Cleaning tan leather
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Cleaning tan leather
I thought I made a big mistake when I ordered the tan leather. I work for the town running equipment ( mostly a pick and shovel ) and come home dirty every night. The tan was starting to look dirty and I didn't know what to use. I found an old can of Westley's Leather and Vinyl cleaner in my garage. The can was all rusted but I shook it up and gave it a try. Man that stuff took off every hint of dirt and grime in the truck. I tried it on the wifes 2 year old explorer and it looks brand new. I also use Westley's Bleach White on the tires. I don't like shiny tires and it leaves them a very clean flat black, it works on the mud flaps too. Just thought I would pass this on in case you can't decide between the black or tan interiors. I looked at a truck with black leather the other day and every crumb and speck of dirt showed up like a sore thumb.
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Good to hear that you can get that tan leather clean. I got the tan leather also because I liked the way everything came together. I also thought I made a big mistake:
Here is the site for Lexol and they have Quick Wipes now:
http://www.lexol.com/newauto.html
"Lexol products have long been recognized by auto restorers and detailing professionals as their only choice for leather care. Lexol-pH Leather Cleaner quickly and safely removes dirt preparing the leather surface for the special oils and preservatives of Lexol Leather Conditioner".
Any experiences w/ the wipes??
Here is the site for Lexol and they have Quick Wipes now:
http://www.lexol.com/newauto.html
"Lexol products have long been recognized by auto restorers and detailing professionals as their only choice for leather care. Lexol-pH Leather Cleaner quickly and safely removes dirt preparing the leather surface for the special oils and preservatives of Lexol Leather Conditioner".
Any experiences w/ the wipes??
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I was told this by my counterpart here at Johnson controls ( we make the seats) he is the director of product development for seating.
He says use soap and water with a rag. and explained why it worked because of what it is made of. He swears by it and uses it on his seats, I have cloth so can't varify. so wash the leather like you would scrub dirty knees with a soaped up wash cloth i guess and wipe off with a clean rinsed rag.
hope this helps
RAmb
He says use soap and water with a rag. and explained why it worked because of what it is made of. He swears by it and uses it on his seats, I have cloth so can't varify. so wash the leather like you would scrub dirty knees with a soaped up wash cloth i guess and wipe off with a clean rinsed rag.
hope this helps
RAmb
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I'll give a vote for Lexol. I use the Lexol leather cleaner and the Lexol leather conditioner. Spray on the cleaner, rub with a clean sponge, wipe off. Then apply the conditioner. Both are rich with glycerine and other leather conditioners.
I bought mine in a car store (was a bit expensive) but I hear they sell the same stuff in a horse tack shop (for saddles) and its cheaper...
I bought mine in a car store (was a bit expensive) but I hear they sell the same stuff in a horse tack shop (for saddles) and its cheaper...
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The Ivory soap sounds like a good idea. I would have thought it would tend to dry the leather out but if the guy that makes the seats recommends it I'll give it a try. Unless he's just trying to make us ruin our seats so we have to buy new ones. OK seems like I caught on to your little scam. Just kidding thanks for the info. I'll give it a try.