AutoBead Leather Cleaner

pH neutral cleaner and conditioner for car leather

AutoBead Leather Cleaner

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Autobead Leather Cleaner is a pH neutral cleanser and conditioner that cleans, nourishes and protects leather in one step. It is safe for all leather types, improves the look and feel of the surface, and leaves a natural leather smell.

  • Cleans and conditions in one
  • Safe on all leather
  • Keeps seats soft and supple
  • Helps prevent cracking
  • Natural leather smell
  • Easy spray and brush use
  • pH neutral formula
  • Foams to lift dirt
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Full Description

Autobead Leather Cleaner is a pH neutral cleanser and conditioner that cleans, nourishes and protects leather in one step. It is safe for all leather types, improves the look and feel of the surface, and leaves a natural leather smell.

Its pH formulation keeps the leather's essential oils in, so it stays supple, which helps prevent cracking. Spray it on, agitate with a soft detailing brush to create a foam, let the surface absorb the foam and wipe clean with a damp cloth. Autobead recommends using it monthly.

Key Features

  • pH neutral cleaner and conditioner
  • Safe for all leather types
  • Keeps leather supple
  • Helps prevent cracking
  • Natural leather scent
  • 500ml spray

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Key features

  • Leather Cleaner
  • Interior Cleaning
  • Dirt Removal
  • Finished Leather
  • Easy Wipe Off

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Expert Notes

Leather needs more attention than fabric upholstery, and Autobead points out that few drivers realise it. Regular cleaning removes the dirt that wears the surface, and the right pH keeps the natural oils in.

Because this cleaner also conditions, one product covers the monthly routine, with Autobead Leather Coating as the next step for longer protection.

Its pH formulation keeps the essential oils in the leather, so it stays supple, which helps prevent cracking. Autobead recommends a monthly clean to prolong the life of the leather.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Leather seats
  • All leather types
  • Leather trim

Caution: Avoid spraying directly onto stitching. Test on a hidden area first.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Leather Cleaner And Conditioner
pH
Neutral
Safe On
All Leather Types
Scent
Natural Leather
Size
500ml
Application
Spray, Brush, Wipe
Routine
Monthly
Brand
Autobead

How To Use

Clean

  1. Spray directly onto the leather, avoiding the stitching.
  2. Agitate with a soft detailing brush to create a foam and lift the dirt.

Finish

  1. Wait for the surface to absorb the foam.
  2. Wipe the surface clean with a clean, damp cloth.
  3. Repeat monthly to keep the leather supple.

Top Tip: Clean leather monthly, as Autobead recommends, to keep it supple and prolong its life.

Performance Benefits

  • Cleans a wide range of detailing surfaces
  • Helps remove grime, traffic film and general dirt
  • Can be diluted to suit the job
  • Useful for interior and exterior cleaning
  • Works with brushes, cloths and sprayers
  • Ideal for regular valeting routines

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it condition as well as clean?

Yes. Autobead says it cleans, nourishes and protects, keeping leather supple to help prevent cracking.

Is it safe on all leather?

Autobead says it is safe for all leather types. Test on a hidden area first.

How often should I use it?

Autobead recommends monthly maintenance.

What brush should I use?

A soft detailing or leather brush, to create a foam and lift the dirt.

Will it smell of chemicals?

No. Autobead says it leaves a natural leather odour.

Who sells Autobead in the UK?

The Drivers HQ is the exclusive UK reseller of Autobead.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Test on a hidden area first.
  2. Use a soft brush, not a stiff one.
  3. Avoid soaking the stitching.
  4. Protect clean leather with Autobead Leather Coating.
  5. Clean leather monthly.
  6. Wipe off with a damp cloth.
  7. Let the foam absorb before wiping.

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The Brand

Autobead

Autobead (also written AutoBead or Auto Bead) was founded on simplicity and efficiency: car care products that get a car clean and protected with as little wasted effort as possible. It has supplied car cleaning and maintenance products to drivers in Germany, Switzerland and Austria since 1999, and its range now covers every stage of a detail, from citrus pre-wash and shampoo to compounds, polishing pads and Silex ceramic coatings.

