Looking for a good Leather Cleaner

[Wave City Roller]

Has anyone had any luck with leather cleaners? I have bought several different kinds but most of them are not very effective. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

[lucky7t]

I use spray away glass cleaner and a mr. Clean magic eraser. Go light on the magic eraser and dampen it with water first. Mine looks brand new. When your done treat with vinyl dressing.

[Nautiquehunter]

Are you talking about leather or vinyl? Be very careful with the magic eraser it is very abrasive and works by sanding the dirt off.

[lucky7t]

Are you talking about leather or vinyl? Be very careful with the magic eraser it is very abrasive and works by sanding the dirt off.

I'm assuming he meant vinyl but said leather. I'm in the auto industry and use the magic erasers alot. Like I said previously go light on the magic eraser.

[Nautiquehunter]

For vinyl Malco Plastic and Leather cleaner [Goggle] . Exquisite boat vinyl cleaner[ebay] We have been using Serious Marine cleaner the CCdealer used to carry .You can still get it at West Marine special order. What ever you use make sure you follow up with 303.

[xrichard]

I use Z-Care with great results. A lot of folks don't think it does a good job, but the key is to use it with a soft brush. It's very mild and is, in essence, the same product (after being sold to LVP) that is recommended by CC. After that, I coat with Driven protectant or 303....I like Driven a bit more. In between Z-Care cleanings every 3-6 months, I spray and wipe after every use with a mixture of Dawn and water (just a few drops of Dawn in a quart bottle...also recommended by CC). That combo works well, but there are other products that will work just as well. I've used Luxol and 3M cleaners in the past with great results.

With any vinyl cleaner, I think using a soft brush is key for "deep" cleaning.

[mjr2001]

I have tried about everything. Try Super clean cut with water. Depending on how dirty it is would determine how much you cut it with water. It has proven to get every stain I have had out of white leather including cherry juice. Remember after using it wipe down the area with water and then retreat the fabric with 303 or similar protectant.

[ClemsonDave]

Lots of different methods like you've seen. I like Exquisite like Jeff mentioned. It comes with a stiff brush. I have always used stiff brushes, but just barely touch them to the vinyl. I think this method gets into the texture of the vinyl very well. Follow with 303.

Here is another trick I do when I deliver my promo boats to the new owners. Until the new thread came out this year, the old stuff would stain very easy. I took a white paint pen (found at hobby shops), ran it across the seams then wiped it immediately with a rag. This got the threads nice and white but didn't stick to the vinyl. You'd be amazed how much better it looks with clean seams.

[AirTool]

This got the threads nice and white but didn't stick to the vinyl. You'd be amazed how much better it looks with clean seams.

Nice trick and you are correct. One time I detailed my boat with some pink marine soap...did a great job. Then Mrs.AirTool comes out and says "Wow, that looks great! ...whatsup with the pink seams?"

The pink came out with a flood of fresh water from the hose.