Leather seat cleaner

gdev77

Hi All,
Can anyone recommend a good product that will remove scuff marks from leather seats & bring them back to their former glory. I've a grey leather interior. There are also one or two holes in the leather armrest that need to be filled in. Any ideas?

sogood

Hi there, a good remedy for cleaning leather that was recommended to me, but as yet untried, is to gently wipe the leather with a damp cloth, consisting of a solution of water and rubbing alcohol, mixed in equal parts. Repeat as necessary. Of course it is advisable to try it out on an inconspicuous area first. regarding the holes, the absolute best solution is of course to re-cover the damaged part. As its an armrest it isnt too large an area at least, and could be covered with a complimentary colour if the original isnt obtainable. There are some very good quality "Trimcell" type materials available from upholstery suppliers.Whereabouts are you based?

alpina

Have used these guys, excellent results but lots of patience if repairing! but worth it...http://www.leatherique.com/

jonnycwh

i hear a product called 'gliptone' is very good for leather treatment and maintenance. perhaps get in touch with the guys from www.vagninjas.com and get more info

gdev77

Any other ideas?

gdev77

alpina wrote: »

Have used these guys, excellent results but lots of patience if repairing! but worth it...http://www.leatherique.com/

Where do you buy this product?

v240gltse

hi

i have used gliptone for cleaning , softening and coloring the seats in my car with GREAT success. Takes time but the results are worth it.They are a great company to deal with and fast postage at reasonable costs

linky

best of luck and if you need anything just send me a pm

regards
brendan

gdev77

v240gltse wrote: »

hi

i have used gliptone for cleaning , softening and coloring the seats in my car with GREAT success. Takes time but the results are worth it.They are a great company to deal with and fast postage at reasonable costs

linky

best of luck and if you need anything just send me a pm

regards
brendan

Thanks Brendan,
I'll check their products out. They have an online shop, right?
Graham

gdev77

v240gltse wrote: »

hi

i have used gliptone for cleaning , softening and coloring the seats in my car with GREAT success. Takes time but the results are worth it.They are a great company to deal with and fast postage at reasonable costs

linky

best of luck and if you need anything just send me a pm

regards
brendan

Hi Brendan,
I just checked out their website. What products do you recommend that I purchase? Many thanks,
Graham

v240gltse

hi Graham

I bought the Gliptone Gentle cleaner (G12 ) and the liquid leather conditioner (G11) and the scuff master colour that matched the colour of my leather.

This colour shade can be got from either the option lists tag that is on most cars or you could ask a friendly garage that deals in your model for info or failing all that you can send Liquidleather a small removed sample for proper identification.

The instructions you get with the scuff master colour dye are very very detailed and managed to get a complete novice like me through the hole process.

The secret is NOT to rush the process and ensure that all steps are followed.


take care and if you need any info please don't hesitate to contact me.

regards

brendan

gdev77

v240gltse wrote: »

hi Graham

I bought the Gliptone Gentle cleaner (G12 ) and the liquid leather conditioner (G11) and the scuff master colour that matched the colour of my leather.

This colour shade can be got from either the option lists tag that is on most cars or you could ask a friendly garage that deals in your model for info or failing all that you can send Liquidleather a small removed sample for proper identification.

The instructions you get with the scuff master colour dye are very very detailed and managed to get a complete novice like me through the hole process.

The secret is NOT to rush the process and ensure that all steps are followed.


take care and if you need any info please don't hesitate to contact me.

regards

brendan

Thanks Brendan for all your help.
I'll order those products this week & give it a try
I just need to match the colour of the leather.
The grey I need for an E24 BMW is not listed on their list of colours.
I sent them an email & just awaiting a reply.
Thanks again

alpina

Thoroughly, thoroughly clean your seats before even thinking of applying any products! the amount of people to makes a dog's dinner of this procedure is frightening, take your time & you'll be impressed with the results.

v240gltse

hi alpina,

I totally agree with what you have stated . clean clean and then clean some more and in fairness the Gliptone procedure is very clear on this point.

regards
Brendan

alpina wrote: »

Thoroughly, thoroughly clean your seats before even thinking of applying any products! the amount of people to makes a dog's dinner of this procedure is frightening, take your time & you'll be impressed with the results.

gdev77

alpina wrote: »

Thoroughly, thoroughly clean your seats before even thinking of applying any products! the amount of people to makes a dog's dinner of this procedure is frightening, take your time & you'll be impressed with the results.

Thanks for the advise
I'll do my best