Luxe2.0 Louis Vuitton Canvas Crack Repair Tutorial

[@jeanallen5361]

WOW! I must THANK YOU for a great vid and your knowledge. I purchased a beautiful pre-loved LV Berri in great condition except for many many small, and a few scary, canvas splits along the top edge (along the zipper). Seriously, probably 50 splits, at least, both sides. I tried using super glue and it did zippy. I watched your vid, and knowing I'm not a novice with a soldering iron (making stained glass pieces), I felt confident trying this process on my LV. I ordered an adjustable-temperature wood-burning tool from Amazon (under $30) and my sweet spot for temperature is 250 C. I also ordered the Fieings Edge Kote in DARK BROWN (you mentioned you only had brown and had to blend with black. Amazon now has the dark brown in stock and it's a PERFECT match to the LV canvas!). You are correct in that you must do several small coats with a tiny paint brush, and do several passes with the heat tool. I used two different tips--a tiny, dull point to melt the edge kote into the canvas several times, and then a more flat tool to do the final smooth pass. I'm SOOOOO VERY PLEASED!! I had no idea there would be hope in fixing this girl, but she looks GREAT!!! A million thanks!!!! Wish I could post a pic!

[@Luxe2Point0]

Jean Allen my pleasure!!! Glad we connected in the group

[@savannah5533]

I have the same purse, LV Berri PM and just started noticing many small cracks along the zipper. Any recommendations on professionals in US that fix this?

[@1stTinkerbaby]

Thanks for the tutorial. I thought I bought a good fake totally mm at the thrift store and it turned out to be authentic. The tag was in the side pocket. It had major cracks but was an awesome find for 12.00 so using your method and I had restolane and Cadillac lotion and it turned out great, thanks again.

[@Luxe2Point0]

1stTinkerbaby this is great!!! What an amazing find and happy you could save the treasure!

[@adrianaansaloni8804]

Anche la mia borsa si sta screpolando...cosa posso fare?

[@nytryder1880]

Thank you for this tutorial. I have a 20 yo LV mono briefcase that had cracked edges and some peeling canvas at the “hinge” of the opening. I followed your instructions and it turned out great. Thanks again!

[@Luxe2Point0]

You’re welcome!

[@orchid145]

You are always down to earth, knowledgeable and kind for sharing your brain!

[@Luxe2Point0]

Thank you! 💗

[@annlowry9841]

The heat tool rather then sandpaper is a fantastic idea!

[@Luxe2Point0]

Thank you!

[@countrymusicandwesties]

Thank you for sharing. Look forward to seeing other repairs.

[@Pana-anna63]

Hi Jean, Just discovered your channel. I love buying preloved LV and cleaning them up. Some of vintage items have cracks, but on the whole, I’m not too bothered, but I would like to give it a try, fixing some of them. Whilst I enjoyed this video, I really wanted to see you fix a crack. Would that be possible please? 😁

[@Luxe2Point0]

Pananna63 hi! Next time I have a repair, I’ll film it!

[@gwendolyncarson6127]

What paint did you use for the Vachetta? Beautiful job!

[@elainesoldevilla417]

Hello, I have a quick question - you mentioned the super glue at the beginning but then don't identify how/when to apply it, just not to apply heat to it after. Could you please clarify?

[@Luxe2Point0]

You apply in the crack and hold firm. I don’t apply heat to it or it’ll turn white.

[@jeffreykrulish1519]

I was your 1000k subscriber ! Lucky me 💜

[@Luxe2Point0]

Yay!!!!! Thank you for subscribing!

[@mrslavanderblu]

Great video! Regarding the heat tool: is it possible to use a blow dryer on the edge coat for a small repair such as this?

[@Luxe2Point0]

Thank you! If it’s a small repair, you may not need any heat. In this case, I’m using the tool to actually melt the canvas together and using the edge kote as a filler.

[@ali.v9154]

Could you add more videos like this one?

[@ThatxGirlxCandice]

What is the purpose of applying heat? I’m about to try to fix some hairline cracks.

[@Luxe2Point0]

Hi, everyone! Thank you for all the views on this video. I know I haven't made any videos recently but hope to do so in the future.

[@stassnik]

I just got an LV bucket bag with five or so small crack in the canvas. What is the method using the glue and edge kote! Thank you for a great video and thanks in advance for your help.

[@Luxe2Point0]

Sequins and Mascara I use the wood burning turn on a very low heat setting and seal the edge kote into the crack. If you go low and slow, you should be fine!

[@stassnik]

Luxe 2Point0 Should I use the glue too?

