though in the past i was quite keen on detailing i'll be the first to admit that leather care etc is not my strong point

my GC was no problem because it was black leather

however the RR is ivory (nearly white!) - so its a very different kettle of fish

also of course i do not know what was used in the past except to say the leather is all 'as new'

thanks in anticipation

http://www.liquidleather.com/

get the cleaner and conditioner ...I never use anything else for years and people always comment on how nice the Range/Aston smell when you get in  cheers
bogie

bogie wrote:

http://www.liquidleather.com/

get the cleaner and conditioner ...I never use anything else for years and people always comment on how nice the Range/Aston smell when you get in

thanks a lot

For me I'd use gliptone cleaner or autoglym or occasionally zymol but no conditioner as the leather is basically painted and sealed so all a conditioner does is leave a greasy (admittedly nice smelling) layer on the surface to build up shine an look poo.

You can get leather sealants which prevent dye transfer which are probably useful I think I saw some threads on detailing world- only problem is there seem to be two rival companies Dr Leather and someone else and I don't know who's better- they both seem really helpful and people rave about the dr leather wipes for general gleaning and maintenance.

To be honest in the past on sealed leather I've used dilute all purpose cleaner and a damp micro fibre. Also 303 aerospace protectant is pretty good for leather once it's clean.

Hope some of this rambling helps?!

happymadison1978 wrote:

For me I'd use gliptone cleaner or autoglym or occasionally zymol but no conditioner as the leather is basically painted and sealed so all a conditioner does is leave a greasy (admittedly nice smelling) layer on the surface to build up shine an look poo.

You can get leather sealants which prevent dye transfer which are probably useful I think I saw some threads on detailing world- only problem is there seem to be two rival companies Dr Leather and someone else and I don't know who's better- they both seem really helpful and people rave about the dr leather wipes for general gleaning and maintenance.

To be honest in the past on sealed leather I've used dilute all purpose cleaner and a damp micro fibre. Also 303 aerospace protectant is pretty good for leather once it's clean.

Hope some of this rambling helps?!

thanks

yes, leather is a really controversial subject - worse than waxes!

i remember some time ago on DW there was a poster 'Julie'? who was in the leather business and really put the proverbial cat among the pigeons

That's it! Was it Judy b or something? Yeah she was disagreeing with Dr Leather and it got a bit catty.

happymadison1978 wrote:

That's it! Was it Judy b or something? Yeah she was disagreeing with Dr Leather and it got a bit catty.

Gliptone has always worked for me, leaves it all smelling nice too, regardless of what anyone says  2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...

Dr Leather ?! ...sounds a bit kinky ?

is there a link ? cheers
bogie

I've just ordered some chemical guys leather cleaner. Anyone used it before?? FFRR TD6 HSE
Adriatic Blue with Parchment leather.

Can't believe I didn't know about Liquid Leather.

Had a good read of their website, duly purchased a scuffmark set and the cleaner and conditioner. My leather is in excellent condition aside from a small wear mark where previous lazy owner slid in and out on the driver's seat.

Can't wait to give my car the full spring clean this year

Wash, clay bar, scrub, polish and wax, plus all the trimmings. Will feel like Christmas!  Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

Yup, me too. Now I've got my replacement FFRR she's gonna get the full works. Wash, claybar, machine polish, sealer and wax.