Leather Stain.

tourer · 8th November 2017, 11:13

Not actually on the 75, but on my BMW 520d.
The oyster (cream) drivers seat gets stained from the dye on my black jeans.
Struggling a bit to get the stain out.
I use Autoglym Leather Balm to protect the seats, but have not purchased their leather cleaner as it gets a lot of negative reviews on the Halfords website.
All the other seats stay clean, it is just the small stains from my jeans on the driver's seat that bothers me.
Any advice, please, what to use to get the stains out?
Thanks in advance.

KevF6 · 8th November 2017, 12:44

I would use a dye remover cleaner from either LTT or Buffalo leather. Gingerly and methodically clean the area using a brush and terry towel to dry. Keep going but don’t go mad until it’s removed. If you go mad you’ll cause more damage as their is an alcohol content - and it’s this that strips the protective lacquer. If all gone I would treat with an aerosol leather lacquer spray to protect it again.

Failing that you can use isopropyl (pure alcohol) and lift the stain that way - but again this is even stronger than the cleaner I suggested. If you have to use this go really gently and don’t rush - then treat with lacquer spray.

Bastelmann · 8th November 2017, 12:46

Try this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gliptone-Li.../dp/B006TH39TC
... and protect the leather with this product:
http://www.thepolishingshop.co.uk/ac...85.html#SID=94
And wear woollen suit trousers.

KevF6 · 8th November 2017, 13:47

I suggested the cleaners because of their alcohol content as the dye unfortunately needs this to remove it. You have to weaken the existing lacquer to get it out. Using a conditioner after using a product that contains alcohol (isopropyl) won’t do anything to seal in and protect the leather colour - it will just be absorbed and be prone to colour wear.

Generally if you haven’t been able to remove from normal cleaning efforts then the above steps are the only option and are usually very successful. But don’t forget - clean the whole section first (not just the affected area) before trying the stain otherwise you’ll have a clean patch or also risk soils getting into the affected area, not good when there is no lacquer (there always that risk) as once dirt gets into the colour then you’ll have to re-colour it!

gozo ken · 8th November 2017, 15:14

Baby wipes can work on jean stains,I've sometimes used a little brake cleaner,, but do this at your own risk,as it is not the intended use.
Ken

Jim Jamieson · 8th November 2017, 16:35

As I’ve posted before, for the last 20 odd years I’ve cleaned the leather in both the house and the car using a regular kitchen spray cleaner with added bleach.

Give the surface a wipe first with a wet cloth then spray the cleaner onto the cloth and wipe the full area.

We’ve got a light cream suite now over 12 years old and a light grey suite 4 years old and they still look like new, even with the three grand daughters sticky fingers etc.

Our 75 diesel had sandstone interior and still looked like new after 13 years using the above method.

tourer · 8th November 2017, 21:58

Many thanks for all the suggestions.
I will consider the options and have another go.
Thanks again.

8th November 2017, 11:13	#1
tourer Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer CDT Auto. Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Eaton Posts: 1,342 Thanks: 30 Thanked 220 Times in 160 Posts	Leather Stain. Not actually on the 75, but on my BMW 520d. The oyster (cream) drivers seat gets stained from the dye on my black jeans. Struggling a bit to get the stain out. I use Autoglym Leather Balm to protect the seats, but have not purchased their leather cleaner as it gets a lot of negative reviews on the Halfords website. All the other seats stay clean, it is just the small stains from my jeans on the driver's seat that bothers me. Any advice, please, what to use to get the stains out? Thanks in advance.

8th November 2017, 12:44	#2
KevF6 Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Luton Posts: 354 Thanks: 37 Thanked 89 Times in 70 Posts	I would use a dye remover cleaner from either LTT or Buffalo leather. Gingerly and methodically clean the area using a brush and terry towel to dry. Keep going but don’t go mad until it’s removed. If you go mad you’ll cause more damage as their is an alcohol content - and it’s this that strips the protective lacquer. If all gone I would treat with an aerosol leather lacquer spray to protect it again. Failing that you can use isopropyl (pure alcohol) and lift the stain that way - but again this is even stronger than the cleaner I suggested. If you have to use this go really gently and don’t rush - then treat with lacquer spray. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Done: New leather & walnut steering wheel, headlight restore, new badges to rear & engine, walnut facia trims, full size spare wheel, timing belts, Plenum spy hole, DD head unit. • This vehicle was the 67,855th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 • This vehicle was the 2,457th 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,671

8th November 2017, 12:46	#3
Bastelmann Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer V6 2,5 Connoisseur Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Lippetal, Germany Posts: 404 Thanks: 47 Thanked 207 Times in 103 Posts	Try this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gliptone-Li.../dp/B006TH39TC ... and protect the leather with this product: http://www.thepolishingshop.co.uk/ac...85.html#SID=94 And wear woollen suit trousers. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Gott schütze uns vor Sturm und Wind ... ... und Autos, die aus England sind. (Old German car mechanic prayer)

8th November 2017, 13:47	#4
KevF6 Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Luton Posts: 354 Thanks: 37 Thanked 89 Times in 70 Posts	I suggested the cleaners because of their alcohol content as the dye unfortunately needs this to remove it. You have to weaken the existing lacquer to get it out. Using a conditioner after using a product that contains alcohol (isopropyl) won’t do anything to seal in and protect the leather colour - it will just be absorbed and be prone to colour wear. Generally if you haven’t been able to remove from normal cleaning efforts then the above steps are the only option and are usually very successful. But don’t forget - clean the whole section first (not just the affected area) before trying the stain otherwise you’ll have a clean patch or also risk soils getting into the affected area, not good when there is no lacquer (there always that risk) as once dirt gets into the colour then you’ll have to re-colour it! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Done: New leather & walnut steering wheel, headlight restore, new badges to rear & engine, walnut facia trims, full size spare wheel, timing belts, Plenum spy hole, DD head unit. • This vehicle was the 67,855th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 • This vehicle was the 2,457th 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,671

8th November 2017, 15:14	#5
gozo ken Avid contributor R75 SALOON Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 226 Thanks: 20 Thanked 57 Times in 44 Posts	Baby wipes can work on jean stains,I've sometimes used a little brake cleaner,, but do this at your own risk,as it is not the intended use. Ken

8th November 2017, 16:35	#6
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	As I’ve posted before, for the last 20 odd years I’ve cleaned the leather in both the house and the car using a regular kitchen spray cleaner with added bleach. Give the surface a wipe first with a wet cloth then spray the cleaner onto the cloth and wipe the full area. We’ve got a light cream suite now over 12 years old and a light grey suite 4 years old and they still look like new, even with the three grand daughters sticky fingers etc. Our 75 diesel had sandstone interior and still looked like new after 13 years using the above method.

8th November 2017, 21:58	#7
tourer Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer CDT Auto. Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Eaton Posts: 1,342 Thanks: 30 Thanked 220 Times in 160 Posts	Many thanks for all the suggestions. I will consider the options and have another go. Thanks again.