How to Prevent Color Transfer on Light Colored Bags

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dawnice

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I’m about to get my first beige bag (the new reissue mini) and am very worried about color transfer. Is there anything I can do to prevent color transfer? For my LV vachetta leather, I used Applegard and it seems to work well. However, I’ve heard that some sprays, including Applegard, can change texture of Chanel leather. Any tried and trusted methods?

Also interested to hear how your beige bags have stood the test of time if left untreated. Thanks!
 
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Congrats on your new reissue mini! Love it. I've also heard of people using applegard on their chanels, but I would also be worried about texture changing. I would try on a spot inside or an inconspicious area first. I've also never heard of anyone treating the aged calfskin before, so... :sad: Sorry I can't be of much help.
 
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I've used a product called Laston on a silver caviar flap and a white caviar flap. The white caviar flap had color transfer the very first time I used it, caused by a new fur coat. I was able to clean it up some with Leather CPR and have since sprayed it with Laston for protection. I haven't had any color transfer since. The silver caviar flap is identical to the white one so I sprayed it preemptively and I haven't had any transfer. I've only used the bags a handful of times, since they are more occasion type bags but so far so good. I've given the bag a quick coating a few hours before just to be sure. Hope this helps!!!
 
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I've been doing a lot of reading and it seems several people have sprayed Collonil Carbon Pro on their bags to prevent color transfer. Curious if anyone has had negative experience with this product.
 
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dawnice said:
I've been doing a lot of reading and it seems several people have sprayed Collonil Carbon Pro on their bags to prevent color transfer. Curious if anyone has had negative experience with this product.
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A few people have recommended Collonil Waterstop. I bought some, but have yet to use it out of fear.
 
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dawnice said:
I've been doing a lot of reading and it seems several people have sprayed Collonil Carbon Pro on their bags to prevent color transfer. Curious if anyone has had negative experience with this product.
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I have used this in all of my leather bags (even shoes), including Chanel and never had any issues. I use my bags in rotation and respray every few months or so to recoat.
 
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dawnice said:
I just ordered the Collonil Carbon Pro (apparently it's like a newer version of Waterstop) too, but I'm also scared to use it!
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This!!! I never read about collonil, but I use the Carbon Protect on all my Chanel, LV etc. Never any problems. If there is a little bit of color transfer anyway, form really dank blue jeans for example, try a magic eraser. Works miracles...(made some denim blue vachetta white again once...:biggrin:)
Also you can spray it on the dark clothing, where your bag might rub to prevent color transfer.
 
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I used Carbon Pro on my Chanel caviar bag and it looks/feels the same. I will say that I also used it on a non-Chanel (Tory Burch) soft lambskin bag and it doesn’t feel the same. It was very soft and silky previously. After spraying, I can feel the coating (slightly tackier feeling?). Honestly I don’t mind because I’d rather protect the bag and increase its longevity and don’t mind losing a bit of that softness. After all, if it felt just as soft as before, it probably wouldn’t be more protected. The color and look of the leather was not altered but just wanted to give a heads up that the leather might not feel exactly the same.
 
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I just sprayed Collonil Carbon Pro on my new beige reissue mini in aged calfskin and once it dried, can see absolutely no difference in texture or color. It was shiny like a plastic coating when it was wet, but it dried matte. It MAY feel a little different like a slight layer on top, and I emphasize MAY as I am not quite sure there is any difference as I can barely tell.
 
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I regularly use Collonil Carbon Pro on any new bag, and have re-sprayed bags that I feel warrant extra protection (Collonil instructions say that you must reapply to keep the protection). I've sprayed Chanel tweed, aged calf, lambskin, and sheepskin with zero changes or issues. (I have a degree in textile science, so I feel confident that I'd notice any change.) I think one of the keys is applying in very light, thin layers, being careful not to be heavy-handed or create drips. I have sprayed multiple coats, being careful to let sprayed areas dry first; Collonil dries very quickly. I spray outside (out of direct sunlight), on an old white towel, inside a large cardboard box, to catch any overspray. Then I do inside, outside, top, and bottom of the bag in stages. I've also sprayed Gucci jacquard, leathers, canvas straps.....I love Collonil, and always have spares in the closet. I have a fairly large bag collection, and have experienced no issues spraying any bag of mine. Hope this helps you feel more comfortable! :smile: It is a leap of faith to spray a bag of that price, esp. the first time, but I've had nothing but excellent experiences.
 
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