Best leather cleaner?
 

Hey all,
I was just wondering what you all recommend using for a leather cleaner? I just bought an 06 A4 and I have heard that some is harder on the leather than others. What should I use?

RE: Best leather cleaner?
 

For the best all around leather care your better off getting it professionally done.

Look for a leather care professional who uses the "leather master system"

I've used it extensively in the past.

Basically you'll start out with leather masters "strong cleaner"

Dry that using blowers or hair dryer.

Then you'll move to the conditioning agents. IE Leather masters "leather conditioner"

Then dry that with air re-apply maybe 2 times for well kept car, or up to 5-6 for a new application/first time.

Dry in between each application of course.

Then apply some of the leather sealers if you want to. I never do... I prefer the feel and comfort of well conditioned leather.


This process can take about 2.5-4 hours the first time a professional visits your car. if done ever 4-6 months it should be good to go.

The process is not for suede or new buck leathers. That is a different process all together.

Cost for a professional should run about 100-300 depending on the time and severity of the condition of the seats and leather surfaces.

RE: Best leather cleaner?
 

Lexol cleaner and conditioner works great. Don't use saddle soap...it will dry out the leather.

RE: Best leather cleaner?
 

In my cars I just use leather wipes, but on our leather couch we do that step by step process. The wipes work alright, just good uv protection and shine them up. But the many hour process is definately well worth it.

RE: Best leather cleaner?
 

what on an A4 is actual leather - that you need to condition? the seats and steering wheel? or what???

THanks!

RE: Best leather cleaner?
 

lol....ya...what else is leather inside the car?? its kinda obvious to see what is leather...and u already said it, the seats and steering wheel

RE: Best leather cleaner?
 

All you need to know is Lexol Leather Cleaner only the other shit will dry out the leather.

RE: Best leather cleaner?
 

ask the people who keep saddles in good condition they've been doing it longer than cars have been on the road

RE: Best leather cleaner?
 

Anyone know what leather cleaner the dealers use when they detail??? Those always smell and look the best.

RE: Best leather cleaner?
 

Yeah, shouldn't detailing do a great job.