How To Clean the White Stitching on the seats?
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How To Clean the White Stitching on the seats?
Hey guys my white stitching on the seats is now dark gray!! and i was wondering if anyone knows a good way to clean them without damaging the leather seats? If anyone has tried something that worked please let me know thanks 
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Hey guys my white stitching on the seats is now dark gray!! and i was wondering if anyone knows a good way to clean them without damaging the leather seats? If anyone has tried something that worked please let me know thanks
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Leather stitching is usually cotton and nylon mix, nylon is attacked by solvents, they melt it and weaken the threads. An oil-based product will attract abrasive dirt / grit and permeated the leather via the stitching, the oil will soften the leather, and the abrasive dirt plus friction may cause the leather to tear and / or the stitching to fail. Do not use harsh solvent-based cleaners as this may cause the stitching to fail over time
Stitching is somewhat friable if subjected to excessive abrasion. Bearing this in mind the cleaner and applicator ( a semi-soft toothbrush is ideal) needs to ‘do the work’ without relying on excess friction
a) Clean stitching using a medium / hard horse hair brush, a toothbrush or a sponge, spray and work the aqueous (water- based) cleaner into a foam or use; don't spray on the wheel, spray on the brush, constantly rinse the brush in clean water, remove cleaner by rinsing with clean water.
b) Use an aqueous (water- based) foaming cleaner; Leather Masters™ Foam Cleaner, shake aerosol thoroughly and then lightly rub surface and immediately wipe with a terry towel to remove excess moisture. You may need to repeat this process.
Once the stitching and the seating surfaces are clean apply Leather Masters™ Leather Protection this will help to keep the stitching clean and inhibit the ingress of dirt and soil
Stitching is somewhat friable if subjected to excessive abrasion. Bearing this in mind the cleaner and applicator ( a semi-soft toothbrush is ideal) needs to ‘do the work’ without relying on excess friction
a) Clean stitching using a medium / hard horse hair brush, a toothbrush or a sponge, spray and work the aqueous (water- based) cleaner into a foam or use; don't spray on the wheel, spray on the brush, constantly rinse the brush in clean water, remove cleaner by rinsing with clean water.
b) Use an aqueous (water- based) foaming cleaner; Leather Masters™ Foam Cleaner, shake aerosol thoroughly and then lightly rub surface and immediately wipe with a terry towel to remove excess moisture. You may need to repeat this process.
Once the stitching and the seating surfaces are clean apply Leather Masters™ Leather Protection this will help to keep the stitching clean and inhibit the ingress of dirt and soil
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