Louis Vuitton Vachetta Cleaning FAIL || Vintage Noe GM || Autumn Beckman
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- čas přidán 21. 06. 2017
- Louis Vuitton vachetta cleaning fail on vintage Noe GM
Learn about the damage I did to my vintage Louis Vuitton Noe GM from my first attempt at cleaning vachetta. I'm so sad about it but at least it wasn't a brand new bag that I'd dropped thousands on. Learning experience!!! Don't make the same mistake I did.
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Thank you for your thoughtful post. It seemed quite foreign to me to condition first but I became willing to adapt to this idea after watching them. Now you are truly reinforcing that process.
The eraser is basically an abrasive - it takes off the top layer of the leather which removes the dirt, but leaves it vulnerable. Think it like a loofah or apricot scrub for leather. I used it and it actually removed the beautiful patina on my bag, much to my dismay. For this reason, I no longer use it on my vachetta. But agreed, if you have to use it on a very dirty bag, condition the heck out of it before and after. A lot of people don't realize that it can do more harm than good, so thanks for sharing.
You're right. I wish I hadn't learned this lesson the hard way.
Thank you for sharing ! I’m planning on eventually purchasing a vintage Noe, and will likely have to clean it, too.
I don't think you caused the cracks in your bag, they were already there.
Yeah I noticed after I used saddle soap to clean my vintage noe then Cadillac conditioner. After the first cleaning I saw a few small cracks that weren't there before then I just used the Cadillac leather conditioner only and left the saddle soap alone. My bag looks good now. Great video thank you 😁
Oh no!!! So sorry that happened. But it's still a gorgeous bag! My vintage Speedy 25, which I did a video on, is in absolutely desperate need of a cleaning. I've watched a ton of videos, but yours is the first that suggests conditioning BEFORE cleaning.
I don't remember seeing any that mentioned conditioning first, either! I didn't hear about that until after this happened. :( I'll be sure to watch your Speedy videos. Thanks for watching.
Thanks so much for sharing! I like to clean my pre loved bags and I'm always looking for more info on that. It can be tedious to condition, clean, repeat, but it's worth it! I've definitely "lived and learned" with a few of my bags. :)
Thanks for the comment. This was definitely a learning experience.
Aww sorry to hear about your bag. The bottom of the bag looks great. Well at least your video is a learning experience. Thanks for the helpful information.
I hope it helps someone else who is thinking of cleaning their bag(s). Thanks for your comment!
Just watched your experience with the luggage tag! This is why i like to shop online! I hate rude/snobby sales associates! Great video as always!!
i am watching this after i did the same thing, one of the handles on a speedy 30 i cleaned is cracked from that. however, the other one is fine so it was weird. it’s just hard to know what you can use and what you can’t.
hello just got my first LV speedy 35 vintage. and i just found you! A question my speedy needs a new zip and doesnt have a pull. If i have a cobbler friends replace the zip can i have LV put a pull on it? i was told that LV just puts a standard zip in nothing LV marked just YYK etc hope that makes sense. Any thoughts on this and cost ideas Thanks Bee
The only leather conditioner I use is Obenauf’s. It’s all natural beeswax with natural oils suspended in it. A lot of conditioners and lotions will have chemicals like silicones and parabens that create an impermeable layer, and they seem, to be helpful, but the leather can actually end up drying out under that layer bc it’s not water soluble. Water naturally rolls off of beeswax, and beeswax naturally will dissipate, not buildup like silicones.
now that i have my first LV bag, which is so clean, i need to know how to keep it nice. conditioner, then clean , then conditioner..i am so confused..thank you very much.
Thank you so much for this info. I also ruined my noe
but for using the saddle soap... it broke my heart! I’ve been meaning to use the magic eraser but I’m static. In case I decide to use it I will definitely be very careful.
Hey, I love your videos. I'm about to get my first pre-loved Loui ( alma pm). My bag is in decent condition except for some cracking and watermarks. Do you know of any measures i can take to help the cracking?
