I have come to discover that the previous owner of my new car had the leather sitting surfaces of the front seat replaced when it started to wear years ago. Looks great but everything I seem to touch it with takes color off. (And since it is only certain areas that have been redone, I have no inconspicuous spot to test.
I've tried distilled water (all he ever used - but it was rarely driven. Now a daily driver). Isn't getting the dirt unless I rub - and then I'm also bringing up color. Meguiar's Gold Class Leather and Vinyl Cleaner - removes color (but cleans). Meguiar's Gold Class Rich Leather Cleaner/Conditioner in the pump conditions and makes soft, but cleaning is meh.
I've heard Lexor isn't that great as a cleaner - but I'm willing to try.
So the short version: What will remove dirt + dye transfer, but not require rubbing or removing existing dye?
I've tried distilled water (all he ever used - but it was rarely driven. Now a daily driver). Isn't getting the dirt unless I rub - and then I'm also bringing up color. Meguiar's Gold Class Leather and Vinyl Cleaner - removes color (but cleans). Meguiar's Gold Class Rich Leather Cleaner/Conditioner in the pump conditions and makes soft, but cleaning is meh.
I've heard Lexor isn't that great as a cleaner - but I'm willing to try.
So the short version: What will remove dirt + dye transfer, but not require rubbing or removing existing dye?
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