Deviated stiching
12-26-2015, 08:09 PM
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never use leather "conditioner" on the dash...it's pre shrunk by Porsche. Don't let it look like it's covered in chicken fat....
I use 1Z Cockpit with a clean microfiber...all it needs
Bill
I use 1Z Cockpit with a clean microfiber...all it needs
Bill
12-26-2015, 08:56 PM
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I use leatherique prestine clean on my seats and dash. When applying to the dash, tops of the door and other pieces which are glued you only need a small amount, just enough to leave the surface damp. Use a microfiber applicator and minimize application to stitching. It may darken the stitching slightly.
12-28-2015, 09:45 AM
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Optimum Protectant Plus+ is a mild cleaner/ conditioner- safe on all plastic, leather, rubber, vinyl, etc. Or even better, see your local authorized installer and have him apply Opti-Guard Leather/ Vinyl, then maintain with Protectant Plus+.
12-31-2015, 11:11 AM
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Leather Stitching
Its greatest enemies are; sun, heat, oil (including body oils) perspiration (that contains urea as well as organic salts and acids) and Try to avoid getting leather chemicals on the stitching or in the seams as it can discolour the thread. If the chemical gets in between panels, it may be difficult to get it out. This may even weaken the backing at the seams.
Leather stitching is usually cotton and nylon mix, nylon is attacked by solvents, they melt it and weaken the threads.
An oil-based product will attract abrasive dirt / grit and permeated the leather via the stitching, the oil will soften the leather, and the abrasive dirt plus friction may cause the leather to tear and / or the stitching to fail. Do not use harsh solvent-based cleaners as this may cause the stitching to fail over time
Stitching is somewhat friable if subjected to excessive abrasion. Bearing this in mind the cleaner and applicator (a semi-soft toothbrush is ideal) needs to ‘do the work’ without relying on excess friction. Clean stitching using a medium / hard horse hair brush, a toothbrush or a sponge
Spray and work the aqueous (water- based) cleaner Leather Masters™ Foam Cleaner, shake aerosol thoroughly and then lightly rub surface and immediately wipe with a terry towel to remove excess moisture. You may need to repeat this process.
Once the stitching and the seating surfaces are clean apply Leather Masters™ Leather Protection this will help to keep the stitching clean and inhibit the ingress of dirt and soil
Its greatest enemies are; sun, heat, oil (including body oils) perspiration (that contains urea as well as organic salts and acids) and Try to avoid getting leather chemicals on the stitching or in the seams as it can discolour the thread. If the chemical gets in between panels, it may be difficult to get it out. This may even weaken the backing at the seams.
Leather stitching is usually cotton and nylon mix, nylon is attacked by solvents, they melt it and weaken the threads.
An oil-based product will attract abrasive dirt / grit and permeated the leather via the stitching, the oil will soften the leather, and the abrasive dirt plus friction may cause the leather to tear and / or the stitching to fail. Do not use harsh solvent-based cleaners as this may cause the stitching to fail over time
Stitching is somewhat friable if subjected to excessive abrasion. Bearing this in mind the cleaner and applicator (a semi-soft toothbrush is ideal) needs to ‘do the work’ without relying on excess friction. Clean stitching using a medium / hard horse hair brush, a toothbrush or a sponge
Spray and work the aqueous (water- based) cleaner Leather Masters™ Foam Cleaner, shake aerosol thoroughly and then lightly rub surface and immediately wipe with a terry towel to remove excess moisture. You may need to repeat this process.
Once the stitching and the seating surfaces are clean apply Leather Masters™ Leather Protection this will help to keep the stitching clean and inhibit the ingress of dirt and soil