Just wondering what people recommend for leather cleaner and a conditioner, the leather in my BMW is starting to get a bit worn on the edge of the bolster and a couple of small cracks. I have quite a few auto finesse products so was going to try there leather cleaner and conditioner but if there’s anything else better or easier to use etc please let me know thanks
Is your leather painted or dyed as that makes a big difference
Dyed leathers has open pours and will benefit from a leather conditioner or "feed" as it will be absorbed
Painted leather has closed pours because its been painted the paint blocks the pours and leaves a solid coat of flex-able paint so leather conditioner or "feed" is no good as it wont be absorbed by the leather and will come of on your clothes and what ever else comes in to contact with it.
Painted leather will benefit from CarPRO PERL and it can be cleaned with a mild APC
Dyed leather will benefit from any leather feed/conditioner and it can be cleaned with a specific leather cleaner.
You should determine the leather coating type before looking for a product
What conditioner did you decide on? Just got some Dr Leather spray cleaner and it lifted a lot of dirt from my seats. So just looking for a conditioner for my dyed seats now...I can pick up wowos leather cream locally, Anyone tried this?
I wouldn't bother with conditioner unless you have an older car with uncoated leather. Easy test to check - put a drop of water onto the seat, if it beads then the leather is coated and a conditioner will simply moisturise your clothes.
I cleaned the leather in a 2004 Mercedes Benz that is well looked after and although the leather is cleaned fairly regularly, I was surprised how much more dirt I lifted with Dr Leather spray cleaner. The new smell is really nice and the leather feels completely different............. like new. Definitely one to keep in the cupboard for future use.
Derek.
How do I know what type of finish is on leather?
Just recently bought a 2007 Audi avant, brown/amaretto or what they call it.
Nobody cleaned it for 12 years so Im trying to find out how to get all staining and grime out of it.
Meguiars Apc even in very light dilution is taking down brown color and is damaging leather/finish
What to use, how to know, what finish is it, I would greatly appreciate the help
Photo attached of seats, they look much better in pics then in person
Shocking behaviour. Why do people think manners go out the window when they are online? You are still dealing with real people, manners don't cost anything.
Hopefully an admin is along soon to escort you along to the nearest fb group. Your child like mentality will be better suited there [emoji106][emoji2357]
Just a quick one why was my post deleted I actually gave him a proper answer to his question on how to tell the difference in painted or dyed leather
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