Best stuff to use to clean leather ?
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Best stuff to use to clean leather ?
I know many of you have cars with leather so what is the best thing to use to clean it ?
I have tried several things and so far nothing is working well. My interior is actually pretty clean but could be better since it is light grey.
Thanks
I have tried several things and so far nothing is working well. My interior is actually pretty clean but could be better since it is light grey.
Thanks
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Dont use saddle soap thats for sure. Its not very good for modern leather at all.
To qoute my detailing friend
To qoute my detailing friend
Bear in mind, almost all oem leathers are clear coated with a layer of clear vinyl for protection, so ostensibly you are cleaning vinyl. To find out for sure;
You can test your seats by applying an alkaline cleaner such as Simple Green, in an inconspicuous spot (underside of front seat , between bottom and back rest etc) and if you get none of the seat's color coming off on a white towel, then you will know your leather is coated. If color does come off, you don't have coated. Most cars manufactured in the last ~15 years are coated, this has been my experience in my work anyway, and from the info I got from Ron Ketcham at www.autoint.com.
I have tried Lexol, and most of the other brands, and they're fine, but most of the time I use Murphy's Oil Soap and hot water with a clean white rag...
... But you can really use anything that safely cleans vinyl if your leather is coated.
Cheers.
You can test your seats by applying an alkaline cleaner such as Simple Green, in an inconspicuous spot (underside of front seat , between bottom and back rest etc) and if you get none of the seat's color coming off on a white towel, then you will know your leather is coated. If color does come off, you don't have coated. Most cars manufactured in the last ~15 years are coated, this has been my experience in my work anyway, and from the info I got from Ron Ketcham at www.autoint.com.
I have tried Lexol, and most of the other brands, and they're fine, but most of the time I use Murphy's Oil Soap and hot water with a clean white rag...
... But you can really use anything that safely cleans vinyl if your leather is coated.
Cheers.
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Originally posted by Bullitt 3309
Lexol!
Lexol!
Lexol also makes a great "Armor All" like product called Vinylex. 10x better than any other, it has sunscreens in it, low gloss and wont crack your dash plastic like Armor All does over time. Also cleans.
