Hey everyone, I bought a pre-owned Prada re-edition 2000 nylon bag that was originally purchased in 2020. I’ve only had it for a few months, but I’m already noticing some scratches on the front of the bag. I’m not sure why this is happening; I haven’t used the bag often and I’m taking really good care of it.
I also had the bag authenticated to make sure, because I thought it was weird that it was getting damaged so easily. Prada bags are usually a lot more durable than this. My other nylon bag has never gotten scratched.
I’m so upset that this is happening. Even though it’s pre-owned, I bought it for about $200 less than the original price, which is still quite a lot of money. The seller said it was gently used and in pristine condition. I’m not sure if the seller wasn’t completely honest about the condition of the bag, or if I somehow managed to scratch it.
I’ve been searching on google and youtube to see if there’s anything I can do to fix the scratches or at least make them less noticeable, but I’ve had no luck. Would I be able to take it to a Prada store for repair? Other bag repair services told me that nylon cannot be fixed, so I’m not sure what I can do at this point.
I would really appreciate any advice you could give me! I really want to fix it :(
Blogging from Pampanga! My family and I are here for the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta! I'll definitely share my awesome experience here at TBJ this coming week! For now, I'll leave you guys with a quick bag cleaning tip.
I practically use my newly- acquired Prada bag every single day, hence it has gotten a lil' dirty--it's not that I don't take care of my bag-that's just how it is when you use something always!
Last night, I saw these mini food stains at the bottom of my bag. They're not that grave, but I sorta' panicked LOL! Can you blame me? My bag is new and I worked really hard for it! :D Anyway, the best thing about Prada's Tessuto (Nylon) material is it's very easy to clean. Actually, all Nylon bags such as Longchamp's famed Le Pliages are quite low- maintenance that's why I love 'em too--A dollop of water and lil' scrubbing and you're done!
As for the tip, here are the basic stuff you'll need.
- Soft Toothbrush
- Dry Cotton Ball
- Wet Cotton Ball
**This cleaning technique will work on white and cream- colored food stains only. The interior of this bag, which is made of canvas, will benefit from this cleaning technique too, although it's not applicable to dark colored food stains on white or light- colored nylon and canvas.
**This cleaning technique will work on Longchamp Le Pliage bags and old Prada Tessuto models too.
Click READ MORE if you have any nylon bags, and know how to clean them properly!
CLEANING FOOD STAINS ON THE EXTERIOR OF A NYLON BAG
STEP 1: Soak a clean cotton ball with clean water, squeeze out any excess, and gently scrub it on the food stains. Make sure the surface is very wet to soften the hardened food stain. Don't worry, it will take a while for the material to absorb the water since nylon is water- resistant. (Don't you just love that!? It's the perfect bag for the rainy season!)
STEP 2: Using the soft toothbrush, gently brush it on the food stains.
STEP 3: Whoops! I have accidentally deleted the photo for this tip. BOO! I'll just explain it to you guys:
Using a dry cotton ball, gently press it on the wet surface to absorb the excess water. Don't swipe or rub 'cuz you'll get lints on the bag! Afterwards, leave the bag to completely dry.
CLEANING DUST ON THE EXTERIOR OF NYLON BAGS
I was advised to use a vacuum cleaner to rid my bag of dust, but I didn't like the idea because I thought that the sucking pressure would put on so much stress on the material, especially the stitching. Yeah, I treat my bags like babies haha. :D
Anyway! Nylons are dust magnets so make sure to clean the exterior every week so it'll look pretty again.
TIP: Use a clean, dry soft toothbrush and gently scrub the bag in a gentle, combing motion. Make sure to not miss cleaning the corners and folds.
That's all! If you know of any cleaning techniques for nylon bags, share them in the comments section below!