Thread: Cleaning Product Choices

Originally Posted by Smocky

So what are the recommended products for PROTECTING the new leather interior? The outside is getting wax protection regularly what should i do to the inside?

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We use the Meguirs gold class cleaner & conditioner on our black leather interior and dash. Never really thought I had dirty seats as used to wipe them with a damp chamois but this stuff is great. But there are a lot of very good leather conditioners and cleaners out there

As well it works really well on the leather steering wheel, cleaning and treating but with no slippery surface at the end

Never use something for humans! It contains quite different chemicals which can cause issues such as clogging and buildup of creme as well as damaging the leather surface itself. Leather is tuff for sure but still needs to be maintained correctly for longevity

Rob

Thanks Rob. I was going to ask if anyone could recommend a decent product for the steering wheel. Mine needs a bit of TLC.

I learnt the hard way on a previous vehicle NOT to use Armorall.

I'm a bit late to this thread, but with my other car when it needs a good clean and polish I use Meguiars products.

Step 1: Wash the car with NXT Car Wash. To really care for the paint it was recommended to me to use Baby Shampoo (pH neutral).

Step 2: Don't dry the car, but keep it wet so that you can "Clay Bar" it. I use Meguiars Quick Detailer to keep it moist. Once finished, dry off the remainder with a terry towelling cloth. This removes any oxidation and other contaminants (bird poo, exhaust stains, etc).

Step 3: Paint Cleaner. Cleans and repairs the paint. Apply as per directions on the bottle. Can hide and/or repair any swirl marks.

Step 4: Polish. Again, follow the directions on the bottle.

Step 5: Wax. To protect the stuff you have just done.

I generally do this once every six months or so. Wax once a month, and wash once a week. With a normal wash I use a good chamois to dry, then follow it with a terry towelling cloth to get it totally dry.

Inside on the leather I have used Oakwood Leather Care products, they seem to do a good job.

Originally Posted by Smocky

So what are the recommended products for PROTECTING the new leather interior? The outside is getting wax protection regularly what should i do to the inside?

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The Oakwood stuff has been mentioned before.I saw it whilst shopping last nite so I got a tube to try.They have the wipes too.
Andrew

Maguires leather cleanser kit took the cream colour out of my RRV seats. You could see the dye all over the cloth.

Originally Posted by rar110

Maguires leather cleanser kit took the cream colour out of my RRV seats. You could see the dye all over the cloth.

You sure that wasn't dirt?

I don't want to clean the leather, it's new. I want to protect it to make it easier to clean later and to protect it from damage and drying out.When I bought the car, obviously they offered to sell me interior protection.

I'll look at the Oakwood product range and look for a protector. Maybe that's conditioner, not sure.

This is a good thread I think for others looking to learn how to look after their car, so it's never too late to add to it

I think I might get some Bowden's Leather Love and Leather Guard tomorrow and give the seats a going over with that.