Leather Cleaning

rG-tom · 06-29-2012, 06:51 AM

Hey guys,

after much research trying to figure out what the best products would be best to get rid of that greay shine on my wheel and seats, I finally decided on Dr Leather, which is a pure leather cleaner that leaves no moisturiser or feed behind, which is what makes most leather products a bit rubbish, as the leather still has a shine to it.

I also got some Auto Finesse Spritz dashboard spray, which has a matt finish, is anti static and has uv protection.

Before:

After:

Oh and a couple from my phone camera just to show its no trickery

This was after having driven it for 30 minutes too (so some grease from my hands

)

The difference to the steering wheel in particular is staggering, so much nicer to hold.

Took a few hours to do everything, but it is unbelievably better. Also, the smell is amazing, really leathery mixed with the amazing scent of the spritz, car feels like new inside to me now

FRG · 06-29-2012, 03:46 PM

I'm glad you posted this as I've been wanting to do exactly the same (especially the wheel), I know what to get now. Thanks.

Noticed your sig. My dad has recently loaned (it's not going back and he knows it

) me his 5D MkII. I'm shite with it at the mo but can't wait to get some mods done on the car and try to take decent pictures with it.

-TARBY- · 06-29-2012, 03:57 PM

Very good!!

Mr Singh · 06-29-2012, 04:39 PM

Been using Dr Leather for about a yr, very impressive. The wipes are handy too, recommend them for a quick once over every couple of weeks.

Cracking turn around there

mikeysix · 06-29-2012, 05:43 PM

Looks the business mate. Nice and matt! Keep the shine for the paint! Great stuff!

rG-tom · 06-29-2012, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRG

I'm glad you posted this as I've been wanting to do exactly the same (especially the wheel), I know what to get now. Thanks.

Noticed your sig. My dad has recently loaned (it's not going back and he knows it

) me his 5D MkII. I'm shite with it at the mo but can't wait to get some mods done on the car and try to take decent pictures with it.

5d2 is a cracking camera, a few of the togs i work with use them as their main breadwinners.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Singh

Been using Dr Leather for about a yr, very impressive. The wipes are handy too, recommend them for a quick once over every couple of weeks.

Cracking turn around there

Cheers

I have a pack of the wipes too, will keep them in the car for any emergencies too

Not tried the wipes but I get the idea they're more of the same

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeysix

Looks the business mate. Nice and matt! Keep the shine for the paint! Great stuff!

Cheers, you into basketball mate or just watching? I play at national league level

Falmouthboy · 06-30-2012, 01:41 AM

Where can these products be bought? Internet or can they be bought on the high street?

Cyprio · 06-30-2012, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falmouthboy

Where can these products be bought? Internet or can they be bought on the high street?

http://www.drleather.com/

Jules59 · 06-30-2012, 02:30 AM

Have ordered some of the wipes to give them a go.
Ive tried a variety of leather cleaners and not been impressed with most of them - too much of a glossy sheen in most cases.

Reggie-g75 · 07-01-2012, 04:52 AM

Also saw your post on DW! Great job, now on my own mission to see if mine come up as good as yours. Using zaino and a little brush......

parapaul · 07-01-2012, 04:04 PM

Very impressed! As above, most of what I've tried has left the leather shiny so I haven't bothered recently. I'll give this stuff a try

philreid · 07-03-2012, 05:50 AM

Thanks a lot for the info - I was wondering about exactly this at the weekend. Will get some of that stuff.

dobbo99 · 07-03-2012, 08:23 AM

so is this the spray on cleaner? as opposed to a tub of wipes I mean.

this gives a much better finish than my choosen, primative method. looks good.

rG-tom · 07-03-2012, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobbo99

so is this the spray on cleaner? as opposed to a tub of wipes I mean.

this gives a much better finish than my choosen, primative method. looks good.

Yup, though I do have the wipes too, I have not used them yet. They will be used for intermediary cleaning

To quote when someone else asked me exactly what i used on another forum.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rG-tom

I used Dr. Leather Liquid Leather cleaner, sprayed liberally on and then massaged in with a Kiwi branded shoe polishing brush. Then removed with a "Detailers Preference" microfibre cloth. I will use the wipes say monthly just to give it a quick once over, as now ive taken most of the **** off it should be fine

I used the same brand of cloth and auto finesse spritz for the non-leather parts of the car, ie the metal, dashboard, plastics etc:

dobbo99 · 07-04-2012, 02:39 AM

lovely, ive got shoe brushes and some autofiness stuff (they are only 2mins round the corner).
ive just been using warm water with washing up liquid, harsh, but does clean! and then Ive tried a variety of finishing products, at present using a leather conditioner of a horse/stable nature (its not greasey, and dries matt).

lovely, ive ordered some dr leather this morning.