[@Luxe2Point0]

Sequins and Mascara I typically don’t on teeny cracks because once you hit the glue with the heat it turns white. I see the glue for bigger cracks. So you probably are OK with just Edge Kote

[@stassnik]

Luxe 2Point0 Fantastic! I erred on the way of caution! I went low and slow and no glue! Thank you so much for replying to my questions!

[@yvettegraham2563]

Can you fix my pre-love bag?

[@Luxe2Point0]

This is great news! Thanks for letting me know! ❤

[@chav4666]

If I use the Fiebing’s edge kote on the edges of my LV St Cloud, do I still need to use the wood burning tool or just let it dry?

[@Luxe2Point0]

I don't use th etool on edges unless they need to be resealed or smoothed. Otherwise, just apply it.

[@stephanie.8506]

I have a speedy 25 where the canvas on all 4 corners has about a 2-3mm canvas peeled off where I can see fabric underneath, the pipping also got scuffed nearby. What can I do to repair that? Should I use Loctite ‘vinyl fabric and plastic’ flexible glue?

[@katesteffeck7997]

Stephanie V. That’s a more complex repair given the depth of the rub. I don’t know if glue will help in this situation but I would try alternating layers of the edge flex and heat. May take several layers to build it up.

[@stephanie.8506]

Jean Steffeck thank you! I will try that! Either way I’m sure it’ll help seal a little. It actually already appears like the canvas melted into fabric so that’s good it’s not lifted

[@Lisa_kat5]

Thank you for your Video! I have a speedy with a hugh crack on the canvas (not the edge). Can you recommend fiebings dark brown and your technique to fix it or is fiebings Edge kote to shiny when not to use on the edge? Thank you:)

[@Luxe2Point0]

Hi! The technique works best on small cracks and ones that aren’t on a fold. I find after time, due to use, some cracks can reopen because of the stress on the bag. It’s not too shiny to use. I use also a Tandy store gloss to finesse the area so it doesn’t look all flat.

[@teachher2fish491]

🙋🏽‍♀️WHAT color & tool would you recommend to do the handles? Can I get them in eBay or Amazon? Thanks!😊

[@Luxe2Point0]

Handles are vachetta so I can’t repair those. They need to be fully replaced or if just edges, Fiebings Edge Kote works great.

[@diannacarmichael7889]

Would this work for a cracked strap as well ?

[@Luxe2Point0]

Hi! No it would not. Leather is like our skin and it can’t be repaired in this fashion. Some minor things can help based on the issue, but generally, it needs to be replaced.

[@jermaincenac2214]

Thank you for posting I have cracks in my speedy DE. Do you by any chance know if there is a color match for the lighter brown in the canvas?

[@Luxe2Point0]

Hi! There is a light brown but I don't feel it's a good match. What I have done is the past is fix the crack, then paint in the individual tiny stripes with Angelus Leather Paint.

[@claudiae.1787]

Wow! Thank You! I know that the LV stores will not touch cracked canvas!

[@boxingbob4802]

Thank you for this video! New subscriber!

[@Luxe2Point0]

Katie Scott thank you!!!

[@KourtneyP]

how did you fix the missing chunk out of the bucket bag??

[@Luxe2Point0]

Kourtney Putman hi! I used the edge kote and wood burning tool together. I use the edge kote, let it dry, use the tool to mold it, then build slowly as the product hardens.

[@KourtneyP]

Luxe 2Point0 thanks so much!!

[@Luxe2Point0]

Kourtney Putman you’re welcome! Happy Holidays!

[@ElleVeeAddict]

regarding low temp🙏🏼 would you say 200 C is the lowest . i’m searching on amazon and most of the tools show this as the lowest temp . thank i!

[@Luxe2Point0]

Hi! My tool doesn’t show the temperature - it has a color wheel that goes from yellow to red. I’d say start at the lowest setting to see if it’s warm enough and work up.

[@tsmith682]

Can you used for the corner of the speedy?

[@Luxe2Point0]

Yes, you can!

[@maryuriorozco]

Hi! I just discovered your channel. I have a LV Speedy 30 Damier Ebene Bandouliere and just found two small cracks by the zipper. Any tips on how to fix them?? Thank you!

[@Luxe2Point0]

Maryuri Inga this video is the best advice I have

[@maryuriorozco]

@@Luxe2Point0 thank you.

[@nikig4236]

How would you do this with a blow dryer or emboss gun

[@Luxe2Point0]

Hi! I would use it to warm the area and mold it while warm.

