Oxidize LV Speedy

[design4]

Whats a way to oxidize a speedy bag during the winter. Since i won't be able leave it out in the sun? Any tips, besides waiting.
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[sophiae]

only thing is keep using it, although when i was asking a LV SA about leather replacement, she said that you could use saddle soap to try to make the new leather match the older leather...

 

[twinkle.tink]

some have actually used a tanning bed.

 

[krmkjk]

tanning bed. haha yep it works

 

[ValleyO]

I prefer the natural process by acquiring a patina by merely using it- just make sure your hands are clean and lotion-free.

 

[charleston-mom]

I used a tanning bed to get rid of the scary white . . . Gave it just enough color to look really pretty and that way I didn't have to worry about water spots as much - beautiful even patina.

 

[ohhMRmagazine]

i actually like the lightlight patina ?

maybe bc i like new things to stay looking brand new forever ! haha idk

 

[speedydelivery]

I have been putting my new mono speedy in the sunlight in a sunny room. My boys room is especially sunny in the afternoon so I put it on the dresser in the early part of the day and then the sun moves to my older one's bed and I set the bag on his bed for the latter part of the afternoon. I rotate the bag every half hour or so, lol so both sides get exposure. I only did this for one day so I don't know if it's working yet. I seriously don't want to wear it the way it looks now, too white, I don't like the looks of it at all, wish it would get a slight golden hue.

 

[jcriley5]

I'm in the same situation too. I bought a mono speedy 30 last week and I have been putting it by the windowsill when it is sunny. I can't wait until it turns! I guess I think it looks fake or something when the handles are white and also I feel like it shouts out that I just got a new LV. I don't know why I would care!

 

[lainie63]

I love light light patina!

 

[cassidyfit1]

^^^me too. I try to avoid getting my vachetta dark

 

[misspiggy]

I just let nature take its course. Heat (sunlight or hairdryer or leave it where it will get VERY GENTLY warmed up) can hasten the process.

 

[design4]

thanks for the tips guys

 

[louvre1256]

I brushed vegetable oil on my new Palermo and put it in midday sunlight and voila! after 5 days, it turned honey color

 

[morgana38]

hello,
can anyone say how they applied the saddle soap, vegtable oil, olive oil, etc.?
i dont know how to apply it onto the leather(i think that's what its called!)
thanks!