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jenbur said:
Hmmm...I'll look more at pictures here to see if I can figure it out. I imagine it would be difficult for you to tell from just a picture?It doesn't look like the same petrol as your IB that I found pics of and it's not as shiny as some other pics of petrol that I've found...it reminds me of a neutral blue like a pair of broken in jeans. I guess it doesn't really matter...I like it alot! Thanks for your help!
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If the colour is not shiny and the leather is rather soft, I could think you had the sheen..Can you post pictures? If not I will dig out my travelset, in which I have both these leathers , take a pic so you can compare;)

my edit: I just found a pic of my Rock me in Petrol glossy..does this help you?

http://forum.purseblog.com/belen-echandia/i-recieved-a-rock-me-in-petrol-glossy-513091.html
 
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Frayed? Do you mean that the straps are fraying so threads are starting to form or is the bag overall looking a bit scuffed and tired?

I used Leather Honey successfully on all my bags including the sheen leather - it works a treat!
 
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bonniekir said:
If the colour is not shiny and the leather is rather soft, I could think you had the sheen..Can you post pictures? If not I will dig out my travelset, in which I have both these leathers , take a pic so you can compare;)

my edit: I just found a pic of my Rock me in Petrol glossy..does this help you?

http://forum.purseblog.com/belen-echandia/i-recieved-a-rock-me-in-petrol-glossy-513091.html
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It does NOT look like your petrol glossy. I will try to post pics soon. It's so grey here and I really need good, natural lighting to get correct colors in my pics as my camera is just a point and shoot. ;) Based on your pictures and Vanessa's description (and yours too, of course), I would guess you are right and I have sheen. Were there different "editions" of sheen thru the years?
 
#1,806
Jen, petrol sheen was originally called petrol glossy but then BE found a newer, tougher, more durable leather and called that petrol glossy. I found my petrol sheen bag quite difficult to photograph when I decided to let it go. I'll be interested to see yours when the weather co-operates!
 
#1,807
bonniekir said:
Yes, this is a very clear colour , and personally I don't mind the broken down look! :pYou can try and buff the leather up with some lotion..
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Do you recommend any in particular? I've never used any on my bags. The only one I have is the Coach leather moisturizer. Do you think this would work? I am scared of ruining the bag with the wrong product. :sweatdrop:

TIA
 
#1,808
VanBod1525 said:
Frayed? Do you mean that the straps are fraying so threads are starting to form or is the bag overall looking a bit scuffed and tired?

I used Leather Honey successfully on all my bags including the sheen leather - it works a treat!
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I would say more like scuffed and tired - and the handles look the most worn.

I just found the leather honey on amazon and the pics posted there by a buyer were encouraging. Wish I could see yourbefore and after. :smile1: Thanks for the info, VanBod:excl:
 
#1,809
carterazo said:
Do you recommend any in particular? I've never used any on my bags. The only one I have is the Coach leather moisturizer. Do you think this would work? I am scared of ruining the bag with the wrong product. :sweatdrop:

TIA
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I use a non-scent, neural product from Denmark. Why don't you try a bit on the tag and check if it works? Sheen and matte leathers will benefit lots from a spa treatment:smile1:
Have in mind to stuff the bag while the lotion is working, this will keep the shape very nicely!

The type VanB is using sounds good as well..
 
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bonniekir said:
I use a non-scent, neural product from Denmark. Why don't you try a bit on the tag and check if it works? Sheen and matte leathers will benefit lots from a spa treatment:smile1:
Have in mind to stuff the bag while the lotion is working, this will keep the shape very nicely!

The type VanB is using sounds good as well..
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O wow, I would have never thought to stuff the bag while the lotion is working. Makes sense. :idea: Thanks!
 
#1,815
VanBod1525 said:
Jen, petrol sheen was originally called petrol glossy but then BE found a newer, tougher, more durable leather and called that petrol glossy. I found my petrol sheen bag quite difficult to photograph when I decided to let it go. I'll be interested to see yours when the weather co-operates!
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If the colour is not shiny and the leather is rather soft, I could think you had the sheen..Can you post pictures? If not I will dig out my travelset, in which I have both these leathers , take a pic so you can compare;)

my edit: I just found a pic of my Rock me in Petrol glossy..does this help you?

http://forum.purseblog.com/belen-ech...sy-513091.html


Bonnie and Vanessa, I posted pics here. If you get a sec, let me know what you think.:smile1:
 
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