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Best leather cleaner?
« on: 07 September 2010, 23:48:05 »

My leather seats are supposed to be cream but were looking a bit grubby.  So I gave them the once over with Auto Glym and now they look – well just the same really.   :(

What’s the best leather cleaner out there?

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Re: Best leather cleaner?
« Reply #1 on: 08 September 2010, 00:30:06 »

i wouldnt wanna say without seeing the leather but is it dirty or is it that worn the colour has come off?????i wouldnt be able to recomend anything but i know you can buy leather restorer!if it is just dirt.........watered down dettol!bout 10 part warm water 1 part detol :y
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Re: Best leather cleaner?
« Reply #2 on: 08 September 2010, 06:07:20 »

gliptone 2 part gets good reviews  :y

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Re: Best leather cleaner?
« Reply #3 on: 08 September 2010, 07:53:27 »

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gliptone 2 part gets good reviews  :y
Yep, got to agree. I've used it for years, its good and smells lovely ;)
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Re: Best leather cleaner?
« Reply #4 on: 08 September 2010, 08:33:40 »

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Re: Best leather cleaner?
« Reply #5 on: 08 September 2010, 10:10:51 »

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i wouldnt wanna say without seeing the leather but is it dirty or is it that worn the colour has come off?????i wouldnt be able to recomend anything but i know you can buy leather restorer!if it is just dirt.........watered down dettol!bout 10 part warm water 1 part detol :y

It's mostly just a little dirty, but there are a few creases where I presume the surface colour has cracked. 

Not sure how serious you are about the Dettol, or if you're pulling my pilsner.  Doesn't is make the car smell like a hospital?

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Re: Best leather cleaner?
« Reply #6 on: 08 September 2010, 10:14:28 »

experince says that no need for expensive material..

use nivea moisturizing cream ;D but use it at least 3-4 hours before you drive or you will have some creamy pants ;D ..  apply 2 times as a thin layer (not much ) with 15-20 minutes break..  :y
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Re: Best leather cleaner?
« Reply #7 on: 08 September 2010, 10:16:58 »

Thanks for the advice guys.   :y

That gliptone stuff looks like the dog's, I'll order some and give it a try.  They even do leather scented ai...  Oh, better not go there, I've hardly got any post count anyway.   ;)

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Re: Best leather cleaner?
« Reply #8 on: 08 September 2010, 12:12:47 »

Meguires Leather food is bloody good too, but a bit pricy, Lasts a long time too, but needs working in with a very soft nailbrush, and then wiping off with a damp soft cloth.
Gives brilliant results, but needs a fair bit of effort.
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Re: Best leather cleaner?
« Reply #9 on: 14 September 2010, 18:15:25 »

I just tried out the Gliptone leather cleaner, and very good it is too.  It even took the dirt out of the wear creases in the leather, which was a surprise.   :y

It didn't make the leather shiny, it does smell good and I didn't cream my pants.   ;)

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Re: Best leather cleaner?
« Reply #10 on: 14 September 2010, 18:59:58 »

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Thanks for the advice guys.   :y

That gliptone stuff looks like the dog's, I'll order some and give it a try.  They even do leather scented ai...  Oh, better not go there, I've hardly got any post count anyway.   ;)





We'll have to watch this lad, he's a quick learner! ;) Should go far! :y ;D ;D ;D ;)
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Re: Best leather cleaner?
« Reply #11 on: 15 September 2010, 02:17:11 »

Gilptone is great stuff. :y :y
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