CM8 6MT
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Whats up guys, CM8 here with another review. This time I'm going to be showcasing the new 2013 Mother's LeatherTech.
Now before I begin, I want to formerly apologize for taking so long to write this review. I know I had previously stated I would review this 2-3 weeks ago. I've been extremely busy trying to manage work & other matters.
Now without further a due, lets begin...
The Product
The Mother's LeatherTech system comes in two products. A foaming wash, and a gel. Its basically a 2 step leather cleaning system, each sold separately. The cleaning product is their Foaming Wash, while the Gel is supposed to act as a sealer/conditioner.
Price
LeatherTech Foaming Wash: $7.99
LeatherTech Moisture Infusion Gel Cream: $13.99
Total:About $25 +/- for both.
Directions
The directions are very straight forward. Apply the foam onto a microfiber towel or applicator. Massage the product onto the area to be cleaned, wipe off & buff dry. Its that easy.
As far as the Infusion Gel, its a WOWO product. You simply apply it, and buff dry.
The Application
I will be testing this product on high wear areas of my leather interior, for this test ill be cleaning a small portion of the drivers seat.
I pumped a little foam on a MF towel, the foam doesn't have a specific scent, but its not an overwhelming or bad scent like some leather cleaners. Its somewhat of a fresh scent. This stuff goes a long way & spreads really well. On really dirty leather, a second application along with scrubbing with a soft brush might be required. What I also liked about the foam is that once you press the bottle to release, the foam doesn't keep on running.
Post Cleaning Results
As you can see in the 50/50 photo below, the cleaning ability was GREAT. I was really impressed how quickly this foam wash was able to clean my leather seat without any greasy residue left behind. I only did a small portion of the seat, it fully restored my leather back to its original Ivory color.
The Gel
Time to seal. Upon opening the Moisture Infusion Gel, you'll notice its great scent, smells like Melon! The gel itself has the consistency of a jello-like cream. A wet paste would be the best I can describe it. The gel contains what Mothers calls moisture lock; this aids in protecting the leather to prevent future fading, drying and cracking.
How To Apply The Gel
Since the consistency of this product is not like a lotion, the best way I found to apply is to very lightly dab your applicator pad over the cream, rub very lightly and the gel will automatically stick to your foam applicator. Remember, the thinner you apply the better it will buff off.
I applied the gel, massaged it onto the area I cleaned and buffed off right away. Its important not to let this product dry. Once I buffed it off, the leather felt supple & smooth. It did not give my leather a greasy look which was great. I like leather looking how it should naturally look like.
Water Test
So for real world testing, I sprayed the area infused with the Gel with water. I did not take any after shots with the Gel applied because the look of the leather did not change, which is a great thing because other products then to leave a greasy film behind.
I would also like to point out that I sprayed this using a standard spray bottle. I've seen other forum members use a fine mist sprayer, which naturally atomizes water into smaller droplets.
Overview
You know for around $25 dollars for both products, there are cheaper alternatives. The new 2013 Meguiar's Leather Sealer is one of the, which comes in a kit for around $14.99. Although cheaper isn't always better, and from my experience Meguiar's leather products aren't that great. It is not however recommended for use on plastics, rough leather, suede, or suede like material. It will temporarily darken "some" leather. Always test in an inconspicuous area.
Conclusion
Mother's hit another home run with this product. If you want a quality leather cleaner, Mother's LeatherTech definitely delivers. I really enjoyed using this product. It works fast, its effective and its easy to use. For that, I highly recommend it.
I've always been a big fan of many Mother's products, and these two amazing products will add to my growing collection.
Thanks for reading, feedback is appreciated!
-CM8 6MT
Now before I begin, I want to formerly apologize for taking so long to write this review. I know I had previously stated I would review this 2-3 weeks ago. I've been extremely busy trying to manage work & other matters.
Now without further a due, lets begin...
The Product
The Mother's LeatherTech system comes in two products. A foaming wash, and a gel. Its basically a 2 step leather cleaning system, each sold separately. The cleaning product is their Foaming Wash, while the Gel is supposed to act as a sealer/conditioner.
Price
LeatherTech Foaming Wash: $7.99
LeatherTech Moisture Infusion Gel Cream: $13.99
Total:About $25 +/- for both.
Directions
The directions are very straight forward. Apply the foam onto a microfiber towel or applicator. Massage the product onto the area to be cleaned, wipe off & buff dry. Its that easy.
As far as the Infusion Gel, its a WOWO product. You simply apply it, and buff dry.
The Application
I will be testing this product on high wear areas of my leather interior, for this test ill be cleaning a small portion of the drivers seat.
I pumped a little foam on a MF towel, the foam doesn't have a specific scent, but its not an overwhelming or bad scent like some leather cleaners. Its somewhat of a fresh scent. This stuff goes a long way & spreads really well. On really dirty leather, a second application along with scrubbing with a soft brush might be required. What I also liked about the foam is that once you press the bottle to release, the foam doesn't keep on running.
Post Cleaning Results
As you can see in the 50/50 photo below, the cleaning ability was GREAT. I was really impressed how quickly this foam wash was able to clean my leather seat without any greasy residue left behind. I only did a small portion of the seat, it fully restored my leather back to its original Ivory color.
The Gel
Time to seal. Upon opening the Moisture Infusion Gel, you'll notice its great scent, smells like Melon! The gel itself has the consistency of a jello-like cream. A wet paste would be the best I can describe it. The gel contains what Mothers calls moisture lock; this aids in protecting the leather to prevent future fading, drying and cracking.
How To Apply The Gel
Since the consistency of this product is not like a lotion, the best way I found to apply is to very lightly dab your applicator pad over the cream, rub very lightly and the gel will automatically stick to your foam applicator. Remember, the thinner you apply the better it will buff off.
I applied the gel, massaged it onto the area I cleaned and buffed off right away. Its important not to let this product dry. Once I buffed it off, the leather felt supple & smooth. It did not give my leather a greasy look which was great. I like leather looking how it should naturally look like.
Water Test
So for real world testing, I sprayed the area infused with the Gel with water. I did not take any after shots with the Gel applied because the look of the leather did not change, which is a great thing because other products then to leave a greasy film behind.
I would also like to point out that I sprayed this using a standard spray bottle. I've seen other forum members use a fine mist sprayer, which naturally atomizes water into smaller droplets.
Overview
You know for around $25 dollars for both products, there are cheaper alternatives. The new 2013 Meguiar's Leather Sealer is one of the, which comes in a kit for around $14.99. Although cheaper isn't always better, and from my experience Meguiar's leather products aren't that great. It is not however recommended for use on plastics, rough leather, suede, or suede like material. It will temporarily darken "some" leather. Always test in an inconspicuous area.
Conclusion
Mother's hit another home run with this product. If you want a quality leather cleaner, Mother's LeatherTech definitely delivers. I really enjoyed using this product. It works fast, its effective and its easy to use. For that, I highly recommend it.
I've always been a big fan of many Mother's products, and these two amazing products will add to my growing collection.
Thanks for reading, feedback is appreciated!
-CM8 6MT
