How.....and When to safely clean your leather seats with the Magic Eraser!!!

[@suprola7961]

I was sold in the first minute! Love magic erasers! But I kept watching because of the results!! Wow, like new seats!!

[@Oblivion7070]

I have a whole pack unopened of magic erasers I’m so glad I watched this video!!!!!!

[@kylerumsey8942]

The difference is amazing!!

[@asusreviews]

Just did this on my car. My seats were not as bad as the ones in the video but my drivers seat was about 50% as bad. Still a nice improvement. And protected with ICE Interior Detailer and Protectant

[@aplleyva]

Bought a 2016 Lexus 350, driver's seat was badly soiled and scuffed. I first tried TriNova and a Horse Hair brush, not very effective. Then I saw your video ... it made a difference. I may eventually have to have them re-upholstered but the seats are alot more presentable because of your video, Thanks !

[@mb4lunch]

Thanks!!! I have used M.E. on plastic stuff, but never thought about leather.... probably cause none of may cars had leather until a bought a Subaru SVX. I'm in the process of fully restoring. Great vid.

[@w2jr.418]

Amazing information for leather. Spray nine product works great. I would have never thought about using a magic eraser. My Honda Accord tan leather will be next. Will advise and update later. Thanks

[@jafallica]

William H. Wolff Jr. where do you buy Spray nine?

[@tooalice]

Bahama Mama I read you can buy it at WalMart?

[@wrbergner]

This was a excellent reminder on how easily the use of a magic eraser can rescue you from leather hell! Thanks

[@katr5387]

"if it does get that bad again SHAME ON YOU but it will be easy to clean" I laughed so hard I spooked my cat

[@82lowe36id]

Good video. I have a 2002 BMW 525i E39 I picked up from an old couple that bought it new. The front two seats are really dirty. Never cleaned and conditioned. Trying to restore them and this info helps.

[@marlenacupcake]

I tried this yesterday and it worked incredibly well. Thank you!

[@apexdetail85]

FWIW...some good protection to lay down after such a cleaning on the top coat on those leather seats would be something like this.....www.campingworld.com/protect-all-16-oz-w-spray-pump?CAWELAID=120030630000018122&msclkid=495848754a3911abce2c13f5e4ad42a3&B_PLA_NB_CW_AllProducts_All&AllProducts_All It can be used to protect interior materials of all types... non greasy, oily...natural to the touch.

[@brayannexon4613]

Ok I tried this on a nice set of seats I bought from the junkyard and holy crap the look new again.

[@2DvS_Squad]

a description of all the items used wouldve been an A++!

[@sharianthony6904]

Magic erasers come in a box. They have been made with a cleaner built in. HE SOAKED THE ERASER TO GET the soap out and INTO THE DISH OF WATER...that is creating the suds. I think just water in spray bottle. Good luck.

[@shelbiehudson3513]

I thought that was just water in the spray bottle too,until you listen to the beginning and you will see he said "he sprays the cleaning solution onto the magic cleaning sponge.. so being that water and cleaning solution are 2 different things there might be something else in the bottle

[@coachtim6188]

@@sharianthony6904 He said exactly what he was using at 3:51 Spray Nine and the dilution ratio of 5:1

[@jamesdean8669]

@@sharianthony6904 spray 9 mixed with water. Think he said 5-1 ratio.

[@Tom-ob8yb]

@@coachtim6188 is it 5 parts spray nine or 5 parts water? Thanks, Tom.

[@DMACHOLMAN]

I ran across your videos by accident. We own a Audi Q5 with a leather interior my wife is an ocd/ germaphobe-nut and this looks like the perfect way to clean the interiors hard surfaces after service work has been performed On the vehicle. The one detail that everyone seems to miss and using the Magic Eraser is how you leave it soaking. So i've seen countless others recommend not using the magic eraser on leather. Thanks and we'll see you in the next video.

