leather seat care/conditioner?
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recently bought mrs e46 330d msport saloon ,the seats are black and in great condition,just a little shinney ,would like to get back to none gloss/shinney finish.
can anyone reccomend any product or treatment.
tried autoglym leather cream ,just seems to make them even worse.
thanks in advance
can anyone reccomend any product or treatment.
tried autoglym leather cream ,just seems to make them even worse.
thanks in advance
See my post here - http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Swissvax do a gloss corrector here http://www.swissvax.co.uk/product_detail/leather_c...
matt will said:
Swissvax do a gloss corrector here http://www.swissvax.co.uk/product_detail/leather_c...
thanks for that.going to order some ,sounds just the ticket !
Try not to use any products that "feed" the leather in the future.
Most leather these days has an impenetrable polyurethane coating (similar to a lacquer on paintwork) which means these leather feeding products do nothing other than sit on the surface of leather that attract dirt and grease.
They might make them look, smell and feel nice when you apply it but after a few weeks you will be back to square one.
Just keep on top of the leather with regular cleaning with a suitable gentle cleaner
Most leather these days has an impenetrable polyurethane coating (similar to a lacquer on paintwork) which means these leather feeding products do nothing other than sit on the surface of leather that attract dirt and grease.
They might make them look, smell and feel nice when you apply it but after a few weeks you will be back to square one.
Just keep on top of the leather with regular cleaning with a suitable gentle cleaner
Miglior said:
Try not to use any products that "feed" the leather in the future.
Most leather these days has an impenetrable polyurethane coating (similar to a lacquer on paintwork) which means these leather feeding products do nothing other than sit on the surface of leather that attract dirt and grease.
They might make them look, smell and feel nice when you apply it but after a few weeks you will be back to square one.
Just keep on top of the leather with regular cleaning with a suitable gentle cleaner
The last person i explained that to looked at me as if i was a madman, but it is true.Most leather these days has an impenetrable polyurethane coating (similar to a lacquer on paintwork) which means these leather feeding products do nothing other than sit on the surface of leather that attract dirt and grease.
They might make them look, smell and feel nice when you apply it but after a few weeks you will be back to square one.
Just keep on top of the leather with regular cleaning with a suitable gentle cleaner
Hope the OP doesn't mind me tagging a question onto the end of this thread, but I thought it easier than starting a new one.
My Caterham seats are black leather, ~12 years old now, but n quite good nick. Every now and again I have the roof off and the inevitable happens in this country... it rains.
I have a chamois leather in the car which absorbs and dries them 90%, but due to the base having a few sections of stitching forming the shape, When you eventually get in and sit down, you get a wet bum as you compress the foam and bring the water out of it.
Is there anything to waterproof these that won't be a problem to sit on? I don't want a greasy arse.
My Caterham seats are black leather, ~12 years old now, but n quite good nick. Every now and again I have the roof off and the inevitable happens in this country... it rains.
I have a chamois leather in the car which absorbs and dries them 90%, but due to the base having a few sections of stitching forming the shape, When you eventually get in and sit down, you get a wet bum as you compress the foam and bring the water out of it.
Is there anything to waterproof these that won't be a problem to sit on? I don't want a greasy arse.
Hi,
To the Original poster, the leather is shiny due to the dirt being "polished" from rubbing against the leather. When the leather is cleaned, using a water based cleaner, they will return to a matt finish and softer to the touch over time.
What happens is the oils in the leather dry up and they need moisture to rejuvinate the leather. Water on leather is a good thing, a spray onto a cloth and rubbed over the leather will keep it soft. Modern leather doesn't need "conditioners" like old leather. They are just gimmicks that sit on the leather making it shiny/attract dirt and in most cases give it a scent. Save your money for a better wax ;-)
Cheers,
Michael.
To the Original poster, the leather is shiny due to the dirt being "polished" from rubbing against the leather. When the leather is cleaned, using a water based cleaner, they will return to a matt finish and softer to the touch over time.
What happens is the oils in the leather dry up and they need moisture to rejuvinate the leather. Water on leather is a good thing, a spray onto a cloth and rubbed over the leather will keep it soft. Modern leather doesn't need "conditioners" like old leather. They are just gimmicks that sit on the leather making it shiny/attract dirt and in most cases give it a scent. Save your money for a better wax ;-)
Cheers,
Michael.
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