cleaning leather...

abhishriv · 05-31-2012, 07:59 PM

How often do you guys clean/condition your leather. I'm not talking about heavy detailing like using a separate cleaner with a brush and then an expensive conditioner.. but rather the quick wipe down with one of those cleaner/conditioner products.

i usually wipe down my leather once a month with chemical guys sprayable leather. keeps the coral red looking supple and nice and bright. is this too often?

AddictedToBavarian · 05-31-2012, 08:08 PM

Once a month is not too often. I wipe it down with a sort of cleaner every wash.

Bobble · 06-01-2012, 11:49 AM

Wipe down every wash clean, damp MF towel, clean once every 4 - 6 weeks with a one step product(I use PB Leather Stuff), deep clean once a year use either Leatherique twins or LeatherMaster treatment both work equally as well.

Dr. G · 06-01-2012, 06:34 PM

I use a terry cloth applicator and put on a bit of leatherique every now and then just to do a quick cleanup. It seems like the seats clean up a lot quicker and stay pretty much mint all year round.

dtea604 · 06-01-2012, 11:31 PM

it say every month just a personal opinion, well i use autoglym leather cleaner with a terry then use the plam applicator and applied some autoglym leather conditioner. get a steal on these items since there usually pricey 30percent of at canadian tire at the time on all auto glym products.

TOGWT · 06-02-2012, 07:01 AM

How your leather feels (its Patina – literally ‘hand’) tells you more about its condition than anything; it should feel like something between velvet and satin. Supple, inviting and luxurious. Leather care starts with maintaining factory fresh feeling leather from the beginning. Keeping it clean is important, and hydration is the key; preserving the life, flexibility, appearance and longevity of your leather.

1. Using a damp terry weave towel, hydrate the finished leather by wiping surfaces each time you wash the vehicle.

2. Clean with surfaces (Leather Master™ Strong Cleaner, diluted as required) once every 4 - 6 weeks with a terry weave towel and a leather protection product (Leather Master™ Protection Cream)

3. Bi-annually use Leather Master™ Soft Touch (ex Vital) - This is NOT a conditioner per se but is used to improve and maintain the tactile feel and lustre by rehydration and to ensure the leather remains matte, soft and supple.

05-31-2012, 07:59 PM	#1
abhishriv Major 100 Rep 1,384 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe (Space grey) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	cleaning leather... How often do you guys clean/condition your leather. I'm not talking about heavy detailing like using a separate cleaner with a brush and then an expensive conditioner.. but rather the quick wipe down with one of those cleaner/conditioner products. i usually wipe down my leather once a month with chemical guys sprayable leather. keeps the coral red looking supple and nice and bright. is this too often?
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AddictedToBavarian My other ride is a Bianchi Infinito 96 Rep 2,767 Posts Drives: Miss my E92 but love my E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (2)	Once a month is not too often. I wipe it down with a sort of cleaner every wash.
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06-01-2012, 11:49 AM	#3
Bobble Major 56 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Whatever POS the wife leaves Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Wipe down every wash clean, damp MF towel, clean once every 4 - 6 weeks with a one step product(I use PB Leather Stuff), deep clean once a year use either Leatherique twins or LeatherMaster treatment both work equally as well.
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06-01-2012, 06:34 PM	#4
Dr. G Major General 278 Rep 5,062 Posts Drives: Black e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario iTrader: (32) Garage List e92 BMW 335i [8.84]	I use a terry cloth applicator and put on a bit of leatherique every now and then just to do a quick cleanup. It seems like the seats clean up a lot quicker and stay pretty much mint all year round. __________________ JB4 / OSS Angel Eyes / Downpipes / F1-Racewerks FMIC / Custom Meth Kit / BMS DCI / ER Chargepipe / HKS BOV / BMS Meth Elbow / BMW Performance Exhaust / Carbon Fiber Inlay Quad Tips / 19" Miro 111 / Front Aero Lip / M3 Sides / VRS CSL Trunk / Mtech Rear / DD CF Quad Finned Diffuser / LCI Tails / BBK / Smoked Reflectors / F1 Euphoria LED Interior / License LED's / GT 5000k Corners / 5000k HID Fogs / Air Scoops / LED Turn Signals / FK Silverline Coilovers / HPA endlinks / Vibrant Resonators / Osram CBI 5000k D1S
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dtea604 Lieutenant 28 Rep 544 Posts Drives: 06 E90 325i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	it say every month just a personal opinion, well i use autoglym leather cleaner with a terry then use the plam applicator and applied some autoglym leather conditioner. get a steal on these items since there usually pricey 30percent of at canadian tire at the time on all auto glym products.
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06-02-2012, 07:01 AM	#6
TOGWT Captain 11 Rep 770 Posts Drives: 630i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL / London, UK iTrader: (0)	Finished Cleaning / Care Schedule How your leather feels (its Patina – literally ‘hand’) tells you more about its condition than anything; it should feel like something between velvet and satin. Supple, inviting and luxurious. Leather care starts with maintaining factory fresh feeling leather from the beginning. Keeping it clean is important, and hydration is the key; preserving the life, flexibility, appearance and longevity of your leather. 1. Using a damp terry weave towel, hydrate the finished leather by wiping surfaces each time you wash the vehicle. 2. Clean with surfaces (Leather Master™ Strong Cleaner, diluted as required) once every 4 - 6 weeks with a terry weave towel and a leather protection product (Leather Master™ Protection Cream) 3. Bi-annually use Leather Master™ Soft Touch (ex Vital) - This is NOT a conditioner per se but is used to improve and maintain the tactile feel and lustre by rehydration and to ensure the leather remains matte, soft and supple.
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