[@danielyu962]

MUST READ!!! DO NOT USE MAGIC ERASER ON YOUR LEATHER!!! Magic Eraser is a melamine foam/sponge, and it's basically as abrasive as a super-fine sand paper (Google it if you don't believe me). Even if you keep it wet while using it on leather seats, you're basically wet-sanding your leather seats! In other words you will grind off the protective coating on your seats (or if your seats are really old and beat up and the protective coating is all but gone, then you're sanding off the top layer of the actual leather). The only place you should use Magic Eraser is on un-treated & un-coated surfaces such as bathroom tiles, ceramic sink, granite counter top, glass stovetop, and any bare-metal.

[@Paradicted]

I’ve been using the magic eraser method for 15 years and my seats still look brand new. Zero issue with abrasion. The trick is to not use alcohol to wet the sponge, or it will dissolve the dye in the leather.

[@bigbadbri08]

I swear you have the best videos on KZbin so descriptive

[@jeffreyhalpern5718]

Thanks for the tips. Just what I needed to attack my 2008 Ford explorer seats. Your intro music is also used by a cool British hobby machinist Enots Engineering.

[@MrIP1988]

2 Questions: 1. Should I soak my eraser in plan water or soapy water? 2. What product do you use to protect after cleaning?

[@apexdetail85]

A very mild cleaner and warm water. No need for harsh chemicals... let the eraser do the work!

[@briangallagher6624]

So like Dawn?

[@g6papabear650]

wow that works well... subscribed! lol quick question though. those seats have "cracks" in them from driver getting out. The vid never really showed how this worked on that spot. I have that issue and hoping to avoid paint. Searched your other videos but didn't see anything on that problem. Any advice? you can see the cracks at 0:19 easily.

[@ladyj2552]

AWESOME THANKS! I've been doing it wrong for years....😫😫

[@bobbyse26]

Good video, very effective results but I’m glad you did it first! The question is: can you up load a link to the products you used because I can’t appear to get them in the UK and was looking for something similar, thanks

[@Mark-hu9tf]

I just did this on my 2017 ford explorer with perforated seats. The drivers seat had started to go shiny and it restored it to factory appearance. Very impressed!

[@shocka89]

Did you use a degreaser or some type of cleaner while cleaning the seats? The guy in the video never says what was in the spray bottle.

[@Mark-hu9tf]

@@shocka89 no. As a follow up I would say the appearance didn't last that long but it's definitely a neat trick. Especially if detailing to sell your vehicle.

[@Jodyrides]

I have used those magic erasers to clean things that I could not get clean otherwise. I would never have thought you could clean or leather with it. if you prefer these waxes and sealants over conditioners for leather, aren’t you reducing the leathers ability to breathe? i used products to seal out the water on my work boots because they were soaked in the mornings by about 9 AM from walking through the dew on grass. after I sealed them, the boits could not breathe, and over time, it rotted the leather lining out of my very expensive elk hide winter Work boots..

[@eurospeed4532]

Brian what solution u have in that bottle ? CAn I use regular interior cleaner or a degreaser or ONR mixture ? I would think so

[@66cotter]

He says it's spray nine at some point. I've seen Wilson's detailing use a degreaser, super clean I think, with a magic eraser. Similar results.

[@robertmccabe2993]

Awesome my 2007 Charger has Tan Leather seats in need of this Eraser and we already use it for other stuff

[@jonathanbruce9658]

Robert McCabe what year Dodge offer leather ?

[@ryulee458]

Wow what a difference

[@marlenacupcake]

"you can jump in with your sweaty back" lmfao 😂 made my day

[@anthonyramirez2576]

marlenacupcake wet

[@heinerschwutke8070]

Amazing how the eraser works on your car. I used the same product on my seats but they did not get clean at all. You do not mention the magic potion you spray on the eraser or is it just water?

[@guysmalley]

Product info says spray 9 is not for leather? Would it be best to take a wet cloth and wipe off the spray 9?

[@OscarC789]

What do you mean when you say. It’s been but 5 to 1?? Thank you

[@kathysteele6416]

What's In The Spray bottle And What's That Lotion You Out On After You Cleaned The Seats In Just Seeing This Video

[@ayeimalamaj]

Came to comments for the same questions 😣

[@Area559Duh]

He mentions it. Are you not listening?

[@mickyashey9818]

Since I support this game all I’ll say is watch between the 3:15-4:10 portion in video and you’ll hear it....

