Interior leather dash cleaning
03-22-2019, 07:02 PM
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
Interior leather dash cleaning
Hey guys,
spent a ton of time detailing my new (to me) 2015 TTS. The interior dash areas along the door and glovebox have some light discoloration which looks slightly white in certain light. I tried just regular Zaino leather cleaner and meguairs quick interior detailer with no luck removing it.
any suggestions? The photos accentuate it with the lighting, it’s not as bad as it looks.
03-22-2019, 07:05 PM
#2
Rennlist Member
Looks like sunscreen. Very tough to remove, if so. Time to call a pro.
03-22-2019, 07:44 PM
#3
Instructor
Thread Starter
03-22-2019, 08:53 PM
#5
Rennlist Member
What I've always found is that the first 90% of the sunscreen can be removed, but the last 10% is there for good, probably because I rubbed it even further into the leather while removing the first 90%. That's why I think it's a good idea to involve a good detailer early, somebody who knows what they're doing.
03-22-2019, 10:38 PM
#6
Instructor
Thread Starter
Trending Topics
03-22-2019, 11:31 PM
#8
Rennlist Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Marineland FL
Posts: 12,408
Likes: 0
Received 3,364 Likes
on
2,307 Posts
My god, how the hell did that happen?! I have seen general contractor pickup trucks look cleaner.
03-23-2019, 12:11 AM
#9
Pro
Hey guys,
spent a ton of time detailing my new (to me) 2015 TTS. The interior dash areas along the door and glovebox have some light discoloration which looks slightly white in certain light. I tried just regular Zaino leather cleaner and meguairs quick interior detailer with no luck removing it.
any suggestions? The photos accentuate it with the lighting, it’s not as bad as it looks.
03-23-2019, 08:44 AM
#10
Rennlist Member
Originally Posted by Bigbwb
and in your experience, the gyeon leather cleaner will remove the sunscreen , even if it’s been set in for some time?
But a good leather cleaner and conditioner should remove them. I like the Gyeon product because it leaves a matt look not a shiny look.
03-23-2019, 09:53 AM
#11
Instructor
Thread Starter
Thanks folks, all very helpful info and suggestions. I’ve ordered a few items from auto geek and also read some of their forum topics on cleaning leather that’s stained. I’m hoping it will all work out, stay tuned!
03-23-2019, 10:02 AM
#12
Rennlist Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Marineland FL
Posts: 12,408
Likes: 0
Received 3,364 Likes
on
2,307 Posts
I recently used the Gyeon leather sealer on my seat, steering wheel, etc. since the car was new so hopefully mine will never look too bad. Besides, I am pretty **** my wife has received almost 31 years of training.
03-23-2019, 10:13 AM
#13
Instructor
Thread Starter
good to know! I’m guessing I’ll be able to get her clean and looking like new again soon. The pics I attached make it look bad but in reality it’s not that obvious. My parents FL car has similar staining from sunscreen most likely. It sounds like it can be removed with some elbow grease and the right products.
03-25-2019, 10:03 PM
#14
Instructor
Thread Starter
For those who have used the Leatherique, will it be ok with the Ventilated (perforated) seats? My 991 among my other daily drivers all have perforated seats and I would hate to slab all that oil over them and they clog up. Do I put the rejuvenating oil on a rag/sponge first then wipe it in?
03-26-2019, 10:34 AM
#15
SJW, a Carin' kinda guy
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
If you really slather it on, it can plug and/or the holes I have heard but I did not have the issue. Maybe go easy on the holes or skip the oil on the perforated areas.
What I did, was I cleaned it with the cleaner, put the oil it on, let it soak overnight in a hot garage (I actually put on garage bags to additionally heat and left it in the sun) and then cleaned it off with the cleaner.
i used microfiber pads to spread it on and especially wipe it off. I used ones with a little cup on the back as fingernails will scratch the leather.
What I did, was I cleaned it with the cleaner, put the oil it on, let it soak overnight in a hot garage (I actually put on garage bags to additionally heat and left it in the sun) and then cleaned it off with the cleaner.
i used microfiber pads to spread it on and especially wipe it off. I used ones with a little cup on the back as fingernails will scratch the leather.