Spatt Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 The seats are in good condition but ive never had leather seats before so how do I keep em clean, slidy and in all round good condition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Speak to Peter (4RE Leather) a fountain of knowledge in all things leather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I just use 3m Leather wipes on mine occasionally and that seems to keep them in good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 (edited) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Meguiars-Gold-Class-Leather-Cleaner-Conditioner-Restores-Original-Suppleness-/220960684237?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item33724878cd Works wonders on mine! Edited December 30, 2013 by 350Ad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jp606 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 You want Gliptone Leather Cleaner, Gliptone Leather Conditioner and a leather cleaning brush and a couple of cloths. Really easy to use and clear instructions on the bottle. I keep treating it regularly to maintain the leather smell and matte look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Modern leather only really needs to be cleaned as they are essentially lacquered to protect them. Cleaning can be done with anything from a suitably diluted APC (all purpose cleaner - readily available from any supermarket for a pittance) and a wipe down with a cloth to dedicated leather cleaners and brushes. If your leather's in good condition, PM Envy Valeting on here about these. If it needs a deeper clean then I've only used Raceglaze Leather Cleaner with a soft bristle brush, and have also used Raceglaze Leather Balm too (both of which I would recommend) and the AutoGlym Leather Cleaner & Conditioner (neither of which I would recommend). I'd also recommend giving the steering wheel and gear knob a once over every so often too as these areas attract much more dirt and oils from the almost constant contact with your hands - although I shouldn't have to point this out I will anyway, but if you're using anything on the steering wheel in particular then always ensure the product is fully dry (and if necessary buffed) and not slippery before driving the car again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 (edited) You want Gliptone Leather Cleaner, Gliptone Leather Conditioner and a leather cleaning brush and a couple of cloths. Really easy to use and clear instructions on the bottle. I keep treating it regularly to maintain the leather smell and matte look. +1 I've tried a few different makes and Gliptone is def the best Either do it just after you have been out in the car or hang a hair dryer off the interior mirror for a while, the leather responds much better if its warm or if you have heated seats put them on for a while Edited December 30, 2013 by GIXXERUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spatt Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 Ok cheers for the info. Autoglym products are garbage and in my opinion for people who thing they know detailing or people who have been bought a kit and they still have it after 10 years and everythings probably gone off.. rant ovet. yeah I just used some leather cream that I stole from mums cupboard (think its for our sofa) but seats came up lovely and I did the steering wheel and I did my gator cover too and its come up a treat. Dont even know the thing is leather haha.. anyways im that happy I might put a couple of pictures on my ' build' thread. oh.. put wax on my carbon fibre interior. .. coz I can and its shiny as hell now * bing* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Ok cheers for the info. Autoglym products are garbage and in my opinion for people who thing they know detailing or people who have been bought a kit and they still have it after 10 years and everythings probably gone off.. rant ovet. So you don't like autoglym products then :lol: I just use some sofa cleaner we've got in the cupboard too and the seats come up lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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