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      12-18-2014, 03:26 AM   #1
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What's the best leather cleaner? My SO is beginning to look a little blue from my jeans even though I got scotch guard...
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      12-18-2014, 06:20 AM   #2
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Scotch guard. Yeahhhhh. That's all I'll say.

In any event, Leather Masters soft clean. Just detailed the wife's car and noticed some blue dye transfer. It wiped right off with no fuss using the leather masters. It's what many of the detailing professionals use.
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      12-18-2014, 07:11 AM   #3
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Scotch guard. Yeahhhhh. That's all I'll say.

In any event, Leather Masters soft clean. Just detailed the wife's car and noticed some blue dye transfer. It wiped right off with no fuss using the leather masters. It's what many of the detailing professionals use.
+1 on Leather Masters. Their "Strong Cleaner" isn't really that strong either, so don't let the name fool you. After cleaning, you can apply multiple coats of the Protection Cream also to help provide additional protection. It leaves a nice matte finish with no greasiness which is one of the reasons many pros use it.
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Leatherique pristine clean and rejuvenating oil. Period. End of story. Thanks for playing.

Can't use it in the cold though, so may want to use leather masters (which is also very good) in the meantime if you are in a cold climate.
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      12-18-2014, 07:32 AM   #5
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Leatherique pristine clean and rejuvenating oil. Period. End of story. Thanks for playing.

Can't use it in the cold though, so may want to use leather masters (which is also very good) in the meantime if you are in a cold climate.
Leatherique is great for more intensive repair. I have this too. Leather Masters better choice for day to day. Leatherique good for a twice yearly deep clean.
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Leatherique is great for more intensive repair. I have this too. Leather Masters better choice for day to day. Leatherique good for a twice yearly deep clean.
Same here, have used it for years also. It's not that effective on modern factory sealed leathers however as the oil simply can't/won't penetrate deeply. Pristine Clean is an excellent cleaner/treatment just by itself also in my experience.
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      12-18-2014, 08:16 AM   #7
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I have used Spinneybeck on both red and black leather in my E92 and F82 with great results. Great stain remover for the blue from jeans, never left a shine, and no overpowering smell.

http://www.spinneybeck.com/shop/prod...ProductID=1798
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Leatherique is very good. I've heard nothing but good about LeatherMaster, and plan to use it. Also used Connolly in the past with good results.
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      12-19-2014, 11:48 PM   #9
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Scotch guard. Yeahhhhh. That's all I'll say.

In any event, Leather Masters soft clean. Just detailed the wife's car and noticed some blue dye transfer. It wiped right off with no fuss using the leather masters. It's what many of the detailing professionals use.
which scotch guard did you get? I got it installed from the dealer but can't find it online. I didn't find it on amazon.

I did find Leather Masters on amazon so I got those. Thanks everyone!
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Leather Master Plus Kit works very well.
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I just googled Leather Masters and ended up on a site describing "ball stretchers"........ ouch!!!!!
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I just googled Leather Masters and ended up on a site describing "ball stretchers"........ ouch!!!!!
Too funny - similar thing happened to me.

Go to Amazon and search for Leather Masters and you'll find the right products.
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      01-26-2015, 11:09 PM   #13
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sure take a look here - Leather Master Products
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Afther try 30+ stuffs for leather cleaning in 6 years, Leatherique rejuvenator oil + pristine clean is the best.
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      02-19-2015, 01:30 PM   #16
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I bought a BMW leather conditioner/cleaner. The stuff is awesome. I have full leather, so I have to use it everywhere. it doesn't leave marks or anything after you put it on. love it.
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      04-20-2015, 12:15 PM   #17
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Does Leather Masters make your leather glossy? I hate shinny/glossy leather...thx in advance
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      04-20-2015, 12:19 PM   #18
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no sir no gloss.
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