Leather Restorer

Baggee · 03-09-09, 04:10 PM

Have just took delivery of the leather interior for my Coupe. Generally in good condition. Just a few minor scuffs and a little wear in places. Amybody know of a good restorer/colour wax or polish. Am cleaning with good old soap/water and elbow grease and Auto Glym leather cleaner and leather care cream which is ok but wanted something more proffesional.

ZermattGT · 03-09-09, 05:05 PM

I like Colorplus, which is used for leather restoration in the US. Take a look online.
I've used there softener on many books and folios at work. Original designed for the restoration of leather car upholstery and saddles.

http://www.colorplus.com/index.html

Coxy · 03-09-09, 06:16 PM

Try Gliptone products. Readily available in the UK and excellent for leather

Emjay · 03-09-09, 06:22 PM

leather heh???.......now I'm very very jealous

. You can't beat parking your bum on a bit of cows hide. Will she be fitted out for the next BC?

Baggee · 04-09-09, 02:54 PM

I doubt it Mart. Got soooo much on. Son got back from USA on Mon. He's been working there for 3 months. We're like the United Nations tommorrow for a few days with friends he made coming to stay so its threw us out. Not a clue where they are all going to sleep

So not even sure if I'll even get to the next BC.

john_wintle · 22-09-09, 09:17 PM

The RaceGlaze leather cleaner and leather feed are very good and leave a matte finish if that is what you require. The smell is not too strong either. Just used some tonight on my A4.

Otherwise there is also the Zymol leather cleaner and milk from the normal range, not the high end one. This is also pretty good. They would give you better results than the A/G range.

If you need the colour restored due to wear and tear etc, this is also available from RaceGlaze. (www.morethanpolish.co.uk).

Karl_CLCoupe · 22-09-09, 10:07 PM

Let me know your findings, as part of the to do list for re-comissioning is to get the leather back in shape, as its started to crack, and feels very dry and hard to the touch due to being stood in sunlight for so long.

Gordon WR · 23-09-09, 03:48 PM

As Coxy says use Gliptone Liquid Leather. The cleaner then the conditioner, ph neutral and the leather smell !!

john_wintle · 23-09-09, 06:36 PM

Just used the RaceGlaze stuff again this afternoon. The cleaner works very well with the leather balm leaving a matte finish and a nice smell, but not too strong. If the leather is dry or starting to crack then you can just use extra layers of the leather balm to help protect it.

Also remember when you are treating leather to make sure the leather is warm, as the pores will then open (just like your own skin). You will then be able to clean it better and also the milk/balm/feed will also then be absorbed. With cold leather it will just sit on the surface and not be absorbed so readily.

22-09-09, 10:07 PM	#7
Karl_CLCoupe Mad about VAG Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Derby Posts: 59	Let me know your findings, as part of the to do list for re-comissioning is to get the leather back in shape, as its started to crack, and feels very dry and hard to the touch due to being stood in sunlight for so long. __________________ VW nut, just turned Audi! '84 Audi Coupe GT5E '86 VW Polo Coupe S '90 VW Golf GL/GTi Conversion '93 VW Polo CL/GT Coupe Conversion

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ZermattGT Quad Lamp Commando Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massachusetts, U.S.A. Posts: 4,299	I like Colorplus, which is used for leather restoration in the US. Take a look online. I've used there softener on many books and folios at work. Original designed for the restoration of leather car upholstery and saddles. http://www.colorplus.com/index.html

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Coxy 4 Ring Mafia Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on the side of a hill in Shropshire! Posts: 28,215	Try Gliptone products. Readily available in the UK and excellent for leather

03-09-09, 06:22 PM	#4
Emjay Man Fettler Extraodinaire Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Up my own arse blowing smoke Posts: 7,417	leather heh???.......now I'm very very jealous . You can't beat parking your bum on a bit of cows hide. Will she be fitted out for the next BC?

04-09-09, 02:54 PM	#5
Baggee 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Aldridge, Walsall Posts: 2,257	I doubt it Mart. Got soooo much on. Son got back from USA on Mon. He's been working there for 3 months. We're like the United Nations tommorrow for a few days with friends he made coming to stay so its threw us out. Not a clue where they are all going to sleep So not even sure if I'll even get to the next BC.

22-09-09, 09:17 PM	#6
john_wintle Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: East Preston, West Sussex Posts: 8	The RaceGlaze leather cleaner and leather feed are very good and leave a matte finish if that is what you require. The smell is not too strong either. Just used some tonight on my A4. Otherwise there is also the Zymol leather cleaner and milk from the normal range, not the high end one. This is also pretty good. They would give you better results than the A/G range. If you need the colour restored due to wear and tear etc, this is also available from RaceGlaze. (www.morethanpolish.co.uk).

23-09-09, 03:48 PM	#8
Gordon WR Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 781	As Coxy says use Gliptone Liquid Leather. The cleaner then the conditioner, ph neutral and the leather smell !!

23-09-09, 06:36 PM	#9
john_wintle Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: East Preston, West Sussex Posts: 8	Just used the RaceGlaze stuff again this afternoon. The cleaner works very well with the leather balm leaving a matte finish and a nice smell, but not too strong. If the leather is dry or starting to crack then you can just use extra layers of the leather balm to help protect it. Also remember when you are treating leather to make sure the leather is warm, as the pores will then open (just like your own skin). You will then be able to clean it better and also the milk/balm/feed will also then be absorbed. With cold leather it will just sit on the surface and not be absorbed so readily.