Rejuventating, Repairing or Restoring Your Balenciaga

[muchstuff]

Hi, I hope this topic hasn't been posted already but I couldn't see anything from the sticky threads or from scrolling through a couple of pages of posts so apologies if this has been discussed to death.

I've just had my second hand Motorcycle City authenticated (yay! Thanks to @ksuromax) and I might be wrong but the leather seems like it hasn't been properly cared for and is awfully cracked. I've got a mini as well that my sister bought me years ago and it's smooth. There are so many leather conditioner products out there and some aren't suitable for certain types of leather.

I wondered if anyone could suggest a good leather restorer/conditioning product or anything in the UK you think might help restore the look of my bag? Thanks in advance!

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@Addy can you please move this to the care and maintenance thread? @michi_chi it's difficult to compare leathers as every bag is different. Some seasons/years have better leather than others as well. If you look through the care and maintenance threads there are lots of recommendations for leather care. Bal leather doesn't need anything specific, just good quality cleansers and moisturizers will do. I use Leather CPR personally.

 

[sdkitty]

@Addy can you please move this to the care and maintenance thread? @michi_chi it's difficult to compare leathers as every bag is different. Some seasons/years have better leather than others as well. If you look through the care and maintenance threads there are lots of recommendations for leather care. Bal leather doesn't need anything specific, just good quality cleansers and moisturizers will do. I use Leather CPR personally.

Leather CPR is easy to find and reasonably priced. For me I think it's probably better than Apple care which is what I always used to use

 

[muchstuff]

Leather CPR is easy to find and reasonably priced. For me I think it's probably better than Apple care which is what I always used to use

I wasn’t impressed with Apple care myself. Leather CPR is also good if you want to soften a stiff bag.

 

[michi_chi]

Thank you all, I'll look for Leather CPR. I just realised I was in the wrong sub-forum, hence why I couldn't find bag care and maintenance tips. Doh!

 

[ebing]

Hi ladies, does anyone have tips for breathing a bit of life back into this old lady? She has been hiding in my closet for years but it’s time for her renaissance.

She’s a T tag so I think 2007 magenta chèvre but as she’s a light colour I’m nervous about using a product that may change the colour too much.

The main issue is that she’s quite dry and a bit scaly which has caused some fading. Any suggestions would be appreciated, I’m in Australia so some products may not be available here. Thanks

 

[muchstuff]

Hi ladies, does anyone have tips for breathing a bit of life back into this old lady? She has been hiding in my closet for years but it’s time for her renaissance.

She’s a T tag so I think 2007 magenta chèvre but as she’s a light colour I’m nervous about using a product that may change the colour too much.

The main issue is that she’s quite dry and a bit scaly which has caused some fading. Any suggestions would be appreciated, I’m in Australia so some products may not be available here. Thanks

Do you have access to Leather CPR? You can layer it on for extra smooshiness.

 

[ebing]

Do you have access to Leather CPR? You can layer it on for extra smooshiness.

Thanks muchstuff, I’ve only ever been able find it on US eBay but the shipping is exorbitant!

 

[muchstuff]

Thanks muchstuff, I’ve only ever been able find it on US eBay but the shipping is exorbitant!

Really? For something that small? What a shame!

 

[muchstuff]

@ebing what if you tried looking for it in Canada? I wonder if shipping would be any cheaper?

 

[Narnanz]

Thanks muchstuff, I’ve only ever been able find it on US eBay but the shipping is exorbitant!

Sent you a PM

 

[miumiu666]

Thanks muchstuff, I’ve only ever been able find it on US eBay but the shipping is exorbitant!

I’ve been able to find it at tractor supply, and also at target.

 

[sdkitty]

I’ve been able to find it at tractor supply, and also at target.

I think home depot has it too

 

[Norm.Core]

Hi ladies, does anyone have tips for breathing a bit of life back into this old lady? She has been hiding in my closet for years but it’s time for her renaissance.

She’s a T tag so I think 2007 magenta chèvre but as she’s a light colour I’m nervous about using a product that may change the colour too much.

The main issue is that she’s quite dry and a bit scaly which has caused some fading. Any suggestions would be appreciated, I’m in Australia so some products may not be available here. Thanks

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Hi. I used to use Leather CPR when I was still living in the States for my Bal bags but after moving to Sydney, it’s not available here. I’ve been using Collonil Supreme Creme for my leather lovelies since moving here.

1909 Creme de Luxe 100ml

High-gloss cream for smooth leather.

collonil.com.au

 

[ima_delr]

Hi. I used to use Leather CPR when I was still living in the States for my Bal bags but after moving to Sydney, it’s not available here. I’ve been using Collonil Supreme Creme for my leather lovelies since moving here.

1909 Creme de Luxe 100ml

High-gloss cream for smooth leather.

collonil.com.au

Collonil is what I use too, the Creme de Luxe

 

[Norm.Core]

Faded Sapin Weekender:



After 2 coats of Leather Honey: