For Vachetta protection, Collonil Carbon Pro vs. Waterstop? Do you recommend Kiwi spray also?

[Moxisox]

Hi. I am curious, do you tan your bag first before spraying? Or spraying the vachetta only, no tanning?

Thanks

I don’t, but you definitely could if you were wanting a bit of a patina before protecting. Spraying doesn’t prevent patina, but it will slow it down.

 

[de_priss]

Just remember to re-spray it every few months. I got a tiny rainmark on the vachetta cause i had forgotten to spray it in 1+year

 

[Cyn95]

i have the same doubt...do you see any difference afetr putting it on your LV canvas ? Is that safe for using it on the canvas ?

 

[Cyn95]

Carbon Pro is intended for use on all materials included canvas. Even though it is not clearly mentioned whether it is more suitable for treated or untreated leather, I use it systematically on the vachetta and the canvas of all of my LV bags and SLGs aka 4 mono bags, 2 DE and 1 DA (straps included).

That being said, I was wonderings why many of you do not use it on the canvas..? Have you experienced anything unpleasant?

I actually have the same doubt. Do you see any difference after putting it on the LV canvas? Would it ruin the canvas ?

 

[amanda.tnguyen]

i have the same doubt...do you see any difference afetr putting it on your LV canvas ? Is that safe for using it on the canvas ?

from personal experience, when i sprayed my vachetta, i noticed (later on) there was a white spot/mark on the canvas (from not properly wiping it after spraying) - idk if this was a fluke or why this is why people recommend not to spray canvas but ever since i’ve tried to be more conscientious of wiping the canvas after spraying it. also i saw a youtube video once where a girl sprayed her canvas and left it on the paper towel to dry, and the paper towel stuck onto her bag and she had this huge white cast on her nano speedy fortunately she was able to get it out but i know she said it was a stressful process. and i feel like i’ve watched other videos of them stating how it could dry out / crack the canvas

 

[Sunshine mama]

Ran through my first bottle of CB and had to order another. I coated everything this time View attachment 5075726View attachment 5075727View attachment 5075728View attachment 5075729
I’ve never sprayed my leather bags before and will work on those next. This stuff is so amazing, glad I found it!

I spray all my leather bags!

 

[Designer Patroit]

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: View attachment 5076699
Right after spraying 1 coat:View attachment 5076700View attachment 5076708View attachment 5076709

Follow up : did you spray the entire neon alma nylon strap, I’m thinking nylon or cotton poly strap??I have a creamy beige multi by the pool strap, that I want to spray with carbon pro.

 

[ginanicoledo]

I use Apple Garde and it has time and again proven to be waterproof and protects against most dirt. I spilled a cocktail on my speedy azur and got rain on my mono neverfull pm; not a single mark after things dried.

Do you spray the azur canvas too? I’m worried about color transfer

 

[diamondsfrost]

Do you spray the azur canvas too? I’m worried about color transfer

No, my understanding is that the spray is just for leather. The canvas is coated in a type of plastic, so friction is what causes the color transfer from other surfaces. I try and avoid touching the canvas surface to other fabrics that are dark colors and/or known to bleed, but it's a pain and I think it's something you have to accept as inevitable unless you're in the habit of babying your bags.

 

[BagsUnderMyI’sAreDesigner]

For me, the main reason I haven’t used it on canvas is most of my canvas pieces are DE, so I don’t treat those at all. For my mono it didn’t really cross my mind since the canvas is a darker color. I have contemplated using it on my DA canvas. What stops me is that sometimes when adding a clear top coat to white in general, can cause yellowing. And I didn’t want to chance that. But I’ve definitely been tempted. I’ve never used Apple guard, but have used carbon pro for years on leather, and I love it. I scotchgard all my nylon/fabric straps too.

I know this is an older post, but I would LOVE to see some pictures of your Vachetta pieces that you’ve been using carbon pro on for a few years, if you don’t mind I’m contemplating doing my new speedy with it, I’m just curious how it patinas and haven’t been able to find any photos

 

[dominika44]

Has anyone used carbon pro on older pieces that have started to patina? Is it safe to do so, or will it darken the vachetta even further?

 

[grandpiano]

I know this is an older post, but I would LOVE to see some pictures of your Vachetta pieces that you’ve been using carbon pro on for a few years, if you don’t mind I’m contemplating doing my new speedy with it, I’m just curious how it patinas and haven’t been able to find any photos

Hi dear, here is the comparison pictures for you!
Neverfull PM, (sprayed every 6 months)is 1.5 years old now.
And new speedy 20 (sprayed once) is 3 days old!!
I like the beautiful patina and no water mark at all.

 

[McCobie_018]

Hi dear, here is the comparison pictures for you!
Neverfull PM, (sprayed every 6 months)is 1.5 years old now.
And new speedy 20 (sprayed once) is 3 days old!!View attachment 5633750View attachment 5633751
I like the beautiful patina and no water mark at all.

We have the same beige strap!! Also I’m going to try the carbon pro! Thank you!!

 

[grandpiano]

We have the same beige strap!! Also I’m going to try the carbon pro! Thank you!!

yay bag twin!! Good luck and enjoy your beauty