This interior has 154k on it, and it was smoked in..

Disclaimer-
Use saddle soap at your own discretion. You can alway's use Lexol leather cleaner $6.99
http://www.autogeek.net/8ozlelecl.html


Thanks,
Ryan

This is what I used.
Glycerine Saddle Soap
Lexol leather conditioner $10-20
small brush
elbow grease ***hardest part to find

This process can literally turn back time, and remove those big unsightly lines. Basically creases with dirt in them. The dirt eventually tears through the leather creating a crack.

All you have to do is apply the saddlesoap, and scrub. It brings the dirt to the surface, then you wipe clean with a towell. Apply Lexol conditioner when your done.



Only the top square has been done here. Yes, those big creases on the left went all the way across the seat.



You don't want to put your arm on that gunk, do you?



Two middle panels, and a small part of the side panel has been cleaned here.


Here you can really see the difference it makes. I did the bottom right side of the driver seat. Also part of the driver side upper and lower left bolsters.
Part of the armrest.

 

WOW!! what a difference. Im assuming this stuff works on black leather also...correct??

 

holy crap, thats a huge difference, I spent a good portion of yesterday trying to clean my seat that I got from ALIGA with meguiars stuff. your stuff worked much better. guess I'm gonna have to find me a leather shop.

 

looks great, i just cleaned mine.......didnt have anything fancy used amonina and water, works great also.

going to get the conditioner now

 

Wow, you got a nice car there! 97' 5spd blk/blk

It'll definitely will work on any leather! Saddle soap is what does the work here, along with soft bristled brush. You don't really have to scrub that hard either.

You can scrub it, then wipe the dirt away. Then repeat in the same spot, and it will look even better.

I didn't use the Lexol conditioner in these pics, btw. Won't do that until it's completely cleaned up.



Ryan

 

awesome. i didnt realize that just cleaning the leather could make that much of a difference. im going to buy some of that stuff this weekend. i wish it could fix the tear in my driver's seat.

 

thx. I hear its a rare car

Im gonna try this stuff out. My front passenger seat looks as though its never been sat in, and the drivers seat is pretty close but Id like them to match.

 

that looks awesome!
someone told me never to use saddle soap on automotive leather (can't remember why)
but that looks too good to pass up.

how does it smell after?

 

Smells great, and the Lexol smells like new leather. Too bad this car was smoked in. It's going to take some work to get it smelling new in there.

I included a blurb about using saddle soap or any off the shelf cleaners. Try a small spot somewhere first. Sometimes cleaners may stain certain leathers apparently.

I think it worked like a charm. The guy in the store recommended it to me especially for automotive leather use.

Use some good leather conditioner soon as your done. Good conditioner like Lexol will absorb into the lather rather than sit on top of it.

 

where can you buy the saddle soap?

 

That mixture is actually what the guy who repaired my leather said was what he used. He's been doing leather (interior) repairs/cleaning/conditioning/installation etc,.. for 20 years. I was amazed that something so simple was the best solution.

Now a conditioner is important,.. but it doesn't have to be done nearly as often as some people.

Also the 'all in one' products aren't recommended. Cleaning with one product then conditioning with JUST a conditioner is the best way to go about it.

But, yeah -- Those are fantastic before and after .. or side by side comparison of some rediculously uncared for seats. Apparently they never got a wipe down , ever!

 

Any equine (horse) shop/store you can find. If you can't find any,.. just order it online.

http://www.premierpetsupplies.com/st...-1-c-1425.html

Is a good spot, with different varieties.

 

Wow what a difference! I am going to try the Sonus cockpit cleaners from autopia and see how they work....but my car is newer and not like this! Phew, you must be happy!!!

 

Please post pics of the finished work! I'm interested in seeing how it turned out.

 

Anyone know the proper ratio of ammonia to water?