• Forum
• Gallery
• Shop
• Sponsors

↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Map · Calendar · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In

Home > Maintenance & Modifications > Sonax Leather Lotion/Foam... ?

Page 1 of 2 1 2 >

Print this entire topic ·

Venomator Member Since: 25 Aug 2014 Location: Peterborough Posts: 2087

Sonax Leather Lotion/Foam... ? Having used extensively the D2 search function, wishing to avoid the wrath of @K9X... What do fellow D2 members use to maintain their interior leather in tip top condition... I have already been recommended the Sonax range of Leather Care products and they do seem to receive excellent reviews: Sonax Leather Lotion I would really appreciate real world experience of Sonax, or alternative products, especially when used on coloured or mixed colour leathers to keep them clean and maintain the showroom look, feel and smell of their hideware... Thank you so much, in advance for your input...  Rog... The GREEN One... MY2016 Urban Truck Build Thread - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40548....al[/color]

7th Sep 2015 10:00pm

Nevillerover Member Since: 14 Feb 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 224	I use wd40 simply because I have some. It if I could be arsed to order something special, I would go to this...... http://www.liquidleather.com
8th Sep 2015 5:54am

ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816

WD40 on leather?  You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw

8th Sep 2015 6:01am

Nevillerover Member Since: 14 Feb 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 224	As suggested in LRO magazine. Smells good too and hasn't hurt my XS or (ahem) Prious.
8th Sep 2015 6:08am

Venomator Member Since: 25 Aug 2014 Location: Peterborough Posts: 2087	^ ^ ^ ericvv wrote: WD40 on leather? Couldn't agree more Eric, I don't use WD40 anywhere near my truck, let alone the interior, especially since I discovered the superior ACF50 (not for the interior though!)... What do you use on your trusty steed's interior leather then Eric? Rog... The GREEN One... MY2016 Urban Truck Build Thread - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40548....al[/color]
8th Sep 2015 6:28am

Venomator Member Since: 25 Aug 2014 Location: Peterborough Posts: 2087	^ ^ ^ Nevillerover wrote: If I could be arsed to order something special, I would go to this...... http://www.liquidleather.com Thanks for the leather linky, not heard of the Gliptone one and will pop that in the melting pot...  Rog... The GREEN One... MY2016 Urban Truck Build Thread - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40548....al[/color]
8th Sep 2015 6:32am

Barney12 Member Since: 09 Jun 2015 Location: South West Posts: 744

I've always used the Autoglym leather products, they work well IMHO: This one to clean: http://www.autoglym.com/products/products/leather-cleaner This one to feed/condition: http://www.autoglym.com/products/products/leather-care-balm I could actually point you to the trade equivelents of the above but minimum order quantities could keep you in clean leather for longer than a life time membership of your local S&M club There is a lot of hype and snake oil arround valeting products. In reality vast amounts of the product price is spent on marketing!

8th Sep 2015 6:38am

Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2108

Never used any of the above so I shouldn't comment. I've used Autoglym Leather Cleaner for 25yrs on another classic, and more latterly on the Defender. It's relatively inexpensive, readily available (high street), very easy to use (not hard work), and it makes the leather feel and look almost new (definitely softer and less dry). A 'nice' smell as well - but I'm in dangerous territory now! Most people comment on the interior of my classic, so it must be having an impact. Just my Two Penneth Will

8th Sep 2015 6:43am

Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265	Not real leather though is it
8th Sep 2015 6:45am

Venomator Member Since: 25 Aug 2014 Location: Peterborough Posts: 2087	^ ^ ^ Expand on that please @Tiger...  Rog... The GREEN One... MY2016 Urban Truck Build Thread - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40548....al[/color]
8th Sep 2015 6:48am

Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2108	I'm glad you said that Tiger! The Defender trim never comes up anywhere near as good as my other cars and it has made me think. It doesn't absorb in the same way either. Maybe Autoglym Vinyl Care! Will
8th Sep 2015 6:49am

Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265	Well it may have orginally been part of a cow at some point but its thin faced stuff isnt it. Very low quality I would have thought WD40 is about right
8th Sep 2015 6:55am

ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816

Re: ^ ^ ^ Venomator wrote: ericvv wrote: WD40 on leather? Couldn't agree more Eric, I don't use WD40 anywhere near my truck, let alone the interior, especially since I discovered the superior ACF50 (not for the interior though!)... What do you use on your trusty steed's interior leather then Eric? Once per year sparsely a branded high quality leather feeding pasta my wife uses for her handbags, Delvaux Luminescent Cream. https://www.delvaux.com/en/contact#how-to-care And it works a treat. Thereafter, the seat covers go on again on all 7 until the next time. Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw

8th Sep 2015 7:03am

K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610

Re: Sonax Leather Lotion/Foam... ? Venomator wrote: @K9X... Vinomutter..... Why not ask Matt 'Go Beyond' at FCX I would have thought the 'oracle of the leather trimming world' would be able to set you right with a decent recommendation? Probably sell and ship you some of his 'special FCX branded cream' no doubt.  If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

8th Sep 2015 8:27am

Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678	^^^^^ Funnily enough we did start supplying FCX branded leather cleaner but it was a very slow seller so once all the branded bottles had sold I didn't bother restocking. We use 'trade' products and buy in bulk but I've seen well known 'home' products used and they seem fine
8th Sep 2015 8:36am

Page 1 of 2 1 2 >

All times are GMT Jump to  Select a forum General Technical Maintenance & Modifications In Car Electronics Wheels & Tyres Tdi V8 Td5 Puma (Tdci) 130 Defender Celebration Series & Classic Works Series Land Rovers My Defender Spotted Events Pictures & Video Expedition & Overland Camping, Caravanning and Holidays Land Rover Customer Relations General & Technical (L663) Orders 2021MY (L663) Orders 2022MY (L663) Orders 2023/24MY (L663) Orders 2025MY Faults & Fixes (L663) Wheels & Tyres (L663) In Car Electronics (L663) My New Defender (L663) Modifications & Maintenance (L663) P400e Area (L663) V8 P525 Area (L663) Pictures & Video (L663) INEOS Grenadier Europe Australia & New Zealand Africa North America & Canada For Sale & Wanted For Sale & Wanted (L663) eBay & Bargain Spots Group Buys Dealership & Sponsor Feedback Finance & Insurance Stolen A-Plan Insurance Advanced Factors CSK Land Rovers Duckworth Parts Empire Tuning Other Site Sponsors Site News & Feedback Off Topic

<  Previous Topic | Next Topic >

Posting Rules You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Site Copyright © 2006-2025 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis