I just used the Pinnicle clean and condition product for my tan leather in my BMW. I'm not real happy with the reults, I think I need more cleaning power. the leather is in good condition, but I'd like it to look much more new than it does. It is 3 years old. Should I use something else? thank you in advance for any suggestions.
Treating leather -need some advice
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Reddwarf
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I use the Connolly leather cleaner to clean the leather then the Connolly Hide care to protect. In between, I use the Pinnacle Leather product.
AG sells a kit that is a great value. It's what I purchased.
AG sells a kit that is a great value. It's what I purchased.
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TheU said:
For leather cleaning, I use a boar's hair brush and a very mild solution of dishwashing soap diluted with warm water. I gently scrub a section of the seat, wipe off with a terry towel + compressed air to dry and remove excess from the seams. If the leather is extremely dirty, I use a leather cleaner, but care must be taken or you can remove the dye from the seat face.
The BMW shop where I detail likes leather that is not glossy: rather, it looks new.
Here's a pic of a 745iL that I recently did:
Another 745i Interior with gray leather
Some customers want a leather preservative and Pinnacle makes a fine conditioner. But, you probably need to clean first, then apply the conditioner.
Toto
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killrwheels@autogeek said:
Bingo, Leatherique is without a doubt the best stuff.. Im the MAN
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I use the Pinnacle as well. I've never seen a leather cleaner/conditioner have very much cleaning power. I just look at it as a added benefit. The Pinnacle you bought is an awesome product on pre-cleaned leather. I have used Woolite at a 10:1 ratio for cleaning leather. It's actually recommended by Cadillac. This week though, I used DP's Total Interior Cleaner and was very impressed with it's cleaning ability. The smell was very nice as well.
I would use a Woolite mix since it's easily to find. Get the plain detergent and get a spray bottle and mix 10:1 (10 parts water to 1 part Woolite). There should be marking on the sides. Spray it on the leather and rub in with a coarser that usual micro fiber towel. See what this does and later get the DP.
Then, when dry, apply the Pinnacle. I love the smell of the Pinnacle and the softness that it gives to the leather. Don't expect an artificial, bright shine. It's just going to return the leather to a like new condition.
I would use a Woolite mix since it's easily to find. Get the plain detergent and get a spray bottle and mix 10:1 (10 parts water to 1 part Woolite). There should be marking on the sides. Spray it on the leather and rub in with a coarser that usual micro fiber towel. See what this does and later get the DP.
Then, when dry, apply the Pinnacle. I love the smell of the Pinnacle and the softness that it gives to the leather. Don't expect an artificial, bright shine. It's just going to return the leather to a like new condition.
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Oh yeah. Here's a before and after of my Woolite's cleaning ability followed by Meguiar's Leather Conditioner (Detailer Line).
Befores....
After....
Befores....
After....
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justin30513 said:Oh yeah. Here's a before and after of my Woolite's cleaning ability followed by Meguiar's Leather Conditioner (Detailer Line).
Befores....
After....
I kinda like this Megs detailers line leather cleaner/conditioner myself. Awesome product for bulk detailing for a good price.
