The LV Rescue Club

[MidlifeFashionPrincess]

I am not recommending that you do this, I am just sharing what I've done with leather bags that have lost their structure.

I have a stand up clothes steamer. I carefully steam the heck out of the bag from the inside, stuff it will a pillow, then put it on a clean towel and in the fridge for an hour or two. I've had good success.

I've also OH SO CAREFULLY used a heat gun (what are those called?). This is very scary work and when I've done it, I did it for seconds at a time with the leather covered with a tea towel. Then, the fridge.

As a matter of fact, I am doing it now. I just put a leather backpack in the refrigerator.

YMMV and, again, I am not recommending this, just sharing. I've never done it with coated canvas. My hunch is that it would melt.If I scored a crazy cheap LV that was ready for the trash, I'd experiment on it. But nothing else.

Someone once suggested stuffing it and leaving it in the trunk of the car on hot steamy days. Maybe, but it still might melt.

 

[Lainey15]

I am not recommending that you do this, I am just sharing what I've done with leather bags that have lost their structure.

I have a stand up clothes steamer. I carefully steam the heck out of the bag from the inside, stuff it will a pillow, then put it on a clean towel and in the fridge for an hour or two. I've had good success.

I've also OH SO CAREFULLY used a heat gun (what are those called?). This is very scary work and when I've done it, I did it for seconds at a time with the leather covered with a tea towel. Then, the fridge.

As a matter of fact, I am doing it now. I just put a leather backpack in the refrigerator.

YMMV and, again, I am not recommending this, just sharing. I've never done it with coated canvas. My hunch is that it would melt.If I scored a crazy cheap LV that was ready for the trash, I'd experiment on it. But nothing else.

Someone once suggested stuffing it and leaving it in the trunk of the car on hot steamy days. Maybe, but it still might melt.

Thank you for replying! I will try heat, but start at the bottom with lower heat & work my way up - i am afraid of the heat gun too, but maybe my hairdryer on low. I will try a few things & post my success (and hopefully not failure!).

I am also going to use painters tape and a plastic baggie to try to protect the coated canvas side of the pocket while I use acetone on the sticky side to remove the lining.

Has anyone used Goo Gone or Goof Off on coated canvas? Some of the sticky lining from the back pocket has stuck to the canvas side

 

[Veroyoga]

Hello everyone! (This is my first post & my first "handbag rescue"!) I got a great deal on a Saint Cloud GM knowing I was going to have to put some work in. I have watched countless videos on YouTube, but I still have some questions - hopefully someone here can help (Thank you in advance!)

#1. The Saint Cloud is a very firm bag - and this one unfortunately looks like it has been crushed. How do I restore shape in a more structured bag?

#2. I have seen many videos on removing sticky pocket lining using acetone, but on the back pocket one side is the LV canvas - how do I avoid getting the acetone on that? And how do I remove the stickiness that has glued itself onto the canvas side?

I hope I didn't bit off more than I can chew, but I'm not afraid of some hard work

Thanks everyone!

Here is a potential answer given by @BowieFan1971 on another thread very recently for question #1 about shape https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/vintage-lv-club.51336/post-34563732

 

[samouu]

Hello TPF'ers,

First of all thank you for whoever will be able to help me!

I would like to remove the initials painted on my Speedy Mon Monogram in order to sell it.

I've tried using nail polish remover on the little dot "." of the initials, it was working wonder but then i've realized that the canvas was also loosing it's coating and turning mat...
I tried using duct tape after some research in the forum but the painting did not budge on mine.

-What would you guys recommend? Acetone? White spirit? I am ready to use anything as long as it works!

Thank you!

Here is the lovely bag:

 

[BowieFan1971]

Acetone is the active ingredient in nail polish remover, so you could risk dulling the finish. But it is the thing I would think would work best. Use small amounts on a q-tip with light pressure and wipe immediately with a damp cloth, repeating the process in layers, working on multiple small areas at a time. After you are done, a coat of AmourAll hi-shine formula should help restore the luster.

 

[Veroyoga]

Hello TPF'ers,

First of all thank you for whoever will be able to help me!

I would like to remove the initials painted on my Speedy Mon Monogram in order to sell it.

I've tried using nail polish remover on the little dot "." of the initials, it was working wonder but then i've realized that the canvas was also loosing it's coating and turning mat...
I tried using duct tape after some research in the forum but the painting did not budge on mine.

-What would you guys recommend? Acetone? White spirit? I am ready to use anything as long as it works!

Thank you!

Here is the lovely bag:


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You can try to sell it like that first. Maybe it will please someone who has same initials as you. I would suggest to try several sale sites to reach more potential buyers. But in the end you do what you want. Good luck!

