How to clean your Leather <D180> Review with pictures
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CosminTX
ProReflection
When comes to cleaning leather the only thing i use on leather is D180 ( read : no steamer, no apc or any other things/cleaners )
D180 is meguiar`s leather cleaner conditioner. for public can be purchase in sample of 12 oz around 7$ , or in gallon for more / detailer use.
one seat should take between 5 minutes up to 20 minutes (when soiled)
Depends how bad the leather condition is i do one or 2 applications for cleaning and the 3rd one for "conditioner" where the product is light wipe.
i use it with a soft brush (1in and half , soft-hair) i apply the product on the brush and i work the seat strategic , in steps. u agitate the product to make sure goes anywhere on seat surface and wipe with mf towel.
- when use with the brush keep on eye on any splater , if use too much product, wipe any splater from leather, try don`t leave it too long, has cleaning agents.
- always wipe with mf towel so the leather is even covered.
- once u start you wanna do the whole seat/ interior seats , if not will be visible difference
- the product has a light learning curve but once u use it it should be easy on/off , just wipe the excess to even the application if not the excess it may be visible too shiny.
- when first applied on seats it may look greasy at the momment you work the paste , but after 1-2 hours the finish is natural , and nice to touch , gives a light shine of the leather but not any extreme glare.
that`s my experience with D180, very affordable , safe on leather ,good working time , quality results.
i use it on different vehicles , color , and very soft leather
some pictures to sustain the one above:
motorcycle jacket 50/50 test:
Audi S4
before:
after:
Bentley
before
after
Ferrari after ( roof , door ,seats)
BMW Z4
before
after
Mercede Benz S550
before with some stains and dirt
kind of 50/50 view
after
D180 is meguiar`s leather cleaner conditioner. for public can be purchase in sample of 12 oz around 7$ , or in gallon for more / detailer use.
one seat should take between 5 minutes up to 20 minutes (when soiled)
Depends how bad the leather condition is i do one or 2 applications for cleaning and the 3rd one for "conditioner" where the product is light wipe.
i use it with a soft brush (1in and half , soft-hair) i apply the product on the brush and i work the seat strategic , in steps. u agitate the product to make sure goes anywhere on seat surface and wipe with mf towel.
- when use with the brush keep on eye on any splater , if use too much product, wipe any splater from leather, try don`t leave it too long, has cleaning agents.
- always wipe with mf towel so the leather is even covered.
- once u start you wanna do the whole seat/ interior seats , if not will be visible difference
- the product has a light learning curve but once u use it it should be easy on/off , just wipe the excess to even the application if not the excess it may be visible too shiny.
- when first applied on seats it may look greasy at the momment you work the paste , but after 1-2 hours the finish is natural , and nice to touch , gives a light shine of the leather but not any extreme glare.
that`s my experience with D180, very affordable , safe on leather ,good working time , quality results.
i use it on different vehicles , color , and very soft leather
some pictures to sustain the one above:
motorcycle jacket 50/50 test:
Audi S4
before:
after:
Bentley
before
after
Ferrari after ( roof , door ,seats)
BMW Z4
before
after
Mercede Benz S550
before with some stains and dirt
kind of 50/50 view
after
Junebug
JAFO
I have a gallon myself and rarely use it, it's just too mild for the daily drivers I get. I've had better cleaning results with Majestic Solutions Tidal Wave 10:1 and a hot damp terry cloth.
It does smell good and makes a good maintenance product IMHO.
It does smell good and makes a good maintenance product IMHO.
imported_tropicsteve
New member
great info. my personal vehicle doesn't have leather interior ,but i used it on a leather sofa set i recently got. i tried the lexol cleaner first, but the d180 performed much better for cleaning. i do like the lexol leather conditioner/preservative for its final finish. thanks for the info.
imported_User Name
New member
My leather cleaning abilities STINK!!!
Both my cars have leather and I cannot get the light grey leather on the CR-V clean for the life of me.
I've used the detailer line cleaner/conditioner with no success. I've also used Lexol, which I think is terrible.
I thought Leather Masters was the next step, but maybe the problem is me.
Your results are terrific. I've never had that kind of success with my leather.
Both my cars have leather and I cannot get the light grey leather on the CR-V clean for the life of me.
I've used the detailer line cleaner/conditioner with no success. I've also used Lexol, which I think is terrible.
I thought Leather Masters was the next step, but maybe the problem is me.
Your results are terrific. I've never had that kind of success with my leather.
bmw5541
New member
Great review cos. I am going to be tryingt out the Lexol products on my next detail comming up next week.
Tuck91
New member
Havent used the D180 yet.
But usually I clean leather with APC and a small brush, warm water, and terry cloths.
But usually I clean leather with APC and a small brush, warm water, and terry cloths.
imported_Woodie
New member
I've always wanted to try D180, and your post has just piqued my interest even more. Amazing turnaround on that Audi S4.
Junebug
JAFO
Lexol sucks, I gave the last bottles I had of that stuff away. May do ok on horse saddles though.
imported_User Name
New member
Well, that makes me feel a bit better.
I find that the "cleaner" doesn't clean squat and the conditioner leaves a chalky feeling on my leather.