I am now an OPC believer

[LegacyGT]

I purchased a gallon and made a 32 oz spray bottle of 3:1. So far used it on the leather in the wifes car (note her leather was just like the pics in the original post, and 3:1 cleaned it up without issue), our leather couch (which was even worse than the wifes car), a couple carpet "oops"-es, and now to clean my tires before applying tire shine.

Safe to say this is the first product that Ive bought a gallon of that I actually want to not waste one drop of. Its just that good.

BTW I picked up the exact same scrub brush/liquid applicator from Harbor Freight on clearance for 47 cents!!

Very Cool! :dblthumb2:

 

[Rsurfer]

hang on fellas ... is it just me or does it look like OPC at full strength really pulled out any potential oils that might have been in that leather and really dried it out?!?!?!?!
What is the PH on OPC straight?
I find it hard to believe that something that can pull grease and crud from tires is as safe straight on leather?!?!?!?!
Help me understand this please

Most newer leather are coated, so you are cleaning the coating and not the leather itself. I would like to know how to tell if your leather is coated or not.Feed back please

 

[spike]

I have a question about the procedure for cleaning the leather seats...

Do you use the little scrub brush to scrub with, then use a damp towel to wipe off the seat, or do you use just a dry cloth to wipe it down after scrubbing? Do you have to be concerned with getting rid of the residual soap on the seat by using a damp cloth to wipe it down?

Just trying to learn the proper way of leather cleaning. I already damaged my armrest using the wrong cleaning methods (not with OPC), and I DON"T want to screw up my seats. Could you tell me the correct procedure?

Thanks!

 

[chris11le]

I have a question about the procedure for cleaning the leather seats...

Do you use the little scrub brush to scrub with, then use a damp towel to wipe off the seat, or do you use just a dry cloth to wipe it down after scrubbing? Do you have to be concerned with getting rid of the residual soap on the seat by using a damp cloth to wipe it down?

Just trying to learn the proper way of leather cleaning. I already damaged my armrest using the wrong cleaning methods (not with OPC), and I DON"T want to screw up my seats. Could you tell me the correct procedure?

Thanks!

To me its always good practice to wipe down with water after any chemical is used. I mostly worry about "heavy" spots being missed (cracks and crevices) and the chemical staying in there for a long time before evaporating, etc.

For leather seats I sprayed on some OptiClean, scrubbed, wiped down with a wet towel, then let dry for a few minutes and wiped down with a dry towel whatever hadnt evaporated on its own. Note that I didnt even use junk microfibers, rather I had some old terry bath towels that the wife was going to toss. Cut them up into quarters so I had a good 6x6 towel to wipe down with.

 

[C. Charles Hahn]

Most newer leather are coated, so you are cleaning the coating and not the leather itself. I would like to know how to tell if your leather is coated or not.Feed back please

Put a drop of water on the surface -- if it sits on the surface and doesn't soak in, your leather is coated.

 

[LegacyGT]

I have a question about the procedure for cleaning the leather seats...

Do you use the little scrub brush to scrub with, then use a damp towel to wipe off the seat, or do you use just a dry cloth to wipe it down after scrubbing? Do you have to be concerned with getting rid of the residual soap on the seat by using a damp cloth to wipe it down?

Just trying to learn the proper way of leather cleaning. I already damaged my armrest using the wrong cleaning methods (not with OPC), and I DON"T want to screw up my seats. Could you tell me the correct procedure?

Thanks!

I'll share what I do, and you can weigh it with the other responses. I use the little scrub brush to both apply and gently scrub with, as in no pressure and gentle agitation. The little scrubber has a built in reservoir so I can just hit the button to dispense some OPC, gently scrub, then wipe down with a damp MF that is rinsed in a bucket of hot water.

 

[spike]

To me its always good practice to wipe down with water after any chemical is used. I mostly worry about "heavy" spots being missed (cracks and crevices) and the chemical staying in there for a long time before evaporating, etc.

For leather seats I sprayed on some OptiClean, scrubbed, wiped down with a wet towel, then let dry for a few minutes and wiped down with a dry towel whatever hadnt evaporated on its own. Note that I didnt even use junk microfibers, rather I had some old terry bath towels that the wife was going to toss. Cut them up into quarters so I had a good 6x6 towel to wipe down with.

I'll share what I do, and you can weigh it with the other responses. I use the little scrub brush to both apply and gently scrub with, as in no pressure and gentle agitation. The little scrubber has a built in reservoir so I can just hit the button to dispense some OPC, gently scrub, then wipe down with a damp MF that is rinsed in a bucket of hot water.

Thanks guys. Now maybe I can clean them properly!

 

[Rei86]

I am firmly against spraying on the seats if you let it run, you'll see drips/runs on your seat.

Not only will that looks strange but it'll piss you off and will take a lot more effort to clean it off.

I suggest you do a test spot in an area where you or anyone else don't see much (lower bottom crotch area). I also suggest a damp towel to wipe it down, than spray the OPC on a terry cotton towel and scrub away with that.

 

[mdb917]

Educate me :hungry:


Why is "shiny leather bad leather"?