i have a 2005 997S full leather with the deviated stitching, the stitching doesn't really "pop out" that much because i guess its gotten dirty over the years.

I've gotten my leather conditioned a couple of times when getting the car detailed and i was just thinking, they probably are just mixing dirt and wiping over the deviated stitching & making it even worse.

So how do you clean the stitching itself, make it "pop out" again? Bleach? lol...

if you look at the pic, the stitching looks grey..i think its supposed to be more of a lighter color..

 

Leather Stitching
Its greatest enemies are; sun, heat, oil (including body oils) perspiration (that contains urea as well as organic salts and acids) and Try to avoid getting leather chemicals on the stitching or in the seams as it can discolour some threads. If the chemical gets in between panels, it may be difficult to get it out. This may even weaken the backing at the seams.

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 / grit 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 harsh solvent-based cleaners 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 and applicator (a semi-soft toothbrush is ideal) needs to ‘do the work’ without relying on excess friction

a) Clean stitching using a medium / hard horse hair brush, a toothbrush or a sponge, spray and work the aqueous (water- based) cleaner (Leather Masters™ Strong Effect Cleaner ); don't spray on the leather surfaces , spray on the brush, constantly rinse the brush in clean water, remove cleaner by rinsing with clean water.

b) Use an aqueous (water- based) foaming cleaner; Leather Masters™ Foam Cleaner, shake aerosol thoroughly and then lightly rub surface and immediately wipe with a terry towel to remove excess moisture. You may need to repeat this process.

Once the stitching and the seating surfaces are clean apply Leather Masters™ Leather Protection this will help to keep the stitching clean and inhibit the ingress of dirt and soil

 

Good luck and if you try what is suggested above, let us know how it works! Feedback is always appreciated!! I just got some 1Z einszett Leather Cleaner/conditioner, but the only thing I have tried it on is the white leather interior of an MB SLS that we had at our recent club car show. Worked great on blue jean transfer, but that's all I've done with it so far.

 

The above sounds a bit complicated, how do i apply the stuff to the stitching without touching the leather? ce'st impossible!

 

il n'est pas impossible

...don't spray on the leather surfaces , spray on the brush, constantly rinse the brush in clean water, remove cleaner by rinsing with clean water.

 

il n'est pas impossible

...don't spray on the leather surfaces , spray on the brush, constantly rinse the brush in clean water, remove cleaner by rinsing with clean water.

 

Ok, Merci i'll try this out