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Steuart64



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Location: Aberdeen
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Scotland 2011 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 Autobiography Orkney Grey
Keeping it good from the start

About to purchase an MY11 RRS AB with black leather /Ivory inserts. Heard the warnings about ivory but still like the look of it. Any recommends on what protection to apply to the leather to avoid dye transfers?

Also any feed back on "A-Glaze"?

Many thanks Now - MY11 RRS Autobiography TDV6, Orkney gray, tints, steps, daylight running lamps and allllll the toys!!!
Ex- RRS HSE TDV6 07 Java Black, bi xenon, corner lights, side steps, tints, cool box, smoke side repeats, chrome "sport" boot sill
Ex - Audi A4 Cab 3.0TDi Quattro
Ex - Freelander2 SE TD4
Ex - CRV Auto

Post #324243 Wed Dec 07 2011 10:09am
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Beancounter_74



Member Since: 11 Oct 2011
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England 

Firstly congrats on your new purchase Cool

Re: Ivory leather, I have it in mine and as long as you keep on top of it, you'll be fine. You'll never stop the dye transfer altogether, but attending to it every couple of weeks for 5 minutes will keep it looking nice.

There are a number of products to choose from out there, but some of my favourites are:

* The easiest and is more of a cure than prevention are Dr Leather - Leather wipes
https://www.envyvaleting.com/products_info.asp?id=257

* Next up is something from LTT or Furniture Clinic (leather care specialists) This kit from LTT is a good all rounder for cleaning and maintaining.
http://www.lttsolutions.co.uk/index.php/au...0-kit.html

* Probably the most preventative method is something like L1 from Gtechniq. Once applied you should just need a quick wipedown with a damp microfibre
http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/inter...her-guard/

I have all tthe above and they all work really well. I had to choose one, I'd go with the LTT kit Thumbs Up

Not heard of A-Glaze, so can't comment.
HTH ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it Banging Head )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Post #324247 Wed Dec 07 2011 10:42am
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BKHK



Member Since: 05 May 2008
Location: Perth
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Australia 2010 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

Honest opinion.....LR seat covers. I am very OCD about my car and keeping my Almond interior clean, even when it was only me in it most of the time was a real challenge. Light seats are very easily marked by dye.

Post #324258 Wed Dec 07 2011 1:22pm
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The Kergan



Member Since: 14 May 2011
Location: Wiltshire
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United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 Autobiography Nara Bronze

I bought brand new LR covers for mine and they are useless on leather, unable to keep them from slipping off on every journey. 2017 Range Rover Sport Autobiography

Post #324265 Wed Dec 07 2011 2:27pm
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Mr H



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England 2009 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Santorini Black

Beancounter is spot on, just little and often will do it.

Guarantee that interior will put a smile on your face every time you open the door and even more so when others get in and admire it Wink

Enjoy Thumbs Up Have i got the busted controller?!?!!?

2009 RRS TDV8
Santorini Black
Ivory / Anigre
Privacy
DVD & TV
Side Steps

Post #324315 Wed Dec 07 2011 9:01pm
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Beancounter_74



Member Since: 11 Oct 2011
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England 

Having taken a quick look at the 'A-Glaze' website, I would say that it is more akin to something like Superguard and more than likely 'dealer' supplied.
Probably a good product, but only as good as the person applying it and if through a dealer, probably at expensive rates. Wink

As I said, any of the above products wiill serve you well. They are reasonably priced an backed up by good companies with a thorough understanding of leather, especially LTT, Furniture Clinic and Dr Leather. Thumbs Up ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it Banging Head )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Post #324402 Thu Dec 08 2011 12:27pm
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eddiek62



Member Since: 02 Feb 2011
Location: Glasgow
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Scotland 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Buckingham Blue

BKHK wrote:
Honest opinion.....LR seat covers. I am very OCD about my car and keeping my Almond interior clean, even when it was only me in it most of the time was a real challenge. Light seats are very easily marked by dye.


Never understood why anyone would put seat covers on a luxury car. Surely you're only keeping it clean for the next owner while you get to slip slide about on some nylon crappy covers?

Post #325569 Mon Dec 19 2011 8:09am
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x5pea



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Scotland 2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Santorini Black

eddiek62 wrote:

Never understood why anyone would put seat covers on a luxury car. Surely you're only keeping it clean for the next owner while you get to slip slide about on some nylon crappy covers?


Laughing Laughing

Buy some leather cleaner or give it to a detailer once a month, Seat covers are for mechanics and farmers

Post #325573 Mon Dec 19 2011 9:25am
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Beancounter_74



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x5pea wrote:
..........Seat covers are for mechanics and farmers

Rolling with laughter Thumbs Up ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it Banging Head )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Post #325586 Mon Dec 19 2011 10:05am
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BKHK



Member Since: 05 May 2008
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Australia 2010 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

I had them because I would get salty and grubby after a day on the boat and swimming etc. salt is a quick way to ruin ivory seat covers, other than that, I agree, they are not nice. I have never found a leather cleaner which gets rid of jeans stains completely. I will never buy another car with light coloured upholstery if I can avoid it.

Post #325677 Tue Dec 20 2011 12:11am
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Endjin



Member Since: 22 Jun 2007
Location: Aberdeenshire
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BKHK wrote:
.. after a day on the boat and swimming etc.


You just had to go and mention boating & swimming didn't you......... while us poor mugs
back in blighty are freezing our nuts off! Big Cry some people are so cruel Crying or Very sad Wink 2013 Discovery HSE Luxury - 3.0 SDV6 - Santorini Black
2013 Evoque 5 Door Pure Tech SD4 - Orkney Grey with Panoramic Roof (Mrs E's new baby)

GONE - RRS - 3.0 TDV6 HSE - Santorini (2010)
GONE - RRS - 2.7 TDV6 HSE - Java Black (2007)
GONE - Porsche Boxster S - 3.2 - Black

Post #325694 Tue Dec 20 2011 10:06am
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