How to remove denium stains from Ecru Leather
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How to remove denium stains from Ecru Leather
I'm afraid to put anything on the seats. Any suggestions?
From what I've seen in the past some of the leather cleaners darken the patch your trying to clean and I'm trying to avoid this and or making it shiny.
From what I've seen in the past some of the leather cleaners darken the patch your trying to clean and I'm trying to avoid this and or making it shiny.
12-16-11, 06:25 AM
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FWIW, LeatherMasters makes excellent cleaning and protecting products. Their cleaner will safely remove a lot of stuff, but dye transfer requires repeated attempts. Dye transfer stains may not completely be removed but will fade over time. LM Protection Cream will prevent dye transfer.
To anyone who has light leather get a protectant on that leather and you will avoid a lot of these headaches down the road. There are only two or three true "protectants" on the market. Leather Masters makes one called LM Protection Cream. Think of it like a sealant for leather much like a sealant protects your paint. Once applied, stains are prevented from penetrating the leather. Don't confuse a protector with a conditioner as they are quite different.
Dye transfer doesn't just come from bluejeans. Belts, purses and other fabrics can also transfer their color. Leather protectors are a water-based, fluorocarbon product. They seal and dry to the touch leaving no oily or glossy appearance. They are neither slippery nor grabby. The leather will feel silky smooth and remain that way for months. Future cleaning is just a simple wipe down with a damp cloth.
Once dye transfer has occurred it is nearly impossible to remove as the dye has, in fact, re-dyed the leather topcoat. It is virtually impossible to remove without damaging the topcoat of the leather so often a re-dye and respray of a new topcoat is necessary. This is usually not a good solution as it often alters the grain pattern where the respray has occurred. As the dye permeates through the leather, it slowly dissipates and makes the stain less noticeable and if you keep cleaning the leather, say every week for a few months it may become less noticeable.
To avoid this issue completely, use a leather protector on that light colored leather.
To anyone who has light leather get a protectant on that leather and you will avoid a lot of these headaches down the road. There are only two or three true "protectants" on the market. Leather Masters makes one called LM Protection Cream. Think of it like a sealant for leather much like a sealant protects your paint. Once applied, stains are prevented from penetrating the leather. Don't confuse a protector with a conditioner as they are quite different.
Dye transfer doesn't just come from bluejeans. Belts, purses and other fabrics can also transfer their color. Leather protectors are a water-based, fluorocarbon product. They seal and dry to the touch leaving no oily or glossy appearance. They are neither slippery nor grabby. The leather will feel silky smooth and remain that way for months. Future cleaning is just a simple wipe down with a damp cloth.
Once dye transfer has occurred it is nearly impossible to remove as the dye has, in fact, re-dyed the leather topcoat. It is virtually impossible to remove without damaging the topcoat of the leather so often a re-dye and respray of a new topcoat is necessary. This is usually not a good solution as it often alters the grain pattern where the respray has occurred. As the dye permeates through the leather, it slowly dissipates and makes the stain less noticeable and if you keep cleaning the leather, say every week for a few months it may become less noticeable.
To avoid this issue completely, use a leather protector on that light colored leather.
12-16-11, 07:41 PM
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FWIW, LeatherMasters makes excellent cleaning and protecting products. Their cleaner will safely remove a lot of stuff, but dye transfer requires repeated attempts. Dye transfer stains may not completely be removed but will fade over time. LM Protection Cream will prevent dye transfer.
To anyone who has light leather get a protectant on that leather and you will avoid a lot of these headaches down the road. There are only two or three true "protectants" on the market. Leather Masters makes one called LM Protection Cream. Think of it like a sealant for leather much like a sealant protects your paint. Once applied, stains are prevented from penetrating the leather. Don't confuse a protector with a conditioner as they are quite different.
Dye transfer doesn't just come from bluejeans. Belts, purses and other fabrics can also transfer their color. Leather protectors are a water-based, fluorocarbon product. They seal and dry to the touch leaving no oily or glossy appearance. They are neither slippery nor grabby. The leather will feel silky smooth and remain that way for months. Future cleaning is just a simple wipe down with a damp cloth.
Once dye transfer has occurred it is nearly impossible to remove as the dye has, in fact, re-dyed the leather topcoat. It is virtually impossible to remove without damaging the topcoat of the leather so often a re-dye and respray of a new topcoat is necessary. This is usually not a good solution as it often alters the grain pattern where the respray has occurred. As the dye permeates through the leather, it slowly dissipates and makes the stain less noticeable and if you keep cleaning the leather, say every week for a few months it may become less noticeable.
To avoid this issue completely, use a leather protector on that light colored leather.
To anyone who has light leather get a protectant on that leather and you will avoid a lot of these headaches down the road. There are only two or three true "protectants" on the market. Leather Masters makes one called LM Protection Cream. Think of it like a sealant for leather much like a sealant protects your paint. Once applied, stains are prevented from penetrating the leather. Don't confuse a protector with a conditioner as they are quite different.
Dye transfer doesn't just come from bluejeans. Belts, purses and other fabrics can also transfer their color. Leather protectors are a water-based, fluorocarbon product. They seal and dry to the touch leaving no oily or glossy appearance. They are neither slippery nor grabby. The leather will feel silky smooth and remain that way for months. Future cleaning is just a simple wipe down with a damp cloth.
Once dye transfer has occurred it is nearly impossible to remove as the dye has, in fact, re-dyed the leather topcoat. It is virtually impossible to remove without damaging the topcoat of the leather so often a re-dye and respray of a new topcoat is necessary. This is usually not a good solution as it often alters the grain pattern where the respray has occurred. As the dye permeates through the leather, it slowly dissipates and makes the stain less noticeable and if you keep cleaning the leather, say every week for a few months it may become less noticeable.
To avoid this issue completely, use a leather protector on that light colored leather.
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