Can anyone post before and after pics of black leather after cleaned?

[TrustJesus]

I have black leather and I just use Meguiars APC, however I notice it leaves behind a white looking layer on it.

I know they sell specific products for leather, but man I’m curious how you all clean it, post pics of you want.

Last thing I want to do is detail a nice car and not do it right.


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[Bill D]

I don't have black leather but that white layer concerns me. I strictly use dedicated leather products:cleaners and conditioners on leather and never had a problem. FWIW I use Leather Master products.

 

[TrustJesus]

I should take a pic, but it’s a white residue unless Dodge leather quality is lacking now.


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[Bill D]

Wouldn't surprise me

 

[TrustJesus]

Thanks Bill for your help. Anyone else?


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[Bruno Soares]

I really like McKee’s 37 70/30 Leather Shampoo. Also had good experience with Leather Masters products but I like the McKee’s one better. Twice a year and your leather will always look new.

 

[FUNX650]

I have black leather and I just use
Meguiars APC, however I notice it
leaves behind a white looking layer
on it.

I don't have black leather but that white
layer concerns me. I strictly use dedicated
leather products: cleaners and conditioners
on leather and never had a problem.

FWIW I use Leather Master products.

I know they sell specific products for leather,
but man I’m curious how you all clean it...

I religiously use Leather Masters’ products
to ”Clean and Protect” automotive leather(s).

IMO:
Not too shabby from using LM for 13 years:

Bob

 

[TrustJesus]

Good recommendations, thanks guys.


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[Buster906]

I should take a pic, but it’s a white residue unless Dodge leather quality is lacking now.


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In the morning I will take a photo of my Ram black leather seats

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[The Guz]

Colourlock for me for leather. APC's are not used on any interior in my case.

 

[TrustJesus]

Thanks buster.

Yea I figured that out late Guz, thanks.


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[Eldorado2k]

I rarely if ever use APC of even Meguiars D181 dedicated Leather Cleaner on black leather. I instead use Meguiars D180 Leather Cleaner & Conditioner. It provides just enough cleaning power while not running the risk of drying it out of leaving any kind of residue behind. If I find the need to use a dedicated cleaner 1st, then I’ve found Megs D114 Rinseless Wash Concentrate or Mckees N914 to work surprisingly well to clean black leather interiors without drying them out or leaving residue.

Here’s some pics after using Megs D180. When it comes to black leather I make the judgment call on the results, and this is what my customers get even if they’re so called matte people. I’ve never had any complaints. Lol.

Now on light tan leather like this Mercedes that I’m detailing today, it’s Megs D181 Leather Cleaner. But if I was out I wouldn’t hesitate to use Megs D101 @10:1

[this is before I cleaned the fabric kick panels]

 

[Bill D]

Good recommendations, thanks guys.


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Be sure to see my PM for more leather info.

 

[Coatingsarecrack]

Colourlock for me for leather. APC's are not used on any interior in my case.

Do you still use coatings over or just this product? Also the cleaning and conditioning kit?


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[Buster906]

My 17 Ram black leather seats. My wife bought me the CG kit. The Meguiars has been around since having leather furniture. I have noticed after applying either of these products, absorption is minimal on my seats. I enjoy the sheen both produce.

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[PA DETAILER]

BLACKFIRE Leather Complete

My ZR2 has all black leather seating. I use the above with stellar results.

 

[TrustJesus]

Damn I been cleaning leather wrong all this time, looks better.


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[The Guz]

Do you still use coatings over or just this product? Also the cleaning and conditioning kit?


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Nope. I’ve gone away from leather coatings on my personal cars. Colourlock seems to do a better job of hydrating older leather. It may not last as long as a leather coating but that’s ok.

Roping leather protector with their leather shield is the way to go on older leather.

 

[Buster906]

Damn I been cleaning leather wrong all this time, looks better.


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What did you use? Can we see?

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[TrustJesus]

@Buster906
From this picture you can barely see it but the pores are filled with little white residue. But it’s not dark, leather is only 2 years. It’s a 2018 model regardless I like your results.

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