DBS -Best product to care for semi aniline leather ?
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http://www.liquidleather.com
I've always used this and automatically just used my standard gliptone leather cleaner and conditioner... But noticed that gliptone do specific cleaner and conditioner for semi aniline leather... I've ordered some for mine
Gliptone is awesome ... And the smell.... OH YEAH
I've always used this and automatically just used my standard gliptone leather cleaner and conditioner... But noticed that gliptone do specific cleaner and conditioner for semi aniline leather... I've ordered some for mine
Gliptone is awesome ... And the smell.... OH YEAH
I've tried them all.
Liquid Leather G11 is a cream and has a strong "old" leather smell. the smell is only strong from the bottle and once applied disperses very quickly. Next day, its noticeable, day after you feel you've wasted your time.
Application is easy and as a cream gives good coverage before drying so no 'tide marks' when trying to do an entire interior. Absorbs well. Leather feels good afterwards.
http://www.liquidleather.com/car-shop.html
Liquid leather air fresheners, large, small etc. Smells woody, doesn't last long. Similar to above.
http://www.liquidleather.com/leather-scented-air-f...
Leather Aroma Trigger Spray Conditioner is the best smelling conditioner in my tests. More like a milk and dispensed from an pump spray. Smells less woody and more natural, one of my favourite leather smells. Smell lasts about a week before you stop noticing although passengers say they can smell it longer. Doesn't absorb well and needs to be rubbed in otherwise sits on the surface like a water based product. Doesnt seem to have much of an effect on the feel of the leather.
http://www.leathercaredirect.com/shop.php?category...
Best so far by a hair is the Zaino Z10. Doesn't quite smell as accurate as the Leathercare direct gear but lasts and does have a nice effect on the leather. Absorbs better than the Leathercare.
http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/shop/zaino-z10-leathe...
Liquid Leather G11 is a cream and has a strong "old" leather smell. the smell is only strong from the bottle and once applied disperses very quickly. Next day, its noticeable, day after you feel you've wasted your time.
Application is easy and as a cream gives good coverage before drying so no 'tide marks' when trying to do an entire interior. Absorbs well. Leather feels good afterwards.
http://www.liquidleather.com/car-shop.html
Liquid leather air fresheners, large, small etc. Smells woody, doesn't last long. Similar to above.
http://www.liquidleather.com/leather-scented-air-f...
Leather Aroma Trigger Spray Conditioner is the best smelling conditioner in my tests. More like a milk and dispensed from an pump spray. Smells less woody and more natural, one of my favourite leather smells. Smell lasts about a week before you stop noticing although passengers say they can smell it longer. Doesn't absorb well and needs to be rubbed in otherwise sits on the surface like a water based product. Doesnt seem to have much of an effect on the feel of the leather.
http://www.leathercaredirect.com/shop.php?category...
Best so far by a hair is the Zaino Z10. Doesn't quite smell as accurate as the Leathercare direct gear but lasts and does have a nice effect on the leather. Absorbs better than the Leathercare.
http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/shop/zaino-z10-leathe...
petesv8v said:
Hi just wondered what the opinions were on the best product to care for the leather - is something like the Autoglym leather treatment ok or is a specialised product needed ?
Simple answer, water and a mild cleaner. Most damage is caused by contact with human skin and hair.A damp cloth used regularly will prevent dirt building up and a little mild cleaner used on any surface that's touched will remove harmful deposits that are detrimental to both the leather and the colour.
There's not a lot to choose between most of the well known conditioners as they're all made up from the same basic products. I would steer clear of Connolly hide food however.
Recommend that you use nothing but a damp cloth. The aniline leather smells wonderful in the DBS and seems to last forever. 5 years on and mine smells as new. At car shows, people often comment at the wonderful fragrance emanating from the car. You risk seriously ruining it by applying any of these products. When parked in your garage, leave the windows up to keep the smell in.
If you insist on using something other than a damp cloth, I would at least use the Bridge of Weir products made specifically for their aniline leather.
If you insist on using something other than a damp cloth, I would at least use the Bridge of Weir products made specifically for their aniline leather.
This stuff any good chaps ?
"Leatherique rejuvenator oil and pristine clean"
Our friends across the pond seem to swear by it.
It assume we can get it in Blighty ?
