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Title: Keeping leather clean
Post by: jonnygo on 26 May 2010, 20:26

Hi all

Just bought a beautiful MK6 GTI with black leather interior.  I was wondering if I needed to use a product to keep it clean?
I noticed today that the passenger side seat had a chalk-like hue on it that I was unable to rub off!  Any advice appreciated.

best


Jonny in North London

Title: Re: Keeping leather clean
Post by: Dan J on 26 May 2010, 23:01

this should sort it out for you
http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/3M_Leather_and_Vinyl_Restorer_1.html

Title: Re: Keeping leather clean
Post by: VWKev on 27 May 2010, 15:33

Following on from Dan, I have tried 2 products.

Poorboys Leather stuff : - Its not very good, its to be rubbed in by hand, yes it cleans but it doesnt really condition that well. It smells ok at first but next day its pretty rank to be honest.

Gliptone Leather Cleaner & Conditioner : - Now were talking, the cleaner is fab, does what it says on the tin but its the conditioner that is pretty special. It not only leaves the leather feeling great and protected/conditioned, but this stuff smells georgeous, and next day its brought the leather to life really and it smells just like new leather seats have just been installed. Its great stuff.

Title: Re: Keeping leather clean
Post by: Guy on 27 May 2010, 17:43

for me it has to be gliptone... love using it

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/gliptone-liquid-leather-conditioner-and-waterproofer-250ml.php?cPath=26_34 (http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/gliptone-liquid-leather-conditioner-and-waterproofer-250ml.php?cPath=26_34)

Title: Re: Keeping leather clean
Post by: Uruk Hai on 27 May 2010, 19:18

I've got a few products from the Furniture clinic and I think its good stuff.

Title: Re: Keeping leather clean
Post by: Dan J on 27 May 2010, 21:48

Quote from: Uruk Hai on 27 May 2010, 19:18

I've got a few products from the Furniture clinic and I think its good stuff.

any linkys to the products you have?

Title: Re: Keeping leather clean
Post by: VWKev on 28 May 2010, 01:44

I dont know why I wrote Zymol, I meant to write gliptone  :laugh:

Title: Re: Keeping leather clean
Post by: Guy on 28 May 2010, 08:27

Quote from: VWKev on 28 May 2010, 01:44

I dont know why I wrote Zymol, I meant to write gliptone  :laugh:

yeah, yeah

and here was me thinking I was trumping everyone!!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Keeping leather clean
Post by: Uruk Hai on 29 May 2010, 22:39

Quote from: dubplate Dan on 27 May 2010, 21:48

Quote from: Uruk Hai on 27 May 2010, 19:18

I've got a few products from the Furniture clinic and I think its good stuff.

any linkys to the products you have?

Yes here you go !

http://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/Leather_Care_Kit.htm

http://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/Leather_Recolouring_Balm.htm

Title: Re: Keeping leather clean
Post by: Dan J on 30 May 2010, 00:07

Thanks mate

the re-colouring balm looks pretty good.