You can try cleaning it with white vinegar. It probably won't restore it to new, but it might help some. I've used vinegar to clean vachetta many times. It is the best cleaner for vachetta. Cadillac is the best conditioner.
Help!!! Apple leather care conditioner ruined my LV backpack
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Apple conditioner is better to use early on in your Bags Life before it cracks from being to Dry and already damaged. I have used it for years and it never has darkened my Leathers for more than a Day. LV; Chloe; Gucci; Prada and many more. Two drops rubbed on your Hand will do the whole side of a Bag. If Dirt has come to the surface you might try Alcohol free Baby wipes mild citrus in most . The ones with alcohol will strip the finish color etc etc off your Canvas and dry out your Leather. It will best to just let it sit though i feel.
Please be sure to tell people if it was preloved or new because it looks preloved. Is that right?
I put Apple conditioner (not the cleaner) on several new vachetta items and never in a million years did they turn out that way. They temporarily got darker for a few minutes then dried to brand new look. Also a very tiny amount goes a long way! I have used Apple conditioner on other brands as well. Again NEVER a problem.
I put Apple conditioner (not the cleaner) on several new vachetta items and never in a million years did they turn out that way. They temporarily got darker for a few minutes then dried to brand new look. Also a very tiny amount goes a long way! I have used Apple conditioner on other brands as well. Again NEVER a problem.
The title of this thread really should be changed as it makes people assume this product is at fault, but it's not.
I used "Shining Monkey" spray on my vachetta when my bags were brand spanking new and 10 yrs later they are still a beautiful caramel color. Unfortunately I cannot find the product any longer. I have used the Apple Conditioner and found it to be a real disappointment. In fact it is turning my vachetta a dirty grey color on a newer bag. Sure wish i could find "Shining Monkey" again. It was a miracle product for LV vachetta. (it was originally designed for leather auto interiors)
I used to use Shining Monkey on fabric bags. I never tried it on vachetta. I think I read some people used it on something and it ruined their item, but I can't remember what it was. I think they stopped making it.
One thing that will make it worse- doing ANYTHING to it. Dont try to 'fix' it- it will only get worse and you will go down a rabbit hole of scrubbing, analyzing, and sweating profusely.
I used the Apple Conditioner and it darkened by Vachetta probably five shades darker I immediately threw the bottle away it’s the worst. I love and should have never strayed from Cadillac Conitioner cleaner.
