How do you clean leather?
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How do you clean leather?
I just bought a used '01 Accord coupe with tan leather and I was wondering how I could clean off that dirty look that tan leather gets. What products do you guys recommend and any methods or advice? I've heard about steam cleaning but I have no idea where I could get a steam cleaner. I've also seen some products but I'm afraid to use them since I have no experience cleaning leather.
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To get you started, take a look at Autopia's Car Interior Detailing tutorial.
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Originally Posted by spn
Have any you guys heard of using steam to clean leather?
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Just curious, which kind of Woolite did you use? Also did you condition the leather afterwards.
I think I'm going to try out Duragloss's LS and LC since its sold at Napa autoparts nearby.
Can anybody tell me how much 8oz. treats? If it can treat the whole interior once that'd be ok, if not I might just be willing to try the Woolite idea.
I think I'm going to try out Duragloss's LS and LC since its sold at Napa autoparts nearby.
Can anybody tell me how much 8oz. treats? If it can treat the whole interior once that'd be ok, if not I might just be willing to try the Woolite idea.
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Originally Posted by Vicman17
I wouldn't try steaming it 'coz you might dry the oils out of the leather and it will start to crack. The best (and cheapest) was I found is the tried and true Woolite (Or Zero) and Water. I mixed 1 part Woolite and 6 parts water on a spray bottle. Spray the surface and let it sit for a few seconds then scrub with a MF towel. I was hesitant to do this at first but I was amazed that the leather was restored to a like new look with a matte finish. Try this on the worn parts of the leather seat and steering wheel. I used a yellow MF cloth and it was close to being olive green by the time I was done 'coz of the dirt.
The steamer will also ease out wrinkles and the heat generated will open the pores of leather just before the application of a conditioner; the conditioners in the Rejuvenator Oil force proteins back into the leather, which helps release soils (dirt and / or grease) then apply Prestine Clean to release any deep down soils, which will condition the leather and re-soften it - http://www.leatherique.com
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Originally Posted by spn
Just curious, which kind of Woolite did you use? Also did you condition the leather afterwards.
I think I'm going to try out Duragloss's LS and LC since its sold at Napa autoparts nearby.
Can anybody tell me how much 8oz. treats? If it can treat the whole interior once that'd be ok, if not I might just be willing to try the Woolite idea.
I think I'm going to try out Duragloss's LS and LC since its sold at Napa autoparts nearby.
Can anybody tell me how much 8oz. treats? If it can treat the whole interior once that'd be ok, if not I might just be willing to try the Woolite idea.
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Originally Posted by Hawhyen51
To get you started, take a look at Autopia's Car Interior Detailing tutorial.
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I ended up getting lexol because carquest only had duragloss conditioner but no cleaner. I just cleaned it yesterday and it looks real good. No gloss and feels fresh and soft. I was amazed at how dirty it was. I went through 3 buckets of dark brown dirty water. And I didn't have to use that much to clean and condition, it should last me a while.
Thanks for the suggestions
Thanks for the suggestions
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Originally Posted by davidspalding
And one of the first pictures is of some numbskull spraying cleaner directly onto a touchscreen. Yikes!! I tell newbies, never, EVER, spray cleaner or conditioner right onto a surface. Get a good cloth moistened and apply with the cloth. A lot of great information in that tutorial, but that pic just made me LOL.
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Originally Posted by TOGWT
Steam cleaning-
The steamer will also ease out wrinkles and the heat generated will open the pores of leather just before the application of a conditioner;
The steamer will also ease out wrinkles and the heat generated will open the pores of leather just before the application of a conditioner;
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I bought lexol leather cleaner and conditioner and when i used the conditioner for the seats a good chunk of either dirt or the leather color was left on the dry cloth. Is this noraml? because i don't think it was dirt, i cleaned it up very well with the lexol cleaner.
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I always used the Maguires combination cleaner protectant on my old Maxima. With the small holes in the TL seats I worry that some cleaners might leave a white residue in the holes. Are there some products that are better at leaving no trace better than others?
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I do it whenever it's warm, because then the leather pores are open.
In addition, I try to condition whenever the leather doesnt feel slick. Less friction = the better.
This is about ever month or so.
In addition, I try to condition whenever the leather doesnt feel slick. Less friction = the better.
This is about ever month or so.
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Originally Posted by lusid
I do it whenever it's warm, because then the leather pores are open.
In addition, I try to condition whenever the leather doesnt feel slick. Less friction = the better.
This is about ever month or so.
In addition, I try to condition whenever the leather doesnt feel slick. Less friction = the better.
This is about ever month or so.
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When I first bought my 89 legend coupe, I ordered leather products from http://www.liquidleather.com/liquidl.htm,
it's in the UK and not too cheap. Works really well, but the big difference between this stuff and other leather conditioners is that this stuff stinks like new leather. No soapy, or chemical smells. And I mean stinks like new leather, the smell last for a couple weeks. The product does work well, I used it the first time on my RL, but I'm getting low so I replaced it with a easier product to find. I picked up some lexol and vinylex, doesn't have any leather smell at all, but the smell is not bad anyways. The guy at a local detailing shop reccomended it, checked it out at
http://www.lexol.com/newauto.html
They lead you step by step through the procedure if your unsure. I have a big bottle of lexol but I think I'm going to order the liquid leather conditioner again to use every once and a while.
But I would definetley use the vinylex instead of armour all, and don't forget to wipe all your door seals. On the bottom of the doors on my 02 RL there are three rubber seals (reduce road noise I'm guess'n), keeping these in nice and soft condition should keep the interior noise down through it's life.
it's in the UK and not too cheap. Works really well, but the big difference between this stuff and other leather conditioners is that this stuff stinks like new leather. No soapy, or chemical smells. And I mean stinks like new leather, the smell last for a couple weeks. The product does work well, I used it the first time on my RL, but I'm getting low so I replaced it with a easier product to find. I picked up some lexol and vinylex, doesn't have any leather smell at all, but the smell is not bad anyways. The guy at a local detailing shop reccomended it, checked it out at
http://www.lexol.com/newauto.html
They lead you step by step through the procedure if your unsure. I have a big bottle of lexol but I think I'm going to order the liquid leather conditioner again to use every once and a while.
But I would definetley use the vinylex instead of armour all, and don't forget to wipe all your door seals. On the bottom of the doors on my 02 RL there are three rubber seals (reduce road noise I'm guess'n), keeping these in nice and soft condition should keep the interior noise down through it's life.
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Make a hole, coming thru!
Originally Posted by RyanCHICL
Anyone know how often the leather should be conditioned? I have done it 3 times this year so far. But I dont know if thats enough. Also, on a sunny day when you park your car outside do you guys close the sunroof shade?
I close the moon roof shade ... no need to expose the interior to more UV than needed.
I didn't know that the Armor All stuff had alcohol ... running out with the Meguiar's wipes right now...!
Last edited by davidspalding; 09-23-2007 at 09:50 PM.
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