Plastic protector on hardware

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#76
liz_ said:
I believe a lot of the plastic on the hardware that you see is the aftermarket hardware protector by orange shields
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What's the difference between this and the one that comes on the bag when you buy it? And why not just leave the original plastic instead of buying aftermarket ones? Or just not have plastic on the hardware?

I'm probably old fashioned (or just old) but I equate plastic on hardware (and leaving tags on scarves) akin to wrapping furniture in plastic.
 
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#77
apey_grapey said:
What's the difference between this and the one that comes on the bag when you buy it? And why not just leave the original plastic instead of buying aftermarket ones? Or just not have plastic on the hardware?

I'm probably old fashioned (or just old) but I equate plastic on hardware (and leaving tags on scarves) akin to wrapping furniture in plastic.
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Well some people when they purchased their bags don't have plastic on the hardware as not everyone can get them from the boutique. Also, not everyone lives near boutique where they can have their bags sent in to have the hardware replaced plus it can take 3-6 months to get your bag back so putting the plastic on it help to keep it from scratches and rubbing wear.
This protection for your hardware is different then the stores plastic protection. The hardware protector by orange shields is very transparent and hard to tell it's on. I don't find plastic on hardware comparable with plastic on a sofa.
 
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#78
liz_ said:
Well some people when they purchased their bags don't have plastic on the hardware as not everyone can get them from the boutique. Also, not everyone lives near boutique where they can have their bags sent in to have the hardware replaced plus it can take 3-6 months to get your bag back so putting the plastic on it help to keep it from scratches and rubbing wear.
This protection for your hardware is different then the stores plastic protection. The hardware protector by orange shields is very transparent and hard to tell it's on. I don't find plastic on hardware comparable with plastic on a sofa.
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really? I had no idea this is a thing, no one on tPF seems to have mentioned it before.

I understand to each their own but looking at the hardware on vintage bags, the hardware is exceptionally sturdy and most people rarely have hardware replaced. The bags are made to last for generations, often without ever having had the hardware touched.
 
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#79
MrsOwen3 said:
really? I had no idea this is a thing, no one on tPF seems to have mentioned it before.

I understand to each their own but looking at the hardware on vintage bags, the hardware is exceptionally sturdy and most people rarely have hardware replaced. The bags are made to last for generations, often without ever having had the hardware touched.
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This is a surprise to me too. I recently received a vintage box Kelly from 1998 and the hardware is nearly perfect. There may be one scratch, and I can only see that if I look closely or take a photo and blow the photo up. The only common thing I hear about hardware needing replacement is if the bag has been overloaded on a regular basis and the turnkey has bent, but that only happens after years of overstuffing the bag and not doing it up properly. This thing of covering the hardware really sounds like the impossible quest to keep everything perfect. These bags were not meant to be forever pristine, they were meant to be used! At least, that is my philosophy. :rolleyes:
 
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MrsOwen3 said:
really? I had no idea this is a thing, no one on tPF seems to have mentioned it before.

I understand to each their own but looking at the hardware on vintage bags, the hardware is exceptionally sturdy and most people rarely have hardware replaced. The bags are made to last for generations, often without ever having had the hardware touched.
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Here it is on my Kelly IMG_1492910738.837893.jpg
 
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#83
catsinthebag said:
This is a surprise to me too. I recently received a vintage box Kelly from 1998 and the hardware is nearly perfect. There may be one scratch, and I can only see that if I look closely or take a photo and blow the photo up. The only common thing I hear about hardware needing replacement is if the bag has been overloaded on a regular basis and the turnkey has bent, but that only happens after years of overstuffing the bag and not doing it up properly. This thing of covering the hardware really sounds like the impossible quest to keep everything perfect. These bags were not meant to be forever pristine, they were meant to be used! At least, that is my philosophy. :rolleyes:
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I didn't think protect HW was a "Thing" that makes me a person who is on a quest to keep everything perfect. Covering HW helps to lessen scratches nothing will 100% protect anything I just prefer to protect my hardware just like I protect my cell phone screen.
This bag is 13 yrs old and well the HW does hold up well it does show scratches. Your lucky you found a vintage 1998 bag in such nice condition cause most I've seen the HW doesn't always look so nice. IMG_1492910839.774189.jpg
 
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#85
liz_ said:
I didn't think protect HW was a "Thing" that makes me a person who is on a quest to keep everything perfect. Covering HW helps to lessen scratches nothing will 100% protect anything I just prefer to protect my hardware just like I protect my cell phone screen.
This bag is 13 yrs old and well the HW does hold up well it does show scratches. Your lucky you found a vintage 1998 bag in such nice condition cause most I've seen the HW doesn't always look so nice. View attachment 3675944
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to me it's a bit extreme, H bags are made with lovely materials and fine metals-it seems a shame to cover them up with plastic and to me it is noticeable. But I don't use screen protectors on my phone either though I do use a case and bag liners/organizers so to each their own as always on here. If they make you happy, it's your bag!
 
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liz_ said:
I didn't think protect HW was a "Thing" that makes me a person who is on a quest to keep everything perfect. Covering HW helps to lessen scratches nothing will 100% protect anything I just prefer to protect my hardware just like I protect my cell phone screen.
This bag is 13 yrs old and well the HW does hold up well it does show scratches. Your lucky you found a vintage 1998 bag in such nice condition cause most I've seen the HW doesn't always look so nice. View attachment 3675944
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The only reason I called it a "Thing" was it seemed several people were discussing it and I thought maybe covering HW was a new trend. Nothing about you personally, it would just never occur to me to do that. But to each their own! I have three vintage bags (all from the 90s) and the HW is in excellent condition on all of them. I don't use a cell phone screen protector either and haven't had any problems; maybe I'm just lucky!
 
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#88
I have seen many cases where leaving the original plastic on the hardware has caused it to tarnish by trapping moisture (and perhaps dirt) underneath. I know nothing of the protectors made specifically for replacing the original plastic. I remove all plastic from hardware and even cut out some tags from my clothing...the other extreme. :amazed:
 
#89
honhon said:
phone screen protector is in a total different book, not intended for aesthetic but for function: anti-crack and visibility improvement (like antiglare). a bad angle fall regardless of height can crack the screen and potentially one more layer below
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how about a bag insert since this also serves to protect your interior of your bag makes for a better comparison since it's in the same category as the bag. Or wrapping the handles with twillys to protect them? How about rain coats to protect them from Rain?
 
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I don't leave the plastic on and also don't use protective films for my phone. The latter is more because I fear the touch sensors might be slightly less receptive (and there is nothing more annoying to me than having to repeat something, even if it's a simple movement). I do use phone cases as I drop phones all the time...
 
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