Cleaning/Caring for Chanel PATENT Leather

[Pink3611]

It's OK, you are doing fine with posting! I hope you can get the bag looking better. Take a look too on the Ebay forums-there is lots of advice about what to do when buying a bag that turns out to be different that what you thought....

Thanks for the advice I'll have a look. I did purchase it from Vestiaire collective. I should of done my research with patent leather and I wouldn't of been in this mess now. It's a lovely bag it just some how needs a bit of colour and shine back then it'll be passable. I'm slowly getting there with this forum.

 

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Thanks again gail13!x

 

[divababe]

I have a black patent woc approx 7 years old I bought preloved. It's wearing ok but I'm pretty sure I have something called "lack" polish by Colonil that was recommends to me . I've never tried it yet but might be worth a shot? X
Ps I'm also in UK and got this stuff actually in a mulberry store but was recommended to me by someone who specialises in preloved Chanel x

Thanks so much gonna have to give that a go! X

I tried the polish on my patent shoes (an old pair CL), but my most favorite. It worked great! I have been using that on my Ferragmo patent leather shoes. If you have a pair of older patent leather shoes, maybe try on that. Or test it on a small area of the bag. However, I think not disclosing the bag being painted can get you a refund if you want to go that route!

 

[crowtrobot]

I am eyeing a light blue patent mini flap and wondered how easily dye from my jeans would rub off onto the bag. I mostly wear dark denim but have washed them with vinegar to hold their dye better.
Does anyone have experience with denim transfer? Or possibly dark colored shirts transferring onto the bag? Thanks!

 

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I tried the polish on my patent shoes (an old pair CL), but my most favorite. It worked great! I have been using that on my Ferragmo patent leather shoes. If you have a pair of older patent leather shoes, maybe try on that. Or test it on a small area of the bag. However, I think not disclosing the bag being painted can get you a refund if you want to go that route!

My cl need a bit of love so I'll give it go. Does it make it shiny? I'm over the cooling off period so I think they will dismiss my complaint it seems that the only way I could get a refund is if it was fake. But I've had it authenticated, it's real.. It looks good in doors, in day light it really shows. Could just wear it in the dark lol. Thanks for the advice

 

[Pink3611]

Try at your own risk!! I saw this and thought it might work in patent bags.
http://youtu.be/09G6PvM5q9Y

 

[jazminyvette]

I'm planning to buy a secondhand patent Chanel flap but the bottom and top sides of the bag has a couple of scuff marks and it looks like some of the patent got peeled off. Its the size of not more than one quilted diamond of the Chanel. Its retailing for about 1,000USD for a jumbo flap SHW. Should I buy it? Maybe I can do something about it so the marks won't get bigger?

 

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I'm planning to buy a secondhand patent Chanel flap but the bottom and top sides of the bag has a couple of scuff marks and it looks like some of the patent got peeled off. Its the size of not more than one quilted diamond of the Chanel. Its retailing for about 1,000USD for a jumbo flap SHW. Should I buy it? Maybe I can do something about it so the marks won't get bigger?

I was in the same boat as you. Beautiful bag, great price BUT there's flaws. If you can live with it get it, make sure you you really look at the flaws!! In day light it really shows. As the ladies told me patent leather can't really be fixed and can be a pain but if you really look after it ( try the collonil lash polish as two of the ladies on here said it's good) I don't see it getting worse in the mean time. Or save for now be patient (unlike me) and get a leather one (caviar is suppose to hold up well) plus their easier to get fixed. I'm a newbie to the vintage, patent world so make sure to get other advice on here from someone with the knowledge.

 

[jazminyvette]

I was in the same boat as you. Beautiful bag, great price BUT there's flaws. If you can live with it get it, make sure you you really look at the flaws!! In day light it really shows. As the ladies told me patent leather can't really be fixed and can be a pain but if you really look after it ( try the collonil lash polish as two of the ladies on here said it's good) I don't see it getting worse in the mean time. Or save for now be patient (unlike me) and get a leather one (caviar is suppose to hold up well) plus their easier to get fixed. I'm a newbie to the vintage, patent world so make sure to get other advice on here from someone with the knowledge.

wow, thanks for the reply. I'm really torn because it IS really a steal but then there are Tiny cracks and my friend told me I should wait because it might crack open even more. What happened to your bag? :o

 

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wow, thanks for the reply. I'm really torn because it IS really a steal but then there are Tiny cracks and my friend told me I should wait because it might crack open even more. What happened to your bag? :o

I bought it as I thought it was a great deal, thinking I could get it repaired. I sent it to the leather surgeons and they said it had been painted and that the clear spray they could use would not stick to the bag because of this. It's such a beautiful bag so I'm still hoping to some how improve it. It looks very dull and matt in some areas. Best of luck in what you choose to do

 

[shang]

it looks vintage? and patent doesn't age well, it can get sticky and accumulate residue. you obviously bought it pre-loved, so i'd wear it with pride and say to heck with how it looks. the good thing here is that you won't feel bad about any further damage you do to the bag. it helps in a way to have it broken in and well-used. patent can't be repaired and i wish more people bought items with that in mind! if the seller didn't mention the damage you might be eligible for a refund/credit, but i'd wear it. most of the significant damage looks to be on the back that'll be against your body anyway. imo

You have finally convinced me NOT to buy a PTT patent. I was backreading this thread and was this close to committing to the purchase. The patents I own are ySL downtown in black patent and bellevue vernis in purple patent so yeah i have a thing for sheen

 

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I got a reply they said it would be £225. Anyone dealt with them? Do you think it will make the bag look cheap?

 

[ccbaggirl89]

You have finally convinced me NOT to buy a PTT patent. I was backreading this thread and was this close to committing to the purchase. The patents I own are ySL downtown in black patent and bellevue vernis in purple patent so yeah i have a thing for sheen

you should just google images and look around at patent bags to get a good idea of the perils of patent, or what they look like with color transfer or age i just bought my first vernis in pomme and it (patent/vernis) definitely needs special care. but it shines so beautifully! it's just amazing how many women don't know that patent cannot be fixed once damaged.

 

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I have a black patent woc approx 7 years old I bought preloved. It's wearing ok but I'm pretty sure I have something called "lack" polish by Colonil that was recommends to me . I've never tried it yet but might be worth a shot? X
Ps I'm also in UK and got this stuff actually in a mulberry store but was recommended to me by someone who specialises in preloved Chanel x

Thank you soooooo much!!!!!!! I've been using the lack polish on my bag and it looks a billion times better. Plus it only cost me £7!!!! I can wear my bag proudly now, thanks sooo much again x

 

[littles mom]

you should just google images and look around at patent bags to get a good idea of the perils of patent, or what they look like with color transfer or age i just bought my first vernis in pomme and it (patent/vernis) definitely needs special care. but it shines so beautifully! it's just amazing how many women don't know that patent cannot be fixed once damaged.

I love patent bags and shoes and all mine look beautiful! I would do a white or light pink but black and darker colors are superb.
I even have Chanel patent flats from 2008 that I wear all time and they look amazing. I have never had any stickiness .
Dont be afraid of patent. Just be mindful with it . Patent Chanel is so elegant in my opinion.