Thanks keep up the good work, 😁
I just bought galliera with many black spots, im planning to clean it. Ur noe is so perfectly clean now, so how did you clean it , can you share ?
Thanks for the heads up!! I have to clean the handles of a vintage speedy and saddle soap didn’t cut it last year so they’re shiny and filthy so I was going to give this method a go tomorrow. I’ll follow your instructions and condition it first before having at it.
How did it go? :)
@@dakotahjadee I chickened out. Lol
this was really helpful, wondering if you've come across any research re removing safely painted vachetta?
So sorry to see that damage..! I would crying 😩😱
Hi dear, great tips and video Thanks ! Do you k bnow How to remove hand sanitizer stains From vachetta leather ? Thank you !
How long do you wait after conditioning to use the magic eraser? Thank you!
You should use NATURAL Huggies baby wipes no perfume,alcohol or parabens made with triple filtered water works like a charm
That's what I use
Thanks so much for sharing this information! Very helpful!
THANK YOU for manning this video! I was JUST about to try it, I won’t now. Thank again!
Thanks for posting this video because I'm trying to clean my monogram speedy and nothing seems to work. I also saw a few videos of people using that magic eraser and thought I might give it a try, but your video came just in time before I made that purchase.
I'm glad you found this helpful. From what I understand (I've watched more videos since I cleaned/damaged this bag) you just need to condition the bag before using the Magic Eraser. I missed that step. The Cadillac Leather Lotion is supposed to be a cleaner, too, so maybe try that first and if it doesn't get the bag clean enough then just make sure it's conditioned well then try the Magic Eraser...then condition again. That's what I would try if I was cleaning another bag. Best of luck to you!
I am so happy I came across your video I was about to get my cubed dry race. My problem is is I kept seeing their orange stuff when I was kind of testing it so I still don’t know what that is.
Finally had a moment to watch this! First off, your video and audio quality has GREATLY improved!!! I guess I haven’t watched this far back! Also, bummer about the bag! Do you still own it? I have used that same brand of conditioner on my bags, but I want to say it wasn’t a lotion....
I just purchased a LV neverfull (used) and I want to clean the handles and trim. What I should use? Baby wipes alcohol free or Cadillac cleaner?
Oh, gosh...I'm not the best one to ask. I haven't found the best solution and haven't tried many different methods so I don't want to show you the wrong things.
Does the lotion conditioner darken vachetta???
Use distilled water. It has the same pH as the leather. it wont make stains or destroy the leather. Theres a video here on YT about it. It really works.
Would using saddle soap help? I know it works rather well on my leather horse gear
I've heard that's a good option but I haven't tried it yet. Someday I will.
I would recommend to change the vachetta as soon as possible. Contact LV . Good luck!
You saved me! Thank you for your tips
Gutted I seen this video so late I wrecked my Vintage Alma this week! Bought it as a project and wrecked it with saddle soap and magic eraser 🙄😭😭😭I have done so many bags but this one just didn't work out at all its heartbreaking! I have a few crafty ideas now to try and fix the mess! Don't want to spend any more on the bag!
Was the problem with saddle soap or mainly with magic eraser?
Condition, clean, condition, clean... Magic Eraser is to be used very lightly on watermarks. Use a leather cleaner not Magic Eraser to clean vintage vachetta leather.
Thank you for the tips. Much appreciated.
Selina Browning, what is the waiting process between the conditioning and cleaning?
When you notice that the leather is thoroughly dry, usually 1-2 hours.
Thank u 😉
Thanks for watching!
Hi Autumn, do you think I can use the Cadillac leather care conditioner to clean canvas? Have you ever used it on your canvas? Thanks so much!
The LV website says, "To clean the canvas, use a soft cloth, dampened with slightly soapy water, avoiding the leather parts. Never use solvent."
Autumn Beckman THANK YOU VERY MUCH MY DEAR!!! OK I WILL NOT USE IT THEN. THANK YOU VERY MUCH AGAIN
Can i use COCONUT OIL as a leather conditioner?
