I'm sharing a secret with everyone *about patina-ing*

[GianFrancoFerre]

I never knew about that tip, but I'll have to try it sometime on my new Louis Vuitton items!

 

[LisaG719]

This is a great idea! Thanks for posting.

 

[just_jill325]

thanks for sharing!!! I wonder if this would work also if you've done the baby wipe process b/c that tends to dry up the strap.

great pics btw!

 

[BagLadie]

I like it. I prefer to let mine patina on it's own - I like the natural aging effect. But your pap looks gorgeous!!

 

[cat_inluv]

Thanks alot for the tip

 

[milodrinker]

can i ask how exactly ya applied the baby oil? i'm such a klutz.. i can totally imagine spilling one whole bottle on my bag or sth.

 

[meela188]

bummer when i read the title of the thread i was hoping for something to do the exact opposite. i want something to stop the patina or at least slow it down. but i'm happy for you and your new trade secret

 

[evolkatie]

can i ask how exactly ya applied the baby oil? i'm such a klutz.. i can totally imagine spilling one whole bottle on my bag or sth.

i used quilted cosmetic pads. once you apply it it looks dark, i was like omg! but when the leather absorbs it, its a nice patina =]

once my bags get super dark, i'll find a way to reverse the patina

 

[ChatteQuiPue]

It's looking better! With so many ppl trying to make their bag Patina, I wonder if anyone has tried to prevent a Patina effect? Is it possible to 'remove' the Patina? I like keeping my bags fresh, brand new, and and as close to the nearly white Vachetta for as long as possible.

For that you have to protect your ag from the sun, and use a spray protector like shining monkey or apple guard.

Shining monkey is the best

 

[pinki682]

Love your Papillon with the new patina. Thanks for sharing the tip!

 

[latinmalemodel]

I remember saying to use baby oil but I was only kidding...

 

[Faith]

I like it. I prefer to let mine patina on it's own - I like the natural aging effect. But your pap looks gorgeous!!

I agree. I like watching it at every single stage. But at a time like this, when you need to even something out, it's a useful tip.

 

[luvshopping90]

I don't know that I would use baby oil since it isn't made for leather. It probably won't hurt it though. I use neetsfoot oil. It is similar but it made for leather and helps to waterproof the leather and condition it. I got a bottle at the grocery store a couple of years ago and still have plenty left. It is great for evening out patina or darkening it if it needs a bit of warming.

 

[Couture_Girl]

coolie!! thanks for posting, and by the way, your pappilion looks great!!

 

[turtlejd]

Thanks for posting! I'm planning on ordering a long strap for my baggy gm which has a light patina on it and this will be great! I was thinking of just letting it bask in the window sill, but this is much easier!