Moisturizing Your Balenciaga

[odd]

i just bought the leather conditioner and wondered if any of you use it on the handles of your bbag? or everything other than the handles? thanks!

 

[meep]

I first bought it when I needed to get a small spot off of my taupe city and it worked well but I have never used it on the handles. Hope that helps.

 

[chloesmygirl]

I have put the conditioner on the handles and it has made my handles a bit darker. Also I have heard that if your handles are already darkened/dirty that putting the conditioner on will make it even worse. My friend recommends spraying the handles with the apple guard stain/water repellant to protect the handles from getting darker.

 

[LivinLuxuriously]

^^^Actually, putting apple leather condition will clean the dirt off the handles it smooths stains out

 

[LivinLuxuriously]

WOH - I don't know why that happened:blink:

Sorry!!

 

[wanted_cordova]

No, actually it doesn't help the handles that much. Maybe only the leather portion but it worsens the lacing part of the handles. I agree with Chloesmygirl. For the body, yes. Handles: tread with care. ~jmo~

 

[BalenciagaLove]

I would never use the conditioner on the handles unless I was using a Qtip and being extremely careful not to get it on the rope portion. I would think that getting it on the rope would make it prone to getting darker quicker.

 

[rosetintsmyworld]

haha ooook so i should be getting my apple guard today finally. do i just go nuts and spray like hell? or do i avoid certain areas on my first? i dont want to ruin it! haha thanks girls! :kiss:

 

[layla]

haha ooook so i should be getting my apple guard today finally. do i just go nuts and spray like hell? or do i avoid certain areas on my first? i dont want to ruin it! haha thanks girls! :kiss:

I suggest standing approximately 8-10 inches away and spray in a sweeping, back and forth motion - evenly - a light hand if you will. Allow to dry overnight (24 hours) and if you'd like, repeat the steps and spray again.

*Remember less is more.

 

[rosetintsmyworld]

thanks layla!

 

[layla]

You're welcome.

 

[esile]

i recommend spraying 3 coats, especially on the handles (letting it dry inbetween coats). it prevents the handles from darkening.

 

[mimz]

^ I agree with esile, if you spray generously and in a sweeping motion multiple times - your bag will look brand new forever!

 

[layla]

i recommend spraying 3 coats, especially on the handles (letting it dry inbetween coats). it prevents the handles from darkening.

Yes, I do 2-3 coats as well.

*To clarify less is more in amount of spray
(a light spray) vs the frequency (amount of times sprayed).

 

[susan-eric]

I'm just curious--What is the rationale for the number of coats? Has someone done two coats and found that the handles still darken? Once the leather is in a seal, why wouldn't that be enough?