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How to Clean Leather Seats?

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by cbreed, Feb 21, 2006.

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  1. cbreed

    cbreed Formula Junior

    May 10, 2005
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    How do you clean tan leather Daytona seats? Any help would be useful.
     
  2. jimwalking

    jimwalking Formula Junior

    Jan 3, 2006
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    The first issue to address is, have the seats ever been redyed? Many seats, as they get older, have their owners lay a new coat of water based dye over the leather to bring back the color. The problem is, water based dyes will come off if you use a solvent (pertroleum based) cleaner.

    There are many companies making leather cleaners. Leatherique is the boutique brand, Megiuer's the mass merchandised brand.

    I have and use Leatherique, it works pretty well.

    I have a black leather couch from my bachelor days that I have keep in a side room and our dog uses it as her bed. I have successfully cleaned that couch each week with Clorox Clean-up or Windex for over 15 years, to date none of the black has come off onto the towels. I have no idea how durable Ferrari leather is, but you may already have a suitible cleaner in your home. Try a spot in a hidden area and see the results.
     
  3. chris marsh

    chris marsh F1 Veteran
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    It does not matter if they've been re-colored. DO NOT USE ANY CHEMICALS on Ferrari Leather, soap and water only. I don't know about newer cars but my seats in my 308 were definitely original and any chemical product on them removes color. I've always heard the term "Fine Italian Leather"...I disagree.

    I looked at your profile and expected to see a Daytona. Do you have a Daytona in addition to the 360? I suspect the 360 has better leather than the the pre 1990 cars.
     
  4. cbreed

    cbreed Formula Junior

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    these are new, never-died 2006 Daytona seats in an F430 spider, I sat in the car with Levi Blue Jeans and now the blue is in the freaking leather! These seats soak up anything. I guess you're not suposed to really sit in these cars.
     
  5. chris marsh

    chris marsh F1 Veteran
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    Sorry I mistook your F430 for F360.
     
  6. Tifoso Ferrari

    Tifoso Ferrari Formula Junior

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    By far the finest leather cleaner for your leather seats and dash is the Prestine Clean by Leatherique. http://www.leatherique.com/index.htm It leaves a very nice satin finish once absorbed.
     
  7. Tifoso Ferrari

    Tifoso Ferrari Formula Junior

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    Clorox Clean-Up contains BLEACH! Be super-careful on using it for automotive seats and NEVER NEVER NEVER use it on your carpets (or let a drop of it get on your carpets!) as they will become permanently discolored. Now, if you drive a Yellow Cab, I'd use it everyday.

    IMO, Clorox Clean-Up belongs in the bathroom, no where near your Ferrari or any other car you care about.
     
  8. Boxer12

    Boxer12 Formula 3

    Jun 1, 2003
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    That sucks. Fine leather is definately more delicate, and takes extra care. IT sounds like you have blue dye in your seats now. I would not mess around. Find a professional to do the cleaning. Call your dealer. Don't be shy or cheap about it. It will be worth it. JMHO. Good luck. Jim ;)
     

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