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Seat Cleaning SX

I’ve always used chemical guys leather cleaner and conditioner. Thinking about picking up the CarPro or Gyeon leather coating though. Stuff looks amazing! But pricey😳
 
Baby wipes. ;)
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I use chemical guys (the cleaner + conditioner) or lexol cleaner.

One thing to mention, all car leathers are "coated" leathers. Meaning, basically any good PH Cleaner will do a great job. You are cleaning the "coating" not the leather.

For testing purposes: if you have a leather jacket or something you are planning to through out, dap a bit of water on it, "rub" it in and you will see that where you applied the water on will get darker very quickly. This will never happen with "coated" leathers, all car leather seats are coated (at least all new generation vehicles), you are basically cleaning the "coating"/"clear coat" applied by the manufacturer. You need to use a correct pH non abrasive cleaner and you will be fine.
 
Hi All I purchased an EX Gravity Gray three weeks ago. Wish I read the recommendations here before I did something wrong...I used Meguiars leather balm and got a lot of it stuck in the ventilated seats. I used a tooth brush to try to get it out but there are still remnants of the paste. Anyone witb ideas how to get it out with badly scratching the seats?
 
TFamilyMan said:
Hi All I purchased an EX Gravity Gray three weeks ago. Wish I read the recommendations here before I did something wrong...I used Meguiars leather balm and got a lot of it stuck in the ventilated seats. I used a tooth brush to try to get it out but there are still remnants of the paste. Anyone witb ideas how to get it out with badly scratching the seats?
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They make brushes specifically for leather. I use colourlock brushes but they’re a dime a dozen. Probably your best bet. Have you tried vacuuming it out yet?
 
515EX said:
They make brushes specifically for leather. I use colourlock brushes but they’re a dime a dozen. Probably your best bet. Have you tried vacuuming it out yet?
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I'm going to try your suggestion with colourlock. I have a 5 hp wet vac in my shed. Never had ventilated seats before, live and learn. Thanks for the good advice!
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TellyNY said:
Anyone have some recommendations as to the best way to keep the seats clean and in good shape?
I am thinking of picking up some of these: <Weiman Leather Cleaner Wipes>

Thoughts?
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Those are more for sofas and chairs in your house. Adams, Griotts garage, and Lexie are respected brands. I have some Blue Magic Cleaner and their conditioner which was able to reliably get sunscreen off my black leather in the EX-which is a big deal if you’ve ever needed to get it off a seat before.
 
I'm using Meguiars but also bought some Chemical Guys off amazon. Sounds strange but the best smelling leather cleaner I have is Surf City Garage Voodoo blend.
 
TFamilyMan said:
I'm using Meguiars but also bought some Chemical Guys off amazon. Sounds strange but the best smelling leather cleaner I have is Surf City Garage Voodoo blend.
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Didn't use this kind of chemical yet. But if it is good and safe enough I will give a try for it.
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Buckeye-TRide said:
Blue Magic Cleaner and their conditioner
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Did it really get off sunscreen? How do you apply it? We got that problem - just came back from the beach and seats look all milky.
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Which product is good for sofino leatherette seats in a S trim? The manual says soap and water with a damp cloth, but just checking
 
@TellyNY & @Schmitty88 et al, as noted in another thread or few, the best i've come across after trying many over many years is SmartLeather.
UV, great smell, easy application & safe (& effective) for most surfaces it may come into contact with - plastics etc.

www.smartwax-usa.com

SmartLeather - Premium Dry to Touch Leather Cleaner & Conditioner (w/Leather Scent) -150 ml

SmartLeather - Premium Dry to Touch Leather Cleaner & Conditioner (w/Leather Scent) -150 ml
www.smartwax-usa.com

have had no issues with the ventilated perforations too.
 
For quick and easy cleans I use Meguiars Gold class leather wipes. But if I have the time I use a chemical guy's nonsense APC diluted 20:1 and Meguiar's Hyperdressing diluted 1:3.
 
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