Yes! Absolutely the patina process will definitely produce a naturally occurring sheen/shine; its soooo lovely and the value of letting naked leather do it's 'thing" What a great find!!
The shine is a good thing. it means the leather is in a healthy state and internally moisturized. Kind of like supple healthy skin or hair; it’s Less prone to cracking and it’s soft and malleable. Your bag is beautiful and you are too. Love your twist out ❤️
Not sure if you are still trying to get the odor out but try a piece of charcoal (in a cup or bowl) I know how strange that sounds but it always has worked for my family. We went to Louisiana when I was 15 to visit family and my aunt got a couple pounds of raw oysters, when we made it home and unpacked a bag of oysters were forgotten under a seat. We didn’t go anywhere for days so when we got in the van to go to church, I’m sure you can imagine the smell (it was also summer time in south mississippi) AWfUL 🤥 Anyway, she put a bowl of charcoal in there (after cleaning the carpet) and it took all the left over odor out. I use it now anywhere I need to take odor’s away. Has always worked for me.
To get rid of the smell try buying some "Zero Odour" at Bed Bath Beyond. I used it on my speedy 30 that I purchased pre-loved and it worked. You could also put coffee grounds in an open zip lock bag and leave it in your bag and it will soak up the smell. In regards to the water stain, I used an unscented baby wipe to remove a stain from my Noe, but I do not know if it will have the same effect on your Alma as this stain appears to have been sitting awhile. I've also heard of people using a dampened clean white cloth and wetting the other leather areas to even it up. Many forums have said that the water soaked into the leather and has changed it irrevocably. If this is unsuccessful, the condition of your canvas is in amazing condition so you could also bring it into LV to have all of the vachetta repaired.
If you make the investment to have the vachetta replaced you will have a brand new bag and in my opinion the canvas on your Alma is better than bags you can buy new today. The vintage canvas is much better quality than the canvas they use today. Amazing find though. You did great!
You can clean the brass or shine it with a silver polish rag too. I use Mr Clean Magic Eraser on the leather too. It works for me. For the smell of the inside of the bag I use Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets. Not to many. For stronger odors, Activated Charcoal can help with odor and removes moisture. Last I use wax paper for the zipper works Great. Dont mess with that water stain anymore. Just let it be. I dont think anything will get it out anymore.
TheNaturalRealm TY! This bag was soooo much work that I had to part with it. Eventually I would have gone to LV to evaluate to have the lining replaced. I probably could’ve came out very well. The prices of the new Alma’s are...mind blowing! But Vintage is better & great quality to be decades old. Hope you find your dream Alma
Shana B. Omigosh, I’m so sorry!! Did you resell it? Couldn’t get the smell out, or what was the issue? I’ve been looking at Apple Project and found a Speedy 30 for like $150 that may need some serious work, but wow, what a price!! I’m debating between an Alma and a Speedy!! Which one do you like better?
TheNaturalRealm yes I resold it. The odor was very difficult to remove and I was getting frustrated and tired lol. But I don’t have any complaints about Apple Project. I ordered a Speedy 30 and this Alma from them. I sure would order again .
TheNaturalRealm I like the Speedy better. It seems to be a more everyday bag over the Alma. Probably because the Alma is more structured. But both are great, iconic bags 🙌🏽
Shana B. Nice! Did you at least recoup your money for it?? I am looking at Speedys on EBay right now!! LoL. Have a couple bids out on some trusted Sellers! I also really want an Alma though. Decisions, decisions. 😂
First of all, I absolutely love your personality! I literally just purchased my first vintage LV Monogram Alma PM from the same seller today! I'm so glad I came across your video, I've been worried about the authenticity, but hopeful since they do have great feedback and reviews. I will use your tips when I finally receive it, hope they ship fast. :)
CeeCee Castle TY for the compliment! I ordered a Speedy from them last week. I can’t wait to receive it! What assures me is their return policy. When you get your Alma, if u are unsure? Get it authenticated & if it’s fake, send it back 😇
Shana B. Ok I think I will do that, plus it reassures me that you purchased another bag from them. 😊 I think a Speedy might be my next purchase. Can't wait to see your review on it. 😊
Leather lotion is available at Walmart. It has been repackaged into a white bottle now. Amazon has it also! Thanks for this because I am interested in one
You are very clever! Your bag looks lovely and you did a great job. Try "Mothers" on your canvas as it is better than Armoral as it will not dry out canvas or leather. I love the vintage LV bags and your Alma is a beauty.
It is a conditioner and preservative of very high quality. They cary Mothers at an auto store. It works very well and I have used it on many of my classic cars and many other material such as leather, rubber, canvas etc.
Zipper-rub the waxy side of wax paper over it. Smell- I bought a new Valentino, but it was stored in a smoking house. I did the baking soda in an open zip lock and then orange peels. You can also add dryer sheets once you have the odor out to infuse a pleasant smell, or Fabreze. I had a purse just arrive today with water marks. I used a touch of Dawn and water and a children's electric tooth brush to scrubs all the leather to an even color. I'm going to use your Armorall trick tomorrow. I have some in the car.
