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Need a complete cost effective leather cleaning guide!
So I recently started my small auto detailing buisiness. I’m having trouble finding a good way to clean leather that give good results and no harm to the surface. Using Megs d101 diluted 10:1 as of right now. I’m having issues with it staining and I don’t want to risk damaging the surface. I want a product that I know will be safe to use and have good results. Also something that’s cost effective since I’ll be doing a fair amount of vehicles per week. What brushes work the best and are safe along with steaming recommendations. I just need to get a routine that I can follow and that will be efficient. Thanks
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Need a complete cost effective leather cleaning guide!
Ditch the d101, pick up some d181 and get a couple different horsehair brushes to agitate. I also like the rag company’s jersey microfiber leather scrubber for heavier dirt. Steam if needed after application and agitation before wiping off with a cotton terry cloth towel.
If you want to dress/condition after, go ahead. I personally do not.
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Re: Need a complete cost effective leather cleaning guide!
Any pics of the staining? What is your exact method of attack when it resulted in staining? I’ve never had anything like that happen when using D101 to clean leather.
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Re: Need a complete cost effective leather cleaning guide!
If you are offering leather cleaning are you billing it as a separate service?
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Need a complete cost effective leather cleaning guide!
Originally Posted by
custmsprty
If you are offering leather cleaning are you billing it as a separate service?
If it’s an interior detail, how could it not include the seats if they happen to be leather?
Btw cleaning leather seats is far easier than cleaning upholstered/cloth seats. At least I think so.
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Re: Need a complete cost effective leather cleaning guide!
Originally Posted by
Eldorado2k
If it’s an interior detail, how could it not include the seats if they happen to be leather?
Btw cleaning leather seats is far easier than cleaning upholstered/cloth seats. At least I think so.
I completely agree.
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Re: Need a complete cost effective leather cleaning guide!
Originally Posted by
Eldorado2k
Any pics of the staining? What is your exact method of attack when it resulted in staining? I’ve never had anything like that happen when using D101 to clean leather.
Staining was on a customers vehicle. I got it out of the seat but it was a pain. It was a white run mark on the gray leather. Not bleach white but definitely noticeable. Seems like etching.
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Re: Need a complete cost effective leather cleaning guide!
Originally Posted by
custmsprty
If you are offering leather cleaning are you billing it as a separate service?
Seats were included in the full interior service.
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Re: Need a complete cost effective leather cleaning guide!
Originally Posted by
JCDetails
Ditch the d101, pick up some d181 and get a couple different horsehair brushes to agitate. I also like the rag company’s jersey microfiber leather scrubber for heavier dirt. Steam if needed after application and agitation before wiping off with a cotton terry cloth towel.
If you want to dress/condition after, go ahead. I personally do not.
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Sure will. Stupid me didnt remember about D181. For the brush i have a Kiwi soft bristle brush. I think that combo will do great. Thanks!
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Re: Need a complete cost effective leather cleaning guide!
Next time spray into the brush then begin scrubbing. It’s safer than directly spraying the cleaner onto the seat.
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