Fabric & Leather

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Ok guys so I have a question.

When treating leather it's important to clean it properly and "treat" it so that the leather stays flexible and doesn't dry up. This is mostly achieve with leather conditioners and oil treatments that contain moisturizing agents and oils. So what happens if you want to apply CQ Fabric & Leather after the "treating" process? Because of the aforementioned moisturizers and oils will CQ F&L still work? Or does it need a dry,clean, non-oily surface for application to work correctly?
 
Dry, clean absolutely non oily surface. Most leather these days is finished leather which conditioners do zero for and it's all marketing imho. Now for old school leather or in a few select vehicles that don't have finished (Clear coated) leather then I would not use CQuartz Fabric and Leather anyway.

In fact I prefer Ultima Interior Guard Plus on the leather although nothing is better than CQFL on fabric imo.

Another note I like to remind people- avoid CQFL on white or very light leather as it can discolor.
 
Corey beat me to the response. Yeah if you are referring to our leather Recaros they are treated,no reason to condition just clean and protect. And I have used UIGP on them and the move from slide to glide is quite fun, even though it doesn't last super long (the glide effect that is).
 
EVOlved said:
Corey beat me to the response. Yeah if you are referring to our leather Recaros they are treated,no reason to condition just clean and protect. And I have used UIGP on them and the move from slide to glide is quite fun, even though it doesn't last super long (the glide effect that is).
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Well said! How long do you estimate the glide affect lasts?

For resistance to abrasion CQFL definitely wins the day - I was speaking on my personal vehicle my preference for leather treatment.
 
Corey said:
Well said! How long do you estimate the glide affect lasts?

For resistance to abrasion CQFL definitely wins the day - I was speaking on my personal vehicle my preference for leather treatment.
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My Evo is daily driven so for me the glide effect lasted maybe 2 weeks I will test it next week with a spray of water to see if UIGP is still actually protecting it or not. As I was planning on reapplying either way because I miss the effect ;).
 
Yup, it's for my Recaros. I've always had customers ask for leather conditioning and I like to do mine once in a while after a good clean down, I do feel it keeps them supple. I have also used the UIGP on them but thought I'd go for the next level.

Corey how is the new version of UIGP?

It's rare I have time to do work on my own car lol
 
EVOlved said:
My Evo is daily driven so for me the glide effect lasted maybe 2 weeks I will test it next week with a spray of water to see if UIGP is still actually protecting it or not. As I was planning on reapplying either way because I miss the effect ;).
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Ya, as far as still protecting you should be in VERY good shape!! I have noted about 3 months of protection in my documentation. I figure the "feel" to be about 3 weeks (less driven then yours) so sounds fair.
 
ChrisDA said:
Yup, it's for my Recaros. I've always had customers ask for leather conditioning and I like to do mine once in a while after a good clean down, I do feel it keeps them supple. I have also used the UIGP on them but thought I'd go for the next level.

Corey how is the new version of UIGP?

It's rare I have time to do work on my own car lol
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Lol, I hear you buddy!! Well, I don think the UIGP is updated yet actually. Your customers will certainly be thrilled with the CQFL.
 
I know I've read on the subject many times and many times I find myself questioning my judgement regarding leather protection, especially after reading the "marketing" on the products. Let me throw my thoughts and belief out there, and feel free to redirect/educate me.

Step #1: Determine what kind of leather you are dealing with (ie. coated/uncoated)

Process: The water test
- 1) Clean the leather with leather cleaner (to remove dirt, grime, body oils and other oily residue (lotions, prior products etc..)
- 2) Drop a couple of drop of water on the leather and let sit. If the water absord = uncoated, if the water remains on top = coated

Step #2: Condioning
- If dealing with an uncoated leather, use a high quality leather conditioner and "massage" into the leather, to revitalize, replenish the oils, improve suppleness etc..
- Coated leather proceed to Step #3

Step #3: Protection
- Coated leather: Use leather protectant or leather and fabric coating
- UNcoated leather: wipe off the surface of the leather thoroughly with a high grade MF (after allowing enough time for the conditioners to penetrate and rejuvenate) and proceed to protectant or coating

Although it may sound a little silly to think about putting a coating on a previously conditioned surface, I personally find it imparative to "protect" even if the longevity will be affected due to reduced bonding. I may be completely wrong, so please feel free to correct me :)
 
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