{"title":"Cleaning \u0026 care sets from COLOURLOCK","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eReiniger und Pflege passen zusammen in den Sets von COLOURLOCK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWas sind die Reinigungs- \u0026amp; Pflege-Sets von COLOURLOCK? Jedes Set paart einen Reiniger mit der Pflege, die auf ihn abgestimmt ist, und legt das Werkzeug für beide Schritte gleich dazu. Es gibt sie für Fahrzeugleder nach Lederalter, für Sneaker, für abnehmbare Lederteile in der Maschine und für textile Cabrio-Verdecke.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReinigungs- \u0026amp; Pflege-Sets von COLOURLOCK\u003c\/strong\u003e sind aufeinander abgestimmte Paare aus Reiniger und Pflege, verpackt mit dem Werkzeug, das zur Anwendung gehört. Sie decken vier sehr verschiedene Arbeitsweisen ab: Sitzleder wird gewischt, Sneaker werden geschäumt, abnehmbare Lederteile werden gewaschen, das Stoffverdeck wird gebürstet und versiegelt. Die Rezepturen stammen aus der Lederreparatur, in der COLOURLOCK seit 1995 zu Hause ist, heute unter dem Dach von Koch-Chemie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDas Paar ist das Produkt, nicht die einzelne Flasche.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bleibt vom Reiniger ein Film zurück, gleitet die Pflege darauf ab, statt einzuziehen. Im Set ist diese Abstimmung ab Werk erledigt, du kannst die beiden Komponenten also nicht falsch kombinieren.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWerkzeug liegt bei, nicht nur Chemie.\u003c\/strong\u003e Je nach Set kommen sechs bis neun Teile in den Karton: Schwamm, Lederbürste, Applikator, Mikrofaser- und Viskosetücher, Sprühflasche oder Schaumspender. Das klingt nach Zugabe und ist die eigentliche Sicherung — das Werkzeug bestimmt, wie viel Wasser ins Material geht.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVier Anwendungen, eine Chemie-Familie.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vom Neuwagensitz über den Sammler-Sneaker und die Motorradkombi bis zum Stoffverdeck: Dieselbe Reparaturpraxis steckt hinter allen Sets. Für dich heißt das, du bekommst am Verdeck keine andere Sorgfalt als am Ledersitz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraxistipp von Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Der teuerste Fehler mit einem Set ist der abgekürzte Zwischenschritt. Bei uns landen regelmäßig Anfragen von Kunden, deren frisch versiegeltes Cabrio-Verdeck nach vier Wochen kein Wasser mehr abperlt — und fast immer wurde nach der Bürstenreinigung nur einmal feucht nachgewischt statt gründlich ausgespült. Die Konservierung des Reinigers bleibt dann in der Faser und wirkt wie ein Trennmittel: Die Versiegelung findet nichts, woran sie vernetzen kann. Am Ledersitz passiert dasselbe in klein, dort zeigt es sich als fleckig aufliegende Pflege. Deshalb gilt für jedes Set dieselbe Regel: Reiniger restlos abnehmen oder bis schaumfrei ausspülen, dann durchtrocknen lassen, erst danach pflegen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDer Reiniger entscheidet, ob die Pflege überhaupt ankommt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePflege wirkt nur dort, wo der Reiniger vorher sauber gearbeitet hat. Alles andere ist konservierter Schmutz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrei Dinge stehen der Pflege im Weg, und alle drei entstehen im Reinigungsschritt. Das erste ist ein Rückstand des Reinigers selbst: Konservierungsstoffe und Tensidreste bilden einen unsichtbaren Film, an dem Fette und Polymere abgleiten. Das zweite ist Restfeuchte — Wasser sitzt in der Deckschicht und verdrängt genau die Pflege, die dort hinein soll. Das dritte ist Schmutz, der gelöst und nicht abgenommen wurde und beim Trocknen großflächiger wieder auffällt als vorher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGenau an dieser Stelle verdient ein Set sein Geld. Reiniger und Pflege eines Sets sind auf denselben Rückstandshaushalt eingestellt: Der Reiniger löst so viel, wie sich mit dem beiliegenden Werkzeug wieder abnehmen lässt, und die Pflege ist auf das eingestellt, was danach übrig bleibt. Zwei beliebige Flaschen aus zwei Regalen teilen diese Absprache nicht.