Leather Treatment

willhollin · 07-29-2008, 04:33 PM

Whats the best stuff for keeping leather clean and supple, dont wan't dirt geting into it and it going brittle, the seats in the car could do with some care too I guess.

encee · 07-29-2008, 04:49 PM

I use Autoglym leathercare myself mate, seems to do a good job on the leather I`ve had in the past, and just used it to spruce up the Dakota in my newly acquired steed.

beemerbird · 07-29-2008, 04:56 PM

Definately Autoglym for suppleness and it absorbs quickly, smells nice and you don't end up sliding around the seat next time you 'hoof it' around a tight bend.

Autoglym is more of a cream to 'feed' the leather as opposed to really cleaning it. I would suggest for actual cleaning another product say similar to supaguard which you dilute so many parts cleaning agent to water. It's a bit like women's facial products - never believe the ones that claim to do more than one thing, it doesn't work like that.

Autoglym will work wonders on your leather gear as well lol.

mikem · 07-29-2008, 05:16 PM

Gliptone.

gIzzE · 07-29-2008, 05:32 PM

Gliptone for me, used Autoglym and in the end the leather goes shiny. Put Gliptone on that shiny leather and it looked like new again. Very impressive stuff.

gIzzE · 07-29-2008, 05:38 PM

Also use Chelsea Leather Food if the leather is new, this will keep it looking new for years, and that nice matte look too.

Hoops · 07-30-2008, 02:11 AM

Where do you get Gliptone from??? Also - ive noticed that my drivers seat is starting to wear a little on the right hand side bolster where i get in and out and my clothing obviously scrapes across the leather. The leather has faded slightly and looks a little worn - it really bugs me!! Would Gliptone help make it look better or do i need something more hardcore??

xenon · 07-30-2008, 02:19 AM

Gliptone Liquid Leather is the best stuff, no doubt. Kept the 18 year old seats in the Porsche like new. Search for Gliptone on eBay - plenty of sellers.

mikem · 07-30-2008, 02:38 AM

As said you can get it from Ebay, or direct (google Liquid leather) they`re based in Todmorden.

bmwbailey, they do something called a scuffmaster kit for around £10. BMW Black they`ll have off the shelf but if you send a sample off to them they`ll colour match anything, I`ve just had some Laguna Seca Blue made up and my side bolster now looks perfect.

Kal · 07-30-2008, 02:49 AM

Which one is the best for not going shiney.

I dont want to clean the seats just treat them so they dont crack etc.

Hoops · 07-30-2008, 02:57 AM

Thanks Mikem - very helpful - will do search now.

MOB · 07-30-2008, 03:09 AM

Another vote for Gliptone here, if you like a matt finish.

LRS · 07-30-2008, 03:41 AM

Zaino 9 for cleaning
Zaino 10 for conditioning & preserving

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Simply the best IMO.

gIzzE · 07-30-2008, 03:46 AM

If it is wearing on an E90 already take it to the dealer, they will replace it.

beemerbird · 07-30-2008, 03:47 AM

Wonder why Jaguar, Aston Martin etc. use Autoglym then - must like the brighter finish.

This gliptone stuff is said to give a matt finish, fine, but is it an insipid 'dull' appearance which I wouldn't welcome? I'll give it a go as it seems popular.

gIzzE · 07-30-2008, 03:50 AM

I will try and dig out some photos of my brother 530i E39, the guy I bought it from used Autoglym and it looked very clean, but also had a shine to it that showed its age. I took pictures when we got it and again after using Gliptone on it, it seriously looked like it was 12 months old afterwards, not bad for a 6 year old car.

beemerbird · 07-30-2008, 04:13 AM

Photo would be good.

It's good to talk - you learn so much on here, even though for some discussing leather cleaning products is probably a 'dull' subject. They just don't understand that's all.

xenon · 07-30-2008, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by beemerbird

Wonder why Jaguar, Aston Martin etc. use Autoglym then - must like the brighter finish.

This gliptone stuff is said to give a matt finish, fine, but is it an insipid 'dull' appearance which I wouldn't welcome? I'll give it a go as it seems popular.

It does give a matt finish (I think there are other finishes actually) but I much prefer that. Shiny leather looks worn-out to me, as if there is too much arse polishing going on.

