Alright guys, I really need expert help. I have a SUV and the leather has lots of wrinkles on it. If there is a way to get these out please tell me. Also what technique do you guys use to get all the dirt off your leather?

-BTW the leather is a tan/cream colour if that helps.

Thanks, any help greatly appreciated!

 

Cleaning will be the most important step here. My choice cleaner is Autoglym Interior Cleaner/Shampoo. It does an excellent job of cleaning carpets, vinyl, plastic, and leather. It's safe on most leathers, some are dyed to repair so be cautious if you've had that done.

Spray the cleaner directly on your leather and agitate with a soft bristle brush; ones you use to polish shows work well. Then, simply wipe off the residue with a microfiber towel.

To condition, warm the leather up to body temp, turning the heater on for 10 min. will do this on a cold day, and apply the conditioner using the method recommended by the manufacturer. The conditioner of choice for me is Zymol Treat. I apply it using a foam applicator and buff the leather to a soft, satin sheen using a microfiber towel.

As for the wrinkles, those may sign of age. The Leathrique system works well for the aged and neglected leather. It takes a while but the results are worth it.

 

Thankyou very much sir, I will try that and hopefully obtain great results.

 

This is the brush that Moe was talking about. I think that he meant to say a Shoe Polish Brush.



These work really well because the bristles are soft enough to not damage the leather, but still coarse enough to get into every texture crack on the surface to remove whatever dirt may be present.

The real key in properly treating the leather is temperature. If you get it nice and warm so the pores in the surface open up you will have a much better result.

 

Okay thanks for the heads up.

 

Thanks--I have to try this approach. As hard as I try, my natural brown leather steering wheel starts to pick up grime . . .

 

The autoglym will do a great job of cleaning the steering wheel. If it's too bad too quickly, may I suggest driving gloves. I know it may look a bit odd, but it'll keep your oils from hands off the wheel. Just a thought.