Docride's Hermes Lazarus Thread (can this Hermes be Saved? )

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#436
Kelly blossom said:
Hi Doc,

Thank you for all your invaluable support and answers!

I too have a SO Black K32, she’s been loved and is a little bit worse for wear (I didn’t find the box to be of the same quality as say my B35 from 2000). Needless to say I’ve followed all your instructions over the years and she is looking great leather wise, but I’m anxious to hear if you know they will replace the black hardware?

Sorry if you’ve answered this before, I was under the impression this was the one thing H was not able to do, in regards to this bag?

Warmly,
Prue
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Hi
You’ll have to ask Hermes about that I don’t want to say unless I know for sure.
Good luck and I’m glad your bag is developing a beautiful patina!
Doc
 
#437
Newbie88 said:
Hi Doc, could I ask if wrinkling on barenia leather is a sign that it's on the dry side and may need some kind of conditioning, or is this just the normal way that barenia ages over time? Thanks!!
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Hi,
Well it Could be that it’s dry or maybe not
Sometimes the bag has been bent in storage or something
Show me a picture if you’d like
Also barenia because it’s an oil tanned leather rarely gets dry enough to crack
You can condition it but don’t over condition it or it can become overly soft and stretch out and it lose its shape.
All the best doc
 
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#438
docride said:
Hi,
Well it Could be that it’s dry or maybe not
Sometimes the bag has been bent in storage or something
Show me a picture if you’d like
Also barenia because it’s an oil tanned leather rarely gets dry enough to crack
You can condition it but don’t over condition it or it can become overly soft and stretch out and it lose its shape.
All the best doc
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Thanks for replying, doc! I've attached a pic of the leather. It doesn't look serious I guess?20181220_143432.jpg
 
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Are these scuffs able to be easily fixed? The leather type is Ardennes.
 
#444
Hi,

Apologies if this is the wrong thread, but I'm pretty desperate. I recently got blood on my Hermes silk scarf and assumed that my dry cleaner would be able to clean it. She got the blood out, but the colors bled. I feel so stupid about not doing more due diligence, but it seemed to be a reputable dry cleaner and technically she followed the care instructions on Hermes' website. :confused1:

I contacted Hermes customer service and they said that it can't be fixed. Can you recommend any method to getting the dye stains out? I've seen other threads on this forum about cleaning dye stains out of vintage Hermes scarves, but I'm not sure if any of them are still up to date.

Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
 

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suzette_le_chat said:
Hi,

Apologies if this is the wrong thread, but I'm pretty desperate. I recently got blood on my Hermes silk scarf and assumed that my dry cleaner would be able to clean it. She got the blood out, but the colors bled. I feel so stupid about not doing more due diligence, but it seemed to be a reputable dry cleaner and technically she followed the care instructions on Hermes' website. :confused1:

I contacted Hermes customer service and they said that it can't be fixed. Can you recommend any method to getting the dye stains out? I've seen other threads on this forum about cleaning dye stains out of vintage Hermes scarves, but I'm not sure if any of them are still up to date.

Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Sorry this happened... One thing I’ve done on my H silks that have stained is I use white vinegar, diluted half and half with distilled water and apply with a q-tip to the stain. Make sure you’re using distilled water, no mineral content in distilled. I make sure there’s not too much solution on the cotton and gently apply in a small circle. I’ve only done this on the white or cream parts of my scarves, wouldn’t ever do it on a color. This might not work since the color transfer could be set in due to the dry cleaning process but you might be able to lift the color on the light areas. Test a small area first. Vinegar is mentioned on the internet for silk stains, look on the web for your own references. Good luck...
 
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#447
suzette_le_chat said:
Hi,

Apologies if this is the wrong thread, but I'm pretty desperate. I recently got blood on my Hermes silk scarf and assumed that my dry cleaner would be able to clean it. She got the blood out, but the colors bled. I feel so stupid about not doing more due diligence, but it seemed to be a reputable dry cleaner and technically she followed the care instructions on Hermes' website. :confused1:

I contacted Hermes customer service and they said that it can't be fixed. Can you recommend any method to getting the dye stains out? I've seen other threads on this forum about cleaning dye stains out of vintage Hermes scarves, but I'm not sure if any of them are still up to date.

Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Hello
I’m sorry this happened
This thread is for Hermes leather and exotic skins
I’m sorry but I’m
Not well versed in textiles
Good luck [emoji256]
Doc
 
#449
Hi-do you have any tips for cleaning Epsom. I have an orange epsom bearn wallet in lovely condition, except it looks soiled. I took it into the Hermes spa-it would be a 4 month wait and they did not think it would look any different. I think It could be cleaned, but I don't want to damage it. Any thoughts as to what product I can use? Thanks for your help
 
#450
Happyish said:
Hi-do you have any tips for cleaning Epsom. I have an orange epsom bearn wallet in lovely condition, except it looks soiled. I took it into the Hermes spa-it would be a 4 month wait and they did not think it would look any different. I think It could be cleaned, but I don't want to damage it. Any thoughts as to what product I can use? Thanks for your help
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Hi there is a thread which lists recommended care products in the Hermes reference section:)
You can look up your leathers recommended care products there
All the best doc
 
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