Just to share. An alternative to leather protection.

[Minut3s]

Instead of leather wipes, you may wish to try using Johnson & Johnson moisturizer to detail your leather seat. No need for huge quantity, just a bit and your leather is going to smell good and protected (Not too sure if it really will do the job).

I was impressed by the wet and slick look when my girlfriend's father uses that on his leather seats.

[Silhoutte]

Interesting...

 

But wouldn't the leather seats get kinda...oily?

[Hamburger]

sound gd...tink e dead cow wld appreaciate it

[Silver_blade]

Interesting. Could be a cheaper alternative to leather conditioner.

 

Personally, I don't like 'wet' and shinny looking leather seat...looks 'cheap'.

[Xefera]

care to share how long has he been doing this?

[Hamburger]

surely it look better than a dull faded lookin cow skin

[Silhoutte]

Haha the dead cow will return to life!

[Silhoutte]

I am not really affected by the cheap look or whatever...

 

But isn't the leather gonna be greasy?

[Modykoh]

use it on the desh board and door trim...look good. those that is organic type. linconn or goat fat type.

 

 

some more not so greasy..

[Samster69]

I don't like oily, looks ah pek to me.

[Modykoh]

apply on the desh board to give a wet but not so shinny look. not too oily la..apply thinly

[Samster69]

Does it has UV protection? I'm worried that dashboard color may fade after awhile.

[Minut3s]

As some bros mentioned here, apply thinly, so it will not be too oily and greasy.

But it definitely amazed me with the wet and slick look.

In fact since when Johnson & Johnson baby lotion is oily?

I am also not sure how long the look will last.

 

I haven't really tried this myself though. Will give it a try some day.

Back to Johnson & Jonson baby lotion basics. I believe it will help to moisturize but not able to be as UV-proof (spf 15) as compared to oil of Ulan.

 

How expensive can be a bottle of baby lotion? I think I'm ready to give it a try when I'm done with my leather wipes.

[Xefera]

this is applicable only for non-trackies.

 

imagine ur butt running all over the place when lapping through the corners

[Eugene79]

why not apply moisturiser instead? make the cow skin look more tender and smooth!

[Hamburger]

J&J cheaper than moisturiser . anyway, can consider apply leather cream 15 mins aft J&J application. then can ve both UV protection & wet look

[Octopus]

Instead of leather wipes, you may wish to try using Johnson & Johnson moisturizer to detail your leather seat. No need for huge quantity, just a bit and your leather is going to smell good and protected (Not too sure if it really will do the job).

I was impressed by the wet and slick look when my girlfriend's father uses that on his leather seats.

 

I guess a proper leather cleaner/conditioner is safer to use.

Refer: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_clean...y_leather_seats

 

 

You need to use a good quality water based foam leather cleaner. (LTT Leather Shampoo) With light coloured leather dye transfer from clothing can be a problem although using a good quality leather protector (LTT Leather Protect) will help inhibit this. Black obviously does not show this problem.

 

DO NOT use anything containing oils, waxes or silicones. (Most 'conditioners' contain waxes or oils) and furniture polish (pledge) contains silicones which will eventually destroy the finish on the leather. Most car cleaners also contain oils or waxes so should not be used as they leave residues on the surface of the leather which attract more dirt which eventually leads to cracking.

 

BABY WIPES are the worst thing you can use as they will destroy the finish on your leather. They are very strong alkiline cleaners to neutralise urine (acid) on babys skin so they are not the right thing to use on leather.

Saddle soap is too harsh to use on todays leathers.

 

A lot of leather wipes contain chemicals which will also destroy the finish or leave residues on the leather which will damage it. They are not cheap in the long run as you would need a lot to clean. A bottle of foam cleaner should do your car about 3-4 times.

 

Fairy liquid contains more salt these days to get dishes clean and this will break the finish down on your leather. This has been verified by the manufacturers (as with the baby wipes).

 

You should also follow cleaning with a good water based leather protector which will act like a 'scotchgard' and inhibit dirt and stains from being absorbed and make cleaning easier the next time.

 

Dry leather needs rehydrating with water and oils and waxes should not be used as the natural oils do not dry out of leather. Wiping over with a damp cloth regularly will help to do this.

 

It is important to maintain a regular cleaning regime cleaning dirt off the surface regularly and inhibiting the absorption of body oils into the leather with a protector is the best way of doing this. The only 'moisturizer' a leather needs is from water.

 

The alternative is a brand new product on the market called Lazy Leather. This is the latest technology in cleaning and combines an effective cleaner with a protector. It is quick and easy to use and should be used as a maintenance product once your suite has been cleaned or from new if you have just bought it.

 

Using incorrect care products is usually the cause of deterioration in the leather as unfortunately most car care products contain waxes and oils or silicones which do not do the leather any good.

 

Source(s):

 

http://www.LTTsolutions.net

Leather care consultants to the furniture and cleaning industries

Professional knowledge

[Friedpiggy]

if this is true, then wouldnt most leather car care products be harming the leather?

 

I think most of the big brand names car leather care conditioner are using natural oils, or lanolin(i think this is similar to wax) etc...