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeim COLOURLOCK \"Leather Wash Set\" wird das besonders deutlich, weil dort ein dritter Baustein dazukommt. Vor dem eigentlichen Waschgang liegt das Leder eine Stunde in einem Bad mit Farbfixativ — einer sauren Lösung, die die Pigmente in der Faser verankert wie ein Anker im Boden. Merkst du daran: Dunkle Nähte auf hellem Leder laufen beim Waschen nicht aus. Ohne diesen Vorlauf wäre das Waschkonzentrat trotz milder Rezeptur ein Risiko für jedes mehrfarbige Teil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDass die Marke so denkt, hat einen einfachen Grund. COLOURLOCK kommt aus der Lederinstandsetzung und weiß, wie ein misslungener Reinigungsdurchgang endet: mit Nachfärben. Ein Set ist damit weniger ein Bündelangebot als eine Absicherung gegen genau diesen Weg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVier Ledersorten teilen sich dieselbe Reparatur-Chemie\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDie Sets trennen nicht nach Fahrzeugklasse, sondern nach dem, was du in der Hand hältst. Vier Gruppen decken den Alltag ab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDer Normalfall ist fest verbautes Fahrzeugleder. Dafür stehen die \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/koch-chemie-colourlock-sets-lederalter\"\u003ePflege-Sets nach Lederalter\u003c\/a\u003e, gestaffelt in drei Stufen: das COLOURLOCK \"New Leather Care\" Set für Leder bis etwa drei Jahre, das \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-colourlock-smooth-leather-care-set-pflegeset-glattleder-ab-3-jahre\"\u003eCOLOURLOCK \"Smooth Leather Care\" Set\u003c\/a\u003e für gealtertes Serienleder darüber und das COLOURLOCK \"Classic Car Leather Care\" Set für strapaziertes Oldtimer-Leder. Was die Stufen trennt, ist die Rückfettung: zurückhaltend beim jungen Leder, das oben schützen soll, deutlich kräftiger beim ausgetrockneten Oldtimer-Sitz, der von innen wieder weich werden muss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSneaker sind ein eigenes Substrat, weil in einem Schuh Glattleder, Mesh, Suede, Kunstleder und Gummisohle nebeneinanderliegen. Das \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-colourlock-sneaker-cleaner-set\"\u003eCOLOURLOCK \"Sneaker Cleaner Set\"\u003c\/a\u003e löst das über einen pH-neutralen Schaum aus dem Spender, dazu liegen weiche Lederbürste, Reinigungsschwamm und Viskosetücher bei. pH-neutral heißt hier: Der Reiniger liegt auf dem Wert von Wasser und greift die Gerbstoffe im Leder nicht an. Im Alltag merkst du das an Suede, das nach dem Trocknen nicht ausbleicht.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbnehmbares Leder darf einen Schritt weiter gehen. Lederjacken, Motorradkombis, Sitzbezüge und Lammfelle verträgt das COLOURLOCK \"Leather Wash Set\" im Wollwaschgang bei höchstens 35 Grad, weil das Waschkonzentrat nach Gerberrezept Fette zurückgibt, statt sie auszuspülen. Reguläre Vollwaschmittel arbeiten alkalisch und entziehen dem Leder seine Weichmacher — das Ergebnis ist ein Teil, das sich anfühlt wie Pappe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDie vierte Gruppe fasst gar kein Leder an. Das COLOURLOCK \"Cabrio Care Set\" reinigt und versiegelt textile Stoffverdecke: ein pH-neutrales Konzentrat, das sich 1:10 mit warmem Wasser ansetzen lässt, und eine wasserbasierte Textilversiegelung, die mit dem Schwamm einmassiert statt gesprüht wird. Sie trocknet atmungsaktiv auf, Restfeuchte aus dem Innenraum kann also nach außen entweichen und das Dach schimmelt nicht von innen heraus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eZwischen Wischen, Schäumen und Waschen liegt die Wassermenge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlle vier Arbeitsweisen unterscheiden sich in einer einzigen Größe: wie viel Wasser das Material sehen darf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAm Fahrzeugsitz ist die Antwort nebelfeucht. Der Reiniger kommt auf den Schwamm und nie direkt aufs Leder, der Schaum trägt den gelösten Schmutz, und ein feuchtes Tuch nimmt beides wieder ab. Wer stattdessen aufs Leder sprüht, treibt Feuchtigkeit in Nähte und Perforation, wo sie tagelang bleibt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeim Sneaker übernimmt das Werkzeug die Dosierung. Der Schaum aus dem 200-ml-Spender wird auf die feuchte Bürste oder den Schwamm gepumpt, nicht auf den Schuh. Der Grund ist konstruktiv: Die Klebung der Mittelsohle arbeitet auf wässriger Basis, und sobald das Obermaterial gesättigt ist, läuft Wasser in die Naht und die Sohle wandert vom Schuh weg. Mikroschaum statt freier Flüssigkeit ist an dieser Stelle keine Bequemlichkeit, sondern die Materialversicherung.