Magic Eraser On Leather

[gbackus]

You sir, have no idea what you're talking about. If fibrous glass were an ingredient in the magic eraser then the MSDS would have to list it. In fact, it does not. Melamine is the active ingredient as stated earlier.

First, you need to look up G5 fiberglass, which is melamine bounded fiberglass(as opposed to G7 silicone bounded fiberglass).



Second, MSDS sheets are NOT AN INGREDIENT sheet, they only have to list the hazardous ingredients, even then, if the manufacturer believes an ingredient that may be seen as hazardous by others as non-hazardous, they will not list. A prime example is water, under the right conditions it can cause death, and therefore may be considered hazardous. Many MSDS sheets include water in the hazardous ingredients sections, many do not.

 

[gbackus]

And after reading up a bit on melamine, I see no relationship between it and fiberglass.

you obviously have no experience with G5 fiberglass, just because YOU don't see the relationship, does not mean one does not exist.

 

[SuperBee364]

you obviously have no experience with G5 fiberglass, just because YOU don't see the relationship, does not mean one does not exist.

You're right, i have no experience with *any* fiberglass. I do, however, recognize flame bait when I see it.



Askikng someone if they'd rub fiberglass against their car, and getting huffy when the question isn't answered to your satisfaction is still pointless, even if you're an *expert* in fiberglass.

 

[imported_cushdrive]

First, you need to look up G5 fiberglass, which is melamine bounded fiberglass(as opposed to G7 silicone bounded fiberglass).



Second, MSDS sheets are NOT AN INGREDIENT sheet, they only have to list the hazardous ingredients, even then, if the manufacturer believes an ingredient that may be seen as hazardous by others as non-hazardous, they will not list. A prime example is water, under the right conditions it can cause death, and therefore may be considered hazardous. Many MSDS sheets include water in the hazardous ingredients sections, many do not.

I'm sick of arguing with you man. The MSDS *must* include hazardous chemicals which does include fibrous glass due to respiratory effects. Secondly, just because a material is used to bind the fiberglass or promote the curing process does not make it fiberglass. Many times benzoyl peroxide is used to assist in the binding process as well...again doesn't make peroxide fiberglass. That being said...this is my last post in reply to you.



After reading posts that actually contained factual information, I've come to the conclusion that it's probably best to use the magic eraser only if your leather is in need of serious correction, or you plan to re-dye afterwards. It looks like the trick is to use virtually no pressure at all and only lightly spray the surface of whatever it is you're cleaning with water. Water activates the sponge and the wetter it gets, the more it's going to work. The shift knob and boot in my e36 are really bad so I'm going to give it a try and pay close attention to any negative affects.

 

[BuffMe]

I just don't understand why someone would use a Magic Eraser when there is less abrasive techniques such as Woolite, Water and a leather/vinyl Scrub Brush. To me, that's like starting with SIP on a Honda. Sure it works and will do it quicker, but at the cost of the removal of more of the protective layer.

 

[6ces]

just to let you guys know, the magic eraser does wonders on shoes. I use it on my nikes, and dress shoes.



The magic eraser is great on vinyl (leatherette?), it did crazy stuff on my dads toyota tundra. after that i maintained it with some z9 and z10 and its great

 

[BlueLibby04]

I used a magic eraser on my Jeeps leather seats and Ill never do it again. It was very obvious that it was taking the finish off the leather. From now on all Ill use it APC+ cut 10:1.



It did do one heck of a job cleaning them though! haha

Back of seat before:

After:

 

[derek37]

interesting thread.

Got me thinking.

 

[backwoods_lex]

just to let you guys know, the magic eraser does wonders on shoes. I use it on my nikes, and dress shoes.

X2 on that one. I've had to mow lawns in my nice sneakers before and was thankful to have a ME around afterword.

 

[EBPcivicsi]

We use them daily in the shop on customer vehicles. I would say just use them with caution--just like any "professional" tool. We have don't use them every time we see a vehicle, but when we are reconditioning, they are invauable IMO.

 

[judyb]

Reconditioning does not add a finish on the leather and will not be sufficient if finish has been removed.

If you are restoring the leather ie. adding pigment and then refinishing then this is fine and they can be quite a good tool to use for this cleaning purpose but we have found that you do not get any better a clean with them than using a good cleaner and a stiff brush (in fact the brush gets into the grain pattern much better).