The Detailing Syndicate

A leather interior on a car looks great, but unfortunately, leather interiors come with issues that certain other materials do not come with. For example, leather car seats can get worn out and they start to become uncomfortable to sit on and terrible to look at. This isn’t really an issue with vinyl or polyester seats. If you own a car with leather seats and you notice that the leather is looking a little worse for wear, do not worry, because it can be fixed. It is possible to make leather look just as good as new. All you need to do is follow a few tips, and you will find that the leather in your car looks as good as it did when you first got the car.

“Exposure to sunlight is one of the main things that car owners with leather seats need to be wary of”

Leather conditioner

The key to making old, worn out car leather look as good as new is leather conditioner. Leather conditioner is a specialty product that you can buy that will rejuvenate old leather. Leather conditioner comes in a wide variety of scents and is very easy to use. All you need to do is rub the leather conditioner on to the leather and let it soak in. The leather conditioner should help soften the leather and help prevent it from cracking. Of course, depending on how bad the leather is, it may take multiple uses before the leather conditioner starts to really kick in.

Leather conditioner is what professionals use to treat rough leather. If you bring your car to a detailer and get them to detail the interior of your car, then likely they will use some sort of leather conditioner.

Keeping your leather seats looking nice

Okay, so now that your leather seats brand new, you need to know how to keep them looking new. Here are a couple of tips that you should seriously consider following if you want to keep your leather seats in pristine conditions.

Invest in regular auto detailing

We all know that auto detailing is great for keeping the outside of your car looking great, but auto detailers can also make the inside of your car look just as good as the outside. Regular auto detailing can ensure that your leather seats remain clean, soft, and looking fantastic.

Limit the leather’s exposure to sunlight

Exposure to sunlight is one of the main things that car owners with leather seats need to be wary of. When leather is exposed to sunlight for long periods of time, the leather can start to dry out. When the leather dries out, it starts to crack. So, try to avoid leaving your car in direct sunlight. If that is not possible, you should invest in seat covers to help protect the leather from sunlight.

Invest in leather recoloring

If you notice that the leather on your seats is starting to fade in certain areas, you can use leather recoloring kits to touch up the leather and make it look as good as new. This is a bit difficult because you have to find a recoloring kit that matches the color of your leather seats. But, if you can find a recoloring kit that matches, you should buy a few. They are handy to keep around if you ever need to do a quick touchup.

Nothing ruins the look of a leather interior more than dirt and debris. This is especially true if you have light colored leather in your car. If you are unfortunate enough to have leather car seats in need of cleaning, you may be wondering what you can do? How should you go about cleaning them? Can you use regular soap and water? Sadly, you cannot just use regular soap and water to clean leather car seats, you need to use specialty products. In this article, we are going to explain why you should not use regular regular soap and water to clean leather seats. We are also going to explain the best way to keep your leather seats clean.

“Repeatedly using soap on your leather seats will lead to the leather starting to become stiff, stiff leather will start to crack and tear”

Why you cannot use regular soap and water

You may be tempted to save time and money by cleaning your leather seats with regular soap, but you shouldn’t. Regular soap is too rough and not designed for use on things like leather. Regular soap may clean the leather, but it will also damage it and dry it out. Repeatedly using soap on your leather seats will lead to the leather starting to become stiff. Stiff leather will start to crack and tear. Once leather has started to crack, repairing it becomes difficult. You either to invest in specialty leather repair services or you have to do it yourself using a leather repair kit.

What to do instead

So, if you cannot use soap and water to clean your leather seats, what can you use? Well, you have 2 options if you want to clean your leather seats yourself. First off, you can buy some professional leather cleaning solution. Leather cleaning solution can be easily found in car shops or online. It comes in a wide variety of scents and it is probably the best option if you plan on cleaning your leather seats yourself. If you do not feel like buying professional leather cleaner, you can make your own as well. simply mix an equal amount of white vinegar and water in a bowl. You can use this mixture to clean your leather seats. It is not as effective as professional leather cleaning solution, but it does a good job on its own.

