Some of the golden stitching on the center console has gotten dirty. Anything you guys can suggest I try to remove it?

 

A few applications of autoglym interior cleaner should do the trick.

Gently spray into stitching, allow to sit, spray on mf towel and begin rubbing. You may have to so this a few times.

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Thanks Moe. I shall give that a try.

 

An old toothbrush with your cleaner can help loosen the crud that can build up on stitching. Just don't go crazy with the scrubbing.

 

Leather stitching is usually cotton and nylon mix, nylon is attacked by solvents, they melt it and weaken the threads. An oil-based product will attract abrasive dirt and permeated the leather via the stitching, the oil will soften the leather, and the abrasive dirt plus friction may cause the leather to tear and / or the stitching to fail. Do not use a solvent-based cleaner as this may cause the stitching to fail over time

Stitching is somewhat friable if subjected to excessive abrasion. Bearing this in mind the cleaner needs to ‘do the work’ without relying on friction; clean stitching using a medium / hard horse hair brush, a toothbrush or a sponge, spray and work the water-based cleaner into a foam or use Leather Masters™ Foam Cleaner, lightly rub surface and immediately wipe with a terry towel to remove excess moisture. You may need to repeat this process.

 

I def agree with this. I bought some autoglym from Moe awhile back and it works great. By far the best cleaner I've used. Makes leather look new again. I spray it..use a swissvax brush to agitate then rub with a cloth or microfiber.

 

here's an example..the front part is done the back is not..and the 2nd pic is the center console all done

 

Looks great. Good job.