What do you use on th vachetta? Apple Garde, Shining Monkey, or nothing?

[VS26]

The SAs say not to use ANYTHING!!!And i follow their advise!!!!!

 

[Smoothoprter]

I used to use Appleguarde, but switched to Shining Monkey. It dries almost instantly and my bags are protected.

 

[blue996]

I don't spray my bags but I do use the apple garde to moisturize my handles every now and then.

 

[Oatlatte]

I use Applegarde on all my bags,especially those with cowhide handles...so far so gd... and i just ordered another btl...hahah... for me, its a must to use it whenever i buy a new bag fr LV..

 

[chicaboo]

I apple garde my vachetta. I don't mind the patina, it's the ugly water spots I hate so I treat it in order to prevent obvious water marks on the leather. It also seems to condition it.

 

[Sabine]

i use Shining monkey. I finaly tried it after a long time and it works for me

 

[SWlife]

Love that Shining Monkey!
And of course LB will tell you not to use it- just like car dealers will tell you not to drive on the highway for the 1st 1,000 miles, to let them off the hook & absolve themselves of responsibility!

 

[SWlife]

Meant LV

 

[jane_2007]

I have not used any product so far.

 

[Virginia]

i haven't treated any of my bags yet and i don't plan on either.. i'm too scared of messing it up.

 

[sphere99]

I use AppleGarde and so far it does good but haven't had much water around! Does anyone know how often it needs to be sprayed for water protection?

 

[Luv Classics]

My monogram riveting is the only one I have with vachetta. I noticed today that the handles and corners look REALLY dry... I purchased Wilson's and it looks great! All leather SHOULD be conditioned and protected to prevent cracking.

 

[Pursegrrl]

I didn't use anything at first, but now I use Shining Monkey. The patinas are starting to come in now...looking good after nearly a year with my first LVs! And, knock on wood, no spots or dings on the bottom of my CP.

 

[Alaska]

ooook~~~ after much debate, I used Apple Garde last night on my totally brand new (made 2 weeks ago in Spain) Pochette Pouch.

Apple Gard did darken the part where the heatstamp was- the tab- but it did NOT darken the actual strap.

I don't mind. I just know I'm not using it on my Speedy since I'm guessing that the tabs attached to the bag will result the same way as well------- so, I'm still waiting for my Shining Monkey in the mail.... argh..snail mail.

I will try to post pics later.... it's such a nominal shade difference my camera is having a hard time picking it up.

 

[photoobsessive]

i really just want to do my handles. i am fine with them darkening, i just don;t want them stained and dirty!