Shop*A*Haul*ics With Jacqueline Rae great tips! I’ll have to try the wax paper. That would be less messy. Orange peels are great for eliminating odor. I didn’t think of that to air out a bag? I’ll try that very soon. And I keep Dawn in the house. Makes sense. 👍🏽
Hi Shana, this is the method I follow for my bag. www.lollipuff.com/blog/223/how-to-refurbish-a-louis-vuitton-bag#comment-start=end For the smell I use Fabreez, let the bag stay open and sit it outside.
tredjesongen Thx! I’ve wanted this bag for a year now. It’s like each day I studied it or looked online for a decent price. I’m scared to dye it. For sure I’d ruin it 😕
For the bag to be that age, the previous owner took great care of that Alma. Cool find!
Thank you for sharing I think your bag looks great. Dryer sheets in the bag help with odor also. Enjoy
WHAT A GREAT VIDEO.....hope you get the water stain out but if you don't - it gives the bag character!!!! Love your new vintage bag!
Yes! Absolutely the patina process will definitely produce a naturally occurring sheen/shine; its soooo lovely and the value of letting naked leather do it's 'thing" What a great find!!
I bought a bag from them before 👍...My bag had an odor. I put fabric softener in mine. Worked well for me.
Brass cleaner good for the lock & key & zipper also
The shine is a good thing. it means the leather is in a healthy state and internally moisturized. Kind of like supple healthy skin or hair; it’s Less prone to cracking and it’s soft and malleable.
Your bag is beautiful and you are too. Love your twist out ❤️
Thanks for viewing. That’s a great observation about the leather. Thanks for the compliment
Not sure if you are still trying to get the odor out but try a piece of charcoal (in a cup or bowl) I know how strange that sounds but it always has worked for my family. We went to Louisiana when I was 15 to visit family and my aunt got a couple pounds of raw oysters, when we made it home and unpacked a bag of oysters were forgotten under a seat. We didn’t go anywhere for days so when we got in the van to go to church, I’m sure you can imagine the smell (it was also summer time in south mississippi) AWfUL 🤥
Anyway, she put a bowl of charcoal in there (after cleaning the carpet) and it took all the left over odor out. I use it now anywhere I need to take odor’s away. Has always worked for me.
Mellie Rutland never would have thought about charcoal! That’s awesome
Great tips
YW! TY for watching
To get rid of the smell try buying some "Zero Odour" at Bed Bath Beyond. I used it on my speedy 30 that I purchased pre-loved and it worked. You could also put coffee grounds in an open zip lock bag and leave it in your bag and it will soak up the smell. In regards to the water stain, I used an unscented baby wipe to remove a stain from my Noe, but I do not know if it will have the same effect on your Alma as this stain appears to have been sitting awhile. I've also heard of people using a dampened clean white cloth and wetting the other leather areas to even it up. Many forums have said that the water soaked into the leather and has changed it irrevocably. If this is unsuccessful, the condition of your canvas is in amazing condition so you could also bring it into LV to have all of the vachetta repaired.
Monique Youmans Wow! Thanks for all those tips
Monique Youmans I agree @ how awesome condition the canvas/lining is in. I’m quite open to taking the step to have the Vachetta replaced ☺️
You're quite welcome.
If you make the investment to have the vachetta replaced you will have a brand new bag and in my opinion the canvas on your Alma is better than bags you can buy new today. The vintage canvas is much better quality than the canvas they use today. Amazing find though. You did great!
Also you guys can try charcoals they remove smell.
You can clean the brass or shine it with a silver polish rag too. I use Mr Clean Magic Eraser on the leather too. It works for me. For the smell of the inside of the bag I use Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets. Not to many. For stronger odors, Activated Charcoal can help with odor and removes moisture. Last I use wax paper for the zipper works Great. Dont mess with that water stain anymore. Just let it be. I dont think anything will get it out anymore.
JCxoxoLV great tips! Thanks
Awesome, looks great!! 😊💜🛍
TheNaturalRealm TY! This bag was soooo much work that I had to part with it. Eventually I would have gone to LV to evaluate to have the lining replaced. I probably could’ve came out very well. The prices of the new Alma’s are...mind blowing! But Vintage is better & great quality to be decades old. Hope you find your dream Alma
Shana B. Omigosh, I’m so sorry!! Did you resell it? Couldn’t get the smell out, or what was the issue? I’ve been looking at Apple Project and found a Speedy 30 for like $150 that may need some serious work, but wow, what a price!! I’m debating between an Alma and a Speedy!! Which one do you like better?
TheNaturalRealm yes I resold it. The odor was very difficult to remove and I was getting frustrated and tired lol. But I don’t have any complaints about Apple Project. I ordered a Speedy 30 and this Alma from them. I sure would order again .
