Leather doctor vachetta kits? Would you try them?

[kbrooke1990]

Has anyone ever heard or used leather doctor vachetta cleaners? I'm thinking about ordering some and purchasing a very used cheap eBay bag to test them out! I've tried to find reviews but haven't had much luck! What's your opinion?

http://www.leatherdoctor.com/bag-leather-care-kit/?sort=featured&page=1

 

[LVk8]

I recently bought some vachetta cleaner & moisturizer from Loving My Bags which gets good reviews on TPF but haven't tried it yet

 

[kbrooke1990]

I recently bought some vachetta cleaner & moisturizer from Loving My Bags which gets good reviews on TPF but haven't tried it yet

I have the lmb kit and I'm not a big fan of it anymore.

 

[LVk8]

I have the lmb kit and I'm not a big fan of it anymore.

Oh really? Why? I haven't used mine yet so would love to hear about your experience

 

[kbrooke1990]

Oh really? Why? I haven't used mine yet so would love to hear about your experience

I liked it the first time I used it, but the last two times it appeared to make tiny cracks all over the handles.

 

[LVk8]

[emoji33] dang well maybe I will not use it then

 

[just1morelv]

Agree about lmb. Wont be using it anymore. Leaves white residue on some spots.

 

[LVk8]

Gah! Well I'm glad this thread surfaced before I tried it on mine! [emoji15]

Any other vachetta cleanser/moisturizer recommendations?

 

[ElleEmJay]

I'm glad this post surfaced too. I just purchased my first monogram piece pre-loved. I already own one epi and one DE piece. I'm curious what other other brands would you suggest besides LMB or the Leather Doctor?

 

[Leo the Lion]

I won't treat any of my bags. I just let them age naturally and if needed I use a baby wipe for cleaning.

 

[anabg]

I haven't had these issues with LMB and I have used it on 3 bags, both new and old. The only thing I noticed is that it accelerated the patina process a little bit, but I may have been too overzealous when I was cleaning.

 

[Venessa84]

i won't treat any of my bags. I just let them age naturally and if needed i use a baby wipe for cleaning.

+1

 

[thecharmedwife]

I liked it the first time I used it, but the last two times it appeared to make tiny cracks all over the handles.

+1

I'm trying to revive an OM Estrela and I feel like LMB sucked the life from it and amplified imperfections. Back to the drawing board for me too!

 

[muddledmint]

I like the cadillac boot and shoe care from nordstrom. After reading some old posts that recommended it, I tried on on my speedy. All the dry spots on the piping are gone, the handles are smooth and shiny, and there are no streaks and no weird residue or texture.

 

[kbrooke1990]

I like the cadillac boot and shoe care from nordstrom. After reading some old posts that recommended it, I tried on on my speedy. All the dry spots on the piping are gone, the handles are smooth and shiny, and there are no streaks and no weird residue or texture.

Weird question, how old where the dry spots? I bought a preloved alma to play around with and it has minimal spots so I'm curious if it could help get them out!