Experience with Chanel refurbishing/repair
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I'm confused. Didn't you in this thread said you bought it from boutique in Canada and several other posts with the same questions and have been asking about why boutique still had older stock?
Chanel GST XL 18 series sold in boutiques in 2016???
http://forum.purseblog.com/index.ph...8-series-sold-in-boutiques-in-2016???.944884/
And here?
http://forum.purseblog.com/threads/the-gst-club.575273/page-683#post-30352488
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This is the same pic you attached in the very thread you said you bought from boutique as well as other posts you said you bought from boutique
You obviously very unhappy about the bag and its quality as your many posts shown.
Why don't you take it back and be done with it?
Hi everyone,
I'm a vintage and preloved Chanel bag lover and have tried many different methods of cleaning, refurbishing and recoloring my bags from Applegarde to Meltornian to leather paints and dyes. Until now, I've never found the perfect way to spruce up a well-loved bag (aside from spending hundreds to send it to the spa), but I recently tried something out that really worked well for me so I wanted to share: eyeshadow. Yes, eyeshadow!
I know it sounds bizarre but I tried it on a beige jumbo flap with greying corners and it worked really well. Plus you don't deal with any of the fumes, toxic chemicals and thick, pasty coating that you get with leather dye. Here's a video I made about this method for your viewing pleasure. This really worked for me so I hope it adds some value here and helps other Chanel lovers out too!
I'm a vintage and preloved Chanel bag lover and have tried many different methods of cleaning, refurbishing and recoloring my bags from Applegarde to Meltornian to leather paints and dyes. Until now, I've never found the perfect way to spruce up a well-loved bag (aside from spending hundreds to send it to the spa), but I recently tried something out that really worked well for me so I wanted to share: eyeshadow. Yes, eyeshadow!
I know it sounds bizarre but I tried it on a beige jumbo flap with greying corners and it worked really well. Plus you don't deal with any of the fumes, toxic chemicals and thick, pasty coating that you get with leather dye. Here's a video I made about this method for your viewing pleasure. This really worked for me so I hope it adds some value here and helps other Chanel lovers out too!
Hi Boontje, curieus about what you did with the bag after all? I live in Belgium and I've just bought a vintage bag and would love to have it refreshed. Any recommendations? Thanks
Hi Boontje, curieus about what you did with the bag after all? I live in Belgium and I've just bought a vintage bag and would love to have it refreshed. Any recommendations? Thanks
I would love to know to, juist in case I need this service in the future. Nice to see some other Belgians here
would be nice if we start our "little Belgian thread" to share such info as well as sales, helpful SA's ...etcI would love to know to, juist in case I need this service in the future. Nice to see some other Belgians here
who is in?
Hi there,I would love to know to, juist in case I need this service in the future. Nice to see some other Belgians here
In the end they recommened me a dry cleaner shop in Antwerp who has worked a lot with Chanel. I can't remember the name but they were very friendly.
I amwould be nice if we start our "little Belgian thread" to share such info as well as sales, helpful SA's ...etc
who is in?
I am a Chanel addict - love to search for vintage stuff. I always doubt to buy but I love to learn on this thread tips and advices. So I am in for sure
Hi, I have a caviar vintage chanel- but recently all the metal findings have fallen off the leather 
Although they have fallen off, the metal findings (CC clasp, the rings where the chain strap enters the bag, etc) are all in pristine condition. the leather is in pristine condition too. We have a few reputable local repair shops I'm planning to contact in Chicago, but I'm wondering if anyone can share their experience if you've had a similar problem. What was used to reattach your metal pieces, was it glue and if so what kind? Thanks for any help!
Although they have fallen off, the metal findings (CC clasp, the rings where the chain strap enters the bag, etc) are all in pristine condition. the leather is in pristine condition too. We have a few reputable local repair shops I'm planning to contact in Chicago, but I'm wondering if anyone can share their experience if you've had a similar problem. What was used to reattach your metal pieces, was it glue and if so what kind? Thanks for any help!
The zipper broke on my Timeless Organizer wallet and I took it into the Sydney boutique in Castlereagh Street. They sent it away and it was returned about 4 weeks later with a new zipper, excellent repair. Cost was $150 as it was out of warranty.
Hi, I have a caviar vintage chanel- but recently all the metal findings have fallen off the leather
On mine I had Chanel replace the screws- don't remember anything being glued on- have had several repairs on nearly all of my Chanel's so now I just use the bags once in awhile instead of every day. Perhaps I carry too much but they are medium flaps, not minis. The tote seems to wear the best.