Cleaning cream leather seats

fintious maximus · Jan 4th, 2014, 20:52

Been giving my newly acquired S40 a thorough clean up and though the seats aren't dirty there are dark crease lines which I'd like to sort. I've cleaned them with leather cleaner and conditioner that I got from somewhere for a settee but that doesn't touch it - any suggestions/tips?

Slackey · Jan 4th, 2014, 21:14

Gliptone leather cleaner

bongodave · Jan 4th, 2014, 21:46

All car seats are covered in a protective lacquer which means the leather is sealed in. The products sold which clean and nourish are only of half-use. You can't nourish through the lacquer.

Best way to clean your seats is by using ph neutral soap such as Johnsons baby shampoo. This doesn't attack the protective, flexible leather lacquer and will clean your seats nicely.

OvlovS70 · Jan 4th, 2014, 21:47

Hello,
Volvo produce a kit available here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2910384331...141%26_rdc%3D1
Not tried it myself, I use the cheaper Zymol cleaner, a more expensive one is available from their website, but it too is a very gentle cleaner, takes a bit of effort to clean. And then this leaves the situation where I don't want too rub to hard for fear of damaging the surface.
Cheers

v40alex · Jan 5th, 2014, 01:47

If it's cracks in the leather, you'll probably need a leather recolouring kit - they're quite expensive

fintious maximus · Jan 5th, 2014, 08:06

They're not cracks, just small creases...

v40alex · Jan 5th, 2014, 11:12

Have a look at the Gliptone site, they've got products for everything

. Another place to try is the furniture stores, they often sell their own leather kits.

DWM · Jan 5th, 2014, 15:35

Definitely go Gliptone - brilliant products.

BL08 · Jan 5th, 2014, 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWM

Definitely go Gliptone - brilliant products.

+1 on that.

Paul Wildsmith · Jan 5th, 2014, 19:23

another thumbs up for Gliptone.

I've tried a number of different substances to clean marks off leather - they are all good for certain things but not everything. Plain dirt, I'd just use water with dab of soap. Don't rub, try and 'float' the dirt off. Eventually creases look like cracks - a bit of recoloring (Gliptone do Volvo colours or match) can help.

Jan 4th, 2014, 20:52	#1
fintious maximus Senior Member Last Online: Jul 17th, 2016 10:19 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: sheffield	Cleaning cream leather seats Been giving my newly acquired S40 a thorough clean up and though the seats aren't dirty there are dark crease lines which I'd like to sort. I've cleaned them with leather cleaner and conditioner that I got from somewhere for a settee but that doesn't touch it - any suggestions/tips? __________________ 2004 S40 1.8 in Met Cherry Red 1999 V70 T5 now sadly departed 1985 740, very much departed

Jan 4th, 2014, 21:14	#2
Slackey It's just a name! Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 23:12 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Coningsby, Lincolnshire	Gliptone leather cleaner __________________ Current: 2015 S80 SE Lux D4 Previous: 2010 C70 2.0 SE Lux, 2004 V40 2.0 Sport Classic Founder member of the X40 In Dash Cup Holder Owners Club 😋

Jan 5th, 2014, 08:06	#6
fintious maximus Senior Member Last Online: Jul 17th, 2016 10:19 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: sheffield	They're not cracks, just small creases... __________________ 2004 S40 1.8 in Met Cherry Red 1999 V70 T5 now sadly departed 1985 740, very much departed

Jan 5th, 2014, 15:35	#8
DWM VOC Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2023 18:13 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oxford	Definitely go Gliptone - brilliant products. __________________ (Formerly) 1988 745 B230K (Phoenix)

Jan 5th, 2014, 19:23	#10
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Jun 9th, 2024 22:34 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	another thumbs up for Gliptone. I've tried a number of different substances to clean marks off leather - they are all good for certain things but not everything. Plain dirt, I'd just use water with dab of soap. Don't rub, try and 'float' the dirt off. Eventually creases look like cracks - a bit of recoloring (Gliptone do Volvo colours or match) can help. __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

Jan 4th, 2014, 21:46	#3
bongodave I've Been Banned Last Online: Feb 17th, 2014 01:36 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: coventry	All car seats are covered in a protective lacquer which means the leather is sealed in. The products sold which clean and nourish are only of half-use. You can't nourish through the lacquer. Best way to clean your seats is by using ph neutral soap such as Johnsons baby shampoo. This doesn't attack the protective, flexible leather lacquer and will clean your seats nicely.

Jan 4th, 2014, 21:47	#4
OvlovS70 Still a learning member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2022 18:49 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ayrshire	Hello, Volvo produce a kit available here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2910384331...141%26_rdc%3D1 Not tried it myself, I use the cheaper Zymol cleaner, a more expensive one is available from their website, but it too is a very gentle cleaner, takes a bit of effort to clean. And then this leaves the situation where I don't want too rub to hard for fear of damaging the surface. Cheers

Jan 5th, 2014, 01:47	#5
v40alex I do like a V40 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2018 19:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Surrey	If it's cracks in the leather, you'll probably need a leather recolouring kit - they're quite expensive

Jan 5th, 2014, 11:12	#7
v40alex I do like a V40 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2018 19:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Surrey	Have a look at the Gliptone site, they've got products for everything . Another place to try is the furniture stores, they often sell their own leather kits.

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