Nappa Leather Shiny

NV GUNS · 05-28-2017, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Stück

How is the hell are you taking paint off walls with these things? $6/gal Walmart paint? I'm seriously questioning you guys...

They are about as robust as angel food cake for christ sake.

it will dull the paint and thanks for insulting my paint, it has feelings.

TTG · 05-28-2017, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Stück

How is the hell are you taking paint off walls with these things? $6/gal Walmart paint? I'm seriously questioning you guys...

They are about as robust as angel food cake for christ sake.

I would love to see before and after pics of this thing. Never used it before. So a comparison shot would be great.

But from the pic on your sig, the steering wheel looks pretty shinny. So that is a good start I assume.

Stück · 05-28-2017, 01:23 PM

You know I haven't done the wheel in awhile, I can definitely do a tape-line demo for ya. They need cleaning every couple of months, but I imagine that varies. I tend to have moist palms.

Stand by!

lsturbointeg · 05-28-2017, 01:37 PM

lol WTF! i didn't know it was the bald headed dude Mr Clean products?! i may give this a try. thanks for the link guys!

Stück · 05-28-2017, 02:03 PM

Here we go, just for you TTG

TTG · 05-28-2017, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Stück

Here we go, just for you TTG

Sir, that looks IMPRESSIVE! Thank You!

lsturbointeg · 05-28-2017, 09:14 PM

whoa!

xxpanipuri · 05-28-2017, 11:42 PM

I just ordered this stuff, how do you like it? how often do you clean/condition your leather? once a year or more often?

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

+1! i've used Meguiar's Leather cleaning crap for years and just left a nasty glossy residue which would end up on my clothes. ever since switching to CG's i never looked back. the cleaner gets all the crud and stains and what not using CG's horse hair brush which when used with the cleaner generates a nice lather. than i'll wipe off using a microfiber towel. than i'll finish it off with the conditioner which makes the leather look overall nice and healthy and leaves the interior smelling like new leather!

i'm pretty sure there's a gazillion leather cleaning products out there like the one Stuck uses but it comes down to you trying a few different kinds and seeing what works for you...good luck!

lsturbointeg · 05-29-2017, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by xxpanipuri

I just ordered this stuff, how do you like it? how often do you clean/condition your leather? once a year or more often?

i cleaned the leather back in Feb...probably will hit it again sometime in the summer. i think with the Cinnamon color it hides dirt pretty well. but can't say enough about the cleaner and conditioner

xxpanipuri · 05-31-2017, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

i cleaned the leather back in Feb...probably will hit it again sometime in the summer. i think with the Cinnamon color it hides dirt pretty well. but can't say enough about the cleaner and conditioner

got it for $20 on amazon this weekend, it was on sale...

lsturbointeg · 05-31-2017, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by xxpanipuri

got it for $20 on amazon this weekend, it was on sale...

Oh sweet! I was gonna get some tire dressing but I forgot I'm broke

xxpanipuri · 06-13-2017, 04:29 PM

damn i used the chemical guys stuff on my steering wheel this weekend...and HOLY SHIT did it make a huge difference...cleaner then conditioner....so much dirt was removed it was great!

lsturbointeg · 06-14-2017, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by xxpanipuri

damn i used the chemical guys stuff on my steering wheel this weekend...and HOLY SHIT did it make a huge difference...cleaner then conditioner....so much dirt was removed it was great!

AWESOME! love the stuff! stay off their website cause i started getting carried away and ordering $hit lol!

it's almost like a kid in a candy store

you know...you don't need it but it sure would look nice with the other CG products sitting on the garage shelf!

this is my carried away and it doesn't even have the other new stuff i got lol!

xxpanipuri · 06-14-2017, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

AWESOME! love the stuff! stay off their website cause i started getting carried away and ordering $hit lol!

it's almost like a kid in a candy store

you know...you don't need it but it sure would look nice with the other CG products sitting on the garage shelf!

this is my carried away and it doesn't even have the other new stuff i got lol!

I have alot of detailing products that i need to run thru before i buy more LOL....and i know its easy to get carried away.

We are moving soon, so i'm not looking forward to packing up my house including my garage....

i'm now down 3 car wash soaps. (previously I was at 6)

Carpro reset for use once a year
chemical guys mr pink - haven't used yet
meguiars wash/wax i use for my DD

Takumi587 · 06-14-2017, 10:55 AM

As a detailer I can't stress enough on saying this but DO NOT USE MAGIC ERASER's ON LEATHER! You are removing a layer of the leather dye and even texture when using a Mr. Clean magic eraser. It can cause faster drying, deterioration and discoloring on the leather. If you already used the eraser then make sure you have leather conditioner marinate on it for a day or 2. Magic erasers are highly corrosive and only used for kitchens, bathrooms etc.

Always just start with plain filtered water and a microfiber. If your leather is that soiled then move onto using leather cleaners and conditioners. My recommended cleaner and conditioner is swissvax.

lsturbointeg · 06-14-2017, 12:20 PM

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As a detailer I can't stress enough on saying this but DO NOT USE MAGIC ERASER's ON LEATHER!

Thanks for the input!

Surly73 · 06-29-2017, 07:11 AM

For what it's worth - I have seen and read lots of Magic Eraser + leather horror stories.

The leather in these cars is painted with a urethane coating. Lots of steering wheels and seats have failing coatings from sweat, rubbing and general use and the magic eraser takes it right off. Sure it's matte, but it's also had a layer removed. And the catch is that it looks like you're removing tons of dirt and crud - at first - so you think it's working wonders and keep going.

Now, I'm not saying that some very careful and/or lucky folks may not have good luck with the Magic Eraser approach, or that every single person who's touched a magic eraser has screwed up their leather, but...

Be very sternly warned - reading about using a Magic Eraser on a forum and running out to try it could be catastrophic. Try other stuff first, IMO.

I took tons of crud off the factory base wheel of my F10 with a damp, low-pile microfiber cloth. Good as new.

I just bought an LCI M-Sport wheel I plan to retrofit. It's got a shiny/blotchy area from the previous owner I'm going to look for some ways to even out.

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Surly73 Lieutenant Colonel 535 Rep 1,873 Posts Drives: '11 535xi 8AT KWv3 MPE MHD xHP Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oakville, Ontario iTrader: (1)	For what it's worth - I have seen and read lots of Magic Eraser + leather horror stories. The leather in these cars is painted with a urethane coating. Lots of steering wheels and seats have failing coatings from sweat, rubbing and general use and the magic eraser takes it right off. Sure it's matte, but it's also had a layer removed. And the catch is that it looks like you're removing tons of dirt and crud - at first - so you think it's working wonders and keep going. Now, I'm not saying that some very careful and/or lucky folks may not have good luck with the Magic Eraser approach, or that every single person who's touched a magic eraser has screwed up their leather, but... Be very sternly warned - reading about using a Magic Eraser on a forum and running out to try it could be catastrophic. Try other stuff first, IMO. I took tons of crud off the factory base wheel of my F10 with a damp, low-pile microfiber cloth. Good as new. I just bought an LCI M-Sport wheel I plan to retrofit. It's got a shiny/blotchy area from the previous owner I'm going to look for some ways to even out.
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