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Old 27-03-2006, 06:03 PM   #1
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Question Leather Seats

What does everyone use to clean leather seats?

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Old 27-03-2006, 06:29 PM   #2
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I just tried some Meguirs leather Foam the other day.

its ok, didn't do that much though IMO. I covered the seats with it, let it soak for a minute or two then rubbed it in/off.

It cleaned it up a bit, but not quite as much as i was expecting.

but you have to air your car out afterwards..its very stinky (chemical smell).

But I did it for protection aswell.
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Old 27-03-2006, 07:10 PM   #3
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PM Doc from Themboys Auto. Very knowledgeable and will steer in you in the right direction. Here are the Themboys forums. http://fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=116
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Old 27-03-2006, 07:21 PM   #4
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Don't be too fussy. Remember, it's not real leather, just synthetic stuff so you need not be too careful. Real leather on something like a Benz is a $5k option. Thats when you have to be careful!
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Old 27-03-2006, 09:46 PM   #5
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Don't be too fussy. Remember, it's not real leather, just synthetic stuff so you need not be too careful. Real leather on something like a Benz is a $5k option. Thats when you have to be careful!

Maybe on a commy mate but fords are generaly leather except for the sides that cop all the wear and tear which are hard wearing vinals
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Old 27-03-2006, 09:50 PM   #6
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my leather is just fine thankyou...lol

Although perhaps partial leather would be better on hotter days...
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Old 28-03-2006, 03:30 AM   #7
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I was going to buy some of that leather foam Polyal.. Not in such a hurry now.
I have some Mothers leather conditioner, gets the leather looking quite good AFTER it's cleaned (soft, smooth). (contains lanolin as most leather conditioners do) I just don't have anything to clean the leather first...
If you slack off on removal of the above mentioned product the leather becomes very slippery. :p
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