Car Upholstery Cleaners: Which one's can handle cleaning dirty car leather
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- Car Upholstery Cleaners being used to clean dirty car leather so you can see first hand how effective, or ineffective some of the popular car upholstery cleaners are. learn how Darren simplifies the world of detailing by using a single product for endless cleaning duties with your car's interior cleaning.
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We do on avg. 15-20 leather care interiors at my shop each week.
What I've found to be the best combo is Griots Interior Cleaner followed by Leather Rescue Restorer.
The cleaner is safe and can be used on any part of the interior.
I use a horse hair brush along with microfiber towels, the cleaner does most of the work for me.
Great video
I agree with Matt Woywod, your dialogue remind me of my college days of my favorite Psychology Professor. I really love your articulation, and most importantly, your passion for "perfection" in car detailing. I too, have that same passion, but only on a personal and not a professional level like yourself. U're now my #1 car retailer on the tube! Keep em' coming!
Been replaying all your older videos to the point where I swear I was starting to memorize your dialogue. You have officially surpased my graduate school psyology professor as "the teacher that had the greatest impact on my life" haha. But seriously, thanks for all the information. You are a top notch detailer and teacher who genuinely wants to give his viewers the tools to be effective, efficient, and profitable. You're a legend in my book. A god damn detailing wizard.
+Matt Woywod Perhaps you have just surpassed any of the compliments that have been floated my way! I promise not to let it inflate my head and will simply use it to motivate me further. It is a labor of love; both detailing and teaching...with emphasis on labor. And funny you mention the part about memorizing my dialogue....that is the running joke around my household as every one of my five kids and wife can quote me verbatim all day long with Darren's Lexicon.
Thanks for tuning in and I truly appreciate your thoughts.
I'd have to agree Very Impressive Info here and put in a way to reach even the dead zones in the minds of some lol Ok so I watched many videos but most seem to just be trying to sell a certain product while making you think you're actually being given knowledge you sought after. I love detailing my car I always have with every used car I've owned Long List haa Some say I'm "Addicted" others "Obsessed" and other terms I just strive to keep the Condition of my car Tip Top and to my liking after all it is "My Car" But seriously Thank You
I hope you wore a respirator while you were blowing all that smoke up Neil's ass. 😎
Darren! I just wanted to say when I first stumbled upon your videos, I too said you "talk to much." However, at work where I spend hours masking cars to be painted. I have a lot of time to think about what you say. I take back that feeling because I you honestly leave much to take in. You're giving us more than enough information to really make our own decisions, rather than selling us products. That my friend is the true characteristics of a great teacher! I've been a "driveway detailer" since before I could drive. only in the last year or so, I've wanted to hone in my skills. I get asked regularly to help friends and families with their cars. And your videos have been extremely helpful in keeping it simple yet effective. For that, I thank you!
I came for a leather cleaning video, I left with life advice. Thanks Darren.
You gave a reality check to all these products, especially the infamous brands. Thanks for sharing.
i just goin to.open my detail company and you' been so helpful thanks from Dallas Texas
thanks maaaan
you made my business successful
I love your professional explanation
Thanks for another great video Darren.
Get better info from your videos than i would get at a detailing school thanks keep up the greatest content always appreciated
You've trained me well Darren! I've found the scuff or scratch on the driver side rear door panel 😉
I get a vocabulary lesson with every video. I love it.
Great information Darren, thank you
I've used the apc from the professional line in Meguiars and i got perfect results.
BMW E39 540I.
THANKS FOR YOUR EXPERIENCE SHARING
Being a former USAF aircraft maintainer, we were taught to wash a plane for the bottom up. THIS would reduce, if not prevent streaking. Maybe you can try starting the cleaning from the bottom and work to the top when using spray cleaners.
Grate video mate I am going to polish my leather seats in my 2006 VOLVO V70
Thank you, here to learn.
Hi Darren, I want to say that you are "legend" amongst professional detailers and thank you for your kind postings of your many YT vids - they are ALL incredibly valuable :-) I have a client with a crème leather seat upholstery BMW 330i convertible that has "blue jeans" indigo dye stains on the leather. CAN YOU ADVISE IF YOU HAVE HAD SUCCESS WITH REMOVING THIS WITH 'OTHER' CLEANING fluids?? Many thanks, AD
Used two products he recommended : Megs Super Degreaser and All Purpose Cleaner. Seats were very dirty. It did clean up the seats. However, it also pulled up a lot of the leather dye. Seats were in a 97 Jaguar.