[@ronlheureux7623]

Just wondering if a soft rotating brush would chase the dark stains out of the seams? Particularly on the thigh supporting area.

[@johngrisanti547]

Are you using only water in the spray bottle?

[@Microjuf]

Why need the conditioneer if the car leather is not absorb anyting?

[@Jamstock1]

I was trying to remove some stains and used a de greaser that did more harm, leaving the top layer exposed, how do I fix?

[@The313DETROITMAN]

quick question,what can i use to clean redyed seats safely without pulling the dye or paint off?

[@864Sunkist958]

This is a great video! I have a quick question though. Would meguiars synthetic spray wax leave a matte finish like the op on 3.0 that you used in the video? Or did it just look matte but has a slight sheen? Thanks so much in advance :)

[@tmeo9712]

What about doors, side panels, speaker covers, roof panels, all in leather? Do you recommend using the same method? Most cars of the 80s and 90s were filled with leather as opposed to "alcantara" or fake leathers (Mercedes/BMW) of today. I do not see why you would EVER use a bristled brush on leather seats, especially older seats - as it scratches Italian leathers.

[@RobertSmith-di5ll]

Wish my cleaning efforts were that effective

[@jonmarti1184]

Can you use this method on more than the seats like the doors or dash or even the steering wheel

[@mypriceestimator]

I tried the spray nine and water 5 to1 ratio with a magic eraser as your video suggests.I have a 2001 Lexus LS 430.The color starts to come off the seat so I stopped.Didnt work for me.Thank you

[@ivandrozd8262]

Well done! Will try.

[@knight32d]

Just curious... Will this method work on black dirty leather?

[@TheBennynyc2]

Great vid. I know I’m a year late but was wondering about 303 as a protection on the leather. 303 has uv protection, with meg spray wax ( as far as I know) does not.

[@deniseperry9475]

What cleaner are you using to spray onto the magic eraser? What was the name of the sealer?

[@SoldierJ613]

Can you use mink oil to protect your leather seats. I use to use it on cowboy boots and saddles and its good stuff.

[@thomasharsch3890]

What are you spraying on the magic eraser

[@nansfam8534]

Silly ?, but I just bought Morhers VLR. Would this be ok to use with the magic eraser?

[@jacobn3160]

Yes. Warm water works nice too.

[@ciaobella47]

Just saw on another channel, an auto detailer who loves using the combination of Mother's VLR + magic eraser. This video makes me think it may not do the best job of conditioning though. So maybe a different conditioner to follow the clean up?... 🤔

[@gufiaito69able]

great job brian as always

[@apexdetail85]

Thank you Tito!!! great to hear from ya!! hope all is well!!

[@denysb]

Curious what is in your spray bottle and the bucket where sponges sit? Thank you

[@annwithaplan9766]

Nice job. How does it compare to Mother's VLR? I need to get really thick black stuff of my steering wheel. Got the car 2nd hand and it didn't get cleaned up. Thanks.

[@mattbafaro6102]

Even if it did take the "coating off" do you think the customer gives a shit? Did you guys not see how they brought in this car? I love the end result of this method, sometimes plain and simple is the way to go. Good job

[@mikeleschber33]

WOW! Thanks for sharing.

[@dontchastop]

What kind of cleaner are you using? You didn't name it during your demonstration.

[@apexdetail85]

Spray nine... cut 50/50

[@dontchastop]

Apex Detail Thanks! The driver's seat on my 2012 Rav 4 looks almost identical to the one in your video.

[@chasepalagi7675]

As mentioned at 3:50

[@tthompson7269]

You just got to be careful because those things are micro abrasive it's like a really really fine sandpaper

[@pcdetail602]

So is it only the magic eraser and water ?

[@jimmmmmypokemonplug206]

Would this work on a black leather?

[@towboat101]

Wouldn’t you do the same to black leather the first time?

[@Sammy-opo]

What is on the spray bottle, water or cleaning solution?? I love the results!!👍

[@omg703]

Can you use this same method on a leather couch?