The Drivers HQ is the exclusive UK reseller of Autobead. We keep the range on the shelf at our Ilkeston shop and deliver it across the UK.

Our customers' favourites are Heavy Dirt citrus pre-wash, Pure Shampoo, Snow Foam and the two wheel cleaners, Alloy Cleaner and Acid Wheel Cleaner.

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Autobead Downforce Heavy Cut and Fine Cut foam pads with Autobead Finishing Compound and Quick Detailer on a black display plinth in a photo studio

Autobead products by job

Pre-wash and wash. Heavy Dirt is a concentrated citrus pre-wash for bugs, bird lime and road grime, and it is safe on wax and sealants: dilute it 25:1 for everyday use or 10:1 for heavy dirt, and it also cleans door shuts, engine bays, plastics and rubber. Snow Foam is mildly alkaline and goes in the lance at 1 part to 4 parts water. Pure Shampoo is a pH-neutral 2300:1 shampoo with no gloss enhancers or waxes, so it will not mask or break down existing protection, and Ceramic Shampoo builds up a layer of ceramic protection with regular use.

Wheels. Alloy Cleaner is a ready-to-use, non-acidic wheel cleaner that is safe on all wheel types, and Alloy Cleaner Concentrate is a concentrate you dilute to suit how dirty the wheels are. For neglected wheels with baked-on brake dust, Acid Wheel Cleaner is a gel used at 1:3, but not on sensitive finishes or damaged wheels. Finish with Tyre Dressing, a gel that does not sling.

Decontamination. Iron Fallout Remover is a pH-neutral gel that turns purple as it dissolves iron particles on paint and wheels, and Tar Gel lifts tar spots with less run-off than a liquid. Keep tar removers off plastics and rubber.

Paint correction. The three compounds are graded by the sanding marks they remove: Heavy Cut up to 1500 grade, Medium Cut up to 2500 grade and Finishing Compound up to 3000 grade, each with a Downforce foam pad of the same cut (heavy, medium, fine) for dual action or rotary machines. Surface Prep removes silicones, wax and sealant before a coating.

Protection. Lance Sealant gives up to three months of protection from a foam lance, Spray Sealant is a silicone polymer and silica resin sealant, and the waxes include a Matte Wax for matt paint and wraps. Between washes, Quick Detailer and Ceramic Quick Detailer top up the gloss.

Interior. Interior Detailer leaves plastics, vinyl and leather with a matt, factory-look finish, Leather Cleaner is a pH-neutral cleaner and conditioner, and All Purpose Cleaner dilutes from 5:1 to 30:1 for everything from carpets to wheel arch liners.

Shop Autobead by type: citrus pre-wash, snow foam, car shampoo, wheel cleaners, compounds and polishes, polishing pads and ceramic coatings.

Autobead Finishing Compound and a Downforce Heavy Cut pad with a dab of compound on a detailing trolley in front of a dark blue Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 in a home garage

Choosing an Autobead ceramic coating

Autobead's Silex ceramic coatings come in two families:

  • Silex Series: the 1 Year Paint Coating and 2 Year Paint Coating, titanium ceramic coatings designed to be applied outdoors in a single, self-levelling layer. They resist chemicals from pH 2 to pH 12.
  • Silex Pro: the 3 Year and 5 Year Paint Coatings and the 5 Year Graphene Coating, for longer protection.

Autobead also makes coatings for alloy wheels, glass, leather and fabric.

Autobead's coating warranty matches each paint coating's labelled durability. It applies when the coating is installed by an Autobead Accredited Detailer, the warranty is registered within seven days and the car has a yearly inspection with the installer.

Whoever applies it, the paint needs to be washed, decontaminated and, if needed, polished first, then wiped with Surface Prep so the coating can bond. Do not wash the car with detergent for the first 10 days, then keep it clean with Pure Shampoo or Ceramic Shampoo.

Autobead also trains detailers through its Detail Like a Pro courses (a Foundation Day, an Advanced Day and a four-day Masterclass) and its Silex accreditation for professional coating installers.

Need a hand choosing? Visit our Ilkeston shop or send us a WhatsApp. We deliver Autobead across the UK by Royal Mail Tracked 24, free on orders from £100, or you can order online and collect from the shop.

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