Thank you darin
Darren, I'm a professional detailer with a prior Degree in GIS, and thanks to this video I will never be able to look at another leather seat in the same way.. ;)
+JasonISF I hear that...and based on some of my customers...both good and bad, I can't ever look at leather seats in the same way either.
I worked with leather for 20+ years at a shoe repair shop. You know how we cleaned LV Cole Haan? We got it very wet. We then scrubbed it out with Lincoln EZ cleaner using a very stiff nylon brush. You pretty much can't hurt it...same for suede in which case we sand blasted it out. Just an FYI. Once the leather was dry after sitting for a day or two we would go in and condition it with Leather Only which smells like fresh leather and does a great job.
I use Leather Soap by Aero Cosmetics and a Colourlock brush that I bought on Amazon. They've had amazing results on a couple cars I've done. Aero Cosmetics also makes a leather conditioner.
Great video
Appreciate your advice sir!
Yeah... those leather cleaners/ conditioners are for gentle cleaning.
A leather lotion is good for leather that is starting to show age and perhaps drying out a bit. At that point, any clear coat/ protectant has likely worn off.
Good video. Nice, informative demo. 👍
Agreed; people say car leather is coated (and it is) but any wear will reveal its porous nature, and aged seats more that a few years old with any wear to the top layer (and definitely those where you see layers underneath/cracking/serious creasing) will need, and absorb, conditioning if you want to take care of it.
Good to see you back Darren.
you go on forever but.... it teaches me patience lol for all that at least you give some gems of information cause obviously you put in the time and work and know what you're doing.
You are the man D.P. Just wondering if you have ever used the product called FOLEX for upholstery stains?
Great 5 Star Video...Awesome...
if looking for a stiffer nylon "tooth brush" try a gun shop cleaning section.
May the Force be with you. Happy Holidays to you and yours.
Have you ever tried Dodo Juice's leather cleaner, very aggressive and always gives great results, surprisingly good.
Darren where the hell have you been, we watch your videos and when you don't post any it gets us worried. please don't stop videos i promise i will like and share your videos. please keep posting
+Navid Kamali Thanks Navid....I have been slammed with work for the past month and a half and just have not had the time.
Auto Fetish Detail - Do you have a suggestion for cleaning transferred dye from black leather off of cream colored car seats? The black leather is from the little black leather book the dealer gives when buying or leasing a new car. It's usually in the glove compartment. I threw it on the back seat of my 2015 VW Passat and it stained the seats. I lease this vehicle and hope to somehow remove the stain before I turn it back in. Thanks!!
what would you recommend for DULL LEATHER that has no shine ..
Love the Meguiars APC. Use it in the cars and the house. Best all around cleaner that I know of.
Darren thanks for taking the time to make another great video. You have saved me a lot of time and money. I was wondering if you can you clarify something for me? In your video did you use Meguiars Super Degreaser or Multipurpose Cleaner? I think you said you used the Super Degreaser on the lowest cleaned spot. Also in the beginning of the video you had 3D in your Meguiars Multipurpose Cleaner Bottle, but at the end of your video you had Meguiars Multipurpose Cleaner in the its own bottle. If I'm wrong I apologize. Have a safe and Happy Holiday!
+RC Flying I used Megs APC in the video. I think I may have tried the Super Degreaser off camera, but wanted to keep the test to using the Megs APC as I think that is more of a fair comparison. And for the amount of dirt on this leather, the Megs APC proved to be sufficient. I did have the 3D mixed in a Megs bottle also. Sorry for the confusion. See the end as to my final conclusion as to the ultimate winners; I know Megs APC was one of them.
I really appreciate what you do, thanks for the tips, great as always.
