Comments on: Bagaholicboy Profiles #19 – Coated Canvas 101

By: Bagaholicboy

Bagaholicboy — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:32:08 +0000

Hey, the shop I used to recommend has since closed. I heard ColorWash at Mandarin Gallery does it, but I’m not 100% sure.

By: summer

summer — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:21:17 +0000

Hi, please kindly send me the name and address of the shop for the spray! Many thanks!

By: veevee

veevee — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:38:06 +0000

Hi, could you let me know the shop which does spraying on LV bags? Thanks!

By: Roxana

Roxana — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:56:18 +0000

May I have the name of the shop which help you to spray your bag? Also do you know any shop in Singapore that sells apple guarde?

By: noor

noor — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:03:30 +0000

hi BB, may i have the name of the shop that does the spraying on LV? Thanks!

By: michelle

michelle — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:27:05 +0000

Hi BB, may I have the name of the shop that does the spraying on LV vachetta? thanks!

By: Bagaholicboy

Bagaholicboy — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:46:22 +0000

Did you try using some light rubbing alcohol? It may work, but really depends on the type of ink as well.

By: Sicily

Sicily — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:52:25 +0000

Hi! My damier azur has a blue ballpen mark on the front. What to do? What to do? The eraser trick wasn’t of much help. Hope there’s still hope for on my bag..

By: Elilia

Elilia — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 06:21:49 +0000

Hi BB, can you please let me have the name of the shop for doing the spray on LV vachetta. Thanks

By: Bagaholicboy

Bagaholicboy — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:56:18 +0000

Use the white eraser… and be gentle!

By: aaa

aaa — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:37:34 +0000

Hi- my damier azur bag got denim/ jean dye transfer on a portion of the vachetta leather. Would baby wipes or white eraser do the trick to remove stain? The bag is relatively new, bought it last August 2009. Please suggest on how can I clean it? Thanks!

By: Annisa

Annisa — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:48:44 +0000

I’ll do that right now; the eraser trick didn’t work…

By: Bagaholicboy

Bagaholicboy — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:43:22 +0000

Did you try using a soft cloth with warm soapy water? Less soap… gentle circular motions. Give it a try?

By: Annisa

Annisa — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:41:34 +0000

BB please help, my mum just realized her new shirt stained RED on her (also new) Damier Azur Neverfull. Is there any way to treat it at home or would the best option be to go see someone who knows what they’re doing? Thanks in advance! (Fingers crossed for the bag…)

By: Bagaholicboy

Bagaholicboy — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:18:51 +0000

Replied you via email dear!

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:58:36 +0000

BB, can you please let me have the name of the shop for doing the chemical spray on LV vachetta. TIA!

By: Priscilla

Priscilla — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:09:04 +0000

I will definitely send you a snapshot but i’m awaiting the next shipment to arrive.

I paid in full to reserve a flap and the wait is just KILLING me!!!

By: armcandy1515

armcandy1515 — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:42:31 +0000

great tips and reminders BB! cant wait for your leather 101…any special tips to prevent mould? apparently the north-west part of spore i’m staying at is super humid. thanks, BB!

By: putra

putra — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:09:37 +0000

i always air and sun my bag for a week first, and then i use baby oil on the vachetta. it FASTEN the patina process a lot. don’t worry, apply it evenly and patiently, and trust me it won’t kill the bag. err i use the baby oil just because i hate pale vachetta and the oil give the leather some anti water thingy too!

By: Bagaholicboy

Bagaholicboy — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:34:10 +0000

Cool! C flap! I want a snapshot in my inbox now!

By: Priscilla

Priscilla — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:28:25 +0000

Hi BB, i’m one of those who SWEAR by taking my brand new Vuitton bags and airing them. I don’t sun them. I simply let the bag sit alone for at least a fortnight before using them. (Oh the torture!) The leather develops a slight patina and over time, my bags always achieve an even slightly glossy patina.

Oh and btw, i finally bought my C flap!

By: Bagaholicboy

Bagaholicboy — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:24:47 +0000

I’ve heard using a soft eraser on the handles with gentle rubbing helps thought I’ve never tried it myself.

