FAQ’s – Automotive

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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.

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

If your leather interior has never been cleaned before, you will need an Oakwood Leather Cleaner and Protector for deep cleaning to remove dirt, grime, oils, stains and marks absorbed into the leather surface.

After cleaning, use Oakwood Hydrating Cream to moisturise, nourish and protect the leather from 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, protecting against wet weather and sunlight while keeping the leather soft and supple.

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

Car interiors are continually exposed to sunlight and UV rays, which can cause premature ageing.

Treat your leather regularly with Oakwood Leather Cleaner and Protector, which provides an extra protective barrier against UV rays.

How do I remove stains from my leather upholstery?

Remove stains, spots and marks from leather upholstery as soon as possible.

Use Oakwood Leather Cleaner and Protector to remove dirt, grime, body oils and marks without damaging the leather, while also moisturising and hydrating the surface.

How do I treat cracks and creases?

Use Oakwood Hydrating Cream to soften cracks and creases on leather seats.

Regular conditioning will improve the leather’s appearance over time and make damage less noticeable.

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

Oakwood recommends using Leather Conditioning Cream at least once a month for deep conditioning and hydration.

For maintenance between treatments, you can use Oakwood Automotive Leather Wipes.

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

All Oakwood Automotive Leather Cleaning products are suitable for cleaning leather seats.

They provide a gentle, deep clean without stripping essential moisture and help preserve the leather’s natural characteristics and colour.

Why should I condition my car seats after cleaning?

Regular conditioning helps maintain the leather’s original quality, colour and characteristics.

It also prevents dehydration, premature ageing and deterioration of the leather.

Will conditioning my seats fix the cracks that have developed?

It is difficult to reverse dehydration damage such as cracking.

However, regular cleaning and conditioning will rehydrate the leather, soften existing cracks, improve appearance and help prevent further damage.

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