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Leather cleaning and care
In view of the exclusiveness of the qualities and characteristics of the
leathers used (such as sensitivity to oils, greases, dirt etc.) a certain care-
fulness in use and particular care are required. Dark items of clothing, for
example, (particularly if these are moist and have poor quality dyeing)
may colour the leather seats. Dust and dirt particles in pores, creases and
seams may chafe and damage the surface. For this reason, care for the
leather regularly, or according to the wear-and-tear. After a lengthy period
of use, your leather seats will acquire a typical and unique patina. This is
characteristic of the natural product leather and is a sign of genuine
quality.
Please pay attention to the following notes in order to retain the value of
the natural material over its full life:
Caution
•
Avoid leaving your vehicle for lengthy periods in bright sunlight in order
to avoid bleaching the leather. If you leave your vehicle parked in the open
for lengthy periods, protect the leather from the direct rays of the sun by
covering it over.
•
Sharp-edged objects on items of clothing such as zip fasteners, rivets,
sharp-edged belts may leave permanent scratches or signs of rubbing on
the surface.
Note
•
Use a care cream with light blocker and impregnation effect regularly
and each time after cleaning the leather. The cream nourishes the leather,
allows it to breathe and keeps it supple and also provides moisture. It also
creates surface protection.
•
Clean the leather every 2 to 3 months, remove fresh soiling each time
this occurs.
•
Remove fresh stains such as those from ball-point pens, ink, lipstick,
shoe cream etc., as quickly as possible.
Using the system
Safety
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colour with a special coloured leather cream as required.
Cleaning and care of leather upholstery
Normal cleaning
– Clean soiled areas of the leather with slightly moistened
Severe soiling
– Clean severely soiled areas with a cloth dipped in a mild
– Ensure that the leather is not soaked through at any point and
– Dry off the leather with a soft, dry cloth.
Removing stains
– Remove fresh stains which are water-based (e.g. coffee, tea,
– Remove fresh stains which are oil based (e.g. butter, mayon-
– Use a grease dissolver for grease stains which have dried
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Care also for the leather dye. Refreshen areas which have lost their
cotton or woollen cloth.
soapy solution (2 spoonfuls of natural soap to 1 litre of water).
that no water gets into the stitching of the seams.
juices, blood etc.) with an absorbent cloth or household paper
or use the cleaner from the care set for a stain which has
already dried in.
naise, chocolate etc.) with an absorbent cloth or household
cleaning paper or with the cleaner from the care set if the stain
has not yet penetrated into the surface.
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