Leather care & cleaning for the car with Swissvax
For smooth, open-pored, closed and vegan leather
There are many leather areas and types of leather in your automobile. From smooth, open-pored, vegan leather to Alcantara. High-quality leather seats and high-quality leather interiors need good cleaning and care so that they can be enjoyed for a long time. Old leather can become brittle and crack. New leather needs sealing and protection.
At Swissvax you will find a diverse selection of care products for the leather of your vehicle. Cleaning, care and sealing components harmonize in a complete care system for the benefit of the vehicle material.
Below we present care tips for various types of leather in the automotive sector.
In this way, the beauty and function of your leather remain as they should be right from the start - simply perfect with products from SWISSVAX - a brand committed to unconditional quality.
New smooth leather
Car manufacturers and suppliers have come a long way in their desire to make the interior of a car aesthetic and durable. Leather in particular as a natural product was processed in such a way that the aging process with color fading or material shrinkage became almost non-existent. New surface coatings became insensitive to scratches and stains: an easy-care product, adapted to our time.
Easy care does not mean care- free !
Pollution also takes place on modern surfaces and here is our recommendation against it:
- Clean the smooth leather surfaces with the leather cleaner Leather Cleaner / Leather Cleaner Forte, depending on how dirty it is, and the leather cleaning brush. For perforated surfaces (like ventilated seats) use the cleaning sponge.
- Remove the resulting foam and loosened dirt with the soft detail cloth or the yellow Micro-Wash .
- Repeat the process while dirt is still loosening.
- Work in smaller sections so that the liquid does not dry up. You will be amazed how much surface dirt
Will get removed. The leather regains its original, slightly matt appearance. - New leather sealing with Leather Glaze protects smooth leather from denim discolouration and abrasion. Simply apply with a fine sponge in a circular motion from seam to seam. The colorless seal dries in a few minutes and does not shine.
Please do not use our products on buffalo or suede leather (suede).
Please do not treat aniline leather (open-pored leather) with Leather Cleaner Forte and/or a brush.
Open-pored or covered smooth leather?
Apply a drop of water to an inconspicuous area and spread lightly with your finger. If the water soaks in, it is open-pored leather.
Care for new smooth leather
Used smooth leather
Here we present care tips that primarily apply to covered smooth leather. This can be natural leather interiors in new cars, as well as old leather material in young and oldtimers.
For information, please do not use our products on buffalo or suede leather (suede).
Depending on how dirty the smooth leather surfaces are, clean them with Leather Cleaner / Leather Cleaner Forte and the leather cleaning brush. For perforated surfaces (punched leather) use the cleaning sponge.
Remove the foam that has formed and the loosened dirt with the detail cloth or the yellow Micro-Wash .
Work in smaller sections so that the liquid does not dry up.
After the surface is completely dry, apply Leather Milk with the cloth applicator. Use little material and let it sink in. If the leather continues to feel dry, repeat the process.
Please do not treat aniline leather (open-pored leather) with Leather Cleaner Forte and/or a brush.
Open-pored or covered leather?
Apply a drop of water to an inconspicuous area and spread lightly with your finger. If the water soaks in, it is open-pored leather.
Care for used smooth leather
Special problem solutions
Seal - Repair - Suppleness
Leather Glaze leather finish
New leather does not need leather milk, it is still sufficiently protected by the tanning process. However, new leather should be protected from abrasion and color transfer from jeans and other clothing with Leather Glaze from the outset. Leather Glaze is colourless, has no luster and can be applied from seam to seam with a fine-pored sponge and a circular motion.
Leather Healer leather tint
Seat bolsters, steering wheels, shift knobs and armrests made of smooth leather tend to show signs of wear. In most cases, this is harmless wear and tear such as worn paint or scratches. They can be remedied with the right leather tint. The leather tint for smooth leather is applied with a fine sponge and a circular motion from seam to seam, it dries in a few minutes and does not stain (no cream).
Leather Gloss Corrector matt or glossy
Leather surfaces in the interior that are subject to greater stress, such as the steering wheel, armrests or gear knob, begin to shine over time. Gloss Corrector matt is applied with a fine sponge and a circular motion from seam to seam and gives a matt appearance again. Several passes increase the effect.
Young and vintage cars often have a shinier one
leather interior. must z. For example, if a piece of leather is replaced, the degree of gloss is often too matt. This difference can also be eliminated with the Gloss Corrector glossy. The way it works is as described above. Again, several passes increase the effect.
Leather Softener
Lack of care and above all heat are the main causes of hardened leather. If old leather has already hardened, you can work wonders with our Leather Softener and a little patience. The softener returns oils and minerals to the leather that have been removed through exposure to sunlight and air.
Apply the Leather Softener with the sponge applicator and let the liquid soak in. Sometimes the treatment has to be repeated several times so that the liquid can gradually soak into the lower layers of leather.
Products for special problem solutions
Vegan leather
Vegan leather meets our zeitgeist perfectly and is enjoying increasing popularity. Technical development makes it possible
to produce an art material that is in no way inferior to the natural template. The look and feel are perfectly imitated. But art material also needs to be cared for so that it retains its original beauty.
Here are our recommendations:
- Clean with Leather Cleaner / Leather Cleaner Forte and a cleaning sponge or brush.
- Surface protection of light vegan leather against discoloration of jeans and other clothing with Leather Glaze leather seal.
Caring for vegan leather
Alcantara
Similar to vegan leather, Alcantara is a synthetic material that imitates suede while being easy to care for and more durable. To
Cleaning Do not use harsh cleaning agents or brushes and never rub.
Alcantara Cleaner
Remove loose dirt from Alcantara surfaces with a vacuum cleaner and spray Alcanta Cleaner onto a sponge applicator or directly onto the surface. Dab clean with light pressure. Pat dry with a yellow Micro-Wash microfibre cloth. Never rub! Never clean with heat.
Alcantara pilling
The nodules that appear over time in the wear areas are typical of Alcantara and are referred to as "pilling". As long as
If the formation of pills is not too severe, they can be removed again with our leather sanding pad.
Lotos Protectant Textile Sealant
Alcantara can be well protected against new soiling with a textile seal. Clean surface with Alcanta Cleaner,
leave to dry, then seal with Lotos Protectant.