It also depends if the leather is taut (as in my Porsche) or ruffled, as in "comfort" seats.

beemerbird · 07-30-2008, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by xenon

It does give a matt finish (I think there are other finishes actually) but I much prefer that. Shiny leather looks worn-out to me, as if there is too much arse polishing going on.

It also depends if the leather is taut (as in my Porsche) or ruffled, as in "comfort" seats.

'Arse polishing'

Nearly spat my tea out!

I agree, shiny leather can give the appearance of 'looking old' and as you say especially on taut leather like the Porsche. I'll definately give the gliptone stuff a try. Willhollin, are you taking all this in?

Going O/T slightly, what Porsche have you got Ian?

xenon · 07-30-2008, 04:40 AM

I'm afraid it's just been sold, a decision I'm regretting greatly. It was (hopefully still is) an immaculate 944 S2. Going to get another when I can. I sold this to finance a project that never materialised.

beemerbird · 07-30-2008, 04:59 AM

Oh I see. Well not much to say on that front then except hope you find another one. Sometimes having something to aim for keeps you going.

willhollin · 07-30-2008, 05:12 AM

Thanks for all your replies, just ordered some to give it a try.

Gliptone that is!

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encee Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 280 Posts Drives: E92 330d SE Steptronic Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I use Autoglym leathercare myself mate, seems to do a good job on the leather I`ve had in the past, and just used it to spruce up the Dakota in my newly acquired steed.
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beemerbird Major General 173 Rep 7,953 Posts Drives: Merc diesel Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 TTRS [9.00] 2007 Audi S5 [0.00] May 2007 Porsche 99 ... [0.00] March 2007 Porsche ... [0.00] Sep. 2007 E92 335d SE [0.00] July 2006 E90 330i ... [0.00]	Definately Autoglym for suppleness and it absorbs quickly, smells nice and you don't end up sliding around the seat next time you 'hoof it' around a tight bend. Autoglym is more of a cream to 'feed' the leather as opposed to really cleaning it. I would suggest for actual cleaning another product say similar to supaguard which you dilute so many parts cleaning agent to water. It's a bit like women's facial products - never believe the ones that claim to do more than one thing, it doesn't work like that. Autoglym will work wonders on your leather gear as well lol. Last edited by beemerbird; 07-29-2008 at 05:18 PM..
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gIzzE Major General 363 Rep 5,984 Posts Drives: F11 + 911 C4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	Gliptone for me, used Autoglym and in the end the leather goes shiny. Put Gliptone on that shiny leather and it looked like new again. Very impressive stuff.
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gIzzE Major General 363 Rep 5,984 Posts Drives: F11 + 911 C4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	Also use Chelsea Leather Food if the leather is new, this will keep it looking new for years, and that nice matte look too.
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xenon Major General 1405 Rep 8,095 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Gliptone Liquid Leather is the best stuff, no doubt. Kept the 18 year old seats in the Porsche like new. Search for Gliptone on eBay - plenty of sellers. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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mikem Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,557 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (0)	As said you can get it from Ebay, or direct (google Liquid leather) they`re based in Todmorden. bmwbailey, they do something called a scuffmaster kit for around £10. BMW Black they`ll have off the shelf but if you send a sample off to them they`ll colour match anything, I`ve just had some Laguna Seca Blue made up and my side bolster now looks perfect.
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Kal Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 200 Posts Drives: E92 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Manchester iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Msport Coupe [0.00]	Which one is the best for not going shiney. I dont want to clean the seats just treat them so they dont crack etc.
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gIzzE Major General 363 Rep 5,984 Posts Drives: F11 + 911 C4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	I will try and dig out some photos of my brother 530i E39, the guy I bought it from used Autoglym and it looked very clean, but also had a shine to it that showed its age. I took pictures when we got it and again after using Gliptone on it, it seriously looked like it was 12 months old afterwards, not bad for a 6 year old car.
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xenon Major General 1405 Rep 8,095 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	I'm afraid it's just been sold, a decision I'm regretting greatly. It was (hopefully still is) an immaculate 944 S2. Going to get another when I can. I sold this to finance a project that never materialised. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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willhollin Major General 268 Rep 9,915 Posts Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [10.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	Thanks for all your replies, just ordered some to give it a try. Gliptone that is!
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