Leather Cleaning question

[Sunshyne]

I have a nice arsenal of cleaning goodies for the exterior and now I am working my way into the interior. I have been reading and going through the store but cant seem to be able to pinpoint anything specific.

I am going to be cleaning my wifes trucks leather interior which is pretty beat up and also help a friend clean and treat the interior on his 1994 Lotus Esprit which has a leather interior thats starting to show its age.

What should I consider for purchase that will clean the stained seats and also a follow up "conditioner" to protect?

I have Blackfire for the console and considering 303 as well but for leather I am confused :doh:

[S2K]

There are a lot of good threads on here about cleaning leather, just search leather. One of the most popular products is Leatherique, I have used it and it works good. It is messy and time consuming but it works. I know there are 2 reviews on here, 1 from me and a very good one from CeeDog. One big thing to find out is whether the leather is coated or un-coated (natural). You didn't say what kind of truck you have but I would bet it is probably coated leather. As far as the Lotus I don't know but I would find out before putting any product on it, un-coated leather is treated very differently than coated.

[pixelmonkey]

Leatherique 32oz leather cleaner conditioner kit contains Leatherique leather care & restoration products. (http://www.autogeek.net/le32ozkit.html)

search for a few threads with that product name.

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chris<pixelmonkey>:D

[Meticulous-Detail]

Mothers VLR is a good all in one, many people on AG like it.

[Sunshyne]

good info on the Leatherique but its pricey! VLR looks nice but from what I have read its not much of a cleaner.

[dad07]

Opitimum Power Clean
Optimum Protectant Plus


You won't be dissapointed!

[tw33k2514]

+1 on OPC

VLR is great if the leather isn't that dirty.

I still use APC+ 1:15. But I am cheap. I havnt personally had it ruin any leather.

[Pockets@PoorboysWorld]

I still use APC+ 1:15. But I am cheap. I havnt personally had it ruin any leather.

This is what cleans the best :dblthumb2:

[Meticulous-Detail]

This is what cleans the best :dblthumb2:

+2 on APC+. You could do APC+ then VLR

[Sunshyne]

ok, ill stick with APC for cleaning. Still trying to figure out a good "conditioner"

almost there! thanks to all for your continued input

[tw33k2514]

ok, ill stick with APC for cleaning. Still trying to figure out a good "conditioner"

almost there! thanks to all for your continued input
I assume because you put conditioner in quotations you know that conditioning coated leather is pointless.

I just use PERL on leather after I have cleaned it. And it looks fantastic.

[2old2change]

Opitimum Power Clean
Optimum Protectant Plus


You won't be dissapointed!

This has been my combination for some time now and it works great for me. :xyxthumbs:

[shoeless89]

Anyone use Ultima Interior Guard+ on leather? If so, what did you guys think?

[Rix6]

conditioning coated leather is pointless.

Perforated leather? Im the MAN

[CEE DOG]

Anyone use Ultima Interior Guard+ on leather? If so, what did you guys think?

I think it's incredible :)