Tan leather?

[levorn10]

I have heard of people using steel wool and Windex to clean leather. Is it possible?

[VonLego]

Re: Tan leather?

I have never heard of that method... but finger nails scratch interior leather... steel wool would be worse I'd think.

Couldn't pay me to take steel wool to leather. Check out meguiar's leather line. I'll post a link in a second.

[VonLego]

Re: Tan leather?

http://www.autodetailingsolutions.co...her%20Care.htm

Enjoy! Thats website is "ADS" and may of us have had a lot of success purchasing from there. You can also find all items and buy them directly from meguiars at meguiarsdirect.com

[Murr1525]

Re: Tan leather?

I sure as heck wouldnt....

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Tan leather?

That just sounds like a recipe for disaster.

[roushstage2]

Re: Tan leather?

Makes me cringe thinking about it....really.

[jfelbab]

Re: Tan leather?

Most automobile leather is coated. That is, it is sprayed with a poly-urethane coating. This coating covers up the uneven grain and blemishes which achieves a uniform color and appearance. Using anything abrasive will wear away this coating. You really don't want to see how ugly the leather is under that coating.

If you are trying to clean tan leather I'd suggest using a 5-10% solution of Woolite and water. Use a microfiber that is soaked then squeezed out as much as you can and gently scrub the seats. Repeat if necessary but take care not to overly wet the leather. When done wipe the leather down with a MF dampened in plain water then buff dry with another MF. Apply a conditioner to restore some softness.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Tan leather?

I have heard of people using steel wool and Windex to clean leather. Is it possible?

Can't believe everything you hear or read on a fourm...

Good thinking on your part to check here on MOL before trying this out...

Next time you "hear" someone recommending this ask them to demonstrate the technique on "their" leather....

[Orca]

Re: Tan leather?

In a word ... no! Use a dedicated leather cleaner and a pure bristle nail brush for the stubbord bits. Do not use soap and water - use a proper leather cleaner.

If you need to drop a conditioner on, apply it with your bare hands like a hand cream. Work it in properly, since "wet" leather (over wet with too much conditioner) is weakened and can stretch out of shape.

Worked leather does smell nice and gives that "classy car" smell back to your ride. I've never tried any of the Meguiars leather products, but I don't think they'll be bad - I'd be inclined to go for the Gold Class products, but I'm sure others will be along to tell you exactly which one is best for your situation.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Tan leather?

A couple of years ago, both the wifes car and mine had leather seats. I grabbed the GC leather products and used them with out any problems. It was the first time with leather seats. I was a noob, the GC worked great.

[acsuppa]

Re: Tan leather?

I sure as heck wouldnt....

I agree with you. Sounds like a horrible idea. You wouldn't want to use any harsh chemicals so steel wool is definitely a no no.

[sstg]

Re: Tan leather?

You sure they said steel wool and not magic eraser?

[Sal329]

Re: Tan leather?

I use woolite/distilled water at 10:1 mix or my steamer to clean and then condition with GC with Aloe.

[CarbonBlack]

Re: Tan leather?

No< dont do it!