Loving you vids! The LV addicted fb group you’re talking about, is that LV addicted buy & sell group? Thanks
Not the magic eraser!! Been there I did that to my suitcase😭
Take it to professional cleaner. I had pen marks removed and bag polished by a shoe cobbler. I also had a designer belt reassembled. It's best to just leave the job to professionals. It cost less than 20 dollars. A lot less than buying the cleaners and conditioners to do it yourself.
Penstrepen verwijder je heel makkelijk met een schone doek met nagelremover..
I absolutely love love ur videos!..you are hilarious,and full of information..I'm addicted to LV bags..a real problem...but I think my dog hears your bird in the background and begins to bark...everytime!...omg..I guess I'll have to sneak away to watch u from now on...lol
Yeah, she's been known to trigger a few dogs here and there. My dog Roxie barked at Vincent last night and Vincent went on a barking spree right back at her! Fair warning: in my next video (unboxing an Antigona dupe) Vincent is going nuts in the background!
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Omg!...my dog too...lol...so I can never watch for very long...lol....too funny
What do you recommend to removed permanent penmark on vachetta leather.
I don't have a recommendation for that. No idea.
Cleaning update video?!?
Thank you for that information!!
try using pure coconut oil on the leather is will prohibit any further cracking from happening:)
I’d be crying!!!!
Me too
I’m sorry that happened. Hopefully someone that’s thinking about trying the magic eraser on their purse will see your video.
I hope so.
my heart is breaking for you. I'm going to get a purse. lv someday
I mean I’ve tried everything in the spot would not go away and I want to cry
I have made the same mistake to yours 😰 I wish I had watched this before cleaning my bag 🥲
I am so sorry that happened to your bag. I was thinking of cleaning my vintage speedy 25 and a pre-loved Vernis Bedford. I am glad I saw your video, I would have been in tears. Thank you for your video and the warning.
After hearing feedback from people on this video it's my understanding that the Magic Eraser dried out the vachetta and that I should have conditioned the leather before using the Eraser. Before you clean your bag I would definitely recommend watching lots of videos and maybe doing a search for "cleaning vernis" on the Louis Vuitton Addicted Facebook group. It's always a gamble, though.
Do not ever use Mr. Clean magic eraser on your Louis Vuitton bag!!!!
It will destroy your handles by over drying and striping away the natural oils in your handles. I was stupid and I regret the day I put magic eraser to my Louie bag.
Agreed. I regret it, too.
What can be done to correct the damage??
Wow! Sorry that happened to you. 🤗
You can use a product called Urad on the vachetta to even out and help the cracking. Check out Little Mamma’s House...she has a tutorial on Urad..someone she knew had saved a bag after someone used sandpaper on the vachetta..don’t worry..I think it could help your Noe and protect it..
Thank you.
OK please help me and tell me how do I become a member
Search for the group on Facebook and request to join.
Thanks for the vid. Subbed, my friend!
Thank you. :)
You're welcome ☺ .. there probably is a way to clean them that wouldn't damage them but I just figured water was the safest. I love your bag collection 💖
That's what I thought about the water, too. Thank you for the compliment. :)
So glad I just watched! I just received a preloved bag and the leather is filthy!!! I will definitely condition first! Love your info!!!
Do you have an African Grey? We have one we have had for 21 years and he talks when we talk on the phone. I can hear yours talking 😄😄😄.
Yes. She's 19 and loves to talk when I'm trying to film. She can have entire phone conversations on her own, too. They're so fun.
@@AutumnBeckman Fernando is 21 and...same with the phone call, like my husband's conversation to a T up to his laugh and everything. He hears him in the morning before we uncover him and he's already starting the conversation 😄😄😄🤦♀️.
How do you join the Facebook LV addicted group?
There should be a button labeled "join." Click that then wait for an administrator to add you.
I use baby wipes over my fingernail to scratch off dirt/soil.
