Keeping IVORY interior *mint*
07-14-10, 02:32 PM
#1
Keeping IVORY interior *mint*
HEY Detailing pro's!
So we traded in our RX- and got an 2010 SFP/on IVORY interior. It looks great! But I can already tell 3 days in that it's gonna be alot of upkeep to keep it looking nice and new-especially the seats and stuff. Would you guy's be able to link me to a really good leather cleaner/conditioner that I'll be able to use easily every time I was the car? THANKS!
And also any interior cleaner that is suitable for cleaning the dash-all parts of the interior pieces. I don't wanna go and start making the dash look all shiny-not a look for the RX.
Thanks alot guy's! Really really appreciate it!
-Sam-
So we traded in our RX- and got an 2010 SFP/on IVORY interior. It looks great! But I can already tell 3 days in that it's gonna be alot of upkeep to keep it looking nice and new-especially the seats and stuff. Would you guy's be able to link me to a really good leather cleaner/conditioner that I'll be able to use easily every time I was the car? THANKS!
And also any interior cleaner that is suitable for cleaning the dash-all parts of the interior pieces. I don't wanna go and start making the dash look all shiny-not a look for the RX.
Thanks alot guy's! Really really appreciate it!
-Sam-
07-15-10, 06:26 AM
#7
Lighter colored leathers are especially prone to show stains and color transfers from jeans or belts. It is really important to use a "protectant" on these leathers to keep these stains from penetrating the urethane coating. Conditioners do not offer this protection. There are only a few manufacturers offering protection products as they are more costly to make. I've used Leather Masters Protection Cream for around 20 years and it works.
Think of it like this... A fluorocarbon based protection product like LMPC is like a paint sealant that you would use on your paint while conditioners are like an oily glaze that makes your paint look good but offers little or no protection.
If your goal is to keep your leather looking pristine for years use a water based fluorocarbon protection product and forget about the conditioners.
Conditioners, as a group are oily, waxy or slippery. They leave behind a film that while initially may make the surface feel smooth, actually cause your leather attract and hold dirt. Dirt is the enemy of leather as it causes abrasion and as you slide in and out, will wear your leather and make it shiny in those areas. Conditioners also offer no guard against dye transfer and may exacerbate this problem.
Best thing you can do for your leather is to keep it clean and protected. Leather Masters makes a decent cleaner, Leather Masters Strong Leather Cleaner, but I find Woolite and water (1:10) works equally well.
If you are concerned about cracking, know that water is the best conditioner you can use. Regular cleaning will hydrate the leather, keeping it supple.
I clean my leather and protect it every other month or at least quarterly. I maintain the leather with a weekly wipe down with a microfiber dampened with Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer. BTW, Meg's QID does contain UVA and UVB screeners.
Think of it like this... A fluorocarbon based protection product like LMPC is like a paint sealant that you would use on your paint while conditioners are like an oily glaze that makes your paint look good but offers little or no protection.
If your goal is to keep your leather looking pristine for years use a water based fluorocarbon protection product and forget about the conditioners.
Conditioners, as a group are oily, waxy or slippery. They leave behind a film that while initially may make the surface feel smooth, actually cause your leather attract and hold dirt. Dirt is the enemy of leather as it causes abrasion and as you slide in and out, will wear your leather and make it shiny in those areas. Conditioners also offer no guard against dye transfer and may exacerbate this problem.
Best thing you can do for your leather is to keep it clean and protected. Leather Masters makes a decent cleaner, Leather Masters Strong Leather Cleaner, but I find Woolite and water (1:10) works equally well.
If you are concerned about cracking, know that water is the best conditioner you can use. Regular cleaning will hydrate the leather, keeping it supple.
I clean my leather and protect it every other month or at least quarterly. I maintain the leather with a weekly wipe down with a microfiber dampened with Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer. BTW, Meg's QID does contain UVA and UVB screeners.
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07-15-10, 07:59 AM
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Get some extra mats for the floor (I just bought mine at target or walmart) as it is a magnet for dirt and snow in the winter time.
Beautiful color, a little tough to keep clean but not awful as long as you are careful.
Beautiful color, a little tough to keep clean but not awful as long as you are careful.
07-15-10, 01:31 PM
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Remember that proper cleaning is the key in keeping it looking new. We do carry Leatherique products that will up keep up those seats for you and also the Optimum Power Clean and Optimum Leather Protectant and the Blackfire Interior cleaner & the Blackfire High-UV Leather Conditioner are also others that will help in the up keep on your leather. Don't forget we have our DogDays Summer sale @ 15% off and Free Shipping on order's over $49 bucks for the lower 48.
http://www.properautocare.com/leatcarprod1.html
http://www.properautocare.com/leatcarprod1.html
07-15-10, 01:48 PM
#10
Great for older cars, just not new ones. I find that taking hours to use Leatherique properly is too tedious. Also, I never could get rid of the sticky feeling from the Rejuvenator oil properly so I sold my 32oz bottles not too long ago. Prestine Clean works perfectly though. I just disliked Rejuvenator
07-18-10, 08:39 PM
#12
Thanks for the all the info! Whats my final verdict? Is it the woolite/water combo? Or anyone have a strict just cleaner-not oily conditioner that'll work and get minor stains/scuffs off.
What's my best option bud? I know you know lots bout detailing! 
Great for older cars, just not new ones. I find that taking hours to use Leatherique properly is too tedious. Also, I never could get rid of the sticky feeling from the Rejuvenator oil properly so I sold my 32oz bottles not too long ago. Prestine Clean works perfectly though. I just disliked Rejuvenator
07-20-10, 06:17 AM
#15
As do I. I have several quality Italian leather pieces in the home. That's how I first became aware of Leather Masters products. The merchant offered the LM kit as part of the purchase. The deal also included free refills for life so I keep going back and they keep giving me new kits. I have some leather furniture that is over twenty years old and still looks and feels like new.