If you do not have the time to clean your leather seats yourself, then you might want to consider investing in auto detailing. Most, if not all, auto detailers offer interior cleaning services. Auto detailers will thoroughly clean the entire interior of your car, including your seats. More importantly, they will do it regularly. So, if you do not have the time or the energy to clean your leather seats yourself, then you should seriously consider investing in auto detailing. Cleaning leather seats can be a pretty lengthy process, especially if you have more than 2 seats in your car. And you have to clean leather seats regularly, otherwise, you risk the dirt and debris getting pushed deeper into the leather. Investing in regular detailing is a good way to keep your leather seats in perfect condition.

No matter how vigilant you are when it comes to your car’s interior, it is still very likely that eventually, your car’s interior will get dirty and stained. Now, while it sucks to have stains on your seats or floor mats, it is not the end of the world. You can very easily remove even the most stubborn stains from your car’s interior. All you need to do is bring your car to an auto detailer. Auto detailers will be able to remove tough stains and make your interior look and smell the way it did when you first bought your car. In this article, we are going to explain exactly what auto detailers do when confronted with tough stains. Obviously, every detailer is not the same and some may do stain removal differently than others, this is just meant to give you a broad idea of what happens to your interior when you bring it into an auto detailer.

“Steam cleaning combined with thorough soaping is almost always enough to remove any stains”

Soaping

The first thing a detailer will do when confronted with tough stains is to begin soaping up the interior. Now, detailers will not just regular soap. Instead, they will use specialty extractor soap. For those not familiar with extractor soap, it is a very special kind of soap meant to be used the interiors of cars. The soap gets deep into the material of the seats and the carpet and begins breaking down stains. It works on all sorts of difficult stains, including grease, oil, food, coffee, and any other kinds of stains that you can think of. Although the soap is strong, it will not damage the material of your car’s interior like some other high-intensity soaps.

Steam cleaning

Many auto detailers use steam cleaners to deal with stains. We all know how steam cleaning works, so we will not explain that here. Steam cleaning alone is not enough to get rid of stains, but, it is still very important. Steam cleaning does 2 very important things. Firstly, it begins the process of breaking down the stains. Secondly, the steam helps brings the stains closer to the surface, which makes it easier for the stains to be removed. Steam cleaning combined with thorough soaping is almost always enough to remove any stains.

Regular monthly detailing

You shouldn’t only bring your car to an auto detailer when you have stains that need to be removed. You should make a habit of getting your car detailed at least once a month. When you bring your car in for its monthly detail, the detailers probably will not be as thorough as above (since the above techniques are only necessary to get rid of major stains), however, they will still give your car’s interior a thorough cleaning.

You may be tempted to get rid of any stains in your car yourself. While it is true that you can buy all the same tools and equipment that auto detailers use, it is still recommended that you let professionals handle stain removal. Removing major stains from a car’s interior is a very time-consuming process, so it is better to let the professionals take care of it.

Leather car seats can be just as comfortable as any other kind of seat. However, car owners who have leather seats have to deal with certain issues that are not really a concern for those with different kinds of car seats. One of those issues is the fact that over time, leather can start to harden. If leather gets too hard, it becomes extremely uncomfortable to sit on. It is also possible that the leather can crack. Cracked leather looks terrible and it can be quite a hassle to fix. If you have noticed that your leather car seats have started to become a bit stiff, there is no need to panic, you can soften the leather before it starts to crack. In this article, we are going to go over the best way to soften leather car seats and we will show you why auto detailing is the best option for keeping them soft.

