removing shiny look of designo seat
07-12-2011, 10:18 PM
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removing shiny look of designo seat
Evening gents,
Although I regularly clean the leather with lexol and condition with zaino z10, my drivers seat bottom is a bit shiny. Id like to return it to the matte finish it should have.
Any ideas on this?
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Although I regularly clean the leather with lexol and condition with zaino z10, my drivers seat bottom is a bit shiny. Id like to return it to the matte finish it should have.
Any ideas on this?
Thanks in advance
07-13-2011, 08:02 AM
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'84 380 SL/ '02 XK8
What is the finish on the leather?
Leather Upholstery Type Surface Identification
http://togwt1980.blogspot.com/2010/0...e-surface.html
Leather Upholstery Type Surface Identification
http://togwt1980.blogspot.com/2010/0...e-surface.html
07-14-2011, 07:14 AM
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'84 380 SL/ '02 XK8
Aniline leather – this is a misnomer; aniline is a dye not a type of leather; its absorbent and is dyed with an immersion type process rather than having a pigmentation added, the dye provides an even overall colour and, so that the original grain surface can be seen completely unhindered it is then protected with a micro thin layer of completely transparent, abrasion resistant urethane (unprotected Aniline is rarely use for automobile upholstery)
(a) Clean - as dirt / grit and subsequent friction cause the finish to wear. Use a aqueous (water- based) foam cleaner (Leather Master™ Foam Cleaner) on ventilated seats
(b) Hydrated - use aqueous (water- based) products that do not contain oils and/or waxes, check the label if they do then don't use them. Clean surfaces with a damp towel.
(c) Protected - is essential as it will protect the surface finish (Leather Master™ - Protection Cream) as a sacrificial layer and makes dirt easier to clean off and an ultra violet protective product (UVR) will preserve the finish.
Leather Master™ - Protection Cream (a Scotchgard™ type product specifically formulated for lather) the polymers penetrate the surface of finished leather and cross-link to form a durable protective film that is breathable and keeps the leather supple. Being aqueous (water- based) it restores moisture to finished leather and provides a protective barrier against every kind of soiling, water, oil, alcohol-based stains and perspiration marks.
(d) Patina - this is NOT a conditioner per se but is used to improve and maintain the tactile feel and lustre to ensure the leather remains soft and supple; apply Leather Master™ Soft Touch (ex Soft Vital) and allow to dry for approx 20 minutes, finally using a clean dry 100% cotton micro fibre towel buff to a matte sheen.
(a) Clean - as dirt / grit and subsequent friction cause the finish to wear. Use a aqueous (water- based) foam cleaner (Leather Master™ Foam Cleaner) on ventilated seats
(b) Hydrated - use aqueous (water- based) products that do not contain oils and/or waxes, check the label if they do then don't use them. Clean surfaces with a damp towel.
(c) Protected - is essential as it will protect the surface finish (Leather Master™ - Protection Cream) as a sacrificial layer and makes dirt easier to clean off and an ultra violet protective product (UVR) will preserve the finish.
Leather Master™ - Protection Cream (a Scotchgard™ type product specifically formulated for lather) the polymers penetrate the surface of finished leather and cross-link to form a durable protective film that is breathable and keeps the leather supple. Being aqueous (water- based) it restores moisture to finished leather and provides a protective barrier against every kind of soiling, water, oil, alcohol-based stains and perspiration marks.
(d) Patina - this is NOT a conditioner per se but is used to improve and maintain the tactile feel and lustre to ensure the leather remains soft and supple; apply Leather Master™ Soft Touch (ex Soft Vital) and allow to dry for approx 20 minutes, finally using a clean dry 100% cotton micro fibre towel buff to a matte sheen.
