questions on leather

**blue DX** · 10-13-2010, 11:06 AM

hi. some things i wanted to ask regarding leather.

is APC safe to use on leather?

what is "rough" and why is it not advisable to apply leather conditioners on them?

**blue DX** · 10-13-2010, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by blue DX

hi. some things i wanted to ask regarding leather.

is APC safe to use on leather?

what is "rough" and why is it not advisable to apply leather conditioners on them?

"rough" leather. forgot to type it in.

**ravi_1992** · 10-14-2010, 01:41 PM

I use Megs APC at 10:1 on leather all the time, not sure if other brand apc's are ok though.

And, I think rough leather is waht horse sadles are made from , I have no idea why you should condition them

**David Fermani** · 10-14-2010, 04:50 PM

Some APC's are pretty harsh and arn't too friendly on the coating that covers the leather. I've had excellent sucess with Optimum Power Clean diluted 4 to 1. Make sure to rinse your seating surfaces after cleaning them by wiping them down with a very damp towel. This will remove the product and dirt residue off the surface leaving it hydrated and clean looking. Remember shiny leather isn't healthy leather.

**ScottB** · 10-14-2010, 06:30 PM

While the coating on leather is likely more durable than uncoated leather, I would never use undiluted APC on leather. I often find something like Einszett Leathercare (designed for finished leather) cleans and protects well enough. If you need something deeper consider Leatherique which will deep clean.

**blue DX** · 10-14-2010, 11:31 PM

Thanks for the replies guys.

I used APC (4:1) that day because I had no leather cleaner on hand. I followed it up with Mother's leather conditioner.

@David Fermani: Why isn't shiny leather healthy leather?