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Professional Leather Care Consultant to the furniture, cleaning and detailing communities.
Technical Director and Resident Instructor
http://www.lttsolutions.net
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Cleaning and Protection your leather interior

by judyb on 09-03-11 at 03:28
Leather does not require 'conditioning' with anything other than water.

Keep your leather clean by protecting it with a leather protector and then regular cleaning.
Adding 'conditioners' which generally contain oils and waxes will change the appearance of your leather over time as dirt will build up on the surface and cause a sheen.

Using the correct care methods and products will not alter the factory finish.

The type of leather you have is

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Leather Dye Transfer Issue

by judyb on 09-03-11 at 03:25
DYE TRANSFER REMOVAL
Dye transfer can be difficult to remove safely without damaging the finish.
The problem is that the longer the dye is left on the leather the further it will penetrate the finish on the leather so therefore the harder it becomes to remove.
Removing the problem is a staged process and starts by cleaning the leather with a foam cleaner. There are specific cleaners for this problem (LM Strong Cleaner will not be strong enough in most cases). The next stage

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  1. TOGWT
    TOGWT liked post by judyb On thread : Scratches in black BMW Nevada Leather
    Please do not use shoe polish as this will come off on clothing. We produce Leather Repair Pens (http://www.lttsolutions.co.uk/auto.html) specifically for this problem. Available in 250 colours and...
    Liked On: 11-05-12, 03:39
  2. JuneBug
    JuneBug liked post by judyb On thread : Leather cleaner and conditioner
    Keep your leather clean by protecting it with a leather protector and then regular cleaning. Adding 'conditioners' which generally contain oils and waxes will change the appearance of your leather...
    Liked On: 05-17-12, 08:21
  3. TOGWT
    TOGWT liked post by judyb On thread : Leather cleaner and conditioner
    Keep your leather clean by protecting it with a leather protector and then regular cleaning. Adding 'conditioners' which generally contain oils and waxes will change the appearance of your leather...
    Liked On: 05-12-12, 01:16
  4. David Fermani
    David Fermani liked post by judyb On thread : Leather cleaner and conditioner
    Keep your leather clean by protecting it with a leather protector and then regular cleaning. Adding 'conditioners' which generally contain oils and waxes will change the appearance of your leather...
    Liked On: 05-11-12, 11:40
  5. D&D Auto Detail
    D&D Auto Detail liked post by judyb On thread : Help with "06 Fusion leather seats.
    The problem with 'conditioners' such as Leather Honey is that they are produced by people in the saddle industry which require very different products and they do not understand modern leather...
    Liked On: 03-30-12, 04:24
  6. TOGWT
    TOGWT liked post by judyb On thread : Help with "06 Fusion leather seats.
    The problem with 'conditioners' such as Leather Honey is that they are produced by people in the saddle industry which require very different products and they do not understand modern leather...
    Liked On: 03-29-12, 11:12
  7. TOGWT
    TOGWT liked post by judyb On thread : leather master: vital vs. protection cream
    Vital does not protect the leather - it is more of a 'feel good factor' for leather and simply makes it feel soft and supple. On new leather protection and cleaning are the most important two...
    Liked On: 11-29-11, 12:14
  8. TOGWT
    TOGWT liked post by judyb On thread : Leather coat conditioning
    If your coat has a sort of white bloom on it the chances are it is suffering from spew. This is when the fats in the leather become destabilised and 'spew' to the surface. You will need a...
    Liked On: 11-05-11, 06:50
  9. TOGWT
    TOGWT liked post by judyb On thread : Nail Polish On Leather
    It may be possible to work very carefully but generally speaking acetone will damage the finish and remove the top coating on the leather. Best to start with a foam leather cleaner which given...
    Liked On: 11-04-11, 01:19
  10. TOGWT
    TOGWT liked post by judyb On thread : Leather Fatliquoring – A Point of Contention!
    Fatliquoring of leather is done as an integral part of the retanning process and is done to all leathers regardless of how they are to be finished. As this is now a highly sophisticated process...
    Liked On: 10-29-11, 01:25
  11. lostdaytomorrow
    lostdaytomorrow liked post by judyb On thread : Leather Fatliquoring – A Point of Contention!
    How often were you applying the protector? Surface protectors need to be applied very regularly on pale colours and then cleaned with a maintenance cleaner (not a detergent cleaner) to remove...
    Liked On: 10-28-11, 04:19
  12. lostdaytomorrow
    lostdaytomorrow liked post by judyb On thread : Leather Fatliquoring – A Point of Contention!
    Loads of good info here. The methods and treatment of modern leather finishes is what we have been teaching for years both here and in the USA. I would give the advice to clean and protect -...
    Liked On: 10-28-11, 04:17
  13. TOGWT
    TOGWT liked post by judyb On thread : Leather Fatliquoring – A Point of Contention!
    How often were you applying the protector? Surface protectors need to be applied very regularly on pale colours and then cleaned with a maintenance cleaner (not a detergent cleaner) to remove...
    Liked On: 10-03-11, 08:56
  14. Kean
    Kean liked post by judyb On thread : Leather Fatliquoring – A Point of Contention!
    Loads of good info here. The methods and treatment of modern leather finishes is what we have been teaching for years both here and in the USA. I would give the advice to clean and protect -...
    Liked On: 10-03-11, 07:13
  15. MarcHarris
    MarcHarris liked post by judyb On thread : Leather Fat liquoring and Conditioning
    Great information here. When we started in the industry our Technical Director at the time was an instructor in the USA and this information was the basis of his teaching. If you look back at our...
    Liked On: 10-02-11, 09:44
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