Leatherique is the best cleaner I've found, but since you're supposed to let it sit on the leather as long as possible it probably wouldn't work for someone doing mobile detailing. But it really makes old leather look as new as possible
+Auto Fetish Detail. Hey love all your videos learned a lot from you. I used a product call Tuff Stuff spray foam to clean my leather. I have used it only few times. I want to know your take on that product. I find it very effective quick and no dripping. I also want to know if it safe or the leather? Base on this video I think its safe. I alway condition after cleaning and wipe it down to reduce shine.
WARNING!
I tried the Maguire's Super Degreaser diluted 5 to 1 on my 2008 Honda CRV and it took the dye coloring out of the leather. I sprayed the degreaser on the seat and cleaned with a new short bristled paint brush then wiped. When I looked at my lint free cloth it was not dirty, rather Honda Ivory colored! Thank You Auto Fetish Detail, now I have to re-dye my leather!
Who told you to dilute it 5:1? It should be more like 15:1, super degreaser is very strong.
@@AshS85 Darren did. LOL
Hi Darren,
After watching through your video, I am a little confused. The Meguiars super degreaser cleaned the leather most effectively, but you say that Meguiars All Purpose cleaner is preferred? I am a little confused on which products you used on what spots.
I used to have a 430 I sold it to buy the new s class it had only 54k miles as a 2006 such a clean car
Not sure if you get autoglym products in the US, but if you do you should give the interior cleaner (non foaming) a go. I find it works really well on carpets or leather/dashboard (diluted)
+mattjk88 Use to use Auto Glym back in the early 90"s, but have not used any since then.
Got blk leather in my BMW that has two small areas where its shinny (Glossy). Not sure if its damaged or dirty.
Ever tried Meguiar's M40 vinyl and rubber cleaner on leather?
I use lexol just as a conditioner after cleaning. I never use the lexol cleaner, just conditioner. It's actually the exact same stuff I use on my leather shoes. Lol.
As long as you refresh the leather after cleaning it, it will stay supple. That soft car leather is such a thin layer on top of the cushioning, gentle cleaners are better in my experience. Great thing about leather is, it usually will clean up quite well if you're careful. You could use a leather cream to try and color match worn spots too.
Kelly Pagano so what do you use for the cleaner ?? Cause I used those products.. is there a better cleaner ?
Darren,have you found a interior product that works really well and has a pleasant smell to it ? Most cleaning products have that one thing in common,they all smell like cleaning products, which to a picky nose can be a turn off,so I was just curious, I know some will say get a pine tree or something to hang from the mirror,but it would be nice to know if there is a product on the market that work well and smell good.
I have a two month old Lexus RX with parchment seats and I already have stains on the bottom back of the driver seat. I think they are from my pant belts because I do not wear jeans. The all purpose cleaner from Maguiars does not work.
How do you feel about mink oil (kiwi brand ) for conditioning leather? I use it after cleaning my leather seats as well as my work boots. Lol
The brush used... where was it purchased and is it soft, medium, or hard?
Your so right.. Wisdom = common sense..
Do you prefer Maguiars APC or super degreaser for really dirty leather? Thanks
Nice to see you Darin.
When cleaning seats or interior; do you ever remove the seats out of the car? Or is that something you just dont deal with?
where do you purchase 3d professional upholstery carpet shampoo please?
Is any sort of conditioner needed after doing this sort of cleaning?
Please anyone...I had an accident with the AA battery leaking on the leather sofa that made a stain with a diameter of about 20x20 cm. Does anyone have any idea how to clean this up. It's been a couple of days
The super degreaser isn't so strong it could remove the dye from the leather?
I really want a video for cleaning seat belts especially when it is this color.
Look up steam cleaning. Maybe they are a good candidate for that.
Power wash @ car wash. Pull belt all the way out, clip belt so it can’t retract, pull belt out of the door and close, go to town w/ power washer. You’d be surprised how much it works!
@@marcellarenee2093 thanks
How many times can leather seats be detailed before the detailing process itself ruins the clearcoat?
Not sure what has talking about when he says Lexol doesn't work. I've used Lexol for years and trying several products and Lexol was by far the best I have used. The red seats in my GTO when I got it were so nasty and dull it was insane. I went by with Lexol cleaner and conditioner once and they were the bright cherry red factor color. So yes, Lexol does clean, it does work. And it lasts me a long time. If I'm going to buy anything better it will be Swisvaxx
This is a great video literally. But sensitive people might better skip this video.
use Meguiars APC + 3:1 and a VX5000 Steamer
"Johnny customer, sliding his ass". Lmao
Sorry guys but I had to point out....he said "do do." Lol. Great video.
