I think I'd only use it on black or possibly dark navy
and only if the bag really needed help
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and only if the bag really needed help
What do you think about using leather honey on a faded light green Bal bag w/ 2011 leather? I'd like to darken the green color (vert sauge to be exact).
This is beautiful! I think I have the same bag. I used Leather CPR on mine with great results.Ahhh, I’m bringing out my lovely 2005 chèvre ‘Z tag’ Caramel City!!! Look at her glow in the sun.I’m thinking about using some leather honey on her, despite the bag still being soooo soft and smooth.View attachment 4902218
@samfalstaff I personally would not ....based on this from the RM subforum:
quote: I knew it ould darken it, but it looks blackened rather than just darker. I'm sure it'll look a bit better when dried, but I'm not that hopeful. I should have tested it on a small spot, but I've used SO many conditioners over the years that I wasn't particularly worried. I always said I should buy a back up of this bag, so it might be time.
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if you go to RM and do search for leather honey you will see the conversation. this woman used it on a light brown bag and feared it was ruined
quote: I knew it ould darken it, but it looks blackened rather than just darker. I'm sure it'll look a bit better when dried, but I'm not that hopeful. I should have tested it on a small spot, but I've used SO many conditioners over the years that I wasn't particularly worried. I always said I should buy a back up of this bag, so it might be time.
unquoteif you go to RM and do search for leather honey you will see the conversation. this woman used it on a light brown bag and feared it was ruined
The problem with Leather Honey is that, on light bags, it can bring up any inconsistencies in the grain of the leather, so you could end up with irregular dark patches. It does warn you of that on the label.
I just tried leather CPR for the first time. didn't see much difference but the bag didn't really need much help
It does a pretty decent job on dry bags. And it's great for softening up stiff bags, just do multiple coats and buff in between.
I remember that. I'll ask that member how her bag is doing.@samfalstaff I personally would not ....based on this from the RM subforum:
quote: I knew it ould darken it, but it looks blackened rather than just darker. I'm sure it'll look a bit better when dried, but I'm not that hopeful. I should have tested it on a small spot, but I've used SO many conditioners over the years that I wasn't particularly worried. I always said I should buy a back up of this bag, so it might be time.
if you go to RM and do search for leather honey you will see the conversation. this woman used it on a light brown bag and feared it was ruined
Even if it did darken with Leather Honey it'll gradually lighten up again I think.
My 2009 anthracite club isn't soft. I've used Leather Honey and CPR. Nothing I do seems to soften it. It doesn't feel like any of my other Bals, including my other club bag.
How many times have you used the CPR? I did a bag that was very stiff about five times and it made a big difference.