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Does Application Appleguard Leather Cleaner Change the Colour of the Spy's leather?

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Sally Sally

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    I have a Spy Hobo in Honey and a Cherry Spy and I am expecting a honey wisteria to arrive from Neiman Marcus in a couple days. Recently I have noticed the honey colour hobo has darkened slightly due to usage so I was just wondering if anyone has used Appleguard Leather conditioner on their Honey Spy and whether it darkens or changes the colour of the spy. Alternatively, can anyone recommend a good leather conditioner that they have used to protect their spys without darkening or changing the spy's original colour. Thanks :yes: :yes: :yes:
     
    fendigal

    fendigal

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    I have applied Appleguard to a gold metallic spy without a problem and also to a cognac one. I would test a small amount on the honey colored ones first. I think Appleguard is a good idea, so the leather doesn't look worn as quick. I like mine to look newer.
     
    Pinkie

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    I've used appleguard on my honey spy & the colour is fine. Just spray lightly all over the bag & handles, let it dry and try another light spray. Be sure to let it dry between applications. You should not have any problems, don't soak the leather. It will look darker for a bit until it's throughly dry. It will keep stains from your nice bag.
     
    Pinkie

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    Sally.. I've never yet tried the conditioner but I have used the water repellent on my Spy & all my Balenciagas.. especially the light ones... you won't have a problem if you do a light film all over. I hate to keep repeating that but I don't want anyone to think I said spray & soak their bag. It seems to condition the bags a bit too. I have the LMB & Vectra & Shining Monkey sprays but I've been very happy with the appleguard so I haven't tried the others yet. Just use it outside because it doesn't smell great when you spray it.. the leather will smell fine after it dries. I've gotten small marks on bags that I haven't used it on but honestly I don't get them if I've treated the bags.
     
    Pinkie

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    Sally.. that LeatherStuff link is where you can get Appleguard or I've been told also at Burlington Coat Factory. LeatherStuff.com | Apple Rain and Stain Repellent It is the Water Repellent Spray that I use & it moisturizes some too.

    The link for Vectra is >>
    Vectra Spray with both of those I've bought the aerosol spray cans.

    LMB is @ Product Details
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    I can tell you the LMB is much more costly & I haven't tried mine yet but some here swear by their products. Personally I would go with the Appleguard or Vectra first. The Appleguard spray is only $7 a can & it works for me.. I spent about $40 on the LMB products so I'm going to have to try them sometime... ;) I've heard only good reports on Vecra which is a larger spray can for about $20. The Appleguard Leather Care is a good moisturizer should you need one but the cleaner is supposedly too strong & might lighten the leather colour.
    Hope this helps you...
     
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