Dekers Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Hi Guys/Gals The drivers seat of my X-Trail is getting a little used and shiny, all the other leather seats are like new and have a VERY MATT finish. Suggestions welcomed as to how I clean/nourish/restore the drivers seat and leave it with a MATT finish like all the others, so many leather cleaners/balms suggest they leave it shiny....NO NO NO.... Ok, the seats are all leather and black, but I suspect they are finished rather than natural so the same question, how is it restored as best as possible to leave a MATT finish. I really don't think the seat is that dirty, perhaps it is, but whatever, I'm looking for ideas/cleaners that worked for you! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.I.A Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 unbuffed shoe polish, Just wear black clothing :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 You want Autoglym leather care.Their range isnt the cheapest,but is the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 You need to ask ME off here he used to do that sort of thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Used to use saddle soap on the Daimler interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Read this http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=15617 Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 You need to ask ME off here he used to do that sort of thing Yep, I was Autoglym trained so the product that Imperfection suggested would be my choice. The leather goes shiny through wear so your wont remove that with any products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axor Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 I second ME, I clean leather and fabric daily, the shine is wear. What you have to remember is that with most leather you are not cleaning it but the paint that covers it so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljaddy12 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 anything from mequiars range dear but very very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmanuk Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 I use my wifes horse saddle cleaner. It is a product called Mr JoJo by URAD. Search on ebay you will find it. I have used loads of products before this and this is the only one I have used that drys Matt and doesnt make the seats more shiny. Dont use the Auto Glymm stuff unless you want all your seats cracked and shiny, it is rubbish. Use genuine natural leather cleaner such as the Urad product or saddle soap; let it soak in a bit and then polish off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Have used Urad products on all sorts of leather goods so second bigman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) Dont use the Auto Glymm stuff unless you want all your seats cracked and shiny, it is rubbish. :lol: If that was the case then Autoglym would have been sued and be out of business by now. Of course using products for saddles on car seats - which have different use and are made out of different leather....yeah....that makes perfect sense! :lol: Edited October 18, 2011 by ME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Thanks everyone...... .....what about Raceglaze Leather Balm, I'm told it is excellent and WILL leave a matt finish on the seats however they start, is that just sales talk or is it for real? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulf Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Auto glym leather cleaner has worked fine for me on my current and past two cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I used to be into furniture making and do all the leather cushions etc,the only thing we ever used was leafood. Recently totaly refinished my leather sofas with a 'leather repair kit',google it !,the product and the prep stuff was brilliant,could of sold it as new ps,the company were in the west country and very helpfull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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