By: browneyedgirl

browneyedgirl — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:11:31 +0000

by the way, i also have an urgent question… is there any hope for removing ballpen marks on the vachetta? i’m still kicking myself for this…

By: Jade

Jade — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:44:36 +0000

Thanks BB!

I dont air my bags as i dont get to use them as regularly as I would have preferred. But i would now, if you advise it as necessary. i am referring more to leather handbags and not coated canvas.

where can i find good quality butter paper? i really do need some now!

By: Bagaholicboy

Bagaholicboy — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:32:56 +0000

Either way is fine Jade, as long as you air the bag regularly. I would suggest taking everything out and letting it air for a couple of hours every 2 weeks.

And yes, I would emphasise on using only butter paper if your existing stuffing isn’t up to par.

By: Jade

Jade — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:30:03 +0000

thanks for the tips BB!

i have always wanted to keep my bags stuffed when not in use, i use the paper they already come with. is the butter paper better? because i read that stuffing with papers is no good in our hot and humid climate as it spoils the suede lining. i have been advised to use a spare dustbag, stuff with papers THEN stuff the bag. would you agree?

By: Bagaholicboy

Bagaholicboy — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:24:49 +0000

Thanks for all your feedback and additional tips guys!

By: Cherrytrix

Cherrytrix — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:24:07 +0000

Hey BB, thanks for the post! I’ve also been reading up on the maintenance of vachetta and I’d be really grateful if you could email me the contact details of the place you had your Keepall sprayed. Thanks so much!

By: auden

auden — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:57:22 +0000

Hi Bagaholicboy, I would like to get the name of the spray place, please.. I plan to own LV in Nomade (I believe the treatment for vachetta will apply here) but was too scared as the leather seems susceptible to scuffs, water, stain, etc. Thanks so much in advance!

By: browneyedgirl

browneyedgirl — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:20:48 +0000

one thing i do to get rid of marks/scuffs on the vachetta… use a pencil eraser! it has worked well for me so far…

By: Angie

Angie — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:05:09 +0000

Good to remind me in put stuffing into my LB, specially the Speedy, which I always just put it back into the dust bag. Lazy is the word but as you put it so clearly it is necessary, I better do it. Like your blog very much and I’m a loyal follower. I would like to have the name and address of the spraying bag service. Thanks.

By: cindy

cindy — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:26:29 +0000

i like to use take it out and use it very carefully for a while and when i feel it has just the right about of patina, i spray the vachetta so it doesn’t turn into the poopy dark brown color that comes with heavy use.

By: f.

f. — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:24:47 +0000

To add on, with regards to the VVN leather issue, simply expose as much as possible to the lights in your home. Fluorescent lights can tan the VVN leather relatively well too.

Spraying/treating the leather parts with special chemical is a concept as analogous as giving your leather parts a protective coat; protecting them from water, and hand cream , hence stains, etc. But do note, it also “protects” your leather from tanning! So it takes a longer time to achieve the desired patina.

With regards to the canvas, pick up some melamine sponge, that really helps in stain removal. Avoid and never use any sort of chemical on ya canvas. Melamine sponge is magical and can remove tough stains with just water and gentle circular cleaning motion.

And especially for brands like LV, also do pick up some microfiber cloth, as you would need them from time to time to polish your brass parts to make them shine!

Hope these additional notes helps!

By: deluxeduck

deluxeduck — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:46:55 +0000

i like my vachetta more golden than pale. in order to achieve a good even glow, sometimes i rub oil-based hand lotion to kick start the oxidation process. and since its oil-based it gives it a water resistant glossy coat too. but that’s just me. tread with caution.

By: Karin

Karin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:03:00 +0000

Hi BB, thanks for the great tips. These are really very useful.
Shall wait for the next upcoming one, Leather 101!

By: Bagaholicboy

Bagaholicboy — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:50:32 +0000

Thanks dear! I keep feeling like I missed out on something…

By: The Bag Hag

The Bag Hag — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:47:27 +0000

Hey there! This is a great post on tackling that patina issue! I too, believe that you should just let the bag be, allow it to have its own character. Chemical sprays are not necessarily good for the leather as it can also make it dry. Then that’s when the bag becomes high maintenance. Good post! I like!