[@fabulousirene]

Awesome job. Do you know how to erase the color transfer of vernis. Thank You so much dear for sharing ❤️

[@Luxe2Point0]

LUXURY LOVER thank you! Unfortunately there’s no way to remove it, but you can dye darker to cover it.

[@debbieh9009]

Have you tried rubbing alcohol? I used it to remove an d ink stain off my fabric lining in an old Suhali bag. It all came out but that was on fabric so not sure if it will work on other materials but worth a shot. Use pressing in and lifting motions.

[@Luxe2Point0]

debbie h it won’t remove color transfer. It can clean the surface of the bag, but won’t remove stains.

[@angeljacques3650]

Do you have to use the heat?

[@Luxe2Point0]

@@angeljacques3650 I recommend it to help smooth the surface but you can experiment without.

[@debbieh9009]

Great video! So informative! I just purchased the Eco Flo Edgeflex in white to fill in the cracks and the gaps where the edge (glazing) is on the the leather handles and the mouth (opening) of my black LV Suhali bag. The bag is black but the glazing is white. After the Eco Flo has dried, do you recommend that I use the heating tool to swipe over the areas I patched or is it not necessary? After it is all patched up and dried I was thinking of going over the entire glazing areas with just a light sandpaper and then putting another very light coating of white leather paint on top (or perhaps 1 last coat of the Eco Flo on top) in order to uniform the new and old white glazing. What do you suggest? Is a heating tool needed or recommended for this project? Do I use white leather paint as the last coat or should I use the Eco Flo to uniform it all? Thank you in advance!🤗😍😀

[@Luxe2Point0]

debbie h sorry! Just saw this. I do love the heat tool to make everything smooth and professional looking. I repeat until I’m satisfied and end with a gloss. If it’s not white enough. I would absolutely use an acrylic paint.

[@debbieh9009]

@@Luxe2Point0 I bought acrylic leather paint and the roller tool already and did not buy heating tool. I would like to try the heating tool. Is it too late now? I did it a few days ago. Can I use a little soldering tool as long as I can control the heat? Can all edge aryclic leather paint be heated?

[@Luxe2Point0]

debbie h I have only used the heat tool combined with the edger - i would hold off on paint until the end. It’s not too late to use the heat tool.

[@debbieh9009]

@@Luxe2Point0 oh I'm sorry! I think I didnt make myself clear. I bought the Tandy Edco flow Edge Flex paint (that happens to be acrylic leather paint to my understanding). It dried into a thick rubbery edge which actually looks nice, as if I purchased it that way. However is it too late now to use a heat tool since it has been about 1 week now since I used the Tandy? I'm not sure if the results will be nice waiting so long. I want to make the edge paint as sturdy as possible on my bag so it does not recrack. Thanks a bunch on your input!

[@roseglez881]

Hi, my question is, do i apply the gel glue to the crack on my canvas bag first and then the dark brown coat? Or how would I go about to fix the crack?

[@Luxe2Point0]

Rose Glez if you’re using a heat tool, the glue will turn white if you combine the two. If you aren’t, a small amount of glue then an overlay of edger will be fine. So, Heat: no glue. no heat: glue ok!

[@roseglez881]

@@Luxe2Point0 Thank you! I just ordered the dark brown edger and glue, I'll try to glue the small crack that my LV Portabello has before it gets too big, and then apply a coat of the edger, again thank you for your advise🤗 I appreciate your reply!

[@Ariana-fr4ky]

Do you seal the edges at the end with anything

[@Luxe2Point0]

I primarily use Fiebings Edge Kote when I need to seal the edges.

[@Ariana-fr4ky]

@@Luxe2Point0 thanks

[@christineh8996]

Hi where do I buy the stuff you are using? I have a tear in mine

[@Mylysoleil]

Christine H Amazon’

[@Luxe2Point0]

Christine H I buy everything on amazon but Tandy leather store has it too

[@Ludilia]

Si eso le pasa a tu cartera LV solo tienes que llevarla donde la compraste y ellos se encargaran de hacerlo si es original

[@Luxe2Point0]

That is true and I recommend people take a newer item back to store if it cracks. Some people buy pre-owned and may not have a receipt and seek a repair solution. LV can claim it's "wear and tear" and is reported to not do repairs on an item with cracked canvas.

[@JH-jx7zy]

The Fiebings edge kote in Dark Brown, does it match the LV monogram perfectly?

