Member Since: 27 Jan 2010
Location: Arizona
Posts: 1
bade3k3 wrote:
just ordered from amazon, cant wait to try it out.
thanks
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I did the same. Luckily it's sunny even in the winter in Arizona so I do this twice a year. 2005 LR3 (285/60/18 Nitto's)
1994 DI (2" OME, 4.11's, ARB's front/rear, 245/75/16's)
28th Jan 2010 5:25 pm
BHH
Member Since: 19 Jan 2010
Location: Co. Antrim, N. Ireland
Posts: 208
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
I've recently picked this up from eBay, leather cleaner/interior dye
I specified my Alpaca Beige (Cream Leather) & it arrived within a few days, really took out any cracks/discoloured lines in the leather seats....
Member Since: 15 Jun 2011
Location: Pilis
Posts: 38
Hello All
nice hint thanks a lot.
can anyone check which product shall be used for the driver's seat repair?
same as below
[img]http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/25793/normal_20140721_105115%5B1%5D.jpg[/img]
with the same method?
21st Jul 2014 8:57 am
Bobs
Member Since: 29 Oct 2013
Location: Manchester
Posts: 2330
Nice thread revival
Will give this a go as was wondering what to do by way of treating the leather D4 Front upgrade/cut back wings n things 'taking a long time but getting there'.
D4 rear upgrade - Narpys helped with that bit
Flack for problem solving and D4 Bluetooth Install/ D4 Heated Steering wheel with Flappy paddles n BBS enabling kit
Disco Mikeys work - Serviced, EGR blanking and 4x4 software upgrade, 3 flash indicators.
B.A.S - FBHIC. Uncle Rays spare wheel protector. Beanie Silver Black badges.
21st Jul 2014 9:36 am
Discotres
Member Since: 25 Jan 2010
Location: London
Posts: 8491
I have the same it's great stuff but I have fabric seats so not much use in the Disco
BUT, I do have other cars with posh leather and its fantastic
I've used Gliptone Liquid Leather Cleaner & Conditioner for years, it keeps the leather supple and really brings out that leather smell.I'm not as good as I once was........but I'm as good once as I ever was.
21st Jul 2014 11:55 am
PLG
Member Since: 10 Jan 2015
Location: SA
Posts: 19
Just did my 2006 HSE, began by following the 'apply with soft cloth' instructions and abandoned that after 5 minutes, my leather wanted FAR more feeding than that. I used Autoglym leather treatment, also a thick lanolin based cream, feels like good quality hair conditioner. I put a big grape sized blob in my palm and rub it between my hands and really work it in, I found two thick applications were needed on the seats.
Top tip, cut your nails first, it would be easy to scratch or even cut your leather when its moist and you are massaging the cream into the nooks and crannies - especialy at the stitching or on the thin un-padded areas like the cubby lid and door cards
Most important advice I can give is to not forget your dash pad, mine soaked up FOUR really thick applications and it now looks and feels a hundred times better for it, it was especially dry under the instrument binnacle above the speedo.
Overall, for thewhole car I used about half a 300ml bottle. This was an easy, cheap and extremely satisfying maintenance job, left overnight, very quick buff with a clean towel at the end and the leather is restored from stiff and dry to soft, pliable and shiny again.
Used on a variety of volvos (that actually had genuine Connolly leather)
I have tried the Autoglym stuff (that is supplied to Aston & Jaguar as OEM stuff too)
I then moved over to Glyptone - I have tried their cleaners , leather food & repair solutions (all BRILLIANT)
To me way ahead of the others a regards ease of use & effect......
The leather repair stuff has taken a really nasty scrawk mark from my XK very light colour seats & I mean taken it out not masked or covered it up....like new lighter coloured leathers can look really poor with the deeper veins getting grime in there & looking more aged than they should....Glyptone solves that
I went to the Gylptone place in Todmorden......they matched the make / type / colour & year of my Jag leather upholstery......Exactly
The Glyptone food stuff is especially good on damaged, marked or well used leather (lost its surface sheen)
Give it a go....you won't be disappointed & read their website facts & reasoning (especially use of leather care wipes & even baby wipes)
I have nothing to gain out of others not trying or using Glyptone - but I wish I had found this stuff earlier
I wouldn't go back to the Connolly stuff after Glyptone.BREXIT - done properly.
