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Chawki

Member Since: 26 Aug 2023
Location: Tunisia (the country does not show in the list!)
Posts: 10

2016 Defender 110 Other HT Auto Tonga Green

Which product to use to.clean and protect cabin leather?

Hi. I'd like to clean my two armrests (door armrest and central console armrest) as well as my seats (dark.white) and steering wheel (black).

Which product would you recommend? I'll ship to Tunisia.

Thanks

29th Aug 2023 2:46pm

haymeister

Member Since: 24 May 2021
Location: Saitama
Posts: 266

For leather I have used this. https://www.chemicalguys.com/interior-and-trim/leather-care/
This has served me well over the years and is odourless. IMO if it smells too strong there are a lot of additives and it's not good for the leather.

For the non-leather parts I have used Autoglym which LR officially recommend: https://www.autoglym.com/interior-shampoo

Be sure to check whether your interior is leather or non-leather (Resist-Fabric) and spray on a small patch to make sure it doesn't stain before you apply liberally! 22MY Defender 110 D300 S in Pangea Green and Contrast White Roof
IG defender_japan "Hulk san"

30th Aug 2023 8:22am

Chawki

Member Since: 26 Aug 2023
Location: Tunisia (the country does not show in the list!)
Posts: 10

Thanks much

30th Aug 2023 9:36am

DefenderMidlands

Member Since: 08 Mar 2023
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 226

What would anyone advise using to clean the resist-fabric?

30th Aug 2023 9:43am

milesg7

Member Since: 13 Sep 2023
Location: Cheltenham
Posts: 67

I use autoglym interior shampoo but I also have treated with Gtechniq protectant and shield. Really really good for leather. https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/gtechniq-l1...ther-guard
And smart Fabric for that - https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/gtechniq-i1-smart-fabric

Gyeon do a good one for leather and a separate for cloth too - https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/gyeon-q2-leather-coat

13th Sep 2023 8:42am

Linds Hanson

Member Since: 16 Jan 2021
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 486

Leather creams and conditioners are a waste of money on modern car interiors unless you have a split or heavy creasing because the leather is factory sealed. All the cream does is come back off on your clothing. Its better to vacuum any seams reguarly to remove grit and dust and treat any stitching with a glycerene based product.

13th Sep 2023 4:28pm

milesg7

Member Since: 13 Sep 2023
Location: Cheltenham
Posts: 67

The coatings I have outlined are to protect. To protect is better not for me, especially when the interior is likely to get dirtier than most cars.

19th Sep 2023 10:07am

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