Can anybody recommend a leather restorer / treatment?

Can anybody recommend a leather restorer / treatment?

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Urban Sports

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11,321 posts

205 months

Thursday 28th July 2011
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My seats are starting to look a bit tired



I haven't treated them in 2 years apart from a bit of baby oil once (I think).

Can anybody recommend a product to get them back to looking like this?



Thanks

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m3jappa

6,473 posts

220 months

Thursday 28th July 2011
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They look brand new!

I would just use a leather cleaner then conditioner, something like meguiars will do the job.

Urban Sports

Original Poster:

11,321 posts

205 months

Thursday 28th July 2011
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m3jappa said:
They look brand new!

I would just use a leather cleaner then conditioner, something like meguiars will do the job.
They just look kind of dry, I admit it is difficult to see in the pic.

Thanks

Major Fallout

5,278 posts

233 months

Thursday 28th July 2011
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Liquid leather is fantastic stuff.

I use a hell of a lot of it.

mercfunder

8,535 posts

175 months

Thursday 28th July 2011
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^ Gliptone, restore them a treat and the car smells of leather again

Urban Sports

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11,321 posts

205 months

Thursday 28th July 2011
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TypeR

1,126 posts

241 months

Thursday 28th July 2011
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mercfunder said:
^ Gliptone, restore them a treat and the car smells of leather again
I agree with this. I used Gliptone on my Alfa seats and they look & smell great.

rodgerramjet

1,114 posts

220 months

Thursday 28th July 2011
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I'd probably just go with a cleaner and conditioner from Meguiars or Auto Glym for seats like yours which appear to be in a good knick, wear-wise.

The Liquid Leather stuff mentioned above is supposed to be the best stuff for totally ruined leather, but it looked like a bit of a pig to apply.

I used this cream/dye from Grison to great effect before. It won't restore knackered leather to the state that LL will, but it's only about £15 and it's easy peasy to apply. Worked a treat on my old 190E. http://www.theleathercare.co.uk/renovation.html

Not sure you really need it though, a good clean and condition should sort yours out.

HTH smile

crankedup

25,764 posts

245 months

Thursday 28th July 2011
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Another vote for Liquid Leather (Gliptone) they produce a wide range of products to suit the various requirements of leather, from a twice yearly maintenance to a restoration kit. I've tried pretty much all of the other brands and I find Gliptone just about the best.

philmots

4,635 posts

262 months

Thursday 28th July 2011
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You need some Dr Leather wipes.

Rub quite hard to get rid of the dirt then a quick wipe with a fresh wipe and let dry.

Ends up nice and matt just like from the factory.

Mark34bn

827 posts

179 months

Thursday 28th July 2011
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Gliptone GT12 cleaner mixed with water & stirred in with a detailing brush. Leave for a minute then wipe off with a warm damp microfibre (or similar). The GT11 conditioner is good stuff but most modern leathers are sealed so it'll just sit on the surface and feel sticky.
Scuffmaster kit if you have any scratches but it doesn't look like you need it from the pic.
I'm 'interior_enhancements' on Ebay if you need anything.

bimmer528

518 posts

156 months

Thursday 28th July 2011
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As said, Meguires.

Took my 12 year old e39 grey leather back to an unbelievable condition!