Leather Cleaning - Nissan Murano

gem_tim · 04-17-2007, 11:38 AM

I am starting to get a shadow appearing on my arm rest and my middle console(where I rest my arms). I have been using a leather cleaner from Mcguire's but it seems to be losing the battle. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can use to reverse this before it gets bad?

Jim D. · 04-20-2007, 02:44 AM

Mothers has one of the stronger cleaners out there for finished leather -- their separate Leather Cleaner and Leather Conditioner products are very good.

But the first you probably want to establish if you're cleaning leather or if the coloring is wearing through... If when using the cleaner on a white cloth, does it look like dirt or does it look like the color of the finish?

sgpmo · 04-24-2007, 03:53 AM

You may want to consider the Leatherique products (Rejuvinator oil and Prestine clean). I'm using it for my MO.

Link: http://www.leatherique.com/

GripperDon · 04-24-2007, 10:10 PM

gem_tim · 04-25-2007, 09:54 AM

Thanks for the info. Jim D. to answer your question I don't think the color is wearing through as much as I think that my bare arm and clothes are beginning to discolor the leather. SGPMO or GipperDon do you have any Pics of your interiors using the Leatherique products.

Thanks,
Tim

GripperDon · 04-25-2007, 03:41 PM

crgmmccormick · 04-30-2007, 01:08 PM

Yes, I do! I use products from Griots Garage (www.griotsgarage.com). If you clean your armrest with "Interior cleaner", then use "Leather Care", you will be amazed at the results.
Griots products are not cheap, but either was your MO. You will be glad you used them!

adavid · 05-01-2007, 10:42 PM

I don't believe that the arm rests and middle console are leather. Only the seating surfaces are leather. So, this probably opens up many other cleaners that you could use.

Andy

SUNSPOT · 05-09-2007, 02:05 PM

My favorite leather cleaner/preserver was recommended to me by a saddle maker.

http://www.lexol.com/auto.html

This product has kept my Cruiser seats soft and supple for over 5 years. Many people have had the color wear off of their seats (DreamCruisers are color coordinated). Mine has stayed bright and shiny and "well fed" the entire time I have had it.

GripperDon · 05-09-2007, 04:13 PM

SUNSPOT · 05-09-2007, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GripperDon

I looked at their before and after pictures. The before pictures were 40+ year old seats. The after pictures were brand new leather seats.

How well does the conditioner work?

I sort of trust leather seats to people who have been doing leather for years -- SADDLE MAKERS.

GripperDon · 05-09-2007, 06:07 PM

What more can I say I love the Pristine clean also. I never waver or vary. It's the one for me. Hey that does not mean the other stuff is cra* Just IMHO this is the best.

sgpmo · 05-09-2007, 10:44 PM

I've the same experience as Gripper. So far this is the best compare to other commercially available conditioners that I've used.

SUNSPOT · 05-09-2007, 10:47 PM

I will have to give it a try.

Thanks

shelland · 04-25-2008, 03:17 PM

I saved this thread last year, but never ordered any product.

Hopefully the weather will allow some detailing soon (although possible snow flurries tonight???), so I'm ready to place an order. How long will the 16 oz bottles last? Is that enough to last a while for one car? Rejuvinator Oil and Prestine Clean are the way to go?

04-17-2007, 11:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
gem_tim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: baltimore Posts: 17	Leather Cleaning I am starting to get a shadow appearing on my arm rest and my middle console(where I rest my arms). I have been using a leather cleaner from Mcguire's but it seems to be losing the battle. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can use to reverse this before it gets bad?

04-24-2007, 10:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
GripperDon Mr. 3 K, 3/3/5. 5K,10/5/7 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PB5-926 Posts: 5,077	Wow a recommindation I can endorse. __________________ Previous Owner of, The Mod Mo, 05, SL, FWD, Platinum, Charcoal Leather, Touring, Technology Pkgs., TPMS etc. Chrome Wheels, Roof Rack Bbars. Cargo Protector. Extended Warranty, X-Tire, AutoMate. Leatherique treated leather. Diamond Window Tint, Tires 3 step balanced. Stainless Steel Laser Cut Grill. Glass VIN etch, Debadged. Silver Painted Calipers. 1300F Ceramic painted Muffler. B-Quite Supreme, sound matting. External Sound ndercoated. White Led Parking Lights. Led Front Door Entrance Lights. Yellow Ion Fogs. Silver-Amber Front Turn Signals. Hella 100 Watt @ 5000K Driving Lights. SAT receiver–Delphi XM Roady2 Hidden Antenna install. Fan cooled Inverter AC to Xbox. MTX 200 watt auto on Amp deciated power to Bose Sub Woofer. PAC-Niss dual aux in for Sat and X Box audio. Generator Labs NoNag modded Rear Camera. “NAV Box" W/Modded X Box X2 Chip. DVD’s, MP3 & JPEG pics ,160 gig HD / Wireless Lynksis 802.11G Ethernet link. Runs Xbox Media Center. rear Bumper Protector. Selectable Horns: OEM MO/WoLo air. Tinted Tails-Bright bulbs. Tweeters tilted + 19uf mod. Lower Grill Stone Shield. Front Floor Amber Courtesy Lights. Chrome over Stainless Rocker Bars. Wireless LED Turn Signal Mirrors. Top mounted Led Stop Light modded with The backoff.

