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Cleaning "champagne" leather
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Cleaning "champagne" leather
So tomorrow i tackle the interior on the Z4M.
It has champagne interior (see below) but clearly hasn't been cleaned in an age. as well as giving it a good clean, i want to return it to more of a matt finish and not shiny as it is now.
Does anyone have any experience/tips of how to do this. I have about 3 boxes FULL of Autoglym interior leather stuff but haven't used any for a while so unsure what is best.
Thanks all
Chris
It has champagne interior (see below) but clearly hasn't been cleaned in an age. as well as giving it a good clean, i want to return it to more of a matt finish and not shiny as it is now.
Does anyone have any experience/tips of how to do this. I have about 3 boxes FULL of Autoglym interior leather stuff but haven't used any for a while so unsure what is best.
Thanks all
Chris
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Cleaning "champagne" leather
Most effective way I’ve found is
1. Hot soapy water
2. The plastic anti-scratch pan sponge
3. Give them a good scrub at least twice, then towel dry
4. Once fully dry, apply the leather balm
The leather is far more robust than you appreciate & found giving a good scrub brings it back to almost new condition...
1. Hot soapy water
2. The plastic anti-scratch pan sponge
3. Give them a good scrub at least twice, then towel dry
4. Once fully dry, apply the leather balm
The leather is far more robust than you appreciate & found giving a good scrub brings it back to almost new condition...
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Cleaning "champagne" leather
use a good apc diluted 10:1 and you'll get a good matt finish. the ag leather cleaner isn't very good.
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Cleaning "champagne" leather
I've been using Autoglym Interior Cleaner for 30 odd years. Superb on all interior surfaces, leather, carpets and headlining etc.
5 litres on EBay for £23 is superb value too as it will last you years !
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I dilute it 50:50 in a sprayer, spray it on and leave it 30 secs. Work it with a sponge or microfibre and dry with another microfibre. Also brilliant around the house on furniture and carpet stains.5 litres on EBay for £23 is superb value too as it will last you years !
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Do a test patch first, the leather may have been re coloured, I’ve seen it before
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Modern apc’s like Surfex HD have far superior cleaing power compared to most traditional leather cleaners. The latter really only excel in being ph neutral in my experience but modern apc’s are equally kind nowadays. I think as long as you follow with a good quality conditioner you can’t really go wrong.
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Cleaning "champagne" leather
I use gliptone leather cleaner and restorer on mys wife's E89 , it was highly recommended here a couple of years ago
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This is what i'd do...
Do a test patch then work from that depending on the results.
Use a interior specific APC if heavily soiled.
Used LRC leather cleaner or similar for the specific detailing of the seat.
Tampico leather brush to really get in the grain.
Wipe down with a ever so slightly damp MF
Once the interior is looking that nice matt finish add a sealant/conditioner ( i use gliptone) ( shiny means its soiled)
Do a test patch then work from that depending on the results.
Use a interior specific APC if heavily soiled.
Used LRC leather cleaner or similar for the specific detailing of the seat.
Tampico leather brush to really get in the grain.
Wipe down with a ever so slightly damp MF
Once the interior is looking that nice matt finish add a sealant/conditioner ( i use gliptone) ( shiny means its soiled)
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You looking for the seat to look like this.....
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Cleaning "champagne" leather
Better than all the leather soaps and cleaners are women's make up removal wipes. They do an amazing job but are gentle not to affect the colour etc.
Put them on your steering wheel for a real shock!
Put them on your steering wheel for a real shock!
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Cleaning "champagne" leather
Just tried Nivea make up removal wipes and indeed they removed plenty of dirt from my leather seats and steering wheel. Good Tip