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[Closed] Car Valeters: I've bought a used car with leather seats........

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....and they're in immaculate condition. I'd like to keep them that way if possible. What do I need to do to care for them?

Thank you.


 
Posted : 08/06/2014 7:36 pm
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Put scooby doo covers over them


 
Posted : 08/06/2014 7:38 pm
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I was just thinking of driving naked after bathing in baby oil. But that might spoil the suede on the steering wheel.


 
Posted : 08/06/2014 7:40 pm
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Leather restorer, easy to get hold of.
I use it on mine, I've got the matt for the matt seats, you can get gloss if you want.

I got mine from Audi but even they recommend AutoGlym.


 
Posted : 08/06/2014 7:48 pm
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Baby wipes


 
Posted : 08/06/2014 7:51 pm
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Before or after the naked drive?


 
Posted : 08/06/2014 7:56 pm
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gliptone


 
Posted : 08/06/2014 8:07 pm
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Go to a tack shop and get some saddle oil, cheap as chips and last for ages. All top end detailers use this 😉


 
Posted : 08/06/2014 8:08 pm
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Another Gliptone recommender here.One is a cleaner, the other is a supple cream. Are you sure you have leather seats and not painted leather, as that's something different, as most 'leather feeds' wont go through the paint.


 
Posted : 08/06/2014 8:10 pm
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Gliptone or Zaino leather stuff are both good.


 
Posted : 08/06/2014 9:51 pm
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I use AutoGlym, they have a cleaner and a restorer. I'm sure other good products exist but I've been using their stuff for years and am very brand loyal


 
Posted : 08/06/2014 11:10 pm
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Gliptone 100% - there's simply nothing better out there than their Liquid Leather cleaner and restorer. Tried Autoglym in the past and nowhere near as good - doesn't even come close. A Gliptone treatment will easily last a full year, is not sticky or shiny, protects from water and dirt, and enhances the smell of real leather. Think it's online order only though - not sure if you can buy it in Halfords.


 
Posted : 08/06/2014 11:59 pm
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Check out LLT leather care.
They have an 'auto' section on the website.

I have used this for the wheel and gear stick on my car to good effect.


 
Posted : 09/06/2014 7:02 am
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Another vote for Gliptone.

Its the best stuff that I have found / used so car. The seats in our car looked really clean and in good nick but that managed to remove a fair bit of grime.


 
Posted : 09/06/2014 8:51 am
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Another vote for Gliptone here.

Interestingly enough I Gliptoned the leather in our 13 year old BMW yesterday and it came up a treat. Smells lovely as well.


 
Posted : 09/06/2014 9:03 am
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Sorry for not replying sooner, had to go to bed early (early start today).

Thanks for all your replies, looks like Gliptone it is then.


 
Posted : 09/06/2014 7:34 pm
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Dr Leather wipes are excellent and very quick/easy to use.


 
Posted : 09/06/2014 7:49 pm

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