Leather seat cleaning help

Mr M3 · 14-05-2005, 10:51

Used my autoglym leather creme on the black leather in the calibra wednesday, used it before, only this time buffed it afterwards. Now it looks dull, and the little lines and small cracks are grey

If I use it again and don't buff it reckon it'll come back as before?
Anyone recommend any alternatives? Would like it as black as possible.

Mr M3 · 14-05-2005, 13:18

So no one's ever cleaned leather seats then.

Dav1d · 14-05-2005, 14:42

Use a general purpose cleaner/degreaser.
Dilute it plenty and use a spray bottle to apply.
Scrub with a nail brush and wipe off with a dry rag (cotton type, like an old t shirt).
When done, wipe down with a damp rag and allow to dry.
Apply conditioner cream etc afterwards if you want.
I can't provide any names of such cleaners as I was using trade stuff (G101 was the stuff I used ) but have a look around.

Dav1d · 14-05-2005, 14:45

http://www.autosmart.co.uk/Product%2...20cleaning.htm

oxinez · 14-05-2005, 19:58

Search for 'Liquid Leather'

I use that, it is probably the best cleaner/restorer you'l get.

It has a cleaner, a dye, a conditioner/waterproofer. Brilliant stuff.

Mr M3 · 14-05-2005, 20:13

Cheers guys

Is all that cleaning necessary? Takes long enough just rubbing with the cream

Mr M3 · 14-05-2005, 21:37

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...sPageName=WDVW

Anyone any views on this stuff?
Just ordered some.

B4RRETT · 14-05-2005, 23:05

i was told by the guy that retrimmed my seats in leather to use ph neutral soap(DOVE) with water clean the seats then dry them, then use a cloth with baby oil to wipe the seats. leave in in the sun a while then wipe again with a cotton cloth. ive not tried, i just use turtlewax leather cleaner/conditioner

Nemesis · 15-05-2005, 09:29

Halfords are doing 3 for 2 on cleaning products - there's some decent leather cleaner in a green bottle - not sure what make it is but it's a cleaner and conditioner in one.

Mr M3 · 15-05-2005, 09:30

Ah too late

If this stuff is half as good as it looks, should do a good job

Nemesis · 15-05-2005, 09:35

D'oh

*Mental note - read the full thread before replying next time*

oxinez · 15-05-2005, 09:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by C4llyT

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...sPageName=WDVW

Anyone any views on this stuff?
Just ordered some.

That is the stuff from liquid leather, but without the dye. The dye is very good and they match it to the colour you want.

Steve Flatley · 15-05-2005, 09:43

I use Autoglym leather cleaner followed by [b]leather care cream[b/]. Then for the alcantara I tend to use a bit of foaming interior shampoo (sprayed onto a cloth).

Any excuse for a pic....

(ignore the mats and filthy sills)

Mr M3 · 15-05-2005, 09:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by oxinez

That is the stuff from liquid leather, but without the dye. The dye is very good and they match it to the colour you want.

Bugger, where do I get it with the dye in??

oxinez · 15-05-2005, 11:47

http://www.liquidleather.com

Mr M3 · 15-05-2005, 12:30

Cheers

Will give the ebay stuff a try first, see how that does.
Lady that's selling it has been very helpful, and thinks it will do a good job.