If I were you, I would take it to my local Louis Vuitton store and ask for an estimate for replacing the leather. I know it would be pricy but so well-worth it.I got this bag and it needs to be spruced up. The vachetta is dirty and was cleaned too much in spots, and the canvas just needs a good cleaning.
Can the vachetta be saved? How about dyeing it?
Can I have someone do it like Leather Surgeons or someone else since I am not much of a diy person? View attachment 3683321View attachment 3683322
Will they replace the leather if this pre-loved? I thought I saw info that they will not repair bags if they do not have proof of purchase.If I were you, I would take it to my local Louis Vuitton store and ask for an estimate for replacing the leather. I know it would be pricy but so well-worth it.
they will as long as its authentic, but that's going to cost a lot of $$$ may not be worth it.Will they replace the leather if this pre-loved? I thought I saw info that they will not repair bags if they do not have proof of purchase.
So far, they have been accepting repair requests even if the bag was purchased pre-loved. They may ask you for a receipt, but I believe it is mostly to find you in their system. If you cannot produce a receipt, it does not matter. Many people on this forum have had bags repaired and they were not the original owner.Will they replace the leather if this pre-loved? I thought I saw info that they will not repair bags if they do not have proof of purchase.
It's an Odeon.I'll check into it. Thank you for the tip. Do you happen to know the name of this bag?
Here is a blogpost but it is in German:
http://pepperandgold.de/schaetzchen-pflege-mit-collonil/
Maybe this could help?
You need a "dirt rubber" to remove the dirt and then a cloth with the Collonil Leather Cream. It has to be evenly and always let try for about 8 hours between each step. I had a little colour transfer problems on my noe bb and I have done this and it really worked!That is a dramatic change of the bag in the pictures. I can't read German but I get the gist! Thanks for sharing.
I sent the bag to LV and they would replace all the vachetta for $715. Do you think that it's worth it?
I bought the bag from a relative in another state many years ago. I only paid like $400 for it. When I got the bag I was really upset with how worn it was, but I didn't say anything to her, because you know...family.I personally don't considering a brand new one is currently $1120. I'm not sure how much you paid for the bag preloved but seems like you could have bought a new one if you're willing to spend $700 to replace the vachetta.