I am on the fb group and love it now I just got a LV vintage speedy 30 and handles are nice honey patina but one of the handles has cracks my question is should I use the Cadillac conditioner only now that has cracks? I hope you get back to me thanks in advance 😘
I would not use the Magic Eraser on it. Nothing will repair the cracks but I've used Cadillac lotion/conditioner to help the vachetta from being so dry. It might darken your patina a little, though.
ruvirena1988 I used Griffin authentic conditioner it definitely conditioned my cracked handle. If that's helpful
Thanks so much for sharing; Really appreciate your time and effort x
you should have use unscented baby wipes
I just uploaded a video describing my experience with the magic eraser. It completely RUINED my Speedy 30 in Damier Azur. Watch the video if you feel like, I would like to hear your opinions on the results I got.
I have a Louis Vuitton and it’s got a stain on the Vachetta I tried everything to get it out and staying when I come out please please help me what should I do
I'm no expert on cleaning vachetta. My recommendation is to join the Louis Vuitton Addicted group on Facebook (if you're not already a member) and ask them. There are several people there who clean bags for other people and they can give you much better advice.
Condition clean and condition again. The eraser works but is very drying. If you use baby wipes only then you can just wipe them condition no need to condition first. The eraser is for drastic conditions and it REALLY needs to b used with a very light hand. Needless to say I only use wipes and conditioner
a w I just got my first LV (used) and I want to clean it what do you recommend? Using the baby wipes alcohol free or the Cadillac cleaner?
LV will replace all of the vachetta. Unfortunately it will be costly. And you have to make sure that you insist that the stitching is to look as good as the original or better. When they give you the repair slip to sign write your request on that slip. That way if they mess up you will not be obligated to pay for a lousy job. My last two repair jobs left me extremely unhappy with my Chicago LV flagship store on Michigan avenue. The most recent incident was a glazing issue that needed to be redone but apparently the vachetta was unstitched to do so and then restitched together again. The stitching was so crooked and all over the place I couldn't help but stare at it in disbelief. Hopefully your store has a better repair center assigned to them. Good luck!
EddaElid At this point I don't plan to have the vachetta replaced but Id never heard about those stitching issues so thanks for the information. Wow! Sorry you had that experience.
Autumn if their not really dirty, I wouldn't do it because I literally saw the hairline cracks start as it was drying. I don't know if it was because it was older. I have 2013 speedy too and I've decided I'm not going to touch it. Also you know that nice pretty shine they get is just gone after cleaning it...and I did condition it also and never got that original shine back
I appreciate the advice. Thank you!
I cleaned the handles of a speedy 30 made in 95 that had no cracks and all I used was a little water on a cloth and as soon as it was dry it had hairline cracks all over the handles. I decided it's best not to clean them unless they are filthy
I think you're right. I want to clean the vachetta handles of my Neverfull damier azure but now I'm afraid to do so.
Oh my. Sorry. 😢😢😢
You did not cause the cracks. The bag was previous restored professionally. You just uncovered/ discovered it. That's all.
That explains what happened to my Vintage Speedy handles! I used magic eraser to remove the black on the handles. Not only are they still black, but they now have cracks. :( Won't do that again!
So sorry that happened to you. I wish we'd both known to condition first.
Autumn Beckman great videos by the way!
Oh, thank you! I really appreciate that.
I would Condition it now.
Polymer erasers are much more gentle and they still clean. just the white eraser you may pick up from an office/school supply store. I don't use them office because they canl damage the raw leather. Once the leather patina develops a gentle rub picks up dirt. Alcohol free wipes help too. Both will clean bag and not damage leather that has already had some patina or shine to it.
Thank you. :)
lf you com'è have anything to loose try to put cocconut in the vachetta zone, before try to wash it with water to quit rest of the rubber (it dryes the leather) you need to moisturize your leather, more now. good Luck!!!
Because I pay so much money from her handbag and I can I believe I ruined it 😭😭
Its hard to hear you. please fix. Thank you
This is an old video. Before leaving comments like this for people please check more recent videos to see if the problem has been fixed....which it has...a long time ago.
