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In the interest of full disclosure, I am in no way affiliated with, employed by, have any vested interest, or in any way receive compensation from the sale or distribution of the product lines reviewed or the company that manufactures or markets it.
Research
I have always thought that the more facts and information you have at hand the easier it is to judge what information you are being given. After all, how can you fully understand and properly use any product unless you have all the facts? In the final analysis; it’s your vehicle, your hard earned money and your choice.
The following list may help you in your own research’
Bibliography
1. Leather Technician's Handbook by J.H. Sharphouse
2. Practical Leather Technology by T.C. Thorstensen.
3. Books on Leather - http://www.shoetrades.com/dev/leather.php
4. How to keep Luxurious Connolly Leather Young and Supple. Krysti Pavlisko 1998
5. How to Restore Auto Leather. D Briggs 2001
6. Detailing your car for concourse competition Chuck & Sandy Imperatori
7. Irving Tanning Leather Glossary
8. Learning Centre a division of TCP GLOBAL/Auto Body DEPOT
9. Leather Care Facts Leatherique 2003
10. IICRC S300 Leather Cleaning Method
Information resource
1. Wikipedia Encyclopaedia
2. American Leather Chemists Association, various technical papers / articles
3. Leather Care Facts. Leatherique 2003 - Home Page | Leatherique Restoration Products
4. The Leather Institute (Townsend Leather Group) Leather Institute: Home
5. Article in the Leather Training & Technical Dept Ltd website -
6. IICRC Reference Guide for Professional Upholstery Cleaning (IICRC S300)
7. Upholstery cleaning is based upon methods recommended by the Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Institute (CUCI)
8. The Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
9. Leather Research Laboratory , University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati OH
10. Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists (SLTC) various technical papers / articles
11. Leather Masterâ„¢ - Leather Master UK
12. Leather Magicâ„¢ - Leather Magic Leather Repair Cleaner Conditioner dye Restoration and Protection Products
13. Global Care Solutions, LLC , 354 Hiatt Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33418 - 1-800-292-3777
14. IICRC Course Descriptions: Leather Cleaning Technician - Welcome to the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification! The Certifying Body for the Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Industry, Representing Certified Firms and Technicians World-Wide - International
15. Automotive Detailing Inside & Out; a Knowledge Base for the Perfectionist, by Jon Miller aka TOGWT
16. TOGWT ® Series of Detailing Articles, by Jon Miller aka TOGWT
Material Resources
1. Leather World Tech (Dyes (Pigments) adhesives, and etc - Glues & Adhesives - Leather Couch Cleaner : Vinyl Repair Kits : Leather Dye : LeatherWorldTech.com
2. Leather Pigments (Dye) – Leatherequi.com
3. World Upholstery & Trim - World Upholstery & Trim, U.S.A. Manufacturer of Auto Uphosltery, Carpet, Convertible Tops, Car Seats, Headliners & Door Panel Parts for Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Jaguar, Fiat, Ferrari and Alfa. 800-222-9577
4. Leather Magic! â„¢ Leather Repair System -. Leather Magic leather repair care restoration dye products
5. Replacements leather car seat covers GAHH: Convertible Tops, Auto Interiors, Quality Convertible Tops
6. Customized Factory Interiors- (Welcome to LeatherSeats.com
7. Leather Restoration Tools & Supplies - Hog Ring Pliers | Frost Auto Restoration Techniques
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2. A Brief History of Leather - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/137800-brief-history-leather.html#post1463189
3. Leather Tanning Process - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/137341-leather-tanning-process.html#post1455796
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5. Leather Restoration / Renovation - http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopi...ather-restoration-renovation.html#post1479003
6. “Types of Leather Used in Automobiles� - http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopi...pes-leather-used-automobiles.html#post1474058
7. “Leather Surface Identification� - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-...tery;-surface-identification.html#post1451654
8. Various Leather Surface Conditions and Correction - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-...us-leather-surface-conditions-correction.html
9. Leather care products - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/138006-leather-care-products.html#post1465895
10. Removing Stains from Leather - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/138225-removing-stains-leather.html#post1468879
11. Proper Finished Leather Cleaning and Care - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/136421-proper-finished-leather-cleaning-care.html
12. Leather Conditioning - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/137157-leather-conditioning.html#post1454835
13. Using Oil-based Leather Care Products - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-...-based-leather-care-products.html#post1450942
14. Aniline Leather; Cleaning and Care - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/137167-aniline-leather;-cleaning-care.html#post1455011
15. Perforated (Nappa) Leather; Cleaning and Care - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-...nappa-leather;-cleaning-care.html#post1455017
16. Alcantara Cleaning and Care - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/137169-alcantara%AE-cleaning-care.html#post1455020
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In the interest of full disclosure, I am in no way affiliated with, employed by, have any vested interest, or in any way receive compensation from the sale or distribution of the product lines reviewed or the company that manufactures or markets it.