The chemical guys leather cleaner ,conditioner and serum works awesomely on my caddy
At 5:07 you mention it's coated leather... if coated leather can still wear and lose colour, is it possible to dye it to bring back the factory look? or will the 'coating' prevent that ?
You can dye any leather but dyes are dark. If it's a light color, you'd need to apply another coating and they dye that with something more akin to a paint - search for a TH-cam video called "Fix Cracking Leather" for an example of a more extensive repair. In the meanwhile I'd continue to finely clean then condition that part of the leather to stop it from cracking or drying further.
We use Nu-Life (Meltonian) color spray and feather it on then if it's too light, spray a mist of (black usually) very sparingly to get it toned down. I did this all the time on shoes/boots/purses/cars/belts...anything. I think the coating is a polymer and as it wears off, the color then gets worn off. You add back the color, then condition it and you're good to go. If you mess it up, go back over it with acetone and it will wipe right back off.
I like that you "talk to much" I always learn something from it. Another great video Darren. I have 1 gallon each of Super Degreaser and APC on the way. Used your link of coarse. Thanks for all the great informative and long winded content.
+sociopath You are in luck as I came to 2 winners in this challenge and the Megs APC was one of them and still my "go-to" all purpose cleaner.
a detailing car/interior is like a cleaning old mirrorlooks great but the cracks show up more than when it was still dirty
+Steve Van Der Vorst Yes, kind of the irony with detailing a car and something I inform the customer. Because the car is now so clean, the permanent damages will often show more than before since they were "hiding" beneath the dirt.
I say the same thing... "yes sir, i can clean that up for you"... just remember that scratch will actualy look worse.... because it catches your eye in the amount of "clean"
Thanks for the video. So once you clean materials like leather or the dash material with a degreaser or APC, is it necessary for a protectant type product, or is that a false claim as you seem to hint at. A not necessary step...
+LTT Leathercare You nailed it!
LTT Leathercare Thanks! I'm going to use 303 Multi Surface Cleaner and 303 Protectant for the Leather seats/dash in my 06 Acura TSX.
LA's Totally Awesome all purpose cleaner/degreaser, from The Dollar Tree. What I use for most of my interior cleaning!
+Jayson Bybee Just bought some to do testing with it.
Awesome! I buy the concentrate. Not the best smelling, but it gets most jobs done for cheap IMO. Plus I get a 32oz bottle out of it in the end! I'd love to hear what you think and I appreciate the feedback!
he said do doo😂😂
I understand those products are stronger and will clean "quicker".. but dont they strip oils from the leather and speed up the aging process? I need to clean the seats in my A8 but I dont want to help cause cracks in the leather...
+godinezmarco You propose a compelling argument or position, but with that said, I have cars (both personal and professional) that I have done nothing but clean the car leather in this manner, and the car leather looks and feels as new and good today as it did brand new, and one of these examples is on a 15 year old MBZ. But with that said, I have seen cars where a single panel of leather within the car was incredibly dry, and stiff, while the rest of the leather in the same car was supple and smooth. Once again, so many inconsistencies within the car world. I am not opposed to conditioners of any kind, I just don't consider it an end-all solution as many people do. Most people skip the more critical point of cleaning the car leather and simply apply dressing/conditioners and do so right over the dirt causing a bigger problem in the long term.
how about a product ranking, based on your personal experience
Haven't watched it yet. I hope the answer is APC and Super Degreaser. lol.
When you test the product in a hidden spot what are you looking for ? Color change or if its cleaning the surface or not.
+dude81821 All the above.
+Auto Fetish Detail Thanks having thoughs of starting a business myself thanks for the tips you put out.
Why not use tornador and use Meguiars APC it could be faster to clean the leather or super degreaser
Also I recommended you Simple Green that product breaks the dirt like faster than the super degreaser well that my opinion,
so in the end with which product you finish the product the super degreaser or the 3D Upholstery
+Snowms1 Despite the redeeming value of the Tornador, I know I can clean the seats quicker this way than with the Tornador.
what would you best recommend for cleaning hard vinyl flooring in my truck its not carpet and i have tried scrubbing it with armorall all purpose cleaner and a scrub brush but i still see dirt. noted as well it is black
he is a big fan of Meguiars' Super Degreaser for really tough jobs and Meguiars' All Purpose Cleaner for most others.