04-25-2007, 03:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
GripperDon Mr. 3 K, 3/3/5. 5K,10/5/7 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PB5-926 Posts: 5,077	Everything in my MO's always looked NEW! __________________ Previous Owner of, The Mod Mo, 05, SL, FWD, Platinum, Charcoal Leather, Touring, Technology Pkgs., TPMS etc. Chrome Wheels, Roof Rack Bbars. Cargo Protector. Extended Warranty, X-Tire, AutoMate. Leatherique treated leather. Diamond Window Tint, Tires 3 step balanced. Stainless Steel Laser Cut Grill. Glass VIN etch, Debadged. Silver Painted Calipers. 1300F Ceramic painted Muffler. B-Quite Supreme, sound matting. External Sound ndercoated. White Led Parking Lights. Led Front Door Entrance Lights. Yellow Ion Fogs. Silver-Amber Front Turn Signals. Hella 100 Watt @ 5000K Driving Lights. SAT receiver–Delphi XM Roady2 Hidden Antenna install. Fan cooled Inverter AC to Xbox. MTX 200 watt auto on Amp deciated power to Bose Sub Woofer. PAC-Niss dual aux in for Sat and X Box audio. Generator Labs NoNag modded Rear Camera. “NAV Box" W/Modded X Box X2 Chip. DVD’s, MP3 & JPEG pics ,160 gig HD / Wireless Lynksis 802.11G Ethernet link. Runs Xbox Media Center. rear Bumper Protector. Selectable Horns: OEM MO/WoLo air. Tinted Tails-Bright bulbs. Tweeters tilted + 19uf mod. Lower Grill Stone Shield. Front Floor Amber Courtesy Lights. Chrome over Stainless Rocker Bars. Wireless LED Turn Signal Mirrors. Top mounted Led Stop Light modded with The backoff.

04-30-2007, 01:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
crgmmccormick Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 10	Clean leather Yes, I do! I use products from Griots Garage (www.griotsgarage.com). If you clean your armrest with "Interior cleaner", then use "Leather Care", you will be amazed at the results. Griots products are not cheap, but either was your MO. You will be glad you used them! __________________ 2006 SL AWD, Merlot/Charcoal Leather, Touring, Navi, DVD, MB Design Chrome wheels.

05-09-2007, 02:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
SUNSPOT Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 276	My favorite leather cleaner/preserver was recommended to me by a saddle maker. http://www.lexol.com/auto.html This product has kept my Cruiser seats soft and supple for over 5 years. Many people have had the color wear off of their seats (DreamCruisers are color coordinated). Mine has stayed bright and shiny and "well fed" the entire time I have had it. __________________ Your just jealous because the voices talk to me. 2007 Chardonnay "Lady" SL. Totally stocked with everything.

04-20-2007, 02:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jim D. Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 18	Mothers has one of the stronger cleaners out there for finished leather -- their separate Leather Cleaner and Leather Conditioner products are very good. But the first you probably want to establish if you're cleaning leather or if the coloring is wearing through... If when using the cleaner on a white cloth, does it look like dirt or does it look like the color of the finish?

04-24-2007, 03:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
sgpmo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 101	You may want to consider the Leatherique products (Rejuvinator oil and Prestine clean). I'm using it for my MO. Link: http://www.leatherique.com/

04-25-2007, 09:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
gem_tim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: baltimore Posts: 17	Thanks for the info. Jim D. to answer your question I don't think the color is wearing through as much as I think that my bare arm and clothes are beginning to discolor the leather. SGPMO or GipperDon do you have any Pics of your interiors using the Leatherique products. Thanks, Tim

05-01-2007, 10:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
adavid Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: RI Posts: 52	I don't believe that the arm rests and middle console are leather. Only the seating surfaces are leather. So, this probably opens up many other cleaners that you could use. Andy