Research
I have always thought that the more facts and information you have at hand the easier it is to judge what information you are being given. After all, how can you fully understand and properly use any product unless you have all the facts? In the final analysis; it’s your vehicle, your hard earned money and your choice.
The following list may help you in your own research’
Bibliography
1. Leather Technician's Handbook by J.H. Sharphouse
2. Practical Leather Technology by T.C. Thorstensen.
3. Books on Leather - http://www.shoetrades.com/dev/leather.php
4. How to keep Luxurious Connolly Leather Young and Supple. Krysti Pavlisko 1998
5. How to Restore Auto Leather. D Briggs 2001
6. Detailing your car for concourse competition Chuck & Sandy Imperatori
7. Irving Tanning Leather Glossary
8. Learning Centre a division of TCP GLOBAL/Auto Body DEPOT
9. Leather Care Facts Leatherique 2003
10. IICRC S300 Leather Cleaning Method
Information resource
1. Wikipedia Encyclopaedia
2. American Leather Chemists Association, various technical papers / articles
3. Leather Care Facts. Leatherique 2003 - Home Page | Leatherique Restoration Products
4. The Leather Institute (Townsend Leather Group) Leather Institute: Home
5. Article in the Leather Training & Technical Dept Ltd website -
6. IICRC Reference Guide for Professional Upholstery Cleaning (IICRC S300)
7. Upholstery cleaning is based upon methods recommended by the Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Institute (CUCI)
8. The Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
9. Leather Research Laboratory , University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati OH
10. Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists (SLTC) various technical papers / articles
11. Leather Masterâ„¢ - Leather Master UK
12. Leather Magicâ„¢ - Leather Magic Leather Repair Cleaner Conditioner dye Restoration and Protection Products
13. Global Care Solutions, LLC , 354 Hiatt Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33418 - 1-800-292-3777
14. IICRC Course Descriptions: Leather Cleaning Technician - Welcome to the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification! The Certifying Body for the Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Industry, Representing Certified Firms and Technicians World-Wide - International
15. Automotive Detailing Inside & Out; a Knowledge Base for the Perfectionist, by Jon Miller aka TOGWT
16. TOGWT ® Series of Detailing Articles, by Jon Miller aka TOGWT
Material Resources
1. Leather World Tech (Dyes (Pigments) adhesives, and etc - Glues & Adhesives - Leather Couch Cleaner : Vinyl Repair Kits : Leather Dye : LeatherWorldTech.com
2. Leather Pigments (Dye) – Leatherequi.com
3. World Upholstery & Trim - World Upholstery & Trim, U.S.A. Manufacturer of Auto Uphosltery, Carpet, Convertible Tops, Car Seats, Headliners & Door Panel Parts for Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Jaguar, Fiat, Ferrari and Alfa. 800-222-9577
4. Leather Magic! â„¢ Leather Repair System -. Leather Magic leather repair care restoration dye products
5. Replacements leather car seat covers GAHH: Convertible Tops, Auto Interiors, Quality Convertible Tops
6. Customized Factory Interiors- (Welcome to LeatherSeats.com
7. Leather Restoration Tools & Supplies - Hog Ring Pliers | Frost Auto Restoration Techniques
Related Articles
1. “Reference sources and bibliography used for leather articles� - http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopi...graphy-used-leather-articles.html#post1474865
2. A Brief History of Leather - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/137800-brief-history-leather.html#post1463189
3. Leather Tanning Process - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/137341-leather-tanning-process.html#post1455796
4. Leather Fat Liquoring and Conditioning - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-...r-fat-liquoring-conditioning.html#post1462908
5. Leather Restoration / Renovation - http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopi...ather-restoration-renovation.html#post1479003
6. “Types of Leather Used in Automobiles� - http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopi...pes-leather-used-automobiles.html#post1474058
7. “Leather Surface Identification� - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-...tery;-surface-identification.html#post1451654
8. Various Leather Surface Conditions and Correction - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-...us-leather-surface-conditions-correction.html
9. Leather care products - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/138006-leather-care-products.html#post1465895
10. Removing Stains from Leather - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/138225-removing-stains-leather.html#post1468879
11. Proper Finished Leather Cleaning and Care - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/136421-proper-finished-leather-cleaning-care.html
12. Leather Conditioning - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/137157-leather-conditioning.html#post1454835
13. Using Oil-based Leather Care Products - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-...-based-leather-care-products.html#post1450942
14. Aniline Leather; Cleaning and Care - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/137167-aniline-leather;-cleaning-care.html#post1455011
15. Perforated (Nappa) Leather; Cleaning and Care - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-...nappa-leather;-cleaning-care.html#post1455017
16. Alcantara Cleaning and Care - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/137169-alcantara%AE-cleaning-care.html#post1455020
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