| Author | Message | ||
| George Pavlisko (Lrpman)
Junior Member Username: Lrpman Post Number: 64 Registered: 10-2003 |
Hi Folks: Ok, 1. We are going to put out the products in wipe, target is Christmas this year. 2. Prestine Clean on a T SHIRT materila is best for the F-cars. The Terry Cloth route is a little rough on the Dye finish. 3. The WARM WATER TRICK is a little WIVES TAIL. the Actual WARM WATER TRICK is: A, Wash Cloth B, WARM WATER IN A PAN C, IVORY BAR SOAP You WASH the interior with this IF your interior is STICKY from the Prestine Clean bringing up RESIDUE from other products. This is an INSIDE trick that I only bring up when asked at seminars and such. Frank your problem may have been AMBIENT TEMP. See if it was a little COOLER the second time. This is why the HOT WATER trick is a good thing to get friendly with. All our products LOVE HEAT! Take Care | ||
| Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
Intermediate Member Username: Eric308gtsiqv Post Number: 1033 Registered: 11-2001 |
Just a quick heads up everyone...George is currently at a British car show this weekend...so we probably won't hear from him until around the first of next week. | ||
| Frank K Lipinski (Kaz)
Member Username: Kaz Post Number: 410 Registered: 11-2002 |
Leatherique is a great poduct and I've been using it for about a year. I've used it twice on the F-Car with great results. However, a few weeks ago when getting ready for a concours it did not work as well in the past and I know I mush have done something different. I "think" what I did in the past is let the rejuvenator sit overnight, then wipe down with damp cloth, then pristine. This time after sitting overnight, I went directly with the pristine, instead of a damp wipe down with water first. I keep a log of all the products I use and personal notes no wax, tire products, etc for reference and somehow omitted leatherique in my notes and used the info in their web site.. I'll send George a PM and see if he can chime in. Verell - No it's not a wax like other products, the rejuvenator looks like honey and pristine is a liquid also...not like hide food or anything like that... | ||
| Verell Boaen (Verell)
Intermediate Member Username: Verell Post Number: 1306 Registered: 5-2001 |
Dave, I'd like to hear from George on the residue. I've always thought it was a leather wax like a lot of other conditioners(eg: leather balm) leave. Always let it dry then buffed it with a clean terry cloth. | ||
| dave handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 2128 Registered: 5-2001 |
Frank, I find a damp cloth good to use after the Rej, Prest, as the Prestine leaves a bit of a sticky, tacky residue after....or maybe I am just not getting all the Rej off.... | ||
| JohnR. (Rivee)
Member Username: Rivee Post Number: 285 Registered: 1-2002 |
Fred, this is what I've found to keep suede looking good. Wash her once a week, and brush her daily. Keep her from rolling or laying in the dirt if at all possible. Make sure you use good quality hay and water & feed often. After a couple of years you have a genuine authentic custom made suede cape. Plus you get the added benifit of having your freezer full. Finally I would make sure she doesn't get loose and end up as road kill, it makes a mess out of suede. | ||
| Frank K Lipinski (Kaz)
Member Username: Kaz Post Number: 408 Registered: 11-2002 |
George - After rejuvenator sits in, then pristine, how much water do you use. I've heard pristine straight up vs pristine followed by a wet, I mean soaking wet, cloth? Can you elaborate? Thanks | ||
| Jerry Keeton (Jkeeton)
New member Username: Jkeeton Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2003 |
I'm looking at a 1988 TR with 29000 miles and according to the records it had engine out service, including clutch replacement at 18000 miles. Generally speaking, how many miles should I expect before clutch replacement and at what cost and what should I expect to pay for next service? Your input is greatly appreciated. | ||
| Fred (I Luv 4REs) (Iluv4res)
Member Username: Iluv4res Post Number: 571 Registered: 8-2002 |
Thanks everyone!!! | ||
| Verell Boaen (Verell)
Intermediate Member Username: Verell Post Number: 1289 Registered: 5-2001 |
Fred, When you wipe the leather with Prestine Clean you'll discover that it removes the dirt from the crevices, and they're very hard to see. Here's a tip: Eastwood sells 'fill your own' containers of pop-up disposable wipes. Get a pair of containers. Fill one with Prestine Clean & the other with Rejuvinator Oil: http://www.eastwoodco.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=10237&Dep_Key1= With them & a terry towl handy, it's real easy to grab a wipe & touch up your leather. A wipe holds just enough to do a seat, & part of another one. I keep trying to talk George P. into Leatherique selling ready to use wipes... | ||
| Skip Williamson (Darolls)
Junior Member Username: Darolls Post Number: 166 Registered: 7-2003 |
Use a suede brush. It's a brass bristle brush designed for suede. It will clean light soiling and raise the nap. | ||
| Fred (I Luv 4REs) (Iluv4res)
Member Username: Iluv4res Post Number: 570 Registered: 8-2002 |
Tom......LOL!!! | ||
| Fred (I Luv 4REs) (Iluv4res)
Member Username: Iluv4res Post Number: 569 Registered: 8-2002 |
Verrell - I don't smile, so 'no'......  Well, I guess the crease lines are here to stay...darn it. It just seems like those lines are where dirt collects and they look ugly!! I love the way 'new' leather looks!!! Ok, so I'll use oils to keep the leather from drying out and squint when I look at the seats so I don't see as many creases. Problem solved! New question.....Any advise on how to keep suede looking good?????? | ||
| TOM BUCKLEY (Tom_b)
Junior Member Username: Tom_b Post Number: 122 Registered: 6-2003 |
Botox. | ||
| Skip Williamson (Darolls)
Junior Member Username: Darolls Post Number: 165 Registered: 7-2003 |
The crease lines are what give the leather character. It's like customizing your car; no other car will have the same appearance. Live with it; that's the way leather is! | ||
| George Pavlisko (Lrpman)
Junior Member Username: Lrpman Post Number: 58 Registered: 10-2003 |
Fred: the object is to KEEP THE LEATHER from DRYING OUT. Rejuvinator Oil is half the process. It will plump the leather and will keep it from tearing. I am go to treat or TR tonight so it can soak for 24 hours then take the Prestine Clean on a SOFT cloth and wipe the leather. That will do it for 6 mo with these cars. You have Connolly hides and they will dry and crack. They have a lacquer finish, this is what goes away and then takes the leather. You can SLOW down the crease but not stop them. That is the nature of REAL LEATHER. | ||
| Verell Boaen (Verell)
Intermediate Member Username: Verell Post Number: 1278 Registered: 5-2001 |
It's pretty much in the nature of leather to acquire creases where it's being flexed. (Don't you have a few wrinkles at the corner of your mouth & eyes from smiling(LOL)? ... Leather conditioners such as Rejuvinator Oil help a lot by tending to keep it uniformly flexible. This helps keep it from flexing repeatedly along the same lines. The crease lines make it look like it's been honestly used. Worn is when the dye is wearing thin, or the dye is cracking in a crease line because the leather wasn't properly maintained. IMHO a big difference. | ||
| Fred (I Luv 4REs) (Iluv4res)
Member Username: Iluv4res Post Number: 566 Registered: 8-2002 |
When leather is new, it's very smooth and pulled tight. Once it begins to wear, it gets crease lines in it that make it look worn. Is there a way to keep the leather from getting the crease lines? I know there are threads on conditioning leather, but does that keep the crease lines from occuring or merely to keep the crease lines from drying out and cracking? |