Leather seat cleaner/restorer - Page 2

Scaramanga · 26th March 2016, 14:59

Maguires for me..smells great, does what it says on the tin

Westonboy · 26th March 2016, 16:17

I use leather cleaner on my Cowley Connoisseur twice a year, I am never convinced that it actually penetrates the hide. My seats have a plasticised feel almost as if the leather is sealed, is this just my imagination.

The Rovering Member · 26th March 2016, 22:30

Leather seats normally are sealed which can be seen by putting a few drops of water on the seat. It will normally just sit there without soaking in which shows the protective coat is still doing it's job. Oils will seep in over a longer period so it's not totally non-porous.

Alikris · 27th March 2016, 18:42

I've found the leather conditioner gives a very matt finish so decided to try some Carpro Pearl (1:5 mix) on a headrest. Gives a pleasing satin finish but not at all greasy. It's also waterproof. So I've decided that after conditioning I'll use Carpro Pearl on all the leather.

Ali.

26th March 2016, 14:59	#11
Scaramanga I really should get out more....... Firefrost 75 CDTi Conn SE manual Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2,319 Thanks: 1,409 Thanked 695 Times in 500 Posts	Maguires for me..smells great, does what it says on the tin __________________ My current 75 is my 4th... 1. Starlight Silver 1.8 manual Saloon- RIP - HGF before I joined this forum 2. White Gold CDTi manual Saloon - RIP - Car accident 3. Midnight Blue 2.5 V6 auto Saloon- 'The 5th Gear Car' - Now owned by another forum member 4. Firefrost CDTi manual Tourer Lee [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

26th March 2016, 22:30	#13
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,963 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	Leather seats normally are sealed which can be seen by putting a few drops of water on the seat. It will normally just sit there without soaking in which shows the protective coat is still doing it's job. Oils will seep in over a longer period so it's not totally non-porous. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

27th March 2016, 18:42	#14
Alikris Gets stuck in Rover 75 1.8 Connie SE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Vindolanda, Northumberland Posts: 539 Thanks: 111 Thanked 153 Times in 105 Posts	I've found the leather conditioner gives a very matt finish so decided to try some Carpro Pearl (1:5 mix) on a headrest. Gives a pleasing satin finish but not at all greasy. It's also waterproof. So I've decided that after conditioning I'll use Carpro Pearl on all the leather. Ali. __________________ Vicky: born Thursday, 15th April 2004 @ 08:20:55. The 95,246th 75 to be produced, and the 4,783rd 75 in British Racing Green Pearlescent.

26th March 2016, 16:17	#12
Westonboy Posted a thing or two Honda Jazz Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Llangollen Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 301 Thanked 344 Times in 158 Posts	I use leather cleaner on my Cowley Connoisseur twice a year, I am never convinced that it actually penetrates the hide. My seats have a plasticised feel almost as if the leather is sealed, is this just my imagination.