Leather Upholstery

iharrison · 30th November 2007, 13:38

High All,
what can you advise for looking after the leather upholstery in my Beautiful 2.0 Connn'
Thank you .
Ivan

keith52 · 30th November 2007, 13:51

Neatsfoot oil is a cheap option , the horse fratenity use it on their horse tackle. Gliptone is another , leaves a lovely smell

Tom Collins · 30th November 2007, 14:05

I bought some from halfords. They had several types on the shelf. I use it every couple of months or so, Usually when the beige leather starts to look dirty. If they were black, I probably wouldn't do tham as often though.

BTW, it would take a braver man than me to rub anything into a horses tackle. :lol:

wicksy_64 · 30th November 2007, 14:15

Neatsfoot oil is a waterproofer, so not the best for leather that has to breathe. Lots of products to recommend, but I have had good results with a well known swedish hand cream. If it's good enough for hands and highly rated stands to reason it will work on leather.
P.S apply in cool conditions and leave to soak overnight before buffing up.

pmessling · 30th November 2007, 15:14

i just use a leather cleaner and conditioner from halfords think its a carplan make can't remember of the top of my head, leaves a nice smell, makes the leather a little slippy for a few days tho.

trebor · 30th November 2007, 15:28

I use Auto Glym leather cream bought off e bay - only about £6 a bottle and will last a while. Used it twice so far and i like it, goes on well you rub the cream in the seats and then buff up

Graham1961 · 1st December 2007, 20:44

I have leather seats in mine and can recommend Mer leather care cream and Simoniz leather cleaner/conditioner you won't go far wrong there.

nairda · 2nd December 2007, 12:18

I use the Gliptone cleaner and conditioner. Great smell once applied. Fairly reasonably priced on fleabay too...

Monster · 2nd December 2007, 12:44

Gliptone is my favourite. Go to the website and get their phone number and deal direct. They sell 5 litre plastic containers of both cleaner and conditioner and they're way cheaper than the small bottles.

Dave***t · 2nd December 2007, 21:59

I used to be in contact with a guy who worked with leather for a living (and did some great work on custom seat re-trims etc in his spare time), and he always recommended Gliptone liquid leather. I tried it on his advice and can't fault it. The cleaner can take some work but the results can be great, and the conditioner as others have said smells great too.

30th November 2007, 13:38	#1
iharrison Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Leather Upholstery High All, what can you advise for looking after the leather upholstery in my Beautiful 2.0 Connn' Thank you . Ivan Last edited by iharrison; 30th November 2007 at 13:40..

30th November 2007, 14:05	#3
Tom Collins Posted a thing or two Mondeo 2.0 cdti Ghia Auto Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,731 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I bought some from halfords. They had several types on the shelf. I use it every couple of months or so, Usually when the beige leather starts to look dirty. If they were black, I probably wouldn't do tham as often though. BTW, it would take a braver man than me to rub anything into a horses tackle. :lol: __________________ In vino veritas [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Does Magna Carta mean nothing to you? Did she die in vain?

30th November 2007, 15:14	#5
pmessling Posted a thing or two TVR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West london Posts: 1,084 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i just use a leather cleaner and conditioner from halfords think its a carplan make can't remember of the top of my head, leaves a nice smell, makes the leather a little slippy for a few days tho. __________________ Peter Essling Project carbon fibre well under way http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m.../Logo_260s.gif http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...ner468x60b.gif

30th November 2007, 15:28	#6
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	I use Auto Glym leather cream bought off e bay - only about £6 a bottle and will last a while. Used it twice so far and i like it, goes on well you rub the cream in the seats and then buff up __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

1st December 2007, 20:44	#7
Graham1961 Moderator / RS East Scotland Rover 75 1.8 Conn Se saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Berwick, East Lothian Posts: 4,738 Thanks: 4,143 Thanked 753 Times in 563 Posts	Leather Seats I have leather seats in mine and can recommend Mer leather care cream and Simoniz leather cleaner/conditioner you won't go far wrong there.

30th November 2007, 13:51	#2
keith52 Avid contributor rover 75 tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Swansea Posts: 196 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Neatsfoot oil is a cheap option , the horse fratenity use it on their horse tackle. Gliptone is another , leaves a lovely smell

30th November 2007, 14:15	#4
wicksy_64 Avid contributor Rover 75 connie se Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Neatsfoot oil is a waterproofer, so not the best for leather that has to breathe. Lots of products to recommend, but I have had good results with a well known swedish hand cream. If it's good enough for hands and highly rated stands to reason it will work on leather. P.S apply in cool conditions and leave to soak overnight before buffing up.

2nd December 2007, 12:18	#8
nairda Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon ConnSE CDTi 2003 in luvverly Moonstone Green, van Aaken SmartBox/RoverRon Synergy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: More clotted cream with that scone me 'ansome? Posts: 911 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I use the Gliptone cleaner and conditioner. Great smell once applied. Fairly reasonably priced on fleabay too... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Member No. 971

2nd December 2007, 12:44	#9
Monster Newbie MG ZT-T 260 SE Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cardiff Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gliptone is my favourite. Go to the website and get their phone number and deal direct. They sell 5 litre plastic containers of both cleaner and conditioner and they're way cheaper than the small bottles.

2nd December 2007, 21:59	#10
Dave*t Gets stuck in MG ZT+ 180 SE** Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 646 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I used to be in contact with a guy who worked with leather for a living (and did some great work on custom seat re-trims etc in his spare time), and he always recommended Gliptone liquid leather. I tried it on his advice and can't fault it. The cleaner can take some work but the results can be great, and the conditioner as others have said smells great too. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]