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It is possible to repair very small tears llike that simply with a pigment that has good adhesion. A Leather Repair Pen will dispense a small amount of colour to the right place and you can then work with a pin or dental tool to get the little flap of leather back to it's original position...

I am not associated in any way with LM although we did used to run their technical department in the UK and previsouly were associated with Uniters/Stainsafe/LM in the USA. LM products were always considered to be the best products about 5 years ago but now there are more effective products...

Yes leather does need conditioning but this is done with moisture which will keep the leather supple. As most leather is coated/finished leather conditioners cannot get through the coatings on the leather (wherever they are from) and so are of no benefit and they can actually cause problems to...

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...

You will need to use a professional restoration product with a pigment mixed to match the colour of your leather. Then finish with a clear coat finish. Maybe better to let a professional do it rather than use DIY products which generally do not work as well. Hope this helps Judyb

Looking at the photo I would suggest that this is not a stain as such that could be 'cleaned' with a cleaning product. It would appear that whatever has caused the problem has either bleached the colour or stained the pigment coating. The only solution may be to recolour the leather which...

I would be very wary of using Magic Erasers on leather. They are very abrasive and will indeed remove the top layer of finish which in the long term will not be any good for the leather. There are specific products that remove dye transfer and these should be used. If they do not work it means...

It needs to be clarified first whether these are genuine suede seats or a fabric alternative which is often the case in car interiors. If they are genuine suede then use a Nubuck or Suede protector and then use a 'dry' cleaning method that requires a brush to raise the nap and then a nubuck...

This may well be the case. Different leathers can react differently to products depending on the finish and the dirt and wear that the leather has been subjected to. Testing the products on the back of the seat while in theory is always good practice may not give a true indication of how it...

If it has been taken that I was referring to OPC in particular then I apologise - I was trying to help by giving advice from our extensive experience in the leather cleaning industry where we have seen this problem caused by many different products (including some leather cleaners). As I have...

My hands on experience of actual cleaning on both cars and furniture is very extensive and i teach cleaners and detailers from all over the world. I deal with problems from technicians, cleaners, detailers and consumers on a daily basis. We have seen this problem many times on furniture and in...

The product has affected the finish and caused the brightening effect the colour will now have to be restored and refinished. Perforated leather can be safely cleaned with water based cleaners as this will help keep the moisture level balanced in the leather as long as the area is not over...

If you are using a foam cleaner which is the safer method, the dirt becomes suspended in the foam and is then lifted off with an absorbent material, either paper towel which can be thrown away or terry towel which can be washed. The actual cleaning should be done by the product which can be...

We have seen this many times on leather. Generally speaking it occurs when liquid products that are too strong have been allowed to run down the leather and the marks that are left always make the area look very clean but trying then to clean the rest of the area to match is impossible...

We have always taught that it is best practice not to use microfibres cloths to clean leather. Dirt does damage to the finish on leather and as microfibres have a 'grab' to them if the finish is damaged there is a danger that the cloths will remove more than the dirt from the leather in certain...

Good to hear that this was successful. You may now need to consider using a good quality leather protector on the wheel to stop body oils from damaging the finish on the leather, this is a common problem with leather steering wheels and can be a problem if the finish becomes damaged. Hope this...

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Hi Thanks for the response. I am fully aware of the problems that are caused and the havoc that is wreaked as I deal with it on a daily basis. The reason that Magic Erasers give such good results is because they remove a layer of finish from the leather - this will make the leather look...

Try an alcohol cleaner as this will be safe. If this does not shift it it is unlikely that anything will without damaging the leather finish. Magic erasers should not be used to clean unless you are going to refinish the leather after as they will almost certainly remove the finish. If alcohol...

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...