“A specialty soap or liquid leather cleaner will often contain ingredients that help to soften leather”

Cleaning the seats with a speciality soap or liquid leather cleaner

The first step to making your leather seats soft again involves thoroughly cleaning your leather seats with either specialty soap or with leather cleaner. For best results, it is recommended that you take your seats completely out of the car before cleaning them, this helps ensure that you are able to thoroughly clean the entire seat. Cleaning your seats helps in 2 ways. Firstly, by cleaning the seat, you will be removing any dirt or debris which could be damaging the leather on your seats. Secondly, specialty soap or liquid leather cleaner will often contain ingredients that help to soften leather.

Applying leather conditioner

Once you are satisfied that you have thoroughly cleaned your seats, you can move on to the next step, which involves applying leather conditioner to the seats. Grab some leather conditioner and start working it into each seat. There is no reason to be rough, as you risk damaging the leather. Go slowly and really make sure that the conditioner is worked into the leather. After the conditioner has been thoroughly worked into the leather, wait a bit, and the leather should start to absorb the conditioner. Once the conditioner has been absorbed, you should wait a few days before checking to see if the is the leather is feeling any softer. Be careful about using too much leather conditioner, if you use too much it will not dry properly, and your seats will remain wet. Depending on how stiff the leather on your seats is, you may need to repeat this process multiple times over the span of a few days before you start to notice a real change.

Keeping your seats soft

Once your leather seats feel soft again, you should work on keeping them that way. Regular maintenance is the best way to keep your leather seats in pristine condition. Either clean the seats yourself on a weekly basis or invest in auto detailing to keep your seats clean. Keeping your seats clean and moisturized will ensure that the leather does not begin to stiffen.

If you have bought a used car with leather seats or if you have simply neglected your own car’s leather seats, then there is a good chance that they will be in pretty bad condition. The leather may have dirt that has been smudged deep into it. The leather may be cracked, ripped, or heavily faded. This is unfortunate since you want your car to look as good as possible. You can spend a lot of time fixing the outside of the car and making it look new, but if the inside is full of cracked and faded leather seats, your car is never going to truly look its best. Thankfully, you can rejuvenate leather seats and make them look as good as new. We are going to explain the best way to rejuvenate leather car seats and make them look as good as new. We will also show you why auto detailing is the best option for keeping your leather seats looking good in the long run.

“It is important that the seats be free of any debris since you do not want to be grinding dirt deeper into the leather”

3-Step Process

If you want to turn old, battered leather seats into new, fresh looking leather seats, then you have to follow this 3-step process, which will leave even the most battered looking leather seats looking as good as the day they were put in.

Step 1: Cleaning the seats

The first step involves thoroughly cleaning the seats. This will help remove any built-up dirt, dust, or grime that may be ruining the look of the seats. If you are able to, you should remove the seats from the car, this will allow you to give them a more thorough cleaning. Start by vacuuming the seats. Then grab a microfiber cloth and begin wiping down the seat. You will want to use some sort of cleaning solution on the cloth to really scrub away any grime. It is important that the seats be free of any debris since you do not want to be grinding dirt deeper into the leather. Once you are satisfied that the leather seats are completely clean, then you can move on to the next 2 steps.

Step 2: Apply leather conditioner

Now you want to start applying some leather conditioner to your seats. Picking a conditioner can be a bit difficult since you have to select the conditioner that best serves the condition of your seats. So, be extra careful when selecting a conditioner. Applying conditioner is relatively easy, just put some conditioner on a brush and scrub the cracked parts of the leather. Wait a few minutes and then use a microfiber cloth to wipe off the excess conditioner. The conditioner should have filled the cracks.

Step 3: Recoloring

If you want your leather seats to really pop, then you need to apply a small amount of leather recoloring. Apply the recoloring in the same way that you applied the conditioner. Once the recoloring has been applied, just wait for it to naturally dry or use an appliance, like a hairdryer, to make the recoloring dry quicker. How many times you will have to repeat this step depends on how faded your seats are.

What to do after your leather seats are rejuvenated

Once your leather seats are rejuvenated, you are obviously going to want to keep them that way. The best way to keep your leather seats in good condition is to get them cleaned regularly. You can either do this yourself or if you prefer to save the time, you can invest in auto detailing. A good auto detailer will look after both your interior and exterior.