[@1stTinkerbaby]

I’m not the author but I mixed my dark brown fiebings with a drop of black fieblings edgecote one drop at a time until it blended

[@Luxe2Point0]

Jennyfer Hinkley I’ve never been able to get the fiebings dark brown so in that brand, I custom mix brown and black. I use the dark brown eco flo and it’s close but some bags vary

[@Cabbageforlife]

Why do you have to use heat?

[@Luxe2Point0]

You should try it without heat and let me know how it goes! Only one way to find out!

[@geliz1269]

where did you purchase your edge coat?

[@Luxe2Point0]

Gail Widmer either Tandy Leather Store or Amazon.com

[@travelwithtes]

Hi! Do you have any suggestion for reparing cracked vachetta? This one is on my luggage tag. TIA

[@Luxe2Point0]

Depending on the size of the crack, a leather filler, mender or glue could help.

[@Mrs.TJ516]

Thank you I got my speedy in the 10th grade needs a repair 🥺

[@Luxe2Point0]

Hope it worked out!!

[@Mrs.TJ516]

@@Luxe2Point0 yes thank you 💓💓💓

[@gitana2056]

What is the name of the machine you used?thank you

[@Luxe2Point0]

egyptho M it’s a wood burning tool available at Michaels

[@gitana2056]

@@Luxe2Point0 😍THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! BLESSINGS🙏

[@jimcole2648]

Since when is the monogram upside down?

[@Luxe2Point0]

Always. It’s one piece of canvas so if it’s not cut and sewn, the one piece appears upside down on the opposite side of the item. Wallets, purses, etc.

[@Sparkle-ey7iw]

Can i use this to repair cracks in the leather trim on a louis vuitton damier ebene never full

[@Luxe2Point0]

I have never tried. It’s a coated leather vs plastic. I think I’d glue it and then edge coat over but not sure about heat...

[@reisam3002]

Wondering if you accept repairs? Could I get a quote? Thanks!

[@Luxe2Point0]

Sorry for the delay, my shop is currently on hiatus while I’m helping my kids with online school. Hope to be back soon!

[@NickyM_0]

‘Weapon of choice’…. Tool of choice maybe. I guess you are going to war on the cracking canvas!😂

[@mariahsmith1964]

For a $1,000 bag lv don’t do nothing for their customers. Cracking hurts the value of the bag.

[@slonecznikdoniczkowy]

Who even said that's a good looking bag? This is just a status and nothing else. Why Gucci t shirt cost $500? Because it's Gucci. To make it I'm sure it doesn't cost more than $15. Anyway, great work on the repair ❤️👍

[@llllllllll9577]

With it being so expensive shouldn’t it not crack?

[@Luxe2Point0]

One would think! Sometimes, it's a known defect by the brand and LV will replace with a new item. The Artsy, for example, was infamous for cracking due to its slouchy style. On newer models, you will note that LV added a vachetta trim to help avoid that issue. There has been more and more criticism of the brand's quality but it doesn't seem to have negatively impacted its popularity.

[@lucyrulli]

Do you do this for other people or just your own things ? I have a trousse 28 that has small cracks in it and wondering if you could fix mine ?! ❤️

[@Luxe2Point0]

I do repairs for the public, email me!

[@hellodianna8893]

Great tutorial! Tfs!

[@Luxe2Point0]

Hellodianna88 thank you!

[@-donut-8674]

Great idea but a redo video closer up would be more helpful

[@Luxe2Point0]

I did my best and did another video

[@thriftingandthriving8374]

do you do any jobs like could I mail you my keepall

[@Luxe2Point0]

Brayden Salmon hi! Yes I do. Please email me at [e-mail] for More info.

[@denisebayron44]

@@Luxe2Point0 Hello, this reply was two years ago. I'm wondering if you would consider doing a repair now. Please and thank you!

[@Luxe2Point0]

@@denisebayron44 Hi! I’m really sorry I missed it and for the delay. I’m closed for now as I’m in chemo for breast cancer. If I can, I will try to make an update to the channel. I hope to get back to this as it’s my passion, but I’m in treatment for at least a year.

[@Luxe2Point0]

@@denisebayron44 I messaged you on your page to see if I can assist in another way.

[@antmullenix-fielder84]

Prayers for you to have a speedy recovery! 🙏🙏🙏

[@salinaharun4060]

Can I ask something My bag LV date skin

[@Luxe2Point0]

Salina Harun please elaborate?

[@amysmith9068]

It’s expensive bag and it’s crack 😞

[@Luxe2Point0]

Sure is! Sometimes, it's a known defect by the brand and LV will replace with a new item. The Artsy, for example, was infamous for cracking due to its slouchy style. On newer models, you will note that LV added a vachetta trim to help avoid that issue.