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDie Maschinenwäsche ist der einzige Fall, in dem Leder komplett unter Wasser darf — und auch nur, weil das Fixativbad vorher die Pigmente festgesetzt hat. 5 bis 10 Liter handwarmes Wasser, 60 Minuten Einlegezeit, alle Viertelstunde kurz bewegen. Danach geht das Teil feucht und ohne Ausspülen in die Trommel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAm Verdeck kippt die Regel ins Gegenteil: Dort ist viel Wasser Pflicht. Nach der Bürstenreinigung wird so lange klar nachgespült, bis das Wasser schaumfrei abläuft. Wer das abkürzt, hat vier Wochen später die Diskussion über die Standzeit der Versiegelung, die eigentlich eine Diskussion über den Spülgang ist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDer gemeinsame Nenner ist unspektakulär und trägt jede der vier Anwendungen: Du steuerst die Wassermenge über das Werkzeug, nicht über die Flasche. Genau deshalb liegt in jedem Karton das passende Werkzeug bei.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDie Trockenpause entscheidet über das Ergebnis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDer Arbeitsschritt, der am häufigsten fehlt, ist gar keiner. Es ist die Pause zwischen Reinigen und Pflegen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDie Einwirkzeiten selbst sind kurz und überall ähnlich: 5 bis 10 Minuten, in denen der Reiniger arbeitet und auf keinen Fall antrocknen darf. Danach beginnt das Warten. Ein gereinigter Ledersitz braucht bei Zimmertemperatur eine gute halbe Stunde, bevor Pflege sinnvoll ist. Ein Verdeck braucht mehrere Stunden, idealerweise die Nacht. Sneaker trocknen bei Raumtemperatur mit Schuhspannern, ohne Heizung, ohne Föhn, ohne Sonne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDie zweite Wartezeit hängt hinten dran. Die Textilversiegelung des Cabrio-Sets härtet 24 Stunden aus und will dabei zwischen 10 und 40 Grad stehen; der Protector aus dem Set für neues Leder braucht zwölf bis 24 Stunden und keine pralle Sonne. Beim Sneaker-Set liegt das Anwendungsfenster zwischen 15 und 25 Grad — bei Kälte zieht der Schaum nicht richtig ab, bei Hitze trocknet er zu früh an.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRechne die Termine deshalb nicht in Arbeitszeit, sondern in Kalenderzeit. Aus dem Detailing1-Alltag kennen wir genau eine Beschwerdeform bei Sets, und sie beginnt mit einem Samstagvormittag: reinigen, kurz abwischen, sofort pflegen, nachmittags weg. Zwei dünne Anwendungen im Jahr sind für gepflegtes Leder mehr als genug — beide dürfen sich über zwei Tage verteilen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeim Trocknen von Lederbekleidung kommt eine eigene Regel dazu, weil dort Hitze das Material dauerhaft verändert. Halbtrocken durchwalken oder im Trockner mit Kaltluft auflockern hält die Fasern beweglich. Heizungsluft und Sonne treiben Restfeuchte zu schnell aus und hinterlassen ein Teil, das sich beim ersten Tragen wie ein fremdes Kleidungsstück anfühlt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEin Set löst nicht jede Aufgabe besser als zwei Flaschen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEin Set ist auf ein einzelnes Objekt kalkuliert und auf die zwei Termine, die es im Jahr braucht. Darüber hinaus kippt die Rechnung.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSobald ein zweites und drittes Fahrzeug dranhängt oder du gewerblich aufbereitest, lohnen Litergebinde. Die Abstimmung legst du dann einmalig selbst fest und arbeitest sie danach immer gleich ab. Die Komponenten gibt es getrennt: die passende Pflege unter \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/koch-chemie-colourlock-pflege-lederpflege\"\u003eLederpflege\u003c\/a\u003e, den passenden Reiniger unter \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/koch-chemie-colourlock-reinigung-lederreiniger\"\u003eLederreiniger\u003c\/a\u003e. Dasselbe gilt, wenn bei dir schon ein bewährter Reiniger im Regal steht und nur die Pflege fehlt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDas Sneaker-Set hat eine klare Obergrenze, die wir offen benennen: Es ist eine Pflege für gute Schuhe, kein Reset für eingetretenen Schlamm. Tief sitzender Straßenschmutz, Salzränder aus dem Winter oder Ölspuren übersteigen die milde Reinigungskraft — dafür braucht es die stärkeren Rezepturen aus den \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/koch-chemie-colourlock-reinigung-schuhreiniger\"\u003eSchuh- \u0026amp; Sneakerreinigern\u003c\/a\u003e. Wer das Set für den Alltagssneaker im Novemberregen kauft, wird enttäuscht sein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuch das Wash Set hat seine Sperren, und sie sind nicht verhandelbar. Offenporige Anilinleder saugen die Waschlösung direkt in die Faser, Pelze mit auswaschbarer Gerbung verlieren dabei ihre Struktur, und fest verbaute Autositze kommen ohnehin nicht in die Maschine. Bei uns ist die häufigste Fehlerwartung an das Cabrio-Set eine andere: Es reinigt und versiegelt, es färbt nicht. Ein ausgeblichenes graues Verdeck wird nach der Behandlung sauber und wasserabweisend, schwarz wird es davon nicht.