Leather tips!!!
- Thread starter Darragh
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Damon
King Kong
Hi Darragh
I recommend using Gliptone’s Liquid Leather. It is a two-stage clean and condition
Applied properly with care they will restore leather to the original soft matt factory finish. The bonus is they smell of new leather too.
I've done a couple of customers on here who have loved the finish.
With this type of treatment, ALWAYS test a small sample in a discrete area. (disclaimer done on with the help
)
To get the best finish when treating leather it needs to have some warmth in it. If not a warm day then heated seats, the cars heater or a hairdryer may be needed. Another trick is wet a hand towel and microwave it until its hot to the touch, but careful not to burn yourself. Then use it on the seats to moisten and heat the leather.
Clean the seats thoroughly, vacuum and wipe with a damp cloth (warm water).
Apply the cleaner with a cloth or applicator pad. You are aiming to push the cleaner into the leather, so just a gentle circular motion.
Leave the cleaner to soak and then after about 15 minutes wipe of excess.
I would repeat this process at least once. It depends on the condition of the leather, but keep and eye on the cloth as you wipe off and see how clean it is.
Leave it to dry completely, minimum of 30 mins.
Now its time to condition the leather. This is the bit were it will return the softness and matt finish.
Apply the conditioner with a lint free cloth or microfibre applicator. Use plenty of it, making sure you get an even application.
Then leave for several hours before wiping off any excess.
The key is warmth in the leather.
For regular care I would recommend this process twice a year, with monthly light applications of the conditioner.
If your wanting to repair severe damage I can recommend a couple of specialist treatments, but you need to take a small sample from the car.
Hope this helps
I recommend using Gliptone’s Liquid Leather. It is a two-stage clean and condition
Applied properly with care they will restore leather to the original soft matt factory finish. The bonus is they smell of new leather too.
I've done a couple of customers on here who have loved the finish.
With this type of treatment, ALWAYS test a small sample in a discrete area. (disclaimer done on with the help
)To get the best finish when treating leather it needs to have some warmth in it. If not a warm day then heated seats, the cars heater or a hairdryer may be needed. Another trick is wet a hand towel and microwave it until its hot to the touch, but careful not to burn yourself. Then use it on the seats to moisten and heat the leather.
Clean the seats thoroughly, vacuum and wipe with a damp cloth (warm water).
Apply the cleaner with a cloth or applicator pad. You are aiming to push the cleaner into the leather, so just a gentle circular motion.
Leave the cleaner to soak and then after about 15 minutes wipe of excess.
I would repeat this process at least once. It depends on the condition of the leather, but keep and eye on the cloth as you wipe off and see how clean it is.
Leave it to dry completely, minimum of 30 mins.
Now its time to condition the leather. This is the bit were it will return the softness and matt finish.
Apply the conditioner with a lint free cloth or microfibre applicator. Use plenty of it, making sure you get an even application.
Then leave for several hours before wiping off any excess.
The key is warmth in the leather.
For regular care I would recommend this process twice a year, with monthly light applications of the conditioner.
If your wanting to repair severe damage I can recommend a couple of specialist treatments, but you need to take a small sample from the car.
Hope this helps
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Damon
King Kong
Your welcome,
It can be sourced from a number of suppliers, my choice is www.cleanyourcar.co.uk and don't forget the PureGT discount code they provide
It can be sourced from a number of suppliers, my choice is www.cleanyourcar.co.uk and don't forget the PureGT discount code they provide
