Interior leather ages predictably: first it darkens with dirt and grease, then it turns shiny, then it wears through to cracks — steering wheel, driver's bolster and armrest first. Each stage has its fix, and the earlier you start, the cheaper it is.
Step 1. Cleaning — twice a year
Dirt and grease act as an abrasive, so cleaning is protection, not cosmetics. Leather Cleaner Mild is foamed up with a brush and lifts soiling without drying the finish. Heavily soiled areas take the Strong cleaner; aniline and nubuck need dedicated products.
Step 2. Protection — after every clean
Light leather's worst enemies are jeans dye and abrasion. Leather Shield builds a barrier against exactly that; Leather Protector nourishes the leather and restores flex. Twenty minutes twice a year.
Step 3. Colour — once wear shows
A worn steering wheel is not a reupholstery job. Colourlock dyes are matched to your interior (stock colours exist for popular makes), applied by pad or spray, and once sealed they don't rub off on clothes. Cracks get filled first with restoration products — liquid leather and fillers.
What leather never forgives
- Universal "plastic polishes" — they leave a greasy film and clog the pores.
- Alcohol and solvents — they dissolve the top coat.
- Steam cleaning without experience — it dries and warps the hide.
The full Colourlock range lives in Leather care. Unsure what your leather needs — send us a photo and we'll suggest the process and the kit.
