I purchased a E55 with two tone seats (Gray & Black). The Gray sections look a little dingy as if the car had been smoked in however the owner I purchased it from didnt smoke and car doesnt smell of smoke. I have wiped the seats down with a cloth using leather cleaner and the cloth does pick up some dirt but I am wondering about using a Random Orbital Buffer on the seats to speed the process up. Has anyone tried this or have a suggestion? I want the gray/black contrast to look clean!

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1986 190E 186K (For Sale)
(Maroon, Tan leather)
1996 C280 Sport 208K
(Brilliant Silver, Black Leather)
2002 CLK430 Sport 45K
(Brilliant Silver, Gray Leather , Birdseye Maple)

Hey Austin, that sounds like a great car! No, I have never used a buffer on leather, and I would be reluctant to try it, for fear of generating too much heat on the leather. The conventional treatment for the problem of soiled leather upholstery is just what you've apparently already done, although you can also safely scrub with a detailing cloth with lukewarm water/Woolite mixture and wipe dry with a clean cloth. The scrub cloth should be rung out, not dripping wet, for use on leather. Then followup with Leatherique or Lexol conditioner when you are satisfied that you have removed as much soiling as possible.

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1988 California version 260E (W124)
Anthracite Grey/Palomino
Owned since new and still going strong and smooth
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I detail for a living, and doing so, I ALWAYS use "Stoners Invisable Glass" yes, i said it, window cleaner (ammonia free) on leather, mbtext and anything else of the sort.



I spray freely, let sit for approx 30 seconds, then wipe with microfiber cloth, after it dries, apply leather conditioner.

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2016 E350 4Matic Black/Black
2007 GL450 4Matic with Off-Road Pkg Silver/Black
1995 E300 Diesel White/Gray
1994 S600 Euro Black/ Black Velour
1986 560SL Blue/Blue/Gray
1986 190E Blue/Blue 93k

Thank you, I'll try those suggestions!

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1986 190E 186K (For Sale)
(Maroon, Tan leather)
1996 C280 Sport 208K
(Brilliant Silver, Black Leather)
2002 CLK430 Sport 45K
(Brilliant Silver, Gray Leather , Birdseye Maple)

Available at a Janitorial supply house by you or one line.
ChemSpec Professional Leather Cleaner and Conditioner

Applied with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (Microfiber sponge) no elbow grease required

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