Unfinished leather(Nubuck) Cleaning/Care:

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Unfinished leather (Nubuck):
Some cars have untreated leather soft, full grain leather made from an un-split sheepskin, lambskin, or kidskin, usually tanned with alum and chromium salts and dyed throughout.

Clean the surface with a cleaning pad, or use foam cleaner - Do not allow to dry as it can leave spot marks. For heavily soiled areas, or where the leather has become ingrained such as in creases in the leather, a soft brush can be used to agitate and loosen the dirt.

For rally stubborn satins clean the surface with 303TM Cleaner & Spot Remover it removes oil, grease, ink, berry juice, wine and blood. It contains no soaps, detergents, phosphates, nitrates, caustics, toxic organics, enzymes or volatile organic chemicals (VOC)

Using a soft upholstery brush or a Rubber Suede Brush - Shoe Care Products | Replacement Shoe Laces - Shoe-String Laces Ltd, UK to raise the `nap' of the suede then apply cleaner by spraying onto a 100% cotton towel (do not saturate) allow to air dry. The surface of these leathers has no protective barrier to protect them. As a result these leathers are very prone to soiling and staining. To protect unfinished leathers including suede, deerskin and unfinished dyed leathers, use Leather Masters Protection. Use on new or newly cleaned leather, spray on (but do not saturate) and let dry, it creates and maintains water repellence, resists soiling and helps protect against both water and oil based stains.

Identifying characteristics- very soft to the touch will scratch or scuff very easily; water drops will darken the leather but it returns to its original colour after drying.

Products for Nubuck leather

Cleaning Pad
Cleans refreshes and revitalises Nubuck, brushed aniline and suede leather without the need for additional liquids or chemicals. At the same time it will restore the nap (surface appearance) of the leather to its' original look.

Foam Cleaner
Cleaner is a solvent product, which is extremely efficient for the cleaning of general soiling and water based stains. Always pre-test the product on a hidden area.

Protection
Helps to protect suede and Nubuck leather against stains from drinks and food, it also makes the leather easier to clean.

Information resources –
a) Leather Master, Scandinavia - Leather Master UK
b) IICRC Reference Guide for Professional Upholstery Cleaning (IICRC S300)
c) Top of the Line Auto Detailing Supplies website - Top of the Line Auto Detailing Supplies

Product vendors-
Leather Master -
(US) - Top of the Line Auto Detailing Supplies
(UK) – Leather Master UK

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