Good leather cleaner/conditioner

[mitch1503]

Just some suggestions for the above really.. its for the newly purchased Cooper S and also a wax or something that really brings out British Racing Green

cheers

 

[.Stevo.C.]

I use a product called gliptone leather car comes in 2 stages a cleaner and a conditioner.

 

[Stava]

You can't condition leather. It's dead and has already been treated. Whatever you put on leather will just end up on your jeans.

Soap and water is the best for leather really.

 

[.Stevo.C.]

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=494&idcategory=10

This stuff. I found out about it on detailing world.

 

[yellowbelly]

You can't condition leather. It's dead and has already been treated

Surely not correct

 

[Marc.]

I use Smartwax Leather wax. Seems alright.

 

[Stava]

Surely not correct

There was a guy on here a while back who wrote a lot about it. He worked in manufacturing car leather.

You can put stuff on it, it might look good, but it really just rubs onto your jeans and does nothing for your leather.

 

[mitch1503]

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=494&idcategory=10

This stuff. I found out about it on detailing world.

cheers mate gonna order some this week

 

[JD]

There was a guy on here a while back who wrote a lot about it. He worked in manufacturing car leather.

You can put stuff on it, it might look good, but it really just rubs onto your jeans and does nothing for your leather.

Wadaloadashite.

If you don't know, don't post a reply in a thread asking for help.

The Gliptone Leather twins are good - as are the LLT leather products. Depends on budget really. Swissvax leather Milk is also excellent.

 

[Stava]

Start at post 13.......

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?493103-Leather-Care&highlight=leather+care

 

[Gally]

Gliptone are immense but sorry JD you're wrong. You cannot condition leather no matter who tells you you can.

I'll find the thread on DW aswell. A leather maker... Check out Judy's posts...

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=183747&highlight=Leather

 

[Rob]

Kev/Forearms, what's good for getting colour back into an area that's taken some abuse? It's like a scuff...

I'm sure I saw someone mention some stuff, I don't mind if it's needs to be applied once every few months or something...

 

[Gally]

You get repair kits off the net ect... they're ideal for older cars like jags ect.. and i'm sure you could find a decent match. Needs a google!

 

[Rob]

I've got fudge all idea what I'm looking for but nvm...

The seats are going soon and that's the only thing that's not perfect, I was just hoping to get the stuff or at least recommend it to whoever they're going to.

 

[JD]

The question was cleaning and protecting leather, was it not?

You're telling me I can't clean leather seats... What's coming off 8 year old seats then? Pixy dust?

 

[Rob]

Now now, don't you two get your microfibres in a knot.... I think Kev was referring to being able to condition it.

P.s - Forearms, how does Thursday suit one?

 

[Gally]

Cleaning is fine. As per that that thread but all this conditioning and feeding is b****cks.

It can't be condition. Read up and see why leather cracks.

 

[JD]

Sorry, that was more aimed at the link provider.

I didn't know leather couldn't be conditioned, but it can definitely be cleaned protected.

 

[Gally]

Yeah but the way to protect it is cleaning it. Stuff left on the surface is the damaging part. You only need to clean it and leave it.

 

[Stava]

Thank you Gally.

 

[RS200Lew]

Hmmmm, i use the gliptone twins. Does this technically mean that i only have to use the gentle cleaner?

 

[mitch1503]

Wadaloadashite.

If you don't know, don't post a reply in a thread asking for help.

The Gliptone Leather twins are good - as are the LLT leather products. Depends on budget really. Swissvax leather Milk is also excellent.

was hoping for a reply from u actually JD.. price isnt really a problem as im not paying lol

 

[mitch1503]

Sorry, that was more aimed at the link provider.

I didn't know leather couldn't be conditioned, but it can definitely be cleaned protected.

yes i meant cleaning/protecting it as the seats are immaculate and i wnt 2 keep them that way

 

[Stava]

If you read the link I put up, it will tell you that all you need is a bit of warm water and a cloth.

You don't need to spend a small fortune on a cleaning product.

 

[Stava]

The question was cleaning and protecting leather, was it not?

You're telling me I can't clean leather seats... What's coming off 8 year old seats then? Pixy dust?

I didn't say you couldn't clean them, did I?

 

[mitch1503]

If you read the link I put up, it will tell you that all you need is a bit of warm water and a cloth.

You don't need to spend a small fortune on a cleaning product.

ok tar 4 that but i wasnt really 2 botherd about price as my step father will be buying it 4 use on the new A6 s-line special edition and i would have just used it on the mini

but il now read that link

 

[yellowbelly]

ok tar 4 that but i wasnt really 2 botherd about price as my step father will be buying it 4 use on the new A6 s-line special edition and i would have just used it on the mini

but il now read that link

Watch how you could also have replied..... (ignore the words in red)

 

[JD]

If you read the link I put up, it will tell you that all you need is a bit of warm water and a cloth.

You don't need to spend a small fortune on a cleaning product.

I still hold issue with this as you do need a cleaner. Technically all you need on paint work is water, but you will also need degreasers and other items. Leather cleaners will lift muck from the seats.

The conditioning side of things I totally accept I was wrong and appreciate the knowledge you've provided fella!

 

[Stava]

Yeah I see where you are coming from there dude. We can meet in the middle.