Cleaning leather dashboard

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ragasjohn
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Qashqai Model: Mk.3 Qashqai - J12 (2021+) New Model

Post by ragasjohn »

Hello from Greece,

I have the QQ N-Connecta J12 1.3 manual. I have it for one month now. It has, as they say, leather dashboard and I am curious how to clean it. I am asking because I have seen various products, like the autoglym ones, and watch cleaning tips but I am not 100% sure if they are safe.

Has anyone has the same car and how you clean it?

Thanks
Yannis
NEW QASHQAI J12 N-CONNECTA 1.3 DiG-T 140PS Petrol
Prior - J10 2011 1.6 petrol

Squashy2
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Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai Facelift - J11b (2017–2021)

Post by Squashy2 »

Hi Yannis, welcome to the Forum 👍
Personally I wouldn't worry too much, if the leather is indeed leather a quick wipe over with soapy water, don't drown it though.
I usually wipe our cars "leather" with the micro fibre sponge after washing the car. Then rub a dry micro fibre towel over to dry it.
Most leather wrapped products today are actually dyed/painted then top coated with a flexible lacquer so don't go spending hard earned € on leather creams/wipes etc.
My other car is 20 years old, has a complete leather interior and I have never treated the leather, quick wipe over/dry and it still looks brand new, no cracks/fading and still soft and pliable.
2018 Acenta 1.2 DIG-T in Gunmetal grey.
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ragasjohn
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Qashqai Model: Mk.3 Qashqai - J12 (2021+) New Model

Post by ragasjohn »

Thank you very much for your response Squashy2.

I will use the microfiber as I do now. Maybe every 6 months I ll do a good bio cleaning inside for better results

Best
Yannis
NEW QASHQAI J12 N-CONNECTA 1.3 DiG-T 140PS Petrol
Prior - J10 2011 1.6 petrol
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