leather cleaner

[beef]

can anyone suggest a product to clean ingrained dirt from interior leather trim

[craigy]

Yes. Gliptone who are based near Liverpool (I forget the details, so buy practical classics mag or the like as they're always in there) supply both excellent specialist cleaners and recolouring kits.
I thought my 'S' had dirty Magnolia hide, but found that the dye had worn away in places. The interior now looks as new.

[beef]

thanks craig,i done a search on Gliptone and found and ordered their products on the web,regards chris

[chim_knee]

beef said: thanks craig,i done a search on Gliptone and found and ordered their products on the web,regards chris

Would you let us know how you get on Chris... interested in doing it myself.

Ta,
Phil.

[gf15]

I have used Gliptone on an old rover with some craching on the leather where it was prone to wear on the bolsters. Results were very good, leather was softer, cracks were no longer noticeable, lasted about 9 months/ 30K before another application was needed. I seem to remember the smell was quite strong for the first couple of weeks.
I plan to use on the TVR as soon as possible.
Preperation is key, i used a Car seat leather cleaner first.
Summary: Very good.

[TUS 373]

One word of warning. If you have a light coloured interior, do not let your leather trouser belt come into contact with the seats after using Gliptone. The pigment migrates from the belt into the seat leather and can dye it permanently. Same goes for wearing leather jackets - don't!

[rebelmatic]

I have a small bottle of something called 'Fiebing's Care 4 way Leather conditioner' Comes from Milwaukee. Was given to me by a mate who works with leather products. Its pretty good. Cleans and ploishes it up really well. trick is to apply a thin coat and leave it for an hour to really soak into the skin. Then buff it up. Repeat if necessary according to the bottle but i haven't had to!!!!

Don't advise sticking ya nose in the bottle though

Website is www.thevikingtrader.net/care4.htm

>> Edited by rebelmatic on Thursday 27th March 13:14

[zippy500]

On a similar note(sorry to pinch the thread) is there anything that can be done for leather scuffs, I have several on the lumber part of my seat, I have tried shoe polish to hid it. Works for a few days then it has worn off again. Can anything be done without replacing the leather.