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  1. billwann

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    #1 billwann, May 5, 2019
    Hello all , I just got a 458 with black leather carbon seats and the seats are a nice matte black except the side bolsters which are kind of shiny . what can I use to make the shininess go away and look matte again like it should .
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  2. LI2782

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    #2 LI2782, May 5, 2019
    steamer or ammo nyc leather cleaner
     
  3. MobileJay

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    #3 MobileJay, May 5, 2019
    Swissvax leather milk works really well and leaves a matte, non greasy look. For the time being if you do not have any cleaners take a damp microfiber and wipe the seats down. Follow up with a dry one if you’d like. This should help a bit.


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  4. PaulK

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    #4 PaulK, May 5, 2019
    What causes the leather to go shiny? Too much product used on the leather, or is it wear?
     
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    #5 ShadowLAP, May 6, 2019
    I have found that multiple leather conditioner applications without periodic use of a cleaner will produce an overly shiny condition.
     
  6. MobileJay

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    #6 MobileJay, May 6, 2019
    Just happens with use and not cleaning. I see a lot of cars where the steering wheels are shiny and it is because of the oils in your hands. On the seats you’re not naked (well I won’t judge if you are) but touching the bolsters getting in or out, not cleaning and letting a bunch of crap just build up over time.


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    #7 SCKOMS, Jun 8, 2019
    Lexol should do the trick

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  8. msark

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    #8 msark, Jun 9, 2019
    I've used a small clothing steamer (steam with no pressure) about 4-6 inches away from the leather. Wipe as you go with a good microfiber. The shiny begins when the product you are using no longer makes it's way into the leather and instead builds layers on itself... Good for a wood finishing but bad for leather. Might need 2 passes. Most of the cleaners are produced to clean off the leater top coat not remove the prior product.

    When you go to apply a top quality conditioner and there are many good choices I have covered the windows with large trash bags and put the car into the sun for the day after the application to heat it up a bit. Not much different from breaking in a baseball glove as a kid when after oiling you would tuck a ball into the pocket and then put it between the dash and windshield of the family car for a day or 2 ....

    : https://www.amazon.com/PurSteam-Powerful-Wrinkles-Sterilize-UltraFast-Heat/dp/B00MG2OOHK/ref=sxin_3_ac_d_rm?keywords=handheld+steam+cleaner&pd_rd_i=B00MG2OOHK&pd_rd_r=7e46a6df-3e8e-43f1-9bec-fd08e8c02272&pd_rd_w=XnR55&pd_rd_wg=aJ090&pf_rd_p=0bc35c17-1e0d-4808-b361-20ab11b00973&pf_rd_r=84ZJH0Y1AWGX1QDCVDZW&qid=1560101209&s=gateway
     

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