I need to spray all my new bags after their Christmas unboxings. Collonil Pro is the best thing to happen to my collection. Can’t wait!
Before and after pics from my thread:
Before and after pics from my thread:
For Vachetta protection, Collonil Carbon Pro vs. Waterstop? Do you recommend Kiwi spray also?
- Thread starter beamsie
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Is this available in the US? I have only used Apple Garde, which I think I read wasn't available in Canada? I've had great results with Apple Garde. Are they similar? Sorry if this was already answered, but I figured you would know since you have quite the collection! Thank you!
collonil carbon pro is available in the US ! you can order it on amazon ! its what i use and i'm already on my 3rd bottle haha yes apple garde and carbon pro are essentially the same thing, on all my research on both there isn't much of a difference between the two when it comes to spraying vachetta
@Loriad
Funny part is I was looking for Apple G. for years (from all TPF’s rave reviews) but it was never available in Canada. TG Amazon finally supplied Carbon Pro to us, Canuck LVoers
I’ve heard that they are similar but haven’t had a chance to compare them. Found this thread for you though:
forum.purseblog.com
Funny part is I was looking for Apple G. for years (from all TPF’s rave reviews) but it was never available in Canada. TG Amazon finally supplied Carbon Pro to us, Canuck LVoers
I’ve heard that they are similar but haven’t had a chance to compare them. Found this thread for you though:Apple Garde v. Patina Champ - An Experiment!
OK, so I just bought two new bags at the LV store yesterday and they both have vachetta trim. Before buying these, I did a lot of research regarding whether or not to treat the leather in any way and, if so, what the best treatment would be. I’ve settled on using the Patina Champ method for my...
forum.purseblog.com
I will check it out! Thank you!@Loriad
Funny part is I was looking for Apple G. for years (from all TPF’s rave reviews) but it was never available in Canada. TG Amazon finally supplied Carbon Pro to us, Canuck LVoers
Apple Garde v. Patina Champ - An Experiment!
OK, so I just bought two new bags at the LV store yesterday and they both have vachetta trim. Before buying these, I did a lot of research regarding whether or not to treat the leather in any way and, if so, what the best treatment would be. I’ve settled on using the Patina Champ method for my...
Hey guys, I just sprayed my latest vachetta bag, MPA, and wanted to share ‘before and after’ pics. Went on wet and oily-looking and dries down totally clear. I can’t recommend this stuff enough ❤️ love it!
Thanks for sharing! I’ve been looking at this product to treat the vachette on my Artsy which I don’t use as much as I want to keep the handle from getting too dark too quickly. I’ve been using wipes to keep it clean but this is totally the solution. Thanks!
Have you tried it on colored smooth leather? I have a city steamer in smooth leather and I wonder if this product would both protect it from fine scratches and accidental water marks.
@Tropezienne YW! I haven’t tried it on any treated/coloured bags but it will give your bag a waterproof coating. This is definitely better than the patina champ method IMO.
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Ran through my first bottle of CB and had to order another. I coated everything this time 
I’ve never sprayed my leather bags before and will work on those next. This stuff is so amazing, glad I found it!
I’ve never sprayed my leather bags before and will work on those next. This stuff is so amazing, glad I found it!
MB, when you say "everything" does this include the canvas?? Do you spray directly onto the vachetta or use a cloth and apply it? Can you tell I'm super scared to treat my Speedy?Ran through my first bottle of CB and had to order another. I coated everything this time
I’ve never sprayed my leather bags before and will work on those next. This stuff is so amazing, glad I found it!
My first time spraying coated canvas so I know that feeling lol. I don’t think the darker prints need this (like monogram/DE) but it’s definitely reassuring for lighter colour canvas. Spray goes on really shiny and wet looking, then dries down invisible. Really amazingMB, when you say "everything" does this include the canvas?? Do you spray directly onto the vachetta or use a cloth and apply it? Can you tell I'm super scared to treat my Speedy?
I’m going to spray my Khaki NF and White Multicolour pcs too
I’ve never used it on canvas. Please let us know if you think it works well over time on canvas. I’ve thought about using it on DA, but haven’t done it yet.Ran through my first bottle of CB and had to order another. I coated everything this time
I’ve never sprayed my leather bags before and will work on those next. This stuff is so amazing, glad I found it!
It works great on leather bags. I’ve been using it for years on all my leather bags and leather shoes. I usually seal the corners on leather bags first (where wear is likely to occur), then do 2 coats of carbon pro. I’ve used it on empriente, vachetta, the Gucci Marmont line, YSL, lambskin, etc. Also on light colored leather SLG’s.
Interesting. How do you seal the corners? I’ve never had issues with darker coloured bags so I’m saving this spray for lighter colours/canvases. It’s getting expensive at $27 CAD a bottle - just finished the 2nd bottle today and ordered third lol
I sprayed my BTP items yesterday and just sprayed others today. It goes on very wet/shiny on coated canvas but dries down to an invisible coat. You can’t even tell the canvas has been touched afterwards. I’ll include finished pics later
My LV lineup before spraying:
Right after spraying 1 coat:
My LV lineup before spraying:
Right after spraying 1 coat:
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