Best Stuff To Clean the seats?
03-13-2011, 04:33 PM
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Best Stuff To Clean the seats?
I am looking to give my stock seats a good cleaning, They are way over due for a good cleaning, I am looking for something I can get local, I want to do this task today, My car is a DD and I work in a not so clean place, They are not too bad, But they need cleaning.
Thanks in advance.
Mr.Bill
Thanks in advance.
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03-13-2011, 06:58 PM
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Every few weeks I wipe down with a moist microfiber towel.
Every few months I clean and condition with Lexol.
Every couple of years I deep clean (on a hot day) with Leatherique.
Every few months I clean and condition with Lexol.
Every couple of years I deep clean (on a hot day) with Leatherique.
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03-13-2011, 07:22 PM
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Do yourself a favor .... or a Leatherique or Leathermasters kit and it best and correctly,, its worth the wait.
http://autogeek.net/leathercare.html
http://autogeek.net/leathercare.html
03-13-2011, 09:06 PM
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Thanks everyone, I found in my garage I forgot I had some Adams Leather cleaner and used that and worked great.
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03-14-2011, 11:10 AM
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Leathermaster salvaged the leather in my Z71 truck...it was hard and very brittle......The car kit is worth the investment.....
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Leathermaster salvaged the leather in my Z71 truck...it was hard and very brittle......The car kit is worth the investment.....
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I am looking to give my stock seats a good cleaning, They are way over due for a good cleaning, I am looking for something I can get local, I want to do this task today, My car is a DD and I work in a not so clean place, They are not too bad, But they need cleaning.
Thanks in advance.
Mr.Bill
Thanks in advance.
Mr.Bill
05-08-2011, 11:10 AM
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I used some product called Blue Magic leather conditoner that was on sale at Advance auto. The results were definitely an improvement in appearance and feel as it seemed to be more comfortable and softer.
hey for 5 bucks I felt like I couldnt go wrong.
hey for 5 bucks I felt like I couldnt go wrong.
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How to recondition Automotive Leather using the Leatherique Twins.
The majority of today's automotive leather is coated. This means that the actual leather hides under a top coat of material, often urethane. While the top coat makes the leather easier to clean and more resistant to wear, it also makes it harder to care for the hides underneath. This can lead to the hides drying out or rotting, giving a cardboard like feel. While most of today’s excellent leather cleaners and conditioners do a great job at treating the coating, Leatherique is designed to treat the hides underneath.
The three main types of leather.
Uncoated
Aniline- Aniline or uncoated leather is leather which receives its color during the tanning process. It is dyed through out the thickness of the hide. Since there is no protective coating, aniline leather will give the softest, most luxurious, and most natural feel of any leather type. However it requires extensive upkeep because leather is naturally porous and stains extremely easily.
Coated
Semi-aniline leather- Semi-aniline leather features a hide that has been dyed in the tanning process as well as a protective coating. The coating can be dyed or clear, and is usually very thin. This gives semi-aniline a very soft, subtle feel plus the benefits of coated hides. This type of leather is often used on an exclusive luxury cars and exotics, although it is becoming more common.
Pigmented leather- Pigmented leather is the most common form of automotive leather. A colored coating gives the finished product its ultimate hue and provides the highest resistance to wear. We should note that pigmented coatings vary widely in the quality of coating used. Some less expensive leather may feel almost synthetic. When the leather cracks on pigmented leather, the raw gray hide is often visibly exposed.
The most important step in maintaining today’s coated leather is keeping it clean! Grit and grime will abrade the leather’s surface like sandpaper, eventually polishing it to a high shine, and over time removing the top coat completely. Frequent vacuuming is the first step in keeping your leather happy. Wiping the coated leather frequently with water or a light cleaner such as a Blackfire’s Interior Cleaner will remove light soiling. And conditioning the coated leather with a high UV protectant such as Blackfire’s Hi UV Leather Conditioner will go a long way in preventing the coated leather from cracking.
A deeper approach.
Over time the coating will develop microscopic tears making it more permeable and exposing more of actual hide to dirt, grit, and worse, human body oil. For over 50 years Leatherique Restoration Products has been in business of treating and preserving leather. Their products deep clean the leather hide and restore suppleness and original feel.
Getting started.
