Sun Tan Lotion on Leather & Vinyl

[DetailArtist]

That stuff can leave very stubborn stains on dark leather and vinyl; what works best to fix? No guessing; just tried and true sure-fixes needed.

[Andrew C.]

Re: Sun Tan Lotion on Leather & Vinyl

I can't tell you 100% that it will work, but APC+ should do a good job of cleaning it up, because it has a small amount of degreaser in it, which should cut through the oil nature of sunblock.

[TOGWT]

Re: Sun Tan Lotion on Leather & Vinyl

To clean leather that has oil / grease stains, there are a couple of different things to try. Use Leather Master’s (LM) Leather Cleaner as a spot Cleaner, which will break down the oils and remove the stain.

If the stain is fresh it can be treated and successfully removed with cornstarch (or talcum powder) rubbed briskly into the stain with your fingers until the heat from the friction is felt. The heat loosens the oil and allows the cornstarch to absorb the oil before the leather can; if the stain has ‘set’ use baking soda and leave over-night.

Or try (lm) Leather Degreaser, An aerosol product for cleaning oily stains; it dissolves and removes oil and grease from leather surface. This cleaner can be applied for cleaning all types of leather.

Aniline - use Leather Master Leather Degreaser (A-Aniline / Non-Coated) (check for colour fastness) this aerosol product is ideal for cleaning oily stains; it dissolves and removes oil and grease from leather surface. This cleaner can be applied for cleaning all types of leather.

Covered leather or Vinyl- (P-Protected / Coated) Iz einszett 'Plastik-Reiniger' is an intensive, non-corrosive, non-acidic water-based detergent cleaner for polyurethane covered automotive upholstery.

Since body dirt and oil are a big stain factor in leather, be aware of bare skin when you are in your vehicle. If you use suntan lotion a lot, be sure to use a towel when you get back in your vehicle so that the oil does not get onto your leather. You can also use a towel when leaving the gym