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caperbility



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United Kingdom 2005 Range Rover Sport Supercharged HSE Java Black
which leather food?

Hi Guys,

Fairly new on here and i was just wondering which product you good people recommend to keep my Alpacca interior in tip top condition and if it smelt nice that would be a bonus Thumbs Up

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Tim in Scotland



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2013 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey

Land Rover sells their own "own brand" leather food and cleaner, but any good brand (autoglym or Maguiers) can be used - take a stroll along the shelf in Halfords and take your pick, they will all be less expensive than the LR one! 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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I think you will find that leather doesn't need feeding once you skinned the cow Laughing

I use Raceglaze Leather balm, very little in the way of cleaners in it, but leaves the leather supple and gives a slight new leather smell too

if they are dirty they also do a cleaner too

zymol, Gliptone and meguirers products are good too

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caperbility



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United Kingdom 2005 Range Rover Sport Supercharged HSE Java Black

Thanks for that guys, i try to stay clear of hal frauds if i can Very Happy Now ive got some names i will peruse ebay with a cup of tea i think. Thumbs Up

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Try sponsor of disco3

JKP detail (user name JKP) if you pm him and ask what he has got Thumbs Up

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I always find the leather wipes you can buy in Halfords do a great job of cleaning the leather, removing denim stains and keeping them looking like new. I know they don't feed the leather but for frequent use when washing the car they are great. I then just use a cream/food a few times a year if that. WINNER - 2009 ‘Just Doing What It’s Designed To Do’ Award

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Take a look at LTT Leather Care's Auto range - http://www.lttsolutions.net/auto-ultra-150-kit.asp

Modern leather has a 'clearcoat' - Adding 'conditioners' which generally contain oils and waxes will change the appearance of your leather over time as dirt will build up on the surface and cause a sheen. Leather does not require 'conditioning' with anything other than water..

Once cleaned with Ultra Foam (cleaner..) use the Ultra Protect to form a barrier against every day soiling, dye transfer etc etc.









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npinks
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I have heard good stuff about LTT when in Detailing World

are you on there too JimWD?

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the last two pics there bring back fond memories of my FFRR which had that interior - the parchment coloured doorpulls and the cubby lid were a nightmare to keep clean 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

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Sorry to disturb this marketing campaign for leather cleaning products Rolling Eyes
From what I was told by LR specialist all that the leather needs is a wet sponge with a little bit of soap. Any of the chemicals will apparently damage it in one way or another Whistle

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Don't the leather seat come with a label saying they need feeding with a LR product.......

........just checked the leather headrests in my wardrobe and it says

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it's essential to maintain your upholstery using Landrover approved products only:

leather cleaning kit BAC500490 is recommended and endorsed by LR.

LR recommends that a leather cleaner is used every six months.

Avoid household cleaning products, washing up liquids, furniture polishes and solvents, such a petrol, White spirit and alcohol as these will invalidate your warranty

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mate, when you are selling a product worth as much as the RRS is worth you need to offer a whole package which is why they also sell leather cleaning kit together with a dozen of other very useful accessories...

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npinks wrote:
Don't the leather seat come with a label saying they need feeding with a LR product.......

........just checked the leather headrests in my wardrobe and it says
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it's essential to maintain your upholstery using Landrover approved products only:

leather cleaning kit BAC500490 is recommended and endorsed by LR.

LR recommends that a leather cleaner is used every six months.

Avoid household cleaning products, washing up liquids, furniture polishes and solvents, such a petrol, White spirit and alcohol as these will invalidate your warranty


Avoid alcohol Rolling Eyes

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npinks
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I think that's so you don't have to do the job twice Whistle

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I'm always floating around on DW, npinks, yeah.

LTT is great - wouldn't use anything else now. Thumbs Up

If in doubt, speak to Judy (LTT) and she'll be able to answer all your questions.

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