Best Way to Keep Leather Looking New
06-23-2018, 06:28 PM
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Best Way to Keep Leather Looking New
I hate it when leather gets that shiny look. Has anybody on here used Gyeon products. They have a leather cleaner and leather coat that is supposed to protect the leather and keep it looking matte rather than letting it get that used shiny look.
http://gyeonquartz.com/product/leathercoat/
Would welcome all suggestions
http://gyeonquartz.com/product/leathercoat/
Would welcome all suggestions
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06-23-2018, 07:11 PM
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I just use zymol leather cleaner and no conditioner. Mothers used to have a leather cleaner but took it off the market. It was awesome.
06-23-2018, 08:48 PM
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I would advise caution for anyone with the ventilated seats. A number of people have reported damage when the leather in the perforations gets wet.. it swells up and distorts the surface finish. I only use a rag damp with whatever I'm using at the time - I never put any liquid on the leather directly. I think the leather conditioner would be the biggest threat to the leather - since it would usually be oil based, and once the leather absorbed it - it probably never dries out entirely. As they always say - test in an inconspicuous location..
06-23-2018, 08:50 PM
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I have used the Zaino leather cleaner and conditioner for years. The conditioner is only for non-perforated leather and can get a little glossy but, the cleaner leaves a nice natural finish and smells awesome. As Deilenberger said I always mist it onto a rag and wipe it in versus spraying the seat directly.
06-24-2018, 01:55 AM
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I have used Sonax leather foam for perforated leather seats for years. Zero problems. Leather is in pretty good shape, not shiny but plush.
06-24-2018, 08:36 AM
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Check out this thread on the 997 forum. I've used this process to get rid of that shiny leather and return it to a like-new matte finish. It works great on non-perforated surfaces, especially the steering wheel and seat bolsters. Choose a low humidity day and allocate plenty of time for the leather to dry.
DIY: Bring back the Matte finish to your leather
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DIY: Bring back the Matte finish to your leather
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06-24-2018, 10:14 AM
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Use a specialty leather cleaner like LeatherMasters to initially clean the surface. Then, flush the residual chemical & soiling by washing the surface with a wet towel. You’d be surprised how much sticky, dirty residual you leave behind after the cleaning process that could degrade your surface. Then, monthly, just give everything a wipe with a damp towel. It doesn’t get simpler or less expensive then than.
06-24-2018, 10:42 AM
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All a waste of time. Leather is protected by a top coat similar to a clear coat. Nothing less then acetone or paint remover will remove the top coat. Therefore for any product you apply is just simply adding shine or cleaning the top coat. Nothing will “preserve” the leather. Top coat prevents anything from permutating the leather. Stop wasting money. Just use a damp cloth with a little soap and your done.
06-24-2018, 11:03 AM
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I talked to the Gyeon guy last week. He said that leather does have a top coat like a clear coat, but dirt is the main culprit that creates the "shiny look." He told me to mist the cleaner onto a microfiber towel and wipe on the cleaner, and then another microfiber to wipe it off. Same instructions for the leather coat product, which he said is hydrophobic. I had a LS that had a black leather interior, and the driver's seat had a little bit of shine at sixteen years, but the rest looked new. I used a BMW leather care product on that vehicle. It was the Ultra Luxury version of the LS, so it did have semi anailine leather. The leather was perforated, and wiping the BMW leather care never was a problem for the leather. In between I would just use a slightly damp rag. Not knowing much about Porsche leather; although I had a 911 in the past, I want to know what is best for my black CD leather. Thanks everybody for the input.
06-24-2018, 11:05 AM
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All a waste of time. Leather is protected by a top coat similar to a clear coat. Nothing less then acetone or paint remover will remove the top coat. Therefore for any product you apply is just simply adding shine or cleaning the top coat. Nothing will “preserve” the leather. Top coat prevents anything from permutating the leather. Stop wasting money. Just use a damp cloth with a little soap and your done.
What this guy said. Its already protected and you don't need to do anything. Wipe off with damp rag. Don't put junk chemicals on it.
06-24-2018, 12:53 PM
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Just a cleaner no oils or preservation needed. Griots makes a cleaner that’s awesome and smells like leather. I put on a damp microfiber towel and just clean lightly away. Leaves no shine just like the OEM stuff. Also use on my home leather goods. Fantastic product. The Lexol cleaner is great but does not have the nice smell. You can do what you want but you are wasting money on all that snake oil stuff.
06-24-2018, 05:43 PM
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06-24-2018, 06:41 PM
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bzzzzt....thank you for playing.......I just happen to be in the leather business. Why do people who have no knowledge on a specific topic write posts? If you want to get an understanding of leather rather than read some knee-jerk responses, you can read quite a bit on a forum I both own and operate here. I will start you off with the most simple and basic thread here:
http://www.myfurnitureforum.com/show...-FORUM-lt-READ
http://www.myfurnitureforum.com/show...-FORUM-lt-READ
'Wrong'
Your post on furniture is not relevant to materials used in cars.
06-24-2018, 07:09 PM
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