I'm purchasing a preloved delightful which is in excellent condition with a very light patina can I still use a protectant since it's not virgin vachetta?
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Here are the direction straight from Lovin my bags website
VACHETTA PRODUCTS
FOR NEW BAGS: Always test the product on a small, inconspicuous area first.
STEP 1 FOR NEW BAGS & GENTLY USED ** PRE-TREATMENT**
If your bag is NEW or lightly used , use Pre-Treatment to prepare the leather for protection. Apply a small amount of Pre-Treatment product to the special application sponge first then apply evenly to the leather. Make sure the product is completely absorbed before drying. Do not apply too much product and make sure to wipe the excess off from the stitches. Light, even coats are best. Dry with a hairdryer on medium setting. Apply a second coat and dry as before. Buff with a microfiber cloth then proceed to step 2. If bag is used and needs cleaning: use Vachetta Cleanser to clean the leather with a microfiber cloth, only if required. Pre-Treatment can then be applied or Proceed to step 2.
STEP 1 FOR USED BAGS - CLEANSE
CLeansing: Apply cleanser to microfiber cloth then apply evenly overall the leather surface - do not spot clean and do not scrub too harshly - this leather is sensitive. If the leather is very soiled - use the miracle sponge with the product - carefully clean the entire surface ( note that this sponge is abrasive and should not be used without the product) Leather will lighten when dry - for speeding up the drying process use hairdryer on medium setting. Proceed to step 2 for leather. Cleanser can be used to clean the coated canvas. Proceed to setp 3 for canvas ( do not use Vachetta Protection on coated canvas - use the conditioner with soil release as the protection.
STEP 2: USE EITHER THE PRE-TREATMENT OR THE VACHETTA PROTECT
Using Vachetta Protection will protect the handles from darkening due to handoils and will protect all leaher surfaces from water and oil stains. Apply the product to the special application sponge and then apply evenly and gently to the leather. Make sure that the product is completely absorbed into the leather before drying and that there is no excess on the stitches. Dry with a hairdryer on medium setting. Apply the second coat once the first coat is dry. Buff with the microfiber cloth when done.
STEP 3: CONDITION
Apply Vachetta Conditioner sparingly to the microfiber cloth and apply evenly to the leather. Make sure product is well absorbed into the leather before drying. Remove any excess on stitches. Air dry or use a hairdryer on medium setting to speed the drying time if required. Buff when dry to restore lustre. Can be applied to coated canvas as conditioner and protection. When using on coated canvas, allow product to air dry (do not use hairdryer).
