Leather Cleaner

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Post Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:37 pm

Can someone recommend A good leather cleaner, it's to do the whole of my interior on A convertible, and if it matters, its for light cream/ leather interior :)
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Post Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:40 pm

Gliptone products are the best I have tried. You do need to feed the leather after cleaning.
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Post Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:40 pm

Liquid Leather Gliptone!
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Post Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:44 pm

What do you mean by feed Dave?
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Post Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:48 pm

Im assuming this is the stuff:

http://www.elkparts.com/product_info.ph ... cts_id/343

But I also found this:

http://www.elkparts.com/product_info.ph ... cts_id/344

Worth buying both?
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Post Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:48 pm

Take it to a nice restaurant, A little bit of fine wine and some nice food should make it stay supple.





Or you could just use this: http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interior/ ... d_210.html

:chuckle: Sorry, One of those moods today.
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Post Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:57 pm

[quote="SK360"]Im assuming this is the stuff:

http://www.elkparts.com/product_info.ph ... cts_id/343

But I also found this:

http://www.elkparts.com/product_info.ph ... cts_id/344

Worth buying both?[/quote

Used both on old Jaguar leather ,it is good. when you use the creamy feed stuff use plenty and leave over night so it soaks it up. :)
If it aint broke don't fix it!
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Post Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:58 pm

SK360 wrote:Im assuming this is the stuff:

http://www.elkparts.com/product_info.ph ... cts_id/343

But I also found this:

http://www.elkparts.com/product_info.ph ... cts_id/344

Worth buying both?
Nice find, That's a good price.

Definitely buy both, and also pop and get yourself a soft nail brush.

When I clean and treat leather, I use the following method:

1, Use a soft damp cloth to wipe any dust of surface grime off of the leather (warm water helps to open the pores of the leather)

2, Apply a small amount of the cleaner to one section of the seat, agitate with a soft nail brush. Leave for a couple of minutes.

3, Rinse the cleaner off with a fresh damp cloth, this may take a couple of wipes as it's quite sticky stuff.

4, Repeat on the rest of the seat.

5, Allow to dry, then apply the conditioner with a soft cloth.

6, leave for about ten minutes so the leather absorbs the conditioner, then buff any excess off.

If you have time, Do two coats of conditioner to really feed it.

Start with the drivers seat, that way if you un out of time on the rest of the interior you can still move the car around. :thumb:
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Post Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:02 pm

Sweet, cheers for that Dave, gonna order some now. One last question, Where to get the nail brush? :o:
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Post Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:04 pm

Boots, Tescos.... Anywhere like that really.
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Post Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:09 pm

Sweet, and one last question, how much should I buy, 2 bottles of each?
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Post Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:13 pm

Christ no, a little goes a long long way!
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Post Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:14 pm

Thanks mate! Will deffo let you knows how it turns out. Worse comes to worse, you can do it for me :D
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Post Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:16 pm

:lol: I need to get my own car in check before doing anyone elses.

That reminds me, Better go and give it a wash before Ace tonight :(
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Post Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:20 pm

Ok mate, thanks for your advice, I will try get down there tonight if possible.

S.K.