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Old 06-04-04, 11:13   #1 (permalink)
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Results of testing 2 leather products

I was sent 2 leather cleaner/conditioner products to try out and I love them both

If you are a professional detailer and cost$$$ is a big issue with you then you need to try out 2 products from Hi-Temp. One is a cleaner/conditioner in one and ahuge time saver for those busy shops or mobile guys.

I cleaned and treated the leather of an interior in record time the other day and the owner really liked the leather smell it left behind. It is a rather thick product which is cool because it clings to the surface and allows you to work it in real good then wipe or buff it dry. The conditioner it leaves behind is not glossy but you know something is there and the leather is not left super slick but again you know something is there. Works nice on vinyl also. I think a gallon runs about $10, which is an awesome deal for the price conscience detailer.

The other Hi-Temp product for leather I tried out is a leather and vinyl lotion, which is fairly thick and has a pleasant smell to it. Not real "leathery" but still very nice. What I love about this product is that you can buff it off right away and it won't leave the leather or vinyl glossy but man does it leave it real SLICK Not to the point where you are going to slid off your seat but slick in the way of getting in and out. It contains a polymer that helps to ease up on the abrasion of the side bolsters. A gallon costs $21.

I would not use the 2 above products on analine leather, at least not for extended periods of time because they seem to be made more for the protected type leathers.

If you are a pro with high end clients OR if you are a detailing enthusiast and want the best for your baby then LeatherMaster is the way to go. I now carry this line of products with me and many of the products the produce I am still testing. They have 2 cleaners, one is a mild light cleaner and the other is the "Strong" cleaner and it does a great job in not only cleaning the leather, mainly analine leather (non-coated) but it leaves th eleather feeling awesome, you almost don't need to be on the conditioner it feels so good

There are also 2 conditioners. The regular conditioner, which is very easy to work with and the "Vital" conditioner which is a vitalizer for overly dry leather, or leather that is going to be in the sun alot. Application of these products may not be what many are familiar with. The cleaners are applied after you work up a head of foam, the foam is then applied to the leather. Cleaning comes in small areas instead of large areas as the product can dry out if not wiped up right away.

To show the results I got with the "Strong" cleaner and the "Vital" condioner Ihave these 2 pics.

First one is of a filthy X5 interior, this is the one in my Cyclo test.
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Old 06-04-04, 11:14   #2 (permalink)
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Now for the AFTER
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Nice review! I really like using Woolite and water to clean leather though. Works on coated and non coated, leaves a real nice clean scent and is dirt cheap to use.

I may have to try the Hi-Temp conditioners though but I do prefer a thinner liquid on the ventilated leather since thick products tend to clog the holes. Do you have anything different you use on them?
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Very nice, can we get some links on where to purchase these, I am assuming TOL?
 
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Nice review! I really like using Woolite and water to clean leather though. Works on coated and non coated, leaves a real nice clean scent and is dirt cheap to use.

I may have to try the Hi-Temp conditioners though but I do prefer a thinner liquid on the ventilated leather since thick products tend to clog the holes. Do you have anything different you use on them?
Yeah I used the Woolite today on the M5 I am detailing because I ran out of my normal cleaner. Stuff works great but the smell can bother me at times.

I just did a CL with vented seats and used the LeatherMaster conditioner.....no clogging of the holes at all. I am not sure of the price yet for that stuff but I alreadyhave an order in for lots of their products

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Hey scott, i am not sure if you carry any compressor or anything, but i do and use it for the vents and crevices, but it is also good if some of the thicker conditioners gets into the perforations, you can blast it and wipe over with a terry towel, and no more gunk build up. Corey i believe also found that UV2 a hollander product works decently on perf. leather when applied by hand and buffed with a terry towel
 
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Very nice, can we get some links on where to purchase these, I am assuming TOL?
Yeah, the Hi-Temp stuff is already up on the site but the LeatherMaster is still being tested by yours truly

Go to the "New Products" page

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Hey scott, i am not sure if you carry any compressor or anything, but i do and use it for the vents and crevices, but it is also good if some of the thicker conditioners gets into the perforations, you can blast it and wipe over with a terry towel, and no more gunk build up. Corey i believe also found that UV2 a hollander product works decently on perf. leather when applied by hand and buffed with a terry towel
My vacuum turns into a blower so I can use it to try that. I've been using the Turtle Wax Leather Conditioner spray for ventilated seats. Works real good, leaves a light sheen and a nice scent.
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Hey scott, i am not sure if you carry any compressor or anything, but i do and use it for the vents and crevices, but it is also good if some of the thicker conditioners gets into the perforations, you can blast it and wipe over with a terry towel, and no more gunk build up. Corey i believe also found that UV2 a hollander product works decently on perf. leather when applied by hand and buffed with a terry towel
Stupid Mercedes leather.

Yeah. UV2 works pretty well on preforated leather. It's fairly thin, didn't get in the holes.

Oh and hand spreading of the leather conditioner is a must.
 
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Anthony:
I am going to order 2 gallons of the Cleaner/conditioner, but what are the chances that i can persuade them into letting me buy 32oz of the other 4 products to test out?
 
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The 745 BMWs and Mercedes S55's have completely perforated leather seating surfaces.
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The 745 BMWs and Mercedes S55's have completely perforated leather seating surfaces.
Yeah, i inquired the manufacturer about that (well lexus about the is300) and they said the perforation helps to "grip" you in the seat at higher speeds
 
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