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#661
I finally ordered and received the Vachetta Cleanser from Lovin My Bags. It came with a microfiber cloth and two "miracle sponges".

I happened to have recently purchased a box of Mr. Clean Magic Eraser(s) for household cleaning - never ever will I use this household product on vachetta again. It's too harsh.

That's why I bought the LMB cleanser. I used it on newer vachetta (1 yr old) with the microfiber cloth. It was very gentle, with great results! I love it.

I had another item with vachetta that required a bit more help. Great, because this seems to be perfect for the LMB cleanser + the LMB "Miracle Sponge". After I used this combo on the vachetta, I noticed that the shine to the vachetta had diminished. Then I looked closer. This LMB "Miracle Sponge" has EXACTLY the same look and feel to Mr. Clean Magic Eraser! The pores are just the same. I am concerned that LMB, which markets themselves as having high end solutions to handbag maintenance, may have been a bit lazy with this detail and just stuffed a few sections of magic eraser in with their remarkable cleanser. I would be surprised if I'm incorrect.

Anyone else have this "Miracle Sponge"? I really think it's Procter & Gamble's Magic Eraser. Not cool, because again - I never would have knowingly used it on vachetta. And if I'm correct, it brings this company down a notch in my eyes. I ordered from them because I wanted to support original work.
 
#662
Amazing thread! All the restores done with the magic eraser are actually SHOCKING. I love vintage and preloved LV's but am worry about using a ME on them. Heck, i always wear glove when I use ME. I don't know what chemical is used but am worry about the transfer onto my skin. For this reason I am wary about using it on my LV. However, seeing all the success stories I might want to use one.
 
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makup said:
Amazing thread! All the restores done with the magic eraser are actually SHOCKING. I love vintage and preloved LV's but am worry about using a ME on them. Heck, i always wear glove when I use ME. I don't know what chemical is used but am worry about the transfer onto my skin. For this reason I am wary about using it on my LV. However, seeing all the success stories I might want to use one.
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I'd recommend not using it - I've done it on several bags and while it lifts dirt/lightens patina, you lose the subtle shine that is actually pretty important with this type of leather and basically rub it "raw". Much better is to use a pH-balanced vachetta cleanser with a clean white cloth, or alcohol-free baby wipes, but that's just my 2 cents. :smile1:
 
#665
redliz1987 said:
I've heard these are usually a lost cause but does anyone have any good tips on getting dye transfer out of a vernis wallet?
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I have the same issue with my vernis ZCP. I tried a variety of patent leather cleaners and they didn't work, then Windex - didn't work, and then I figured it was something I would live with. On an older patent item I got desperate and used acetone - never do that! It will take the stain off by dissolving the patent coat, which is not what you want!

I wish I had a reliable solution for this one.
 
#670
redliz1987 said:
I wonder if something like this would be a good piece to restore? At least the lining maybe?
http://m.ebay.com/itm/201305525014?nav=SEARCH
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DId you end up winning this? I've seen several people just pull the lining out, scrub it with a stiff brush to remove all the sticky vuittonite - so that they are left with just the cloth lining. Let it dry - and voila - they use it that way. They seem to come out pretty nice!
 
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missbanff said:
DId you end up winning this? I've seen several people just pull the lining out, scrub it with a stiff brush to remove all the sticky vuittonite - so that they are left with just the cloth lining. Let it dry - and voila - they use it that way. They seem to come out pretty nice!
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No, really tempted to find one and bid on it now though after the positive outcomes others have had.

I'm still playing with getting ink out of vernis for now ^.^ a bucket will be my next project though!
 
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