When it comes to cleaning cars, most people are guilty of focusing most of their efforts on the body of the car. This makes sense, after all, the body of the car is the first thing people see when they look at your car. But, good looking rims are just as important. Think about it, you spend all this time and energy making sure your car’s body looks spotless, but if you do not put the same amount of effort into your rims they will get dirty and start to rust, which will make all the time and effort you put into the body of your car pointless. In this article, you will find out the best ways to protect car rims.

“When driving, especially at higher speeds, it is very easy for your rims to get scratched up. The severity of these scratches can range from barely being noticeable to serious chip offs”

What are the biggest threats facing your rims?

Curb rash

Sometimes, while driving, it is possible that you can accidentally brush up against a curb or something else on the road, which will lead to your rims becoming dented and/or scuffed up. This is especially prevalent in places with frequent snow or rain since both of those make your car a bit harder to control on the road.

Scratches

If you drive in an area with lots of little bits of sand, rocks, or road salt, then one thing you need to be concerned about is scratches on your car rims. When driving, especially at higher speeds, it is very easy for your rims to get scratched up. The severity of these scratches can range from barely being noticeable to serious chip offs.

Rust

Rust is the great enemy of cars. It can infect almost every part of the car’s exterior, from the body to the engine. So, it should be no surprise to those familiar with rust that it can also negatively impact your rims as well.

How to protect your rims?

Regular cleaning and degreasing

The simplest way to keep your rims in good shape is to clean them regularly. And by “clean” we do not just mean spray some water on it and rub a sponge over it. You really need to clean your rims and put the same amount of effort into cleaning them that you would cleaning the body of your car. Really give it a good cleaning, which should help remove any bits of dirt and debris on the rims. Once your car rims are cleaned, also make sure you give your rims a thorough degreasing.

Getting regular auto detailing done

If you truly want your rims to be protected, then you should seriously consider investing in regular auto detailing. If you know anything about cars, then you know that the key to keeping a car looking great is regular cleaning and maintenance. You cannot just clean a car every couple of months and expect it to keep its shine. You need to regularly get it detailed (ideally on a monthly basis). This is where auto detailing comes in, they can expertly give your car and its rims professional cleaning and maintenance every month, which will help protect your rims from the issues we described above.

There are very few things more crucial to the look of a car than a good-looking interior, especially if the interior has nice leather seats and leather upholstery. There is no point in spending a lot of time and energy on the outside of your car if you do not spend an equal amount of time and energy on the inside of your car. This is especially true if you have nice leather seats that you want to keep looking nice. So, how does one keep leather seats looking as good as new? Well, we’ll explain the best way to protect car leather seats in this article. We will also explain why you should consider auto detailing as a method for protecting your leather seats.

“there are 3 things you need to be on the lookout for when it comes to leather seats, dirt, cracking, and tearing/ripping”

The 3 biggest threats to leather seats

First off, you have to understand the 3 biggest threats to leather seats. Any car owner who has a well-maintained leather interior can tell you that there are 3 things you need to be on the lookout for when it comes to leather seats, dirt, cracking, and tearing/ripping.

Dirt

Obviously, one of the biggest things you need to worry about is dirt getting onto your leather seats. This is especially true if the leather seats are a very light color. Although, dirt is still an issue, even if your leather seats are black or another darker color. The main concern with dirt is that it can get smudged into the seats. Small particles of dirt may be too small to see, so when someone sits on them, it gets smudged deep into the leather.

Cracking

Over a long period of time leather can start to dry out. Once leather has started to dry out, you need to start worrying about the leather cracking. If leather cracks it needs to be fixed by a professional, so you want to make sure that you do your best prevent cracking from happening, otherwise, you will have to pay for professional repair.

