Cleaning / Maintaining Leather
11-04-2014, 08:31 PM
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11-04-2014, 10:20 PM
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ZAINO Z10 - ALWAYS HAVE, ALWAYS WILL!
11-05-2014, 09:02 PM
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Leatherique spray foam for perforated seats -- best to have the engine running and the ventilation on when applying and removing -- and Mequiar's conditioning tissues, about 6" x 9", for everything else.
11-12-2014, 01:20 PM
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11-12-2014, 04:46 PM
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Griots Leather Care is my favorite. Really brings out a rich leather smell in the car - reminds me of an old saddle shop in Connecticut. Highly recommended.
11-13-2014, 08:49 AM
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Whatever you use, remember that LESS is more.
This leather is specifically prepared for in-vehicle application. You do not want to condition dash leather as softening it can cause issues later. Seats, on the other hand, or areas your body may touch when driving, should be lightly cleaned and conditioned, once or twice a year.
A close friend of mine has been in the leather repair business most of his life. He does quite a bit of the high line work in town for dealers with CPO cars and others needing touch ups. I've followed his advice for years.
When I treat/clean the turbo leather interior, I use the following techniques (it's natural leather):
Wipe with a soft cloth or sponge, dipped in a container of warm water with a touch of suds.
Wipe with microfiber or all cotton. Do not douse the leather, just a light wipe down of major areas.
Apply your favorite leather cleaner if spots or other areas need work.
Apply your favorite leather conditioner LIGHTLY by putting it ON YOUR HANDS and working it into the leather gently, covering all areas. Let sit 5 minutes. Gently wipe down with all cotton or microfiber.
Do not use force, you can scratch leather.
Go gently. Your leather will last a long time.
(I use Lexol on leather products, Vinylex on non leather)
This leather is specifically prepared for in-vehicle application. You do not want to condition dash leather as softening it can cause issues later. Seats, on the other hand, or areas your body may touch when driving, should be lightly cleaned and conditioned, once or twice a year.
A close friend of mine has been in the leather repair business most of his life. He does quite a bit of the high line work in town for dealers with CPO cars and others needing touch ups. I've followed his advice for years.
When I treat/clean the turbo leather interior, I use the following techniques (it's natural leather):
Wipe with a soft cloth or sponge, dipped in a container of warm water with a touch of suds.
Wipe with microfiber or all cotton. Do not douse the leather, just a light wipe down of major areas.
Apply your favorite leather cleaner if spots or other areas need work.
Apply your favorite leather conditioner LIGHTLY by putting it ON YOUR HANDS and working it into the leather gently, covering all areas. Let sit 5 minutes. Gently wipe down with all cotton or microfiber.
Do not use force, you can scratch leather.
Go gently. Your leather will last a long time.
(I use Lexol on leather products, Vinylex on non leather)
11-13-2014, 05:27 PM
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I like the Maguiars leather conditioner/cleaner wipes for the ventilated perforated seats myself. But that is a good idea to have the seat ventilation on high before wiping😀! Thx for the tip.
04-01-2015, 02:04 AM
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After reading many of these posts, I chose to use Leatherique products: Rejuvenator and Prestine Clean. Overall, I'm happy with the results but I do have a tacky, sticky, steering wheel. What did I do wrong? Not enough cleaner? I used A damp cloth as suggested and did plenty of bluffing. Suggestions?
04-01-2015, 02:11 AM
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After reading many of these posts, I chose to use Leatherique products: Rejuvenator and Prestine Clean. Overall, I'm happy with the results but I do have a tacky, sticky, steering wheel. What did I do wrong? Not enough cleaner? I used A damp cloth as suggested and did plenty of bluffing. Suggestions?
For maintenance wipe with a lightly damp (water) cloth every month or so. Twice a year, clean and reapply Sonus Conditioner (lightly). I tried it all, this works.
04-01-2015, 08:41 AM
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The natural upgraded leathers like Cocoa ( very nice BTW) have a different dying process than the standard and full leather products. Zaino very works well with those too.
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