First vacuum the leather thoroughly and inspect it. If the leather coating is extremely soiled clean it using a mild leather safe cleaner. For light soiling Lexol Leather Cleaner works great. For heavily soiling a non-caustic cleaner like Optimum Power Clean works extremely well. Spray the cleaner directly onto a cloth and wipe into the leather. Flip the cloth over and wipe clean. If there is still soiling use a leather friendly brush such as the Leather Brush. Remember to test an inconspicuous area first.
Vacuum thoroughly first
Clean the leather to remove topical soiling
After cleaning all of the leather surfaces to be treated we like to give them a wipe down with a damp towel, to remove any residue from the cleaners.
Heat
Leatherique’s leather restoration products work best when used with heat. We recommend using them on a warm and sunny day. First roll up the windows to your car and let it sit outside for about an hour to build heat into the interior.
Rejuvenate First!
Next begin by applying the Leatherique Rejuvenator Oil to all of the leather you wish to treat. We like to attach a Trigger Sprayer to the bottle to make it easier to apply and recommend wearing gloves. Spray the leather liberally with Rejuvenator (for hard to reach areas spray the Rejuvenator Oil directly onto your gloved hands and apply). Then work the Rejuvenator into the leather with your hands paying special attention to the threaded areas and folds or sharp corners to insure that the product reaches the hide.
Attaching a trigger sprayer to either Leatherique product makes it easier to apply.
Start by rubbing Rejuvenator Oil into the hides liberally.
Roll up your windows to create a greenhouse and allow your automobile to sit in the sun for several hours. We recommend checking on it after a couple of hours. Reapply to any areas that have soaked up all of the oil and continue to let sit. Finally after 5-6 hours you should be ready to remove the excess product. Keep in mind that leather that is excessively stiff may require multiple treatments to restore original suppleness too.
Allow to sit outside with the windows up. Touch up any areas that adsorb and
appear dry.
Cleaning for that pristine finish.
After Rejuvenator has fully absorbed and conditioned the hides it will float out any grease and grime giving your leather a sticky, dirty appearance. Use Leatherique Prestine Clean to fully clean your conditioned leather. We recommend filling a bucket with warm water to aid in the cleaning process. We also recommend attaching a Trigger Sprayer to the Prestine Clean to make it easier to use.
First spray a section to be cleaned and wipe with a terry cloth.Then rinse out the towel in the warm water and ring until it is barely damp, and wipe the section again. Work a section at a time until the all of the leather has been cleaned.
Mist with Prestine Clean and wipe away the residue.
You can see how much dirt and grime has been released from the actual hides,
even though we cleaned the leather before starting!
A super soft, great looking leather interior restored to its original feel.
How often should the leather be treated?
How often the leather should be treated depends on the age and frequency of use. As coated leather ages the coating becomes more permeable and exposes the hide to more problems. If your leather is like new, than an annual treatment is necessary. If your leather is worn or highly used than we would recommend at least using Leatherique twice a year.
The majority of today's automotive leather is coated. This means that the actual leather hides under a top coat of material, often urethane. While the top coat makes the leather easier to clean and more resistant to wear, it also makes it harder to care for the hides underneath. This can lead to the hides drying out or rotting, giving a cardboard like feel. While most of today’s excellent leather cleaners and conditioners do a great job at treating the coating, Leatherique is designed to treat the hides underneath.
The three main types of leather.
Uncoated
Aniline- Aniline or uncoated leather is leather which receives its color during the tanning process. It is dyed through out the thickness of the hide. Since there is no protective coating, aniline leather will give the softest, most luxurious, and most natural feel of any leather type. However it requires extensive upkeep because leather is naturally porous and stains extremely easily.
Coated
Semi-aniline leather- Semi-aniline leather features a hide that has been dyed in the tanning process as well as a protective coating. The coating can be dyed or clear, and is usually very thin. This gives semi-aniline a very soft, subtle feel plus the benefits of coated hides. This type of leather is often used on an exclusive luxury cars and exotics, although it is becoming more common.
Pigmented leather- Pigmented leather is the most common form of automotive leather. A colored coating gives the finished product its ultimate hue and provides the highest resistance to wear. We should note that pigmented coatings vary widely in the quality of coating used. Some less expensive leather may feel almost synthetic. When the leather cracks on pigmented leather, the raw gray hide is often visibly exposed.