Tearing/Ripping

Tearing and or ripping are not common issues, but they are still issues that you need to watch out for. Much like with cracking, if somehow your leather gets torn or ripped, then you are going to have to invest in professional leather repair.

Best way to protect your leather seats from these issues

The best method for protecting your leather seats is a mix of maintenance and caution. You should be regularly cleaning your leather seats. At least once a week, if not more, is necessary to keep your leather seats in the best condition possible. It does not have to be a major cleaning, but you should at least be applying a bit of cleaning solution to a microfiber cloth and wiping down each seat. You should also be cautious around your leather seats, be careful bringing in things that could damage or stain the leather.

If you really want to keep your leather seats looking great, you might want to consider investing in a professional auto detailing service. The right auto detailer will be able to keep your leather seats in perfect condition. And some are very affordable, offering great value for money. Combining professional detailing with regular weekly wipe downs will keep your leather seats looking brand new.

When it comes to making a car look nice, most people focus on the exterior. They are concerned with waxing the car, preventing scratches, and just keeping the outside as spotless as possible. Because of this, people neglect their interior. Sure, they will remove garbage and generally try to prevent food stains, but they do not give the interior of the car same level of care as the exterior. This is the wrong way to go about cleaning a car. If you want your car to look perfect, then you need to keep both the inside and outside looking spotless. This is especially true if you have very expensive leather upholstery. In this article, we are going to show you the best ways to clean leather upholstery.

Vacuuming the seats

The first thing you should do is run a vacuum over your leather upholstery What this does is remove any obvious pieces of dirt or debris from the upholstery. This is very important because if you try to scrub or wipe the upholstery down while there is dirt or debris on it, you are just going to end up rubbing it deeper into the upholstery. Even if you cannot see any obvious pieces of dirt laying on your upholstery, you should still run over it with a vacuum, just in case you are missing anything.

“if you try to scrub or wipe the upholstery down while there is dirt or debris on it, you are just going to end up rubbing it deeper into the upholstery”

Wiping the seats down

After vacuuming the seats, you are going to want to take a microfiber cloth and grab some commercial leather cleaner and begin wiping down your seats. If you want to keep your leather upholstery looking spotless, then it is important that you use a microfiber cloth or some sort of equivalent. It is tempting to just grab a regular facecloth or a towel, but those are not designed for use on sensitive surfaces; so, both could potentially end up leaving scratches on your upholstery. Plus, microfiber cloths are just better at picking up dirt and debris. As for the cleaner, while it is possible to make it yourself using online recipes, it is best to just opt for a name brand cleaner from the store.

Wipe the seats dry

Once the cleaner has done its job, you should grab a dry cloth and begin wiping off the cleaner. Do this until you are satisfied that your upholstery is completely dry. Now would also be the time to add any additional products, such as ones that make the upholstery smell nicer or ones that protect it from future damage.

An alternative method: auto detailing

Of course, the above process works, but it also requires lots of time and effort. If you cannot afford to spend a significant amount of time cleaning your upholstery, then you should invest in car detailing. Car detailing will result in both the outside and inside of your car looking amazing. In fact, most detailers will use roughly the same method we described above to clean the interior of your car. But, since they are professionals, they will have access to better tools and more powerful cleaners, which will result in your upholstery receiving a much better cleaning.

One of the worst things that can happen to a car owner is that their car gets scratched. Nothing ruins a nice looking car exterior faster than an unsightly scratch. Unfortunately, it is all too common for a beautiful car to get scratched. Now, if you are unlucky enough to have your car get scratched, then you may be wondering what you can do to get the car fixed. One of your first stops may be to an auto detailer since they tend to be good at making cars looking as good as new. But, does exterior detailing actually remove scratches? Well, the answer is maybe, it depends heavily on the type of scratch. Let’s look at the different kinds of scratches and which kinds exterior detailers are actually able to deal with.

