Leatherique vs. Swissvax

[Challynger]

I recently picked up a '96 M3 and need to deep clean the leather seats. I've heard good things about both Leatherique and Swissvax. Does anyone have experience with both to offer comparisons?

[kevincwelch]

I don't have experience with leatherique, but I do have experience with Swissvax as well as Connolly. I love the Connolly leather cleaner. It's really done a great job on my cars seats. On that note I love the Swissvax leather milk. It's easy to apply, and the seats look great after application. I do also have this with backs leather cleaner, and it works pretty well; however, I think the Connolly leather cleaner works better and is easier to widely apply to the leather. One drawback of the Connolly leather cleaner is that you have to mix the cleaner with water in a certain ratio. It takes a little extra time. Unlike the Swissvax leather cleaner one drawback of the Connolly leather cleaner is that you have to mix the cleaner with water in a certain ratio. It takes a little extra time. Contrast this to the Swissvax leather cleaner that you can simply spray on to the seats and work in using a brush.


I just cleaned my seats with Connolly this weekend.

Before cleaning - well maintained interior.



After cleaning. Lighter side is the clean side.



I finished it with the Swissvax leather milk after the entire seat was clean.

[Ricorocks]

I like "Leatherique" allot.

This really get's the deep down dirt, others simply cannot.

1. Leather Rejuvenator - Liberal amount work it in (I use a paint brush), brush in the stitches or dirty areas.

2. Take the car outside (do the drivers seat last, outside) roll up the windows, allow it to bake for 8 - 12 hours, hotter the better. On a nice 100+ F day in Texas, get the Rejuvenator on in the AM, & then outside & let her cook.

3. Bring it indoors, you should see scum or whiteish crud, this is the dirt, sweat, & whatever the Rejuvenator, pulled up from deep within the leather.

4. Apply "Prestine Clean", (I put it into a spray bottle, & spritz the leather), easily wipe up, with MF

Amazing results, even on new cars!

previously I've tried leather cleaners & conditioners:

Meg.
Mothers
CG
Einszett

Non are as good or compare to Leatherique

[FUNX650]

First of all:
What "type" of leather are you talking about?

Basically:
Is it coated/protected; or: not coated/protected?


Bob

[Ricorocks]

Wouldn't that should be question to the mfg. of intended product to use

[FUNX650]

Some leather products are formulated
to clean leather...not urethane.
(And vice versa).

Just a thought:
I'd bet that some leather products' manufacturers
have not given their best efforts towards dispelling
the perpetuation of the myriad myths regarding the cleaning/"conditioning"/protecting of the different
"types" of auto-leathers.



Bob

[astonmartin]

I have a 2009 Aston Martin. Has 4,000 miles, never drive it really so the seats are clean and do not need a deep clean. The car is in a garage so out of the sun however I do want to condition the seats. What do you recommend? I am not sure if i even see a standard leatherique conditioner on their website.

[Ricorocks]

Wow! What cool ride.

See this: Home Page | Leatherique Restoration Products

post some pics

[Ricorocks]

They sell it here: Results for leatherique\ - Search

You need like 2:1 rejuvenator to prestine

It's always: Rejuvenator > heat > Prestine > wipe with MF

I've tried the above mentioned products & nothing compares.

I believe it works like this: Rejuvenator penetrates deep & encapsulates, & dissolves crud (sweat, dirt, etc), the heat draws the crud to the surface, where you spritz Prestine Clean, then wipe with MF.

I was somewhat nervous with my first use, on my new 2014 Audi A8. It seems counter intuitive. But after Leatherique you/I won't be tempted to try others, or at least that's my thinking. I generally do this summertime, one time per year.

[FUNX650]

I have a 2009 Aston Martin.
Has 4,000 miles, never drive it really so

the seats are clean and do not need a deep clean.

The car is in a garage so out of the sun
however I do want to condition the seats.

What do you recommend?

I am not sure if i even see a standard leatherique conditioner on their website.

First and foremost:
...to AGO!
___________________________

Being that an Aston Martin may have
many bespoke personalisations...

It'd be best, IMO, to find out what "type" of leather
appointments this vehicle's cabin has, before
selecting/recommending any leather products
to use upon its surfaces.

•Another couple of notes of import:
-The mantra for auto leather-care is:
"Clean and Protect!"

-Any of this so-called condition/conditioning
does not even enter into the picture.


Bob