To add to other advice - avoid Armor-All! Can't say this applies to ALL their products but most of them, especially the ones they are famous for like interior shine, are useless and low quality. I can't imagine their basic cleaner is any good.
What about Cadillac Leather
I can't believe you are doing this to this guys interior. Well Daren I must say I would be pissed if you did that to my BMW interior
if only the meguiars products weren't so expensive in australia
Why did you pick all-purpose over super-degreaser?
+Ryan Nas Simply because as a rule, I use the least aggressive process to get the results I am after. If this leather was extremely dirty, I would have used the super-degreaser. That, and I think many people go into panic mode when they see me bust out the degreaser and start cleaning leather with it.
Auto Fetish Detail You tested the Meguiars All-Purpose Super Degreaser, but ending up using the Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner correct? Or are they the same thing?
I feel like you scrubbed the protective coating off..
Toothbrush is murdering that leather
what about 409?
Darren I love that OxO brush but they want £26 on Amazon.co.uk $40😡
Sorted , went through your link and amazon US ship to the UK . 👍
De-greaser is good..........if the stain is grease based!
Any advice on leather motorcycle gear?
awesome ill check it out
+RICH PIANO gotta clean the motorcycle to piss off the wife, right babe?
something with 5%
Get a firm toothbrush by using a denture brush for the seats
Try AMMO lather.
One thing stays unclear. Ok, you are using leather cleaner to clean the leather. In your opinion, we dont need to use leather milk/conditioner at all? And by the way, what is the difference between leather with clear coating and without it?
A leather with no coating is known as a full aniline leather and should never be used in automobiles as it has minimum wear qualities, resistance to dirt, or to YV, high or low temperatures.
Auto leathers all have lacquer applied fir durability.
The less lacquer, the softer and nicer the leather is but that comes with less durability.
The thicker the lacquer, usually applied to the lower cost embossed/grained leathers, the more durability but at a trade off to softness and touch
I had a carpet that was so dirty I had to use purple power STRAIGHT.
I'm sorry darren but you look like Tim McGraw... glad to see you back in action though... that is all
+Donald Bowser Don't be sorry....Tim isn't so hard on the eyes. That is all....
+Auto Fetish Detail you look more like Ben Stiller . even the way he talks and acts . feels like im watching meet the parents . but i do like watching your videos , your voice has a calming effect .
You kinda look like Mike Rowe
27:34 and 34:49... Legend says she's still walking.
Also have you tried this? www.leathertouchupdye.com/product/finished-leather-repair-kits/basic-leather-cleaning-kit/ I'd like to see a review from someone not selling the product, but their TH-cam videos look like pure magic.
Super degreaser is awsome on leather and won't harm it
+Rogger White It may not harm the leather but It will take the color out!
+Derek T another Derek T! sweet
Hey Auto Fetish, this in regards to people commenting about the long videos. Hopefully it's taken as constructive criticism. I do watch your vids... but usually at 1.5x speed. :)
At most, there's like 15 minutes worth of actual content in this 43 min video!! I understand some people need the extra info and that's fine but that's not really the problem. A good analogy would be writing a 2 page essay but the assignment required 4 pages so you're like shit, how can I make what I said longer so it takes up 4 pages.
Here's an example of how much could be trimmed.
@33:55: "So then the debate comes on cost. This could be diluted down, oh what is it, ok 16 to 1. Trust me, if you don't get exactly right its not going to make or break your world. I promise you. If it's 14 to 1, 18 to 1, it's still gonna work.So don't overthink that part....
Trimmed (about 1/3 original's length)
Let's look at cost. This one says to dilute at 16 to 1, and trust me, it doesn't matter too much if you're ratio is off a little.
Applied to the rest of the video, it would be 15 mins long!
Info only (about 1/5 original's length)
Looking at cost; this one gets diluted at 16 to 1.
Applied to the rest of the video, it would be 9 mins long!
Yikes.