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDie letzte Grenze gilt für alle Sets gleichermaßen. Keines von ihnen repariert. Sobald die Deckschicht an der Seitenwange durchgescheuert oder die Farbe gerissen ist, hilft kein Fett mehr, sondern nur noch Farbe — und das ist ein Fall für die \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/koch-chemie-colourlock-reparatur\"\u003eReparatur von COLOURLOCK\u003c\/a\u003e. Pflege hält den Zustand, den du hast — sie holt keinen zurück, den du verloren hast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWelches Set zu deinem Leder passt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDie Auswahl läuft über zwei Fragen, und die erste ist banal: Was hältst du in der Hand?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIst es fest verbautes Fahrzeugleder, gibt der erste Reinigungszug die Antwort. Nimm einen feuchten Schwamm mit etwas Reiniger und arbeite eine handtellergroße Fläche an verdeckter Stelle. Kommt nur grauer Schmutz auf den Schwamm und bleibt die Fläche danach gleichmäßig, ist die Zurichtung intakt und ein zurückhaltendes Set reicht. Zieht die Stelle stumpf auf und schluckt die erste Pflege sofort weg, ist das Leder gealtert und braucht die kräftigere Rückfettung. Färbt sich der Schwamm dagegen in der Lederfarbe ein, ist die Deckschicht bereits offen — dann ist kein Pflege-Set der nächste Schritt. Die drei Stufen für die ersten beiden Fälle stehen in den \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/koch-chemie-colourlock-sets-lederalter\"\u003ePflege-Sets nach Lederalter\u003c\/a\u003e, wobei das Set für gealtertes Glattleder bei uns am häufigsten gefragt wird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIst es abnehmbar — Lederjacke, Motorradkombi, Sitzbezug, Lammfell —, führt der Weg über das COLOURLOCK \"Leather Wash Set\" mit seinem Vorbad. Sind es Sneaker aus dem Materialmix, ist das COLOURLOCK \"Sneaker Cleaner Set\" die passende Wahl. Ist es ein textiles Verdeck, greift das COLOURLOCK \"Cabrio Care Set\", das als einziges dieser Reihe mit Stoff statt mit Leder arbeitet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZwei Fälle liegen außerhalb dieser Reihe. Offenporiges Anilin- und Nubukleder braucht eigene Produkte statt eines Standardsets, und wer nur ein einzelnes Teil des Ablaufs sucht, ist mit Einzelgebinden besser bedient. Alle weiteren Zusammenstellungen der Marke, von Reparatur- bis Farbsets, findest du eine Ebene höher: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/koch-chemie-colourlock-sets\"\u003eZurück zu Sets von COLOURLOCK\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnd der Satz, den kein Karton mitliefert: Plane nicht die Arbeit, plane das Warten. Ein kompletter Innenraum ist in gut einer Stunde gereinigt und gepflegt, die Trocknungsphasen dazwischen kosten ein Vielfaches davon. Wer das Set morgens auspackt und mittags fertig sein will, macht den einen Fehler, den keine Rezeptur auffängt — und zwar unabhängig davon, welches der Sets vor ihm auf dem Tisch steht.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"koch-chemie-colourlock-new-leather-care-set-pflegeset-neue-glattleder-3-jahre","title":"COLOURLOCK \"New Leather Care\" Set (care set for new smooth leather up to 3 years)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCOLOURLOCK \"New Leather Care\" Set — care set for protected, as-new, long-lasting smooth leather\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do you protect new leather in a car the right way? The COLOURLOCK \"New Leather Care\" Set cleans gently and seals the surface where it counts – so your leather stays matt, clean and resistant to abrasion and dirt for longer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURLOCK \"New Leather Care\" Set — care set for new smooth leather\u003c\/strong\u003e is the foundation that lets you protect fresh leather properly from day one. On new cars or freshly detailed interiors the leather looks perfect, but it's also especially vulