leather a mess what to do

[carguy]

Cleaned a 06 Infinity Q56 Suv,Leather was very dirty, it has a rough feel to the leather tan in color,looks like the dies on the cloths rubbed onto the leather. I used apc cut 1:6 not work,woolite same ratio some what came off but not that much, im going back in a few days to do a complete detail,interior and exterior,need to know what products will help to clean up leather to make it look a lot nicer for her. What process to use? Thanks

 

[coupe]

magic eraser

 

[supercharged]

A good leather cleaner (not All Purpose Cleaner), and a leather brush should help you out.

 

[FMINUS]

magic eraser

I like Magic Eraser too, but becareful not to use it too much because its mildly abrasive.
It restores the leather to a matte state. Becareful about using it on coated leathers

 

[Sevenrd]

A good leather cleaner (not All Purpose Cleaner), and a leather brush should help you out.

Agreed. The brush is the key IMO. I've only been able to remove ground in dirt from leather with some scrubbing.

 

[TOGWT]

Leather Upholstery Renovation (Using Leatherique Products, uncoated leather):
Keeping leather clean is important, but conditioning is the key to preserving the life-flexibility – appearance- and longevity of leather upholstery.

Methodology:

• Apply cleaning solution (Water /Woolite or Dreft 6:1 or stronger) on to an applicator pad and apply to one area at a time (i.e. a seat back) Use a Micro fibre waffle weave towel (this Mesh towel is double woven micro fibre, made to be safe and scratch-free for all leather and vinyl finishes - http://poorboysworld.com/microfiber.htm) rinse in warm, clean water and wring out as much moisture as possible, fold the towel in half and then half again
• The oil will work better if you first warm it in a microwave, and also warm the leather surfaces (in the sun, with a hair dryer or with the vehicles heating system) this allows the oil to permeate deeper
• Apply 2-3 ounces of the Leatherique Prepping Agent onto each of the seats with a light to medium pressure.
• Ensure complete coverage of surfaces, especially the seams
• Let the Prepping Agent remain on surfaces 8-24 hours for best results. Avoid driving during cure period.
• Once the Prepping Agent has been on the surfaces for at least 8 hours, you will see the grime that has lifted come to the surface, it may be a whitish haze, and any tacky residue on the surface is dirt or pollutants that have been forced out of the fibres.
• Put the Prestine Clean in a clean mist / spray bottle, spray lightly onto a 100% cotton DF Microfiber towel, apply to leather surfaces with light to medium pressure, for tough dirt gently agitate the surface with a boar's hair cleaning brush. This removes stubborn grime and will not harm the leather.
• Wipe leather surfaces with a damp Microfiber cloth, turn towel to clean fold surface as necessary
• Finally buff all leather surfaces with an Autopia Concourse Buffing Towel
• If you require a softer finish, repeat the above and / or utilize the Rejuvenator Oil process.