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  1. #1 May 28, 2007
    Helllpppp.... My hand sanitizer leaked in my bag and it got to my bv wallet (that i just recently purchased)! :sad: *cries* Can someone help me with some leather 911? Thanks in advance!
     

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  2. #2 May 28, 2007
    OMG noooooo!

    It looks like it not only discolored the leather but concentrated the dye in certain areas and bleached it out in others. My only solution is to have it redyed a darker color--maybe others have a better suggestion :sad:
     
  3. #3 May 28, 2007
    Oh dear! How unfortunate. Do take it back to BV and see if they could repair or re-dye it the same colour if not then a darker one. If I do not recall wrongly, it's not possible for BV to re-dye light colours. Good luck.
     
  4. #4 May 28, 2007
    thanks for the tips miss piggy. I will bring it to the boutique tomorrow and see if they can do anything :smile:
     
  5. #5 May 28, 2007
    How sad!! I agree that taking it to BV for their opinion is the best course of action. Whatever you do don't try to treat it yourself.
     
  6. #6 May 28, 2007
    I would take it to a professional leather store and see if they can clean it for you. :flowers:
     
  7. #7 May 28, 2007
    Oh I hope BV can redye it for you!!
     
  8. #8 May 28, 2007
    oh bellezee, i am so sorry for your gorgeous wallet. i hope you can sort it out. let us know how you get on.
     
  9. #9 May 28, 2007
    thanks for the tip... I will bring it to the bottega boutique here. Eventhough I know the boutique in my country won't be that much help, I probably will bring it to singapore next week :sad:
     
  10. #10 May 28, 2007
    Oh dear! Soz to hear of the damage.

    I agree with trying a professional cleaner first. Cos it sounds like you don't live in Singapore, and it's still gonna take a while for the store in Singapore to send your wallet back to Italy to get it fixed up, which means that you'll prolly hafta come back to pick up your wallet from Singapore.

    But! If you travel to Singapore frequently, then I think getting the store to send your wallet back to Italy would be your best bet :yes:
     
  11. #11 May 28, 2007
    bellezee - this is a nightmare! So sorry for this misadventure.

    Since you mentioned about coming to Singapore and considering the option of sending to a professional, here's an address of a company that cleans and dyes leather. Run by a brother and sister duet, Mark & Gemma. They were featured in an article and apparently they claim to have done superb dye jobs on Chanel, Prada, etc.

    ColorWash
    Market Street Carpark
    (Opp Lau Par Sat - aka Festival Market in Shenton Way)
    146 Market Street #01-24
    Singapore 048945
    Tel: 6438 3693
    gemma@colorwash.com.sg
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    Hope something can be done to your lovely wallet. Cheer up!
     
  12. #12 May 28, 2007
    Hand Sanitizer is scary stuff. A friend had the same thing happen to her black Prada wallet. It looks as though it made contact with bleach. I hope you're able to have it repaired. It's such a beautiful color.
     
  13. #13 May 29, 2007
    So sorry! :sad:

    The only advice I have is that if you're going to have to wait to take the wallet somewhere to be looked at, be sure to keep it out of the sun/light. Maybe place it in a plastic bag to protect it from more contact with dirt etc..

    The best of luck and let us know how it turns out!
     
  14. #14 May 29, 2007
    Nymph, I travel to singapore frequently. If the store send my wallet to Italy for repair, it shouldn't be a problem.

    mlbags, thank you so much for the address! I will contact them.
     
  15. #15 Jun 3, 2007
    Oh dear, what a shame! :sad:

    Good luck with getting it redyed and please keep us updated. :flowers:
     
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