Any1 know of any good Leather cleaner?
10-03-11, 02:23 PM
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Any1 know of any good Leather cleaner?
I want to clean my leather in the SC has any1 got any recomendations for what product to use? not really concerned with the price as long as its quick and shows results. thanks guys!
10-03-11, 04:53 PM
#4
Lexol makes a quality product.
Auto Glym Leather Balm is another good one, but it's more of a maintenance treatment you should use after a thorough cleaning -- Especially good for keeping your rear seats from drying out.
Auto Glym Leather Balm is another good one, but it's more of a maintenance treatment you should use after a thorough cleaning -- Especially good for keeping your rear seats from drying out.
10-03-11, 05:36 PM
#6
Leatherique Prestine Clean and Leatherique Rejuvenator is all you need.
It's a bit of a messy process, definitely not quick, and requires high temperatures (70-90+ degree Fahrenheit for BEST results). You can still get decent results in lower temps, but not as good as on a hot humid summer day.
If your seats are severely cracked, or have dye coming off or fading off, no leather cleaning or conditioning product will help.
If you're in a rush and want a great all around interior cleaner, order a gallon of Autoglym Interior Shampoo. It can be diluted up to 10:1 with water and works awesome on all interior surfaces including leather. I use it with amazing results, but for leather I prefer the Leatherique simply because it's the best of the best.
It's a bit of a messy process, definitely not quick, and requires high temperatures (70-90+ degree Fahrenheit for BEST results). You can still get decent results in lower temps, but not as good as on a hot humid summer day.
If your seats are severely cracked, or have dye coming off or fading off, no leather cleaning or conditioning product will help.
If you're in a rush and want a great all around interior cleaner, order a gallon of Autoglym Interior Shampoo. It can be diluted up to 10:1 with water and works awesome on all interior surfaces including leather. I use it with amazing results, but for leather I prefer the Leatherique simply because it's the best of the best.
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10-04-11, 05:52 AM
#10
Quick and easy, that would be either Woolite and water (1:10 solution) or Leather Masters Strong Leather Cleaner. Follow with Leather Masters Protection Cream. Fast, easy and effective. FWIW, no conditioner I've ever used will stop dye transfer. If you have light colored leather, Leather Masters Protection Cream is a must-have, IMHO.
I'd suggest cleaning a small 1'x1' section at a time. Use a foam applicator pad. Wet it with the detergent and squeeze it several times to generate a lot of foam and then apply to the soiled leather. Don't over wet the area. Let the foam mix dwell for a minute then wipe up and inspect. If clean, follow with a damp, wrung out cotton towel to remove all traces of the detergent. If not clean, you might need to agitate the soiled area with a soft bristle nylon brush. Buff dry and continue on to finish the car. When done, let it dry for several minutes and then apply the LM Protection Cream with a soft lintless cloth or foam applicator. Apply thin and work it in. Wait around 10-15 minutes and gently buff with a clean, soft 100% cotton towel.
Weekly maintenance... Vacuum and wipe the leather down with a damp 100% cotton towel or one misted with Meguiar's QID if you want to add some UV protection.
I apply the LM Protection Cream every other month and use QID to wipe down the leather as part of my weekly wash routine. I have a collector car that is 20 years old and the leather looks like the day it rolled off the showroom floor. I also use this process on several pieces of leather furniture in the home, one of with is also over 20 years old. If you think you may keep the car for some time, using the best products and diligence to maintain it will pay off.
I'd suggest cleaning a small 1'x1' section at a time. Use a foam applicator pad. Wet it with the detergent and squeeze it several times to generate a lot of foam and then apply to the soiled leather. Don't over wet the area. Let the foam mix dwell for a minute then wipe up and inspect. If clean, follow with a damp, wrung out cotton towel to remove all traces of the detergent. If not clean, you might need to agitate the soiled area with a soft bristle nylon brush. Buff dry and continue on to finish the car. When done, let it dry for several minutes and then apply the LM Protection Cream with a soft lintless cloth or foam applicator. Apply thin and work it in. Wait around 10-15 minutes and gently buff with a clean, soft 100% cotton towel.
Weekly maintenance... Vacuum and wipe the leather down with a damp 100% cotton towel or one misted with Meguiar's QID if you want to add some UV protection.
I apply the LM Protection Cream every other month and use QID to wipe down the leather as part of my weekly wash routine. I have a collector car that is 20 years old and the leather looks like the day it rolled off the showroom floor. I also use this process on several pieces of leather furniture in the home, one of with is also over 20 years old. If you think you may keep the car for some time, using the best products and diligence to maintain it will pay off.
Last edited by jfelbab; 10-04-11 at 06:08 AM.
10-04-11, 08:52 AM
#11
I can definitely tell you one brand not to use , and that is Meguiars Gold Class Leather cleaner / conditioner. See what it has done to my leather. I think it's best to use if your Leather is like really soaked in dirt for 10 years. I think Meguiars is too strong for normal use.
See what happened to my seats of 2 years.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/aut...her-seats.html
See what happened to my seats of 2 years.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/aut...her-seats.html
10-04-11, 12:36 PM
#12
I can definitely tell you one brand not to use , and that is Meguiars Gold Class Leather cleaner / conditioner. See what it has done to my leather. I think it's best to use if your Leather is like really soaked in dirt for 10 years. I think Meguiars is too strong for normal use.
See what happened to my seats of 2 years.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/aut...her-seats.html
See what happened to my seats of 2 years.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/aut...her-seats.html
10-05-11, 12:28 PM
#13
No I'm just talking about their Leather lineup. Haven't used their gold glaze swirl remover 2.0 yet. I'm not planning to take another risk without proper research again on whatever products I buy.
10-05-11, 03:37 PM
#14
. I'll endorse those as well as most Megs products from personal experience