06-29-2012, 06:51 AM	#1
rG-tom Second Lieutenant 70 Rep 275 Posts Drives: MY2021 M550i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bedfordshire iTrader: (1)	Leather Cleaning Hey guys, after much research trying to figure out what the best products would be best to get rid of that greay shine on my wheel and seats, I finally decided on Dr Leather, which is a pure leather cleaner that leaves no moisturiser or feed behind, which is what makes most leather products a bit rubbish, as the leather still has a shine to it. I also got some Auto Finesse Spritz dashboard spray, which has a matt finish, is anti static and has uv protection. Before: After: Oh and a couple from my phone camera just to show its no trickery This was after having driven it for 30 minutes too (so some grease from my hands ) The difference to the steering wheel in particular is staggering, so much nicer to hold. Took a few hours to do everything, but it is unbelievably better. Also, the smell is amazing, really leathery mixed with the amazing scent of the spritz, car feels like new inside to me now __________________ Previous: 2002 E46 330i M-Sport (m54b30 LCI), 2007 E92 335D M-Sport Coupe (m57), 2003 z4 3.0i (m54b30), 2010 E92 325D M-Sport Coupe (n57 LCI), 2019 F36 430i M-Sport Pro Gran Coupe, 2018 F36 440i M-Sport Pro Gran Coupe MPPSK Current: MY2021 M550i, Aventurin Red, Ivory Nappa, Comfort Pack, Tech+
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FRG Captain 63 Rep 647 Posts Drives: E91 325d M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: east midlands iTrader: (1)	I'm glad you posted this as I've been wanting to do exactly the same (especially the wheel), I know what to get now. Thanks. Noticed your sig. My dad has recently loaned (it's not going back and he knows it ) me his 5D MkII. I'm shite with it at the mo but can't wait to get some mods done on the car and try to take decent pictures with it.
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-TARBY- Private First Class 11 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 07 330d M Sport Saloon 6 Speed Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Orpington iTrader: (0)	Very good!! __________________ 2007(07) : e90 - 330d - M Sport - Saloon - 6 Speed
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Mr Singh Banned 63 Rep 773 Posts Drives: E91 330D M Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Milton Keynes iTrader: (3)	Been using Dr Leather for about a yr, very impressive. The wipes are handy too, recommend them for a quick once over every couple of weeks. Cracking turn around there
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mikeysix Lieutenant 25 Rep 482 Posts Drives: F30 318d m sport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kirkcaldy iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 e90 2.0d m sport [0.00]	Looks the business mate. Nice and matt! Keep the shine for the paint! Great stuff!
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Falmouthboy Squadron Leader (Ret'd) 25 Rep 627 Posts Drives: E91 330d SE & Mini Coupe JCW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cornwall iTrader: (0)	Where can these products be bought? Internet or can they be bought on the high street?
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06-30-2012, 02:30 AM	#9
Jules59 Lieutenant 56 Rep 540 Posts Drives: Still searching ... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wilds of Warwickshire iTrader: (0)	Have ordered some of the wipes to give them a go. Ive tried a variety of leather cleaners and not been impressed with most of them - too much of a glossy sheen in most cases. __________________ Jules
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Reggie-g75 First Lieutenant 10 Rep 321 Posts Drives: X6 40d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bristol iTrader: (0)	Also saw your post on DW! Great job, now on my own mission to see if mine come up as good as yours. Using zaino and a little brush......
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parapaul Colonel 118 Rep 2,216 Posts Drives: E91 330d M Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stoke on Trent iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E91 330D MSport [0.00]	Very impressed! As above, most of what I've tried has left the leather shiny so I haven't bothered recently. I'll give this stuff a try __________________ Just how many Yorkshire sheep can you fit inside one exhaust?
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philreid Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 214 Posts Drives: E90 325i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Glasgow, UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks a lot for the info - I was wondering about exactly this at the weekend. Will get some of that stuff.
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dobbo99 Major 227 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: E39 530 oldskool Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	so is this the spray on cleaner? as opposed to a tub of wipes I mean. this gives a much better finish than my choosen, primative method. looks good.
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dobbo99 Major 227 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: E39 530 oldskool Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	lovely, ive got shoe brushes and some autofiness stuff (they are only 2mins round the corner). ive just been using warm water with washing up liquid, harsh, but does clean! and then Ive tried a variety of finishing products, at present using a leather conditioner of a horse/stable nature (its not greasey, and dries matt). lovely, ive ordered some dr leather this morning.
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