[@lloydalmeida7699]

Magic eraser will work but be extra careful or you will take the colour off the leather

[@stevenm6922]

Apex, 1. You mention Opti-Seal as a sealant alternative. On line it says, this is for use on pain,t it doesn't mention leather ? 2. The product sealant that you did use in this video, OptiOn 3.0 High End Ceramic coating is $117.00 a bottle on ebay, anyplace to get this for less ? Thank you.

[@juvylopez100]

good work my man!

[@apexdetail85]

Thanks Juvy!!!

[@jwalkerftw]

What spray is that?

[@billt7336]

Same process for leather dashboard and doors?

[@4you2deb1]

What are you spraying on the magic eraser - just water?

[@Anitaj70]

Spray 9

[@stevemcilroy9518]

Warning! If you are thinking of speeding things up into hyper speed, Battery acid is definitely a no no.

[@quinzilla58]

What mixture do you have in the spray bottle?

[@AdrianJayeOnline]

fuck, how come it's taken me 3 ... 3 BLOODY YEARS TO HAVE THIS IN MY RECOMMENDATIONS ... YOU tube algorithms I spit on you

[@anibalp68]

you dont show the crack part how that came out

[@donaldwebb36]

GOOD STUFF....

[@hectorruiz1291]

Could you use a leather seat cleaner & a magic eraser?

[@tmeo9712]

Paint in the sink that has been there 10-15 years? Magic Eraser and warm water. Yup. Comes right off with the added solution of "elbow grease." Given all the rental homes and other homes we rejected based on simple things that could have been fixed, whatever is in that dumb thing - fixes many things. That said, it will take paint off the walls like nobody's business.

[@thurm101]

I thank you and do goes my Honda.

[@whateverz-876]

Fantastic vid...! ^_^ "QP On 3.0" is apparently very hard to buy. :( Anyone know any sources in the USA? Not even Ebay has it..!

[@Mazystar4sure]

Ebay had it but it was $127 for it

[@Patriot4TheTree]

"Can of beer". Rofl you know me

[@RayTorresReinaldoTorresJr]

the stitches soaked up a lot of the dirt

[@williamdimond1548]

Great video! I didn't catch the type of Spray nine cleanser that you used. There are several on the market. Which one would you recomend?

[@stevenseverino3768]

5 parts spray nine 1 part water ? Or other way around ?

[@deasttn]

Other way around.

[@fbffortysix]

i have done this on my shoes and it took away the color, don't try this if you have expensive things...

[@leo-ub6nb]

If you’re wondering what he’s spraying on the Magic Eraser, it’s Spray 9 that is diluted 5:1. He mentions it at 3:50. Many people keep commenting and asking what product he’s spraying on it. Obviously they didn’t listen and/or skimmed through the video.

[@sniffer6285]

Definately skimmed through video after the first panel was cleaned !

[@pippysmama7639]

Who would have known a magic eraser could be used on leather????!!!! Great video! Thanks!!! And the advice about the protector, excellent advice. Thank you!

[@BradCampbell-Plus]

Where do you buy the QP-ON 3.0 High End ceramic coating?

[@jamevay]

How come you never link the products Brian?

[@mikedpker55]

Awesome video ! really like the details you show how you work the sponge around the seat so we can understand how to do this. Great learning from an expert like you. Thank You !

[@apexdetail85]

Thanks.... wanted to show how an aggressive tool can safely be used with some common sense

[@firehouse713]

What’s in the spray bottle?

[@mikedpker45]

I love your videos. They have helped me tremendously. You are a wealth of knowledge. And I want to thank you so much for sharing it !!

[@apexdetail85]

Your support for the channel is important!! As long as these video's help even one person...they will continue daily! Thanks again!!

[@mikedpker45]

Oh yes ! Your videos have helped me, a beginner in the detail trade, greatly !!

[@apexdetail85]

Cheers! 😁

[@patricksavage1760]

Missy H 😩😭

[@bigbadbri08]

I don’t know how you kept that magic eraser from disintegrating mine always do

[@Yentra163]

Mine too

[@zacharywhite211]

Two reasons: You're pushing too hard and/or you're buying knockoff cheap versions that are significantly less dense

[@jwalkerftw]

Soak it in water before using, and don’t apply too much pressure, let the easer do it’s job

[@neindochoohh7955]

I think only water would do the trick also. No need for a chemical cleaner.