“Light scratches are scratches that only extend into the 3rd or 4th layer. These scratches can be dealt with by a detailer”

The various levels of scratching

It is helpful to think of scratches as being categorized by which layer they penetrate to. So, think of your car’s exterior as being made up of 4 layers. The bottom layer is the actual metal that the car is made out of. The 2^nd layer is made up of primer. Think of primer as a sort of glue; it helps make the paint stick to the car better and it provides an extra layer of protection for the metal layer of your car. After that you have your 3^rd layer which is essentially the first layer of paint. Finally, there is the 4^th and final layer which is the clear coat, which is intended to give the first layer of paint some protection and give it a nice shine. So, with this in mind let’s look at the various levels of scratching.

Marking

So, we are including this, even though it is not technically a scratch. But, people often mistake light markings for scratches. Sometimes your car will graze a post or another car and you will notice markings that appear on the car. The markings may appear to be scratches, but they are not. They are quite easy for detailers to handle. All the detailer needs to do is really give the area a good washing (which they would be doing anyways). The detailer will get rid of the marks by using soap and water to wash the area and then applying some polish to get rid of the marks.

Light scratches

Light scratches are scratches that only extend into the 3^rd or 4^th layer. These scratches can be dealt with by a detailer. Technically a detailer cannot “fix” a scratch, but they can make it unnoticeable. The detailer will sand down the surrounding paint of the car so that it becomes level with the damaged part of the paint. The end will result will be that your car looks like it did before it got scratched.

Deep scratches

These types of scratches reach down into the 2^nd layer, the primer. If a scratch goes this deep then it cannot be fixed by a detailer or a body shop, it will need to be taken to the dealer to get the area repainted with the same color of paint that was originally used.

Some car owners only get their car detailed once a year, or they only get it detailed whenever they remember to do so. While that is better than not getting your car detailed at all, it is not much better. Car detailing works best when it is done regularly and on a schedule. There is no point in getting a car detailed once, only to have to it get covered in dirt and mud all over again. But, how often should you get detailing done? In this article, we are going to go over why getting your car detailed too often or too little is bad, and we will explain the optimum time in between details.

“There are some detailing packages, like our show room package that are so thorough and complete that we only recommend you purchase it once or twice per year”

Why getting your car detailed too little is bad

First off, we are going to explain why only getting detailing done once in a while is bad. Really in-depth detailing will clean your car thoroughly, both the exterior and interior will be completely spotless. But, the car will not stay in that condition for long. Sure, the technicians who service the car make use of products that help prevent the interior and exterior for getting dirty as easily, but those products can only do so much. Eventually, the car is going to get dirty again. Some car owners only get their car cleaned once or twice a year. This is simply not enough. If there is too much time in-between detailing sessions, then the car will get as dirty as it was before it got cleaned. This also means that there is plenty of time for the dirt to be ground deep into the finish of the car, which can compromise your car’s paint job and reduce its ability to resist rust. Also, from a purely cosmetic point of view, what is the purpose of getting a car detailed, if you are not going to bother getting it detailed regularly?

Why getting your car detailed too often is bad

Technically, getting your car detailed too often is not “bad,” at least not in the sense that it will hurt your car. Getting your cleaned every week would be fine for the car. But, it would also be very pointless. Unless your car is the victim of some tragic accident, like for example, say someone drives by a puddle and splashes muddy water on your car, then getting your car a simple wash and wax every week is an easy and effective car care routine for you to maintain. In most cases prevention is always cheaper then repair.

How often should you get your car detailed?

So, if getting your car detailed too little is bad, and getting it detailed too often is bad, how often should you get it serviced? Well, it depends on the level of service you get. Some detailing shops offer bare-bones levels of detailing. If this that is what you are getting done, then you should be taking your car to them at least once a month. If you get more in-depth detailing done, then you only need to call your detailer once every 2 or 3 months. There are some detailing packages, like our showroom package that are so thorough and complete that we only recommend you purchase it once or twice per year. Of course, if something unfortunate happens with your car, then you should feel free to get in touch with your detailer asap.