Right now ...We need Government - not Politics
Save the Dipstick Flagbearer-keep it simple, less likely to fail campaign-agenda items:Starting Handles, Acetylene Lamps.
Founder: Dipsticks-R-Us Inc
D3 HSE-perfectly formed, passenger friendly...has real DIPSTICK
Jag XK-but sadly no DIPSTICK...HUGE design fault
FL2 has DIPSTICK..."real comfort in rear seats"
VW Golf wondermobile (?)..has real DIPSTICK
Morris Minor..original DIPSTICK technology..and a real KEY.
18th Apr 2015 5:34 am
oldstout
Member Since: 03 Apr 2016
Location: North East England
Posts: 247
Hobgoblin wrote:
I've used Gliptone Liquid Leather Cleaner & Conditioner for years, it keeps the leather supple and really brings out that leather smell.
Gliptone every time for me too
Used it on other cars and bought the intensive cleaner especially to revive the shamefully neglected leather in my Diso
Using a small hand sprayer and paintbrush I rejuvenated my filthy beige back to new in under two hours - including finishing all areas with their excellent conditioner which has that fantastic genuine leather smell.
On 12 dining room chairs of my sister in law...
Light beige coloured Connolly hide....that has been in storage....with some nasty MOULD spots
The results after carefull use are simply stunning....I now have to restock & will be travelling to thier emporium in Todmorden....also to match a colour for a scuff repairBREXIT - done properly.
Right now ...We need Government - not Politics
Save the Dipstick Flagbearer-keep it simple, less likely to fail campaign-agenda items:Starting Handles, Acetylene Lamps.
Founder: Dipsticks-R-Us Inc
D3 HSE-perfectly formed, passenger friendly...has real DIPSTICK
Jag XK-but sadly no DIPSTICK...HUGE design fault
FL2 has DIPSTICK..."real comfort in rear seats"
VW Golf wondermobile (?)..has real DIPSTICK
Morris Minor..original DIPSTICK technology..and a real KEY.
I've used AutoGlym products for 15 years plus and always been happy. I read this thread a few weeks ago brought a pot to try and see the difference and today finally got around to doing it. Even had the sun to warm the leather a bit. Very impressed at the difference. I had to put quite a lot on in a 2 coats. I've probably used 1/2 a pot but cost difference and finish quality I will definitely be buying some more.
7th Aug 2016 5:54 pm
RDR
Member Since: 24 Mar 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 2260
I need to do something with my dash top as SWMBO decided to put her feet up on it the other day after the beach and it got covered in sand and moisturising gunk. Anyone tried this kind of stuff on the dash top? same approach i presume ?MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten
MY12 HSE - Gone
MY16 HSE Luxury - Sold
MY20 D5 HSE - Sold
Current RR L460 PHEV
7th Aug 2016 6:35 pm
Discomadness
Member Since: 19 Jan 2015
Location: Caerphilly
Posts: 2256
I've just had a set of gliptone intensive cleaner and conditioner through the door, my disco has the beige leather and to be honest really needs attention. The back seats etc still look new but the front seats, door cards etc have ingrained dirt. I think it hasn't been done since new. Look forward to having the day on the car and trying the gliptone stuff. I'll do some before and after pics too.Jarrod
Current : D3 2007 HSE - AKA the lemon
-beanie grille
-detango with led bulbs
-club body off rebuild. TWICE.
7th Aug 2016 7:13 pm
DevonDisco747
Member Since: 04 Jan 2019
Location: Newton Abbot
Posts: 32
Connolly Leather Cleaner / Care
Compared to eBay or Amazon this seems like good value for both products...
Member Since: 12 Jan 2016
Location: Surrey / SW London
Posts: 2138
oldstout wrote:
Hobgoblin wrote:
I've used Gliptone Liquid Leather Cleaner & Conditioner for years, it keeps the leather supple and really brings out that leather smell.
Gliptone every time for me too
Used it on other cars and bought the intensive cleaner especially to revive the shamefully neglected leather in my Diso
Using a small hand sprayer and paintbrush I rejuvenated my filthy beige back to new in under two hours - including finishing all areas with their excellent conditioner which has that fantastic genuine leather smell.
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