TheNaturalRealm I like the Speedy better. It seems to be a more everyday bag over the Alma. Probably because the Alma is more structured. But both are great, iconic bags 🙌🏽
Shana B. Nice! Did you at least recoup your money for it?? I am looking at Speedys on EBay right now!! LoL. Have a couple bids out on some trusted Sellers! I also really want an Alma though. Decisions, decisions. 😂
First of all, I absolutely love your personality! I literally just purchased my first vintage LV Monogram Alma PM from the same seller today! I'm so glad I came across your video, I've been worried about the authenticity, but hopeful since they do have great feedback and reviews. I will use your tips when I finally receive it, hope they ship fast. :)
CeeCee Castle TY for the compliment! I ordered a Speedy from them last week. I can’t wait to receive it! What assures me is their return policy. When you get your Alma, if u are unsure? Get it authenticated & if it’s fake, send it back 😇
Shana B. Ok I think I will do that, plus it reassures me that you purchased another bag from them. 😊 I think a Speedy might be my next purchase. Can't wait to see your review on it. 😊
CeeCee Castle so silly I sold my Speedy bc it was on its last leg but still had life. I needed another one lol
CeeCee Castle I got my Speedy today. I just did an unboxing video ua-cam.com/video/Adm9zfhJ2Qs/v-deo.html
Thanks for your request & motivation 😊
Not to worry. Japan has much better standards for resale.
Leather lotion is available at Walmart. It has been repackaged into a white bottle now. Amazon has it also! Thanks for this because I am interested in one
Laura Gray TY for letting me know. I need another bottle.
You are very clever! Your bag looks lovely and you did a great job. Try "Mothers" on your canvas as it is better than Armoral as it will not dry out canvas or leather. I love the vintage LV bags and your Alma is a beauty.
kary ann Fontaine TY! What is Mother’s?
It is a conditioner and preservative of very high quality. They cary Mothers at an auto store. It works very well and I have used it on many of my classic cars and many other material such as leather, rubber, canvas etc.
kary ann Fontaine wow! I’ll have to get some
Zipper-rub the waxy side of wax paper over it.
Smell- I bought a new Valentino, but it was stored in a smoking house. I did the baking soda in an open zip lock and then orange peels. You can also add dryer sheets once you have the odor out to infuse a pleasant smell, or Fabreze.
I had a purse just arrive today with water marks. I used a touch of Dawn and water and a children's electric tooth brush to scrubs all the leather to an even color.
I'm going to use your Armorall trick tomorrow. I have some in the car.
Shop*A*Haul*ics With Jacqueline Rae great tips! I’ll have to try the wax paper. That would be less messy. Orange peels are great for eliminating odor. I didn’t think of that to air out a bag? I’ll try that very soon. And I keep Dawn in the house. Makes sense. 👍🏽
Dye the Vachetta. I just got the same bag from the same year and dyed mine black and it looks like a brand new bag!!
Angie Buckley That might be the route I may take next! Thx for sharing
Shana B. I wish I could show you a pic! I love it!!!
Angie Buckley do u have a UA-cam video? If not? Make one & let me know? I’d love to see it 🤗
Shana B. I have never made a video for UA-cam lol. Too embarrassed! I can email you pics tho and tell you what I did.
Angie Buckley I totally understand 😇. Sure it’s shanasimone@yahoo.com
Great video! You can use wax paper for the zipper.
Arnette thx for that tip!
#lvguci Bolsa réplica 1:1 con imagen reflejada, resistente y resistente al desgaste. Me gusta mucho.
By the way,I used a little "splash" of smell-removing laundry softener on the babywipes and cleaned the cellar odor away from my vintage LV
tredjesongen wow! I’ll give that a try 👍🏽
Dryer sheets! Take away smells
Hi Shana, this is the method I follow for my bag. www.lollipuff.com/blog/223/how-to-refurbish-a-louis-vuitton-bag#comment-start=end
For the smell I use Fabreez, let the bag stay open and sit it outside.
Mel B Awesome! This is good stuff! Thanks for the tips and website 😄
Great job.
Water stains don’t go away
Wow! That bag suits You so good. Very god match. Hope You don't dye it.
tredjesongen Thx! I’ve wanted this bag for a year now. It’s like each day I studied it or looked online for a decent price. I’m scared to dye it. For sure I’d ruin it 😕
Hello, the baby wipes are the with e alchol or not. My English is not so good sorry. Thanks a lot!!!🤗
NA YAR You’re welcome. Thank you for that information.
All the other you tubers say use the baby wipes without alcohol and fragrance. I believe the sensitive baby wipes
Ruth J.Kervin I agree!
Next time try verticle filming. Thanks
Lani Anthony I have, but I’m strictly mobile at the moment. Thanks
Shana B. She means next time film in landscape mode.