The most important step in maintaining today’s coated leather is keeping it clean! Grit and grime will abrade the leather’s surface like sandpaper, eventually polishing it to a high shine, and over time removing the top coat completely. Frequent vacuuming is the first step in keeping your leather happy. Wiping the coated leather frequently with water or a light cleaner such as a Blackfire’s Interior Cleaner will remove light soiling. And conditioning the coated leather with a high UV protectant such as Blackfire’s Hi UV Leather Conditioner will go a long way in preventing the coated leather from cracking.
A deeper approach.
Over time the coating will develop microscopic tears making it more permeable and exposing more of actual hide to dirt, grit, and worse, human body oil. For over 50 years Leatherique Restoration Products has been in business of treating and preserving leather. Their products deep clean the leather hide and restore suppleness and original feel.
Getting started.
First vacuum the leather thoroughly and inspect it. If the leather coating is extremely soiled clean it using a mild leather safe cleaner. For light soiling Lexol Leather Cleaner works great. For heavily soiling a non-caustic cleaner like Optimum Power Clean works extremely well. Spray the cleaner directly onto a cloth and wipe into the leather. Flip the cloth over and wipe clean. If there is still soiling use a leather friendly brush such as the Leather Brush. Remember to test an inconspicuous area first.
Vacuum thoroughly first
Clean the leather to remove topical soiling
After cleaning all of the leather surfaces to be treated we like to give them a wipe down with a damp towel, to remove any residue from the cleaners.
Heat
Leatherique’s leather restoration products work best when used with heat. We recommend using them on a warm and sunny day. First roll up the windows to your car and let it sit outside for about an hour to build heat into the interior.
Rejuvenate First!
Next begin by applying the Leatherique Rejuvenator Oil to all of the leather you wish to treat. We like to attach a Trigger Sprayer to the bottle to make it easier to apply and recommend wearing gloves. Spray the leather liberally with Rejuvenator (for hard to reach areas spray the Rejuvenator Oil directly onto your gloved hands and apply). Then work the Rejuvenator into the leather with your hands paying special attention to the threaded areas and folds or sharp corners to insure that the product reaches the hide.
Attaching a trigger sprayer to either Leatherique product makes it easier to apply.
Start by rubbing Rejuvenator Oil into the hides liberally.
Roll up your windows to create a greenhouse and allow your automobile to sit in the sun for several hours. We recommend checking on it after a couple of hours. Reapply to any areas that have soaked up all of the oil and continue to let sit. Finally after 5-6 hours you should be ready to remove the excess product. Keep in mind that leather that is excessively stiff may require multiple treatments to restore original suppleness too.
Allow to sit outside with the windows up. Touch up any areas that adsorb and
appear dry.
Cleaning for that pristine finish.
After Rejuvenator has fully absorbed and conditioned the hides it will float out any grease and grime giving your leather a sticky, dirty appearance. Use Leatherique Prestine Clean to fully clean your conditioned leather. We recommend filling a bucket with warm water to aid in the cleaning process. We also recommend attaching a Trigger Sprayer to the Prestine Clean to make it easier to use.
First spray a section to be cleaned and wipe with a terry cloth.Then rinse out the towel in the warm water and ring until it is barely damp, and wipe the section again. Work a section at a time until the all of the leather has been cleaned.
Mist with Prestine Clean and wipe away the residue.
You can see how much dirt and grime has been released from the actual hides,
even though we cleaned the leather before starting!
A super soft, great looking leather interior restored to its original feel.
How often should the leather be treated?
How often the leather should be treated depends on the age and frequency of use. As coated leather ages the coating becomes more permeable and exposes the hide to more problems. If your leather is like new, than an annual treatment is necessary. If your leather is worn or highly used than we would recommend at least using Leatherique twice a year.
05-10-2011, 07:24 AM
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[...How often the leather should be treated depends on the age and frequency of use. As coated leather ages the coating becomes more permeable and exposes the hide to more problems. ...]
Once the coating is compromised, especially on the stitching or via cracks and tears, oil can get between the coatings and the substrate, causing delamination. Once the substrate and its coating start to move in different direction it results in rapid wear and failure
The most important thing you can do to maintain finished leather is to remove dirt and grit on a regular basis
Once the coating is compromised, especially on the stitching or via cracks and tears, oil can get between the coatings and the substrate, causing delamination. Once the substrate and its coating start to move in different direction it results in rapid wear and failure
The most important thing you can do to maintain finished leather is to remove dirt and grit on a regular basis