[@reneehenderson4818]

Yep. I pulled out my magic sponge today because I was so frustrated with this 17 year old car i was trying to clean. Worked beautifully. I used dollar store degreaser in some areas of the leather that were really bad.

[@chand.4401]

About to try the same. I figured if the magic eraser can work on everything else, it should be able to work on leather seats

[@Hovusa]

Have white leather in a BMW, getting ready to sell and no one has been able to clean it, my husband was embarrassed to ride with me, we have dogs so I blame them, but I followed his directions EXACTLY and WOWSERS, super impressed. Very little elbow grease but a lot of great results, sure wished I would've looked this up a few years ago. Now the new owner will benefit.

[@d.f746]

Kumi Verdier ... I have a BMW with tan interior and thinking of using this method. What type of cleaning/spray you used?

[@Aradetorreon]

What exactly are you spraying in that sponge?

[@DAOnero]

About 3:50 in he says its spray nine 5:1 ratio

[@mattc6679]

@@DAOnero 5 parts water, 1 part spray9...or 5 parts spray9 and one part 1 water lol

[@knight32d]

Great video! Tell me, is it the magic eraser or the cleaning solution you are using that is doing the job?

[@maizeraptor1572]

damn, i guess youll never know '

[@teliascott8167]

He said it's spray nine you can purchase it from home depot

[@mwiz100]

The majority of the cleaning action is coming from the magic eraser as it is an abrasive (which is why LIGHT pressure is important.) The cleaner is acting as an additional help and a lubricant. Think of it like very very light wet sanding in a way.

[@lisahouk7776]

FINALLY SOMEONE WILLING TO TRY MAGIC ERASER!!

[@stefanpuffer]

Makes me want to jump in with my sweaty back and a cold beer. :)

[@emmapringle1945]

And dirty gear 😂

[@dcarrstar7719]

I see a lot of opposition on forums when it comes to magic eraser on leather, but I use it with great success. On leather seats I palm it as you did in the video, and the gliding action will tell you how much pressure to use without grinding into the seat. You'll also see the majic eraser start to pull up the dirt as you progress... like a clay bar on paint. Soaking in water to soften does make a big difference. Keep the good stuff going my detailing brother.

[@apexdetail85]

Between you and I... and whomever sees this! 😂😂😂. I could give a rats ass about forums! I dont get along with desktop detailers. But you are 💯on point as usual buddy! It all comes down to using a little common sense.

[@dcarrstar7719]

Apex Detail Watch out, you're going to offend some one😂😂😂, BUT, well said.👍

[@apexdetail85]

Iam not worried about it. Just look at my sub count compared to channels that blow by me in a heartbeat ❤️! I cater to the small group passionate to learn actual real life detailing....with daily driven cars. That want to be profitable and successful and have their customers leave prideful, with a huge smile from the service you just provide for them. I shall let others point at Amazon products and flap their gums for an hour. Cheers!! Btw glad your part of the family! 🤙🏻

[@dcarrstar7719]

Apex Detail Alright killer, I'm on your team, and still subed, but I get where you're coming from. That's one of the reasons I'm in on what you have going on. You do real cars, and make them come out amazing, NOT already clean supercars. That s#@ doesn't appeal to me, give me the real and keep it pushing. Cheers!

[@apexdetail85]

Lol Cheers! 🍻😁

[@joswald2001]

would steam speed up the process with this dirty of a seat?

[@stephenP1979]

Holy shit that seat looks so much better!! I can't believe people let leather seats get like that. I guess life get in the way or they just don't care.

[@apexdetail85]

A little bit of both I imagine. But hey! Keeps us busy!!👍🏻

[@miguela492]

Age

[@miguela492]

Everything ages

[@nicholascroft520]

You’d be surprised at the amount of people who also don’t know how to clean leather or think that it having a glossy finish is normal.

[@miriamalfaro7445]

Era

[@maddieb1809]

Are you just using water? Or is there another chemical you are using with the water?