Docride's Hermes vintage bag nightmares & Hermes leather care

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Hello. I have a black box birkin on its way to me and was wondering where on this thread I can find the "blackrock/ obenauf" treatment. I'd like to use the bag daily and want to waterproof. Thanks :)
 
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lamsis said:
Hi doc, I am considering to get a tri color kelly 32. But the the leather in the edge of the corner is of some concern. Do u think I can polish and smoothen it with conditioner? As to other scratch sign on the surface, can conditioner polishing will help?

What do you think? I have a k28 1972, by not condition is better.... want to hear you view, pls. Love box...

https://www.collectorsquare.com/sac...-bordeaux-rouge-rouille-et-marron-337261.html

Thanks!!!
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Hi there
It was a bit hard to really see the bag with it spinning around I think I saw the corners
Doesn't look like a big deal
Might need a little color touch up and some edge resin.
All the best doc
 
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Coconuts40 said:
Dear Decride, I have read so much of this thread, and want to thank you for all the valuable input you are able to provide here!

I am considering purchasing a preloved Kelly 35 Gold, Togo Leather. It is from 2015. However, when I look at the edges of the bag I see what appears to be cracking but likely the grains of the togo leather at the edges above the stitching. I am wondering if this is considered 'normal' or as a result of insufficient sealing of the edges, and whether this will be problematic in the future? I don't want to purchase this only to find out there is an inherent problem with this bag. Thank you in advance!
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Hi there
You answered your own question [emoji106][emoji6]
There isn't anything wrong with the edges there isn't any cracking it's simply the cut grains you are seeing. All is well[emoji304]
Doc
 
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Luccibag said:
Hello. I have a black box birkin on its way to me and was wondering where on this thread I can find the "blackrock/ obenauf" treatment. I'd like to use the bag daily and want to waterproof. Thanks :)
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Hello
It's no longer recommended
There are much better easier products to use
Is your bag vintage or dry?
All the best doc
 
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lamsis said:
Hi doc, I am considering to get a tri color kelly 32. But the the leather in the edge of the corner is of some concern. Do u think I can polish and smoothen it with conditioner? As to other scratch sign on the surface, can conditioner polishing will help?

What do you think? I have a k28 1972, by not condition is better.... want to hear you view, pls. Love box...

https://www.collectorsquare.com/sac...-bordeaux-rouge-rouille-et-marron-337261.html

Thanks!!!
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Hi again
As for normal use light scratches on the surface conditioning and polish will usually make them less noticeable you are correct .[emoji106][emoji1]
All the best doc
Ps it's a beautiful and rare Kelly !
 
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sweilun said:
Thanks for the reply doc, would you consider 2006 box calf as vintage? And what would you recommend me to use for the cleaning and conditioning? Thanks!
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Hi again
Hmm would I consider a 2006 bag vintage ? I don't know it's kind of border line maybe in a few more years [emoji6] I'm really always much more concerned about a bags condition than its age .
There are some very good kits and products for box calf out there and some great brands you can google box calf spa kit or box calf leather care you can check out the following brands which should all have nice conditioning and polishing products
Saphir, Meltonian,Tarrago, Woly, Kelly etc
Good luck
Doc
 
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docride said:
Hello
It's no longer recommended
There are much better easier products to use
Is your bag vintage or dry?
All the best doc
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It is 2002 black box. It is in very good condition from what I saw and am told. It will arrive Wednesday. Just wanted to waterproof it a bit in case of a sprinkle. Not intending to soak it though... any recommendations on a kit? Thanks [emoji1317]
 
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Luccibag said:
It is 2002 black box. It is in very good condition from what I saw and am told. It will arrive Wednesday. Just wanted to waterproof it a bit in case of a sprinkle. Not intending to soak it though... any recommendations on a kit? Thanks [emoji1317]
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Hi again
You can use a weather and stain shield spa kit or condition it well and polish it with a nice neutral polish which works beautifully as well. Why not see how it looks and feels and see which way you want to go ?
Best regards doc
 
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docride said:
Hi again
As for normal use light scratches on the surface conditioning and polish will usually make them less noticeable you are correct .[emoji106][emoji1]
All the best doc
Ps it's a beautiful and rare Kelly !
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Thanks so so much, Doc! Yes, it is a rare and I like the tri-color tone! Thanks for the advice on smoothening the edge . It is a sellier, so the wear on the edge can be quite noticeable. Good to know that conditioner can polish it and smoothen it. This is the good thing about box! I will think about it seriously! I am just 5'1", unsure if 32 fits me. I love the 28 blue marine kelly though...

Thanks again doc! You are the star [emoji294]️
 
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