Confused about how to use Leatherique

[dparm]

So my brother got me the Leatherique Rejuvenator Oil for Christmas. I've read some guides and it looks like you brush this stuff on, let it "bake", then use the leather cleaner.

But after the leather cleaner, you don't need to follow up with conditioner, right? It sounds like the rejuvenator IS conditioner and this whole system is actually done in reverse to what we normally think of.

[B6JoeS4]

you are correct.

with leatherique, the conditioner forces dirt and grime out and pushes it to the surface, the cleaner is then used to clean the dirt off of the surface

[TOGWT]

you are correct.

with leatherique, the conditioner forces dirt and grime out and pushes it to the surface, the cleaner is then used to clean the dirt off of the surface

On the basis that 95%+ automotive leather has a polyurathane covering... I'm also "Confused about how [and why] to use Leatherique"

Leatherique

[Leatherique arose from a need to find a product that would restore the leather in his 1939 Bentley. Nothing he tried was adequate for this special car, so he approached Peck about creating something new. After a lot of work, they produced Leatherique”] [Leatherique]
This type of top-grain premium leather is mostly used in prestige European automobiles; Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, Jaguar, Lotus, Lexus and Rolls Royce, US Cadillac and high-end German automobiles such as Mercedes-Benz, Daimler AG and BMW. This is the market sector both Leatherique and Connolly were originally formulated

[Leatherique Pristine Clean is part of a two-step leather maintenance system. Step one - Leatherique Rejuvenator Oil is a protein collagen complex that is absorbed into the hide to nourish it, and while it will expel dirt to the surface, it does not harm the dye in any way. This oil nourishes the leather and forces contaminants out of the pores.

Step two - Pristine Clean then removes these contaminants from the surface of the leather and leaves it with a clean, matte sheen. This is the only leather care system that calls for the conditioner to be used first, and it makes perfect sense! The leather absorbs as much of the oil as it can and expels the rest to the surface, along with all the contamination.] [Leatherique]

Comment

[That is the design of the formula for Pristine Clean. It removes just the dirt and not the Rejuvinator Oil. Never use a cleaner first since that will emulsify the dirt and drive it into the leather]. According to Leatherique you apply the (conditioning) oil first and then the cleaner. They state that their cleaner will only remove contaminants (dirt and oils) but not the Leatherique oils. I would question how it discriminates between the oils that it removes: i.e. the most common soil found in leather upholstery is body oil followed by suntan oils and then oily residue brought in via the air conditioning system

In my opinion the chemistry behind the Leatherique system simply does not add up, whereas leather cleaning and protecting is a relatively quick and simple process (i.e. cleaning and hydration) it seems that this system takes a huge amount of effort.

An extract from “Automotive Detailing, Inside & Out”, a knowledge base for the perfectionist © TOGWT ™ Ltd Copyright 2002-2009, all rights reserved.

[dparm]

I've also read suggestions to follow-up with 303 Aerospace to give the leather some UV protection.

[B6JoeS4]

I use leather masters strong cleaner and their vital conditioner.

works fine on my Buffino leather platinum seats.

On the detaling forum, autopia, detailers generally use leatherique on classics. older cars do not have sealed leather.

all of the new cars including your s4 have sealed leather.

[TOGWT]

I use leather masters strong cleaner and their vital conditioner.

works fine on my Buffino leather platinum seats.

On the detaling forum, autopia, detailers generally use leatherique on classics. older cars do not have sealed leather.

all of the new cars including your s4 have sealed leather.

+1

The majority (95% + ) of automotive upholstery is by-cast polyurethane covered leather, these leathers have aspects of a natural finish, but more uniform in appearance, by-cast will also stretch more than top grain leather and is therefore subject to show creasing. The heavier pigments can create much darker colours, protected leather has a substantial finish applied that makes them more resistant to heavy wear and stains. The heavier pigments and finish do affect the softness and scent, so these leathers often they don't feel or smell like real leather. Just remember you are dealing with the finished (polyurethane) coating on the leather and not with the leather hide itself.

[riegeraudi]

Then what is the best product to use to clean the leather in our S4's, especially of jean dye? So I can just use any cleaner than or leather cleaner and no need to condition?

[TOGWT]

To clean leather use Leather Master's 'Clean' and then @Vital' to soften (if needed)

Dye Transfer
Is a common problem on lighter coloured leathers; once the dye has imbued it can be very difficult to remove, but this can be avoided by regular cleaning and the use of a protector. The transferred dye will ‘sit’ on top of the protection and can then be cleaned off by regular cleaning. If the dye has penetrated the finish then the finish has to be softened to release the dye (LM‘s Vital) Using a solvent on leather that has a stain or dye transfer will do two things; Cause the dye to 'bleed' into the surface making it even more difficult to remove. Damage the finish requiring replacement.
Dye transfer (from jeans, leather belts, etc) can be very difficult to remove; the longer it is on the leather the harder it will be to remove. Clothing dye normally shows as a greyish bloom in seat area. This is usually caused by dark dye transferring from clothing. Particularly avoid brand new (i.e. never been washed) denim jeans, damp knitwear etc (see Leather Master Strong Effect Cleaner (A-Aniline / Non-Coated) (P-Protected / Coated) (for subborn dye stains try Leather Master Super Remover)

[B6JoeS4]

TOGWT, you are just a wealth of information. can you tell me my future? +repped

[TOGWT]

TOGWT, you are just a wealth of information. can you tell me my future? +repped

Sure, you will see snow very soon

[B6JoeS4]

Sure, you will see snow very soon

yes unfortunately you are right about that.

but thats what a heated garage and ONR is for