(Have recently acquired 2006 M.Y DB9 Volante with black leather and red stitching. All in good nick but would like to "refresh" and keep it so).
Ta.
"Leatherique rejuvenator oil and pristine clean"
Our friends across the pond seem to swear by it.
It assume we can get it in Blighty ?
(Have recently acquired 2006 M.Y DB9 Volante with black leather and red stitching. All in good nick but would like to "refresh" and keep it so).
Ta.
LordRowley said:
This stuff any good chaps ?
"Leatherique rejuvenator oil and pristine clean"
Our friends across the pond seem to swear by it.
It assume we can get it in Blighty ?
(Have recently acquired 2006 M.Y DB9 Volante with black leather and red stitching. All in good nick but would like to "refresh" and keep it so).
Ta.
Be careful of any product on the stitching, it could alter the colour. Test on a stitch you can't see. I can't put leather care on my silver stitching."Leatherique rejuvenator oil and pristine clean"
Our friends across the pond seem to swear by it.
It assume we can get it in Blighty ?
(Have recently acquired 2006 M.Y DB9 Volante with black leather and red stitching. All in good nick but would like to "refresh" and keep it so).
Ta.
LordRowley said:
This stuff any good chaps ?
"Leatherique rejuvenator oil and pristine clean"
Our friends across the pond seem to swear by it.
It assume we can get it in Blighty ?
(Have recently acquired 2006 M.Y DB9 Volante with black leather and red stitching. All in good nick but would like to "refresh" and keep it so).
Ta.
M'Lord. I'd suggest you consider Connolly Hide Food, applied liberally and left for several days while you ensure no daylight is able to penetrate. Outside of a sealed garage several layers of black plastic bin liners across the windows achieve a similar effect."Leatherique rejuvenator oil and pristine clean"
Our friends across the pond seem to swear by it.
It assume we can get it in Blighty ?
(Have recently acquired 2006 M.Y DB9 Volante with black leather and red stitching. All in good nick but would like to "refresh" and keep it so).
Ta.
I'm a believer in oily creams for leather - dries and cracks otherwise. However my Rapide has the cooled seats so has perforated leather on the seat faces and back. Doubt I should go anywhere near this with the Glipton I've just ordered? Its usually the bolsters that crack or show creases the worst so no issues treating those mind. KF
Most of the above are bad suggestions. Your leather does not need 'creams', 'oils' or 'hide food'. It needs regular, gentle cleaning, hydrating and covering with a thin, sacrificial, water-based layer. Just because so many oil based or solvent based products are on the market does not mean they are good for your leather in the long term.
Some reading:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
http://www.lttsolutions.co.uk/leather_types
I am not affiliated with LTT in any way. I just happen to like their products; I have been using them for about 6 years now and apart from a few creases my leather furniture and leather auto interiors look as good as new. Prior to that, I used popular 'creams' from various manufacturers, and I also tried Leatherique. The long term result after several years on my previous vehicles was shiny, worn looking leather that had lost its softness, pliability and 'matte' look - basically what a lot of people figure is normal wear and aging (but it's not!)
Caveat emptor...
Some reading:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
http://www.lttsolutions.co.uk/leather_types
I am not affiliated with LTT in any way. I just happen to like their products; I have been using them for about 6 years now and apart from a few creases my leather furniture and leather auto interiors look as good as new. Prior to that, I used popular 'creams' from various manufacturers, and I also tried Leatherique. The long term result after several years on my previous vehicles was shiny, worn looking leather that had lost its softness, pliability and 'matte' look - basically what a lot of people figure is normal wear and aging (but it's not!)
Caveat emptor...
montecristo said:
Re: the cleaning part, how can a damp cloth be useful, if a lot of the skin contact is going to leave oily/greasy residue?
It wont hence the advice in my first post.The main thing to avoid is getting to a situation where heavy cleaning is necessary so if the leather is dirty it's been left too long.
Little and often is key.
Byteme said:
It wont hence the advice in my first post.
The main thing to avoid is getting to a situation where heavy cleaning is necessary so if the leather is dirty it's been left too long.
Little and often is key.
Is this with or without Connolly Hide Leather cream?The main thing to avoid is getting to a situation where heavy cleaning is necessary so if the leather is dirty it's been left too long.
Little and often is key.
Is it to be applied in the dark?
Or are you treating us as mushrooms and continually feeding us bullying?
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