Leather Treatment

Mike - The stickiness might have disappeared if I had cleaned many more times. I didn't give it the benefit of doubt and especially since the leather color started to come off for every new clean. The whole interior was sent for redying - no sticky and clean fresh appearance.

I've also used it on my QP Evo and it also came out somewhat sticky. A few more cleans and it was all ok but this is a time consuming process that many find unattractive and unnecessary when newer easier products are available. I think the Leatherique is a product not to be rushed. It needs the time it needs and for sure on old leather that might be very dirty or full of previous years products. Only then can one get the result that it's known for and that is without a doubt great.

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I have never had stickiness as long as I strickly follow the instructions, which are: apply Rejuvinator Oil, then let leather soak it; apply prestine clean after the Rejuvinator has done its job for cleaning; then wipe the leather with a damp cloth; then polish with a cotton cloth (old T-Shirts are my favorite)
Rgds.

 

I've also used Leatherique on my 328 since 2001; never had an issue. I do the full treatment once per year (in the Summer) and then use only the Prestine Clean to freshen up all the leather a couple of times a month year round.

 

I did the Leatherique treatment on my 308 seats. It took the original dye off in splotches. Called the company and they told me that this is not unusual at all. They said to just re-dye the seats, and its no biggie.
Really.....no biggie to re-dye original seats in a 20K mile car.

 

I agree,the instructions are clear and straight forward so I've done nothing wrong. Nevertheless the seats and doorpanels where insanly sticky - even after several cleanups. As I've said,I believe it had something to do with the leathers condition or whatever had been put into the leather earlier. The color had oxidized,if one could call it that,to almost yellow and sheared color even with more gentle products as AutoGlym leather cleaner.
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What's a good treatment or cleaner to give the leather a dull look? I used leatherique on one of my seats and it's now shiny. I hate it.

 

Shiny even after wiping down with a damp microfiber post-prestine clean? I'd try giving it a clean with a mild leather cleaner like Gliptone... applying and giving a gentle scrub with a soft brush, then wiping off with a clean microfiber. I'm a fan of Gliptone for regular upkeep and detailing, and the cleaner restores the fresh matte finish of the leather upholstery.

 

Yes, I let the conditioner soak in, then cleaned it with their cleaner, wiped it down really good with a wet cloth, but it's completely shiny now.

 

Well, I don't know about the "modern" leather in recent Ferraris, so it's difficult to say anything intelligent here. On the 328s, the original Conolly leather was slightly shiny, but leatherique doesn't make it shinyer at all. When wiping the cleaner (= "prestine clean")I use a damp cloth, but do not rub very strong...

Rgds

 

Have any of You tried this stuff : https://www.leatherhoney.com/ ? Many great reviews but also the oposite

 

It should not be, Eric. I use Leatherique all the time and have never ended up with a shinny finish. Leatherique has a conditioner and a cleaner. You use the conditioner first followed up with the cleaner (Pristine Clean)

EDIT - saw this after:

Not sure why use used a wet cloth after the pristine clean - I don't do that.

 

Hey Dave. How's it go?

Well, my directions said to use a damp cloth after the pristine clean application. Hmm. Now I have one perfectly dull seat and one glossy seat. Maybe I need a do over.

 

First mistake: you read the directions

Seriously, I've never done that. Never had a sheen after. Chemical guys conditioner is nice but that stuff leaves a sheen.

Try some pristine clean again and just buff dry

 

Well, as for my cars: if I don't use the damp cloth, the leather remains slightly tacky.

Rgds

 

Ha. I usually don't follow, but that always gets me in trouble!

I'll give it a good clean and buff tonight when I get home!

Will let you know.

 

I really like Kali Leather life. Easy to apply and smells good. Better than leatherique to me.

 

Anyone use Lexol cleaner and conditioner?

 

I bought some a few years ago - not a fan.

 

I use the autoglym clean and leather balm.

 

How do you treat a new leather upholstery that's only a year old? I just want to keep my new Hyde fresh and clean.
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For newer hides like yours, I would consider the Griot's Garage line of leather products. they have a 3 in 1 leather crème or spray that would be great for ongoing conditioning and maintenance. https://www.griotsgarage.com/search.do?query=leather+care

 

Thanks Kevin!

 

That's not an easy one, because your leather is new and I would hate to give anyone an advice that would turn out to be the wrong one just by bad luck...(by this, I mean an unexpected reaction between product and leather, which could happen, because we never know).
If the car was mine, I know I would use leatherique without hesitation (rejuvinator oïl, then prestine clean) once a year.
BUT it is not my car, and I didn't had the hassle to find the leather, find the shop to do the work, paid the leather and the hours, so...

Rgds

 

I did it over again this weekend. I just used a dry cloth after the pristine clean, still have a shinier look than my passenger seat. I need to take a picture so you know what I'm talking about.