M44K TS wrote:

Amen to that!

Made a quick trip to the local scrapyard this morning for bits for a project for the Mini I'm working on, despite taking some old boot so the car didn't get dirty, the boot liner and tailgate carpet are dirty, the footwell mats are muddy and because I forgot my seat covers, the seats are a bit grubby (no idea why I didn't take the van instead!)

If mine comes up half as clean as yours, I'll be happy though.

Like ingrained dirt in the grain of the door card itself?

If so, mine are like that, I saw this on the Maserati forum and asked what products the guy used..

Dirt in the grain on the door card

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I use Chemical Guys Green Cleaner or Insta Finish Super APC, but I would suggest you use the Extreme Leather Cleaner http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/product_p/letclea.htm because you don't need to dilute it or worry about its pH value because it's ready to go. After you've cleaned it wit that and used a toothbrush to get into all the cracks/wrinkles, wipe it clean with a microfiber towel, let it dry for a bit *a couple of hours with the doors open* and then apply some leather conditioner http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/product_p/letcond.htm. If your leather is dry you'll need to apply it in sessions to bring back the suppleness. By "sessions" I mean let the first application completely dry before you apply more cream. Applying too much at one time will only make the seats under the leather wet!

Thats it, its a nightmare to get off. I'll may well give that stuff a go.
The mrs suggested Cillit Bang! Bang and the dirt is gone.....along with my leather seat and half the skin off my hand no doubt.  FFRR TD6 HSE
Adriatic Blue with Parchment leather.

Cillit Bang

You just need to see what it does to a penny!



No mention of Range Rover leather! 2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...

Yes, I dont think it would end well. FFRR TD6 HSE
Adriatic Blue with Parchment leather.

Used some chemical guys extreme leather cleaner today on my door cards. It worked superbly. Needed alittle help with a toothbrush but has come up looking as good as new. I'll try to get some pics up tomorrow once I have finished the interior. Need to do the leather seats as well.
Thanks for the recommendation Mark  FFRR TD6 HSE
Adriatic Blue with Parchment leather.

No problem mate, just passing on the info. 2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...

Tried te extreme leather cleaner on the seats earlier and it started taking the colour out so I discontinued use. Thought I best say in case others were trying the same. FFRR TD6 HSE
Adriatic Blue with Parchment leather.

Time for the cillit bang then...  2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...

Lol, I'm just sticking with the Megs on the leather. Maybe I'll give gliptone a go as well. FFRR TD6 HSE
Adriatic Blue with Parchment leather.

I'd get in touch with chemical guys and see if they know about the problem. I can recommend Gliptone though, seems nice and gentle on the leather. 2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...

The cars having a pro detail this weekend. I am expecting great results. I'll ask them to take some pics which I'll post next weekend. FFRR TD6 HSE
Adriatic Blue with Parchment leather.

Spent some time this weekend giving the old girl some attention.

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looking mint mate i love the new steering wheel looks well  "RANGEISM WILL NOT BE TOLERATED"
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Thanks Pret. The new wheel is great. I'm looking to upgrade the trim around the gear stick next. FFRR TD6 HSE
Adriatic Blue with Parchment leather.