FAQ’s – Automotive

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How do I remove stains form my leather upholstery?

Remove stains, spots and marks from leather upholstery as soon as possible. ​​If you have marks on your leather surface, they should be removed as soon as possible using Oakwood Leather Cleaner and Protector, which is formulated to remove dirt, grime, body oils and other marks, without harming the leather. It also moisturises and hydrates the surface of the leather during the cleaning process. ​​If you have marks on your leather surface, they should be removed as soon as possible using Oakwood Leather Cleaner and Protector, which is formulated to remove dirt, grime, body oils and other marks, without harming the leather. It also moisturises and hydrates the surface of the leather during the cleaning process.

How do I protect my car from direct sunlight and UV exposure?

​​Car interiors are continually exposed to sunlight and UV rays which can result in premature ageing. Treat your leather regularly with Oakwood Leather Cleaner and Protector, which is formulated to provide an extra protective barrier against UV rays, for everyday use.

How do I treat cracks and creases?

Use Oakwood Hydrating Cream to soften cracks and crevices on your leather seats. After conditioning the leather, the damage will become less visible and regular care will improve the leather’s appearance over time.

How do I clean and care for my car’s leather interior?

If your leather interior has never been cleaned before, you will need a Oakwood Leather Cleaner and Protector for deep cleaning to remove any of the dirt, grime, oils, stains and marks that have absorbed into the leather surface. After, you should use Oakwood Hydrating Cream to moisturise, nourish and protect the leather from visible ageing, colour fading, cracking, spills and stains.

If your leather interior has never been cleaned before, you will need a Oakwood Leather Cleaner and Protector for deep cleaning to remove any of the dirt, grime, oils, stains and marks that have absorbed into the leather surface. After, you should use Oakwood Hydrating Cream to moisturise, nourish and protect the leather from visible ageing, colour fading, cracking, spills and stains.

How do I clean and protect my motorcycle leathers?

Motorcycle leathers are continually exposed to all weather elements, so it’s important to regularly clean and condition your gear to maintain its original quality. Use Oakwood Hydrating Cream to condition leather jackets, boots, and seats and protect against wet weather exposure, continual sunlight. It will also leave your gear soft, supple and in its original condition.

Clean and protect motorcycle leathers.​Motorcycle leathers are continually exposed to all weather elements, so it’s important to regularly clean and condition your gear to maintain its original quality. Use Oakwood Hydrating Cream to condition leather jackets, boots, and seats and protect against wet weather exposure, continual sunlight. It will also leave your gear soft, supple and in its original condition.

Which product should I use to clean my leather car seats?

All Oakwood Automotive Leather Cleaning products are suitable to clean your leather seats, as they provide a gentle, deep clean, without stripping away any necessary moisture content from the leather. They also prevent damaging of the upholstery leather’s natural characteristic and colour.

​All Oakwood Automotive Leather Cleaning products are suitable to clean your leather seats, as they provide a gentle, deep clean, without stripping away any necessary moisture content from the leather. They also prevent damaging of the upholstery leather’s natural characteristic and colour.

Why should I condition my car seats after cleaning?

It is important to regularly condition leather seats to maintain the original quality, colour and characteristic. It will also prevent dehydration, premature aging and will diminish the look and value of the car.

​It is important to regularly condition leather seats to maintain the original quality, colour and characteristic. It will also prevent dehydration, premature aging and will diminish the look and value of the car.

How often should I use a leather conditioner on my car interior?

Oakwood recommends using Oakwood Leather Conditioning Cream at least once a month for deep conditioning and hydration of leather. For regular maintenance between conditionings, you can utilise the Oakwood Automotive Leather Wipes.

​Oakwood recommends using Oakwood Leather Conditioning Cream at least once a month for deep conditioning and hydration of leather. For regular maintenance between conditionings, you can utilise the Oakwood Automotive Leather Wipes.

Will conditioning my seats fix the cracks that have developed?

It is difficult to reverse dehydration problems such as cracking, however, regular cleaning and conditioning with Oakwood automotive care products will re-hydrate the lower layers, fibres and pores of leather to soften existing cracks, minimise their appearance and prevent further cracking.

It is difficult to reverse dehydration problems such as cracking, however, regular cleaning and conditioning with Oakwood automotive care products will re-hydrate the lower layers, fibres and pores of leather to soften existing cracks, minimise their appearance and prevent further cracking.

Can I use the Oakwood Automotive Leather Conditioner on my car dashboard and trim?

​The Oakwood Leather Conditioning Cream can be used on vinyl and plastic surfaces to help rejuvenate areas that require cleaning, have faded or have diminished in colour.

​The Oakwood Leather Conditioning Cream can be used on vinyl and plastic surfaces to help rejuvenate areas that require cleaning, have faded or have diminished in colour.

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