05-09-2007, 04:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
GripperDon Mr. 3 K, 3/3/5. 5K,10/5/7 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PB5-926 Posts: 5,077	Leatherique __________________ Previous Owner of, The Mod Mo, 05, SL, FWD, Platinum, Charcoal Leather, Touring, Technology Pkgs., TPMS etc. Chrome Wheels, Roof Rack Bbars. Cargo Protector. Extended Warranty, X-Tire, AutoMate. Leatherique treated leather. Diamond Window Tint, Tires 3 step balanced. Stainless Steel Laser Cut Grill. Glass VIN etch, Debadged. Silver Painted Calipers. 1300F Ceramic painted Muffler. B-Quite Supreme, sound matting. External Sound ndercoated. White Led Parking Lights. Led Front Door Entrance Lights. Yellow Ion Fogs. Silver-Amber Front Turn Signals. Hella 100 Watt @ 5000K Driving Lights. SAT receiver–Delphi XM Roady2 Hidden Antenna install. Fan cooled Inverter AC to Xbox. MTX 200 watt auto on Amp deciated power to Bose Sub Woofer. PAC-Niss dual aux in for Sat and X Box audio. Generator Labs NoNag modded Rear Camera. “NAV Box" W/Modded X Box X2 Chip. DVD’s, MP3 & JPEG pics ,160 gig HD / Wireless Lynksis 802.11G Ethernet link. Runs Xbox Media Center. rear Bumper Protector. Selectable Horns: OEM MO/WoLo air. Tinted Tails-Bright bulbs. Tweeters tilted + 19uf mod. Lower Grill Stone Shield. Front Floor Amber Courtesy Lights. Chrome over Stainless Rocker Bars. Wireless LED Turn Signal Mirrors. Top mounted Led Stop Light modded with The backoff.

05-09-2007, 06:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
GripperDon Mr. 3 K, 3/3/5. 5K,10/5/7 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PB5-926 Posts: 5,077	I never use anything else. Tried them all. What more can I say I love the Pristine clean also. I never waver or vary. It's the one for me. Hey that does not mean the other stuff is cra* Just IMHO this is the best. __________________ Previous Owner of, The Mod Mo, 05, SL, FWD, Platinum, Charcoal Leather, Touring, Technology Pkgs., TPMS etc. Chrome Wheels, Roof Rack Bbars. Cargo Protector. Extended Warranty, X-Tire, AutoMate. Leatherique treated leather. Diamond Window Tint, Tires 3 step balanced. Stainless Steel Laser Cut Grill. Glass VIN etch, Debadged. Silver Painted Calipers. 1300F Ceramic painted Muffler. B-Quite Supreme, sound matting. External Sound ndercoated. White Led Parking Lights. Led Front Door Entrance Lights. Yellow Ion Fogs. Silver-Amber Front Turn Signals. Hella 100 Watt @ 5000K Driving Lights. SAT receiver–Delphi XM Roady2 Hidden Antenna install. Fan cooled Inverter AC to Xbox. MTX 200 watt auto on Amp deciated power to Bose Sub Woofer. PAC-Niss dual aux in for Sat and X Box audio. Generator Labs NoNag modded Rear Camera. “NAV Box" W/Modded X Box X2 Chip. DVD’s, MP3 & JPEG pics ,160 gig HD / Wireless Lynksis 802.11G Ethernet link. Runs Xbox Media Center. rear Bumper Protector. Selectable Horns: OEM MO/WoLo air. Tinted Tails-Bright bulbs. Tweeters tilted + 19uf mod. Lower Grill Stone Shield. Front Floor Amber Courtesy Lights. Chrome over Stainless Rocker Bars. Wireless LED Turn Signal Mirrors. Top mounted Led Stop Light modded with The backoff.

05-09-2007, 10:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
sgpmo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 101	I've the same experience as Gripper. So far this is the best compare to other commercially available conditioners that I've used.

05-09-2007, 10:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
SUNSPOT Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 276	I will have to give it a try. Thanks __________________ Your just jealous because the voices talk to me. 2007 Chardonnay "Lady" SL. Totally stocked with everything.

04-25-2008, 03:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
shelland MO'ing since 5/16/07 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 341	I saved this thread last year, but never ordered any product. Hopefully the weather will allow some detailing soon (although possible snow flurries tonight???), so I'm ready to place an order. How long will the 16 oz bottles last? Is that enough to last a while for one car? Rejuvinator Oil and Prestine Clean are the way to go? __________________ Scott '06 Merlot/Cafe Latte SE AWD - Touring package - Sunroof + deflector - Navigation - Intelligent Key - Factory DVD Entertainment System (and a 10 year old son) - 30% tint - Magnet bra, Cargo protector

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