Oh no!! I never ever clean or condition my bags!! Disturbs the natural process
This one was old and dirty so it needed a cleaning in my opinion. I haven't touched the vachetta on my new (almost a year old) Turenne, though. I love your videos!
Autumn Beckman yay! Thank you :)
They good thing is you didnt ruin the canvas. You can always have the vachetta replaced if it bothers you.
It doesn't bother me. Luckily, I got that bag from eBay and didn't pay much. It's still beautiful and I don't think the cracking is noticeable to anyone unless they're inspecting it closely. I'll probably carry it until it falls apart. :)
Huggies Pure Baby wipes. No alcohol, no fragrance, no chemicals. Purified water.
I don’t think leather should be cleaned with water....😞 I have saddles, and many LV bags, you have to use special leather cleaners and then condition the leather r, so it doesn’t dry out.... sorry your leather cracked.... 😱😖
Tan leather cream will improve the look.
I haven't heard of that. I'll look into it. Thanks.
Autumn Beckman hi yes it's a leather conditioner with a tan pigment in to restore the colour as well as condition the leather.
Contact Bedo’s Leatherworks LLC, he can repair the parts of the bag!
I love watching bedo's repairs.
@@karlas6385 me too
Magic Eraser is full of abrasive chemicals. What a horrid thing to do to leather! I'm sorry this happened to you. 🤦🏻♀️
That's what I get for listening to the internet. Oh, well. I've chalked it up to a learning experience.
Ruined my speedy handles and handle holders.
Next time use distilled water, tap water has too many minerals and will leave watermarks of not removed evenly.
Good point. Thanks.
You can't use any of that on your vacheta. You really aren't supposed to do anything to it dear. If you must use Apple leather conditioner only. Best of luck
It's so difficult to know. It seems like everyone says something different. I'm curious...why Apple and not Cadillac?
Autumn Beckman because Apple conditioner is to clean vacheta leathers which are not treated leathers and Cadillac is to treat car interiors and treated leather.
Autumn Beckman the chemicals on the Cadillac are harsh
Sue thank you for the information. ❤️
Autumn Beckman most welcome
Hello Autumn,
I’m leaving you a comment because I do not know another way to contact you.
I have a 2006 or 2007 pristine LV Noe (I’ve only carried it a few times). Please contact me if you’re interested.
Thank you,
Carmen
Thanks but I love my vintage damaged one. :)
:)
Nicevideo, really helpful.
Make up will make you look fabolous.
Keep it up.
Typically I delete comments about my appearance but I don't think you mean harm so I'll reply instead. I look fabulous without makeup, too. Every woman does. I believe that people don't need makeup and that it's just a ploy for cosmetic companies to make money. We're all beautiful just as we are...as are you. Thank you for the compliment on my video.
Autumn Beckman YES! And BTW, I really appreciate you sharing your video and helping others learn from mistakes. That is a real gift and it is much appreciated. Do you have any recommendations for folks looking for Rehab videos and cleaning conditioning for untreated leather that is unpainted... Currently in process of rehabbing a vintage Michael Kors
Autumn, I couldnt have said it better myself- You are BEAUTIFUL! You do NOT need ANY makeup, you are stunning! Your reply came straight out of my own thoughts! I hope that you ended up being able to restore the damaged areas on your bag, by the way- did you ever do a follow up video on this one? ❤❤❤
Oh no!! I clean these bags for people all the time. The magic eraser is only supposed to be used very sparingly. I actually put the lotion on the sponge instead of water to make sure I'm cleaning and conditioning at the same time. There are also other professional cleaners I use. Please contact me if you want me to do your bag. It's not expensive. It starts around $50!
That's good to know. Thank you. I'll keep this in mind.
Do you have a website? I’m looking for an honest person to clean a 32 year old speedy.
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Best cleaning is by LV direct. Sorry about your bag.
My store has told me that LV doesn't clean bags. Have you heard otherwise?
Autumn Beckman mine too! I live in Houston & they told me they didn’t clean them either. Let me know if you hear otherwise.