Leather cleaner
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08-17-2006, 04:34
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Leather cleaner
Exactly as Jeff said, the terms used by the leather industry can be,
and are probably meant to be, confusing. Quote "The most confusing term used within the leather industry is the term 'top grain'. Ironically, 'top grain' is the definition generally used when the grain is not genuine; when, in fact, the real grain has been taken away and an imitation grain embossed into the leather" (or a vinyl applied).<Snip> "Although many finish applications are administered for purposes other than altering or masking the surface of the leather, all applied opaque finishes and airtight surface sealants should be held suspect. Genuine, natural, unpigmented and unplasticized leather will breathe and ventilate, thus wicking away body heat. If upholstery leather is able to breathe, it can absorb moisture, be nourished, and remain soft and pliable. If the surface of the leather has been plasticized, as is the case for most automobile upholstery, the leather cannot breathe and may become stiff and boardy." Link to all you ever wanter to know about leather terminology. http://www.hidemarket.com/public/Hides/leaglos1.htm Rich D. '99LXi43' CT --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller" > > What you think is leather is really vinyl (paint). The leather is > sprayed with a vinyl paint to color and protect the leather on most > leather seating (including the Flexsteel stuff). Your butt never > touches leather. > > I use a commercial leather cleaner, which usually dries out the leather > (where the surface is cracked, real leather is exposed). After it is > clean and completely dry a conditioner should be used, pick your > favorite from Mink Oil to Lexol conditioner, you need to quench the > leather at these cracks so that it flexes instead of cracking deeper. > > - Jeff Miller > in Holland, MI > |
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