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PSA Alert! Just found the perfect solution to clean perforated seats!
I have been looking for a solution to clean my perforated leather seats. I have tried several options without success. It all started with a rookie mistake trying to condition my leather seats leaving residue inside the holes.
Finally, I found a tool to clean gums with a rubber tip and decided to give it a try. I have sprayed a liquid leather cleaner and went to work on each hole that had the residue. The spray is a must since it adds lubrication and cleaning product inside each hole. Make sure you clean the excess frequently after several passes with the gum pick. Spray, pick each hole and dry the excess. I prefer a white microfiber towel for the interior. Tedious but effective!
I like to use several products. The issue was with Einszett (now Nexzett) 'Lederpflege' Leather Care. This is a thick cream that works great on regular seats but you need to be careful when applied to perforated seats. For cleaning I use Sonax Leather and Conditioner Foam. I can spray it deliberately on the seats without any issues clogging the holes. For conditioning I like Leather Protection Cream from Leather Masters.
Oh man, that looks like an insane amount of work. And I say that as someone crazy enough to do such a thing.
I've always just used a horsehair brush, gently agitating the perforated surfaces. Works great.
Correct! I do the same for the surface but in my case the product was embedded inside the perforations. Just a couple of small spots to work on. Not too bad! I usually spend more time on my wheels and tires.
Correct! I do the same for the surface but in my case the product was embedded inside the perforations. Just a couple of small spots to work on. Not too bad! I usually spend more time on my wheels and tires.
You don't find the horsehair works on the stuff in the holes? I just kind of press the brush down and inevitably some of the individual hairs stab into the perforations. Sometimes a bit vigorously, but then it's a hell of a lot quicker than doing it this way
So do you not have ventilated seats or have you never had anything get firmly set in the holes? A brush wouldn't eliminate some dried white sunscreen that got into the holes of mine, not would any kind of rubbing with a rag and leather cleaner. It took some work with a toothpick to clean them out. This seems much safer.
You don't find the horsehair works on the stuff in the holes? I just kind of press the brush down and inevitably some of the individual hairs stab into the perforations. Sometimes a bit vigorously, but then it's a hell of a lot quicker than doing it this way
I doesn't work when the product is embedded inside. Been there done that.
So do you not have ventilated seats or have you never had anything get firmly set in the holes? A brush wouldn't eliminate some dried white sunscreen that got into the holes of mine, not would any kind of rubbing with a rag and leather cleaner. It took some work with a toothpick to clean them out. This seems much safer.
I'm as ****-retentive as they come. My seats currently don't have anything in the perforation, but if they did, I would certainly ignore it before picking at individual holes haha
I'm as ****-retentive as they come. My seats currently don't have anything in the perforation, but if they did, I would certainly ignore it before picking at individual holes haha
02-28-2018, 01:16 PM
PSA Alert! Just found the perfect solution to clean perforated seats!
