I agree! I’m passing on the Constance as well for this same reason.
Plastic protector on hardware
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I am sorry to hear about your mom...take careHi everyone!
Thanks so much for your advice and warm words of comfort! I finally got a chance to try to get out the marks. Currently taking care of my mother who is in hospice care now so I sincerely appreciate the patience!
Just wanted to share some pics and results in hopes that this will help someone! It definitely took some work but it’s gone now! I did notice that there were 2-4 small hairline scratches afterwards so not sure if it was because I was being too rough or the rose gold is soft. Included a picture of the polishing rag I used. I actually just used the one that came with my glasses!
I'm glad it looks pristine again. Actually I have no personal evidence that RG is softer. My Birkin and Constance hardware are both fine. Anyway. My best wishes for your Mom. It must be really hard for you.I think I’m with you on the theory that rose gold may be softer! Thank you for the comforting words of encouragement - it worked!!
This is a very educating thread, i am glad you have shared your experience
FYI- after reading this thread, I have taken off all the plastics on my bags! No more plastics they are not meant to be kept, just use polishing cloth to restore the hardware beauty if they get dirty
FYI- after reading this thread, I have taken off all the plastics on my bags! No more plastics they are not meant to be kept, just use polishing cloth to restore the hardware beauty if they get dirty
Thank you so much for the kind wishes!!I'm glad it looks pristine again. Actually I have no personal evidence that RG is softer. My Birkin and Constance hardware are both fine. Anyway. My best wishes for your Mom. It must be really hard for you.
Hi guys, I know this is an old thread but I gotta a quick question. Does some recent Hermes bags with feet comes with plastic cone shaped protector on them? I had new birkin a before which all had plastic film protection on feet but recently bought from eBay and it has actual 4 plastic feet like a cap. Is this normal? Thanks
You're probably seeing the silicone studs that are to protect the hardware feet that are sold by 3rd parties. My understanding is that these can be easily removed with a pair of pliers if you no longer wish to have them on. Not vouching for the ones I'm posting but merely to illustrate, as I do not use these protectors.
Hi friends!
Since I came across this thread, I decided to take off the stickers on my bags. This is unfortunately the damage that was left on my rose gold hardware. I live in a humid environment so the theory about weather causing the quick oxidation may be possible.
I’ve been hearing a few things I can do to fix this:
1. Use an eraser
2. Use a polish cloth
3. Get the hardware replaced
Does anybody have any positives or negatives about any of these options before I try? Thank you for your help! Lesson learned - taking off stickers the second I get my bags. Trying to do some steady breathing exercises to avoid going into panic mode
This made me very sad to see. Hope you can have it looking like new again soon.
After reading this thread, I’m so glad I removed the stickers from my B30 within a week of purchasing it. The only parts that I left alone were the feet and the lock on the clochette.