 

[samouu]

Acetone is the active ingredient in nail polish remover, so you could risk dulling the finish. But it is the thing I would think would work best. Use small amounts on a q-tip with light pressure and wipe immediately with a damp cloth, repeating the process in layers, working on multiple small areas at a time. After you are done, a coat of AmourAll hi-shine formula should help restore the luster.

Hi there, thanks a lot for your tips! So should I buy acetone or keep using the nail polish remover which is "lighter" in concentration? With the nail polish remover, it was taking quite some time to have the color removed.
Dumb question but regarding the AmourAll hi-shine wax, we don't have that in europe, I can use any other "carnauba wax" which is the main ingredient in Armorall?

Thanks, you made my day

 

[snibor]

Hello TPF'ers,

First of all thank you for whoever will be able to help me!

I would like to remove the initials painted on my Speedy Mon Monogram in order to sell it.

I've tried using nail polish remover on the little dot "." of the initials, it was working wonder but then i've realized that the canvas was also loosing it's coating and turning mat...
I tried using duct tape after some research in the forum but the painting did not budge on mine.

-What would you guys recommend? Acetone? White spirit? I am ready to use anything as long as it works!

Thank you!

Here is the lovely bag:


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I wouldn’t even try and just sell as is for a loss. Not worth the effort, time, and risk of damaging.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Hi there, thanks a lot for your tips! So should I buy acetone or keep using the nail polish remover which is "lighter" in concentration? With the nail polish remover, it was taking quite some time to have the color removed.
Dumb question but regarding the AmourAll hi-shine wax, we don't have that in europe, I can use any other "carnauba wax" which is the main ingredient in Armorall?

Thanks, you made my day

It’s not wax, it’s a protectant spray you use on car interiors (vinyl seats, dash, etc). I am sure there is another brand. I would use straight acetone and just be careful. Wipe it promptly with a damp cloth and don’t let it sit on the bare canvas. You don’t know what other ingredients are in the nail
polish remover and they are not going to be the ones that remove it. I would not leave the initials on….they just become an excuse to pay you less or lowball you no matter how fairly you price your item. Plus the third period is gone already anyway.

 

[samouu]

It’s not wax, it’s a protectant spray you use on car interiors (vinyl seats, dash, etc). I am sure there is another brand. I would use straight acetone and just be careful. Wipe it promptly with a damp cloth and don’t let it sit on the bare canvas. You don’t know what other ingredients are in the nail
polish remover and they are not going to be the ones that remove it. I would not leave the initials on….they just become an excuse to pay you less or lowball you no matter how fairly you price your item. Plus the third period is gone already anyway.

Thank you! I will follow your instructions and I will update you with a pic

 

[Fierymo]

Hello TPF'ers,

First of all thank you for whoever will be able to help me!

I would like to remove the initials painted on my Speedy Mon Monogram in order to sell it.

I've tried using nail polish remover on the little dot "." of the initials, it was working wonder but then i've realized that the canvas was also loosing it's coating and turning mat...
I tried using duct tape after some research in the forum but the painting did not budge on mine.

-What would you guys recommend? Acetone? White spirit? I am ready to use anything as long as it works!

Thank you!

Here is the lovely bag:


View attachment 5108276

I don't think acetone or any other similar product will remove the painting. The mon monogram is painted on before the top layer of the canvas coating is applied. So a strong chemical is likely to melt or ruin the canvas.

 

[Bags_4_life]

I agree with @snibor and @Fierymo i think you will be much more likely to damage the bag. I have rehabed many bags and slg’s and studied this rescue forum, I’ve never seen anyone successfully remove mon-monogram (the closest is heat stamp colour which is a completely different process). I have seen used mon-mono bags sell for a surprisingly high amount, as long as they’re in good condition.

 

[babyzette84]

Thought you guys here would appreciate this before and after hardware polish job using brasso. Feels like. New purse to me purse after polishing ❤️

 

[juls12]

Hello, I need some advice in dyeing a yellow Epi wallet. I was thinking of using Angelus leather dye in Light Rose but I'm not sure if that's too Light of a colour to use on yellow epi leather. Does anybody have experience with the Light Rose on yellow?

As an alternative I would choose purple since the wallet is purple on the inside. But I would prefer a pink.

Also what would be the best finish to use? The Acrylic Finisher (No. 600), the Satin Acrylic Finisher or the High Gloss Acrylic Finisher?

 

[BowieFan1971]

Hello, I need some advice in dyeing a yellow Epi wallet. I was thinking of using Angelus leather dye in Light Rose but I'm not sure if that's too Light of a colour to use on yellow epi leather. Does anybody have experience with the Light Rose on yellow?

As an alternative I would choose purple since the wallet is purple on the inside. But I would prefer a pink.

Also what would be the best finish to use? The Acrylic Finisher (No. 600), the Satin Acrylic Finisher or the High Gloss Acrylic Finisher?

On the Angelus finisher, I would go for matte or satin. Both have more shine than you would think.