The LV Rescue Club
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I decided to take on my own LV rescue/refresh/rehab. I purchased this Amarante Vernis Cles for $160 on eBay! I had one of the ladies here authenticate it for me. It actually looked better in person than in the photos online.
The chain was chipping pretty badly and the patent leather was wearing off the zipper pull. Also, the leather inside is scratched and really dull looking. It also had a strong perfume smell.
I used some pliers to pull the chain off (I’ll be using this as a small wallet, so don’t need it). I attached a small LVesque clip (purchased from Kcraft for less than $2) to the zipper pull ring and cut off the old zipper pull. I also gave it a good sanitizing with some alcohol free baby wipes and a cloth. To condition the leather inside the cles I smothered it in vaseline and then buffed that with a cloth. All of these steps took less than 20 minutes. To get rid of the smell I stuffed it with dryer sheets and wrapped it in them as well. I let that sit for two nights. The smell is much much better.
I’m pretty excited that I’ve gotten a vernis cles for a steal and given it a whole new life. I’ve attached my youtube video of the refresh if you’re interested. Thanks for letting me share!
The chain was chipping pretty badly and the patent leather was wearing off the zipper pull. Also, the leather inside is scratched and really dull looking. It also had a strong perfume smell.
I used some pliers to pull the chain off (I’ll be using this as a small wallet, so don’t need it). I attached a small LVesque clip (purchased from Kcraft for less than $2) to the zipper pull ring and cut off the old zipper pull. I also gave it a good sanitizing with some alcohol free baby wipes and a cloth. To condition the leather inside the cles I smothered it in vaseline and then buffed that with a cloth. All of these steps took less than 20 minutes. To get rid of the smell I stuffed it with dryer sheets and wrapped it in them as well. I let that sit for two nights. The smell is much much better.
I’m pretty excited that I’ve gotten a vernis cles for a steal and given it a whole new life. I’ve attached my youtube video of the refresh if you’re interested. Thanks for letting me share!
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Pochette Accessoire with ink stains before & after. Not shown: cat hair(I think), outside canvas wiped with two different wipes, the usual hardware shine and smoothed, also makeup powders inside with glitter.
Dish soap/water did the most of the work. And then I did spot wash with alcohol rub. Finally with Shout and dish soap/water in between. I think depending on the colour some ink comes out easier.
Great job getting ink out. I've never had success with that.
I wouldn't pay for $450 for torn canvas.You are right, not patina! Lol, i meant the dirt and grime.
So, $450 is no bueno for a bag that has those rips?
If you don't mind me asking, how much did they charge you for this? I know this post is a couple of years old, but I just found a speedy today that someone was selling for $20 because the lady thought it was fake. I'm pretty certain it's not, but it needs all the leather replaced.
My Speedy 25 is at the shop right now getting all the leather replaced except the pocket inside. They are charging $595.00. I realize I could get an almost pre-loved Speedy for that but it's my first bag and therefore sentimental. They said it will take 5-6 weeks.
Thank you! That's very helpful. I'm just a little worried they won't repair it because I've read a couple of things here saying that if he canvas isn't it great condition they won't do it. There is just a tiny spot on one of the corners that worries me. The rest of the canvas looks good. But the vachetta is all in pretty bad shape.
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LV won't repair anything that has cracks or tears or rips in the canvas. Even just that tiny rubbed/worn corner is enough to make them say no.
However, if you didn't want to have a cobbler try and repair the ripped area. you could always resell the canvas or reuse the canvas in a different way. Make your own charms??
However, if you didn't want to have a cobbler try and repair the ripped area. you could always resell the canvas or reuse the canvas in a different way. Make your own charms??