.lovinmybags.co/bye-bye-dye/. I will mention that there have been differing opinions about using there products but I have found them effective to use on all of my leather fabrications. About two years ago, when I spent some time in my closet I cleaned and used protectorant on several ballerina flats, and about 30 Chanel bags from over the years. Particularly, those that are over twenty years old, it provided luster back in the bags that have been not used in rotation.

There are a number of products that you might want to research to see what best meets your needs.

Previous posts from myself and Bluekit about the product. GL

http://forum.purseblog.com/chanel-s...t21737578.html?highlight=bye+dye#post21737578

http://forum.purseblog.com/chanel/j...t21689151.html?highlight=bye+dye#post21689151

http://forum.purseblog.com/chanel/m...t21093542.html?highlight=bye+dye#post21093542

http://forum.purseblog.com/chanel/f...t20950808.html?highlight=bye+dye#post20950808

Thank you so much for this!!!

 

[juu_b]

Hello, I just bought a chanel boy in khaki in what i believe to be lambskin and sadly i have ruined it with denim i've read through the thread and just want to clarify, does the Cadillac boot and shoe care help to remove colour transfer? or is this just for basic care?

Thank you!!

 

[aslec514]

Is there a certain way Cadillac conditioner should be applied? I have a lambskin WOC which I am too scared to use...

 

[poohbag]

Is there a certain way Cadillac conditioner should be applied? I have a lambskin WOC which I am too scared to use...

Don't be afraid to use the bag! My WOC is lambskin too although Camellia embossed. It has held up pretty well so far. I only use the Cadillac to spot clean if I see a dark spot or dirt. Little scratches and dents can get smoothed out by and large by rubbing my finger across them too.

 

[tutushopper]

Is there a certain way Cadillac conditioner should be applied? I have a lambskin WOC which I am too scared to use...

Any conditioner should be applied first to a cloth, then apply that to your bag; first try it in an inconspicuous place and let that dry to make sure it's okay for your particular bag.

 

[juu_b]

Hello, I just bought a chanel boy in khaki in what i believe to be lambskin and sadly i have ruined it with denim i've read through the thread and just want to clarify, does the Cadillac boot and shoe care help to remove colour transfer? or is this just for basic care?

Thank you!!

Hello I decided to attach a picture to see if any one can give me some pointers! thank you!!

 

[tutushopper]

Hello I decided to attach a picture to see if any one can give me some pointers! thank you!!

I've not had any color transfer issues, but I've read through a few threads via search (I think someone here posted a few of them a few posts back) that recommended a product specifically for dye transfer issues. As I've not tried any products by the company recommended, I can't say one way or another if they work. I have used Cadillac and Meltonian, but not to address dye transfer issues.

Reply # 658 posted May 27th of this year in this thread:

There have been a number of threads discussing the color transfer problem on all leather fabrications. I am not as active on the thread these days but, I do remember some TPFers mentioning that they used a product from Barbara and Gary, Lovingmybags.com called Bye Bye Dye. http://www.lovinmybags.co/bye-bye-dye/. I will mention that there have been differing opinions about using there products but I have found them effective to use on all of my leather fabrications. About two years ago, when I spent some time in my closet I cleaned and used protectorant on several ballerina flats, and about 30 Chanel bags from over the years. Particularly, those that are over twenty years old, it provided luster back in the bags that have been not used in rotation.

There are a number of products that you might want to research to see what best meets your needs.

Previous posts from myself and Bluekit about the product. GL

http://forum.purseblog.com/chanel-s...t21737578.html?highlight=bye+dye#post21737578

http://forum.purseblog.com/chanel/j...t21689151.html?highlight=bye+dye#post21689151

http://forum.purseblog.com/chanel/m...t21093542.html?highlight=bye+dye#post21093542

http://forum.purseblog.com/chanel/f...t20950808.html?highlight=bye+dye#post20950808

 

[simsima]

Hello!
I ordered the Cadillac boot and shoe care to clean my lambskin Chanel bag with it, but instead of receiving the white and green bottle I got the black and red one. Is it the same and is it safe to use? Also, what about the melatonin boot agr shoe cream polish in black? Is it safe?
Thanks ladies ))

 

[ThisVNchick]

Not sure if this was posted before...but I recently sent my medallion tote in for repair (I had to replace the pipping). Upon speaking with the repair specialist, she asked me if I ever cleaned this bag (it was in super good condition) and I told her "no, not really, just with baby wipe from time to time". Then she looked at me and said, "You realize that if you treat your own Chanel bag, the next time you send it in for a cleaning, Chanel might not take it?" She then went on to tell me that she had clients who sent their bag in for cleaning and was denied that request because they had (1) either applied some other cleaning products onto the bag or (2) had some other cleaner (not Chanel) applied some other cleaning product onto the bag. Apparently Chanel "scans" and "tests" for products applied onto their bags, and if your bag comes back with a substantial amount of conditioner/cleaning products they can refuse the right to clean/repair your bag.

I just wanted to put this out there. This was the first time I've ever heard of this, then again, this was my first repair at Chanel.

 

[echoingdreams]

Can anyone post pictures of their old beige chanels? I want to see how it lasts after use before investing it one...knowing it easy gets dirty!

 

[sleepyl0verxgrl]

Here is my Chanel came back from Chanel repair. My mom said the color looks a little difference. It was suppose a fuschia color.and the leather is really dry and sandy to the touch

 

[tutushopper]

Hello!
I ordered the Cadillac boot and shoe care to clean my lambskin Chanel bag with it, but instead of receiving the white and green bottle I got the black and red one. Is it the same and is it safe to use? Also, what about the melatonin boot agr shoe cream polish in black? Is it safe?
Thanks ladies ))

It's the same product, just the new packaging. Meltonian in black actually adds some black color, so it's not just conditioning, it adds color (so you might want to use that where some color has rubbed off, like if your bag had rubbing on the corners), or if your bag had lightened as I've read some have (I have not personally had this happen to any of my bags). Meltonian boot and shoe cream delicate as well as the neutral have no color in them, so they can be used on any color bag.

 

[tutushopper]

Can anyone post pictures of their old beige chanels? I want to see how it lasts after use before investing it one...knowing it easy gets dirty!

Here are a couple of photos of my beige lambskin Kelly bag from 2005 in two different lighting settings. It looks fabulous with no dirt.