Alexshimshimhae
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btw the numbers...is that an effectiveness scale? not quite sure what that is?
What's your favorite leather treatment products?
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Alexshimshimhae said:
The numbers refer to steps with reference to the recommended product to complete the leather-safe system.
I have corrected some number errors that may have caused the confusion.
Roger Koh
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AeroCleanse
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Right now I use HD Protect and my steamer. In the future I'll be looking into the GTechniq leather product.
Alexshimshimhae
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cool thanks
Steaming leather is not an issue with pigmented leather “Finishes”.
It only affects the “Structure”.
Therefore on perforated panels, needle hole seams, finish cracks and abrasions; the leather structure is exposed and becomes vulnerable to shrinkage that will stiffen up the leather.
To correct the shrinkage and stiffness; the damaged leather structure is highly recommended to be “rejuvenated” with a combination of hydrating and fatliquoring.
The Leather Problem Solving Guide is updated with “Steam & Heat Shrinkage” and its recommended steps to rectify it.
See the above update.
Do you have a leather problem you need a solution not found in the guide?
Roger Koh
info@leatherdoctor.org
It only affects the “Structure”.
Therefore on perforated panels, needle hole seams, finish cracks and abrasions; the leather structure is exposed and becomes vulnerable to shrinkage that will stiffen up the leather.
To correct the shrinkage and stiffness; the damaged leather structure is highly recommended to be “rejuvenated” with a combination of hydrating and fatliquoring.
The Leather Problem Solving Guide is updated with “Steam & Heat Shrinkage” and its recommended steps to rectify it.
See the above update.
Do you have a leather problem you need a solution not found in the guide?
Roger Koh
info@leatherdoctor.org
Dan
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Roger Koh said:
Glad to see you updated the Flea and Tick section too
Accumulator
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Roger Koh- Was it you who recommended "Duramend" to me? My new beater-Tahoe has, uhm....issues I don't want to DIY.
Accumulator
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G37 said:
I don't; I'm gradually using it up on things like dog leashes. Well, the cleaner isn't bad...but it's not something I'd buy.
tssdetailing
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G37 said:
NO. I threw out the cleaner, and emtied the conditioner, refilling the bottle with some stuff called "Leather lotion" from PRO. I only use it on low-end interiors. The Lexol conditioner smells like french fries and the cleaner didn't do anything.
Accumulator
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Roger Koh said:
About DuraMend
Somebody here recommended I contact them for stuff I don't want to DIY, but I can't remember who it was :think:
EDIT: Sorry, it was Quality Leather who pointed me in their direction.
MSOsr
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Scottwax said:
ONR or Optimum Leather Protectant?
Mike
TLMitchell
is dazed & confused
Roger Koh said:
Over the counter, as in available in stores.
TL
Dan
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I use Woolite 20:1 (non HE, I like a bit of foaming) for cleaning, its as OTC as you can get. There is no OTC conditioner I like, I have used them all, and they all leave a greasy shine.
Accumulator
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G37 said:
I like the Lexol cleaner OK, but after reading some of the recent posts here you might want to check its Ph before using it on anything you *really* cared about (and I'd then see if it's suitable as per the info posted here). Not that I've *ever* had any trouble from it....
Gotta say (for the umpteenth time) that I always find leather pretty maintenance-free/issue-free, but that might not be the norm since every vehicle that I buy used comes with previous-owner-leather-issues; wonder what they're doing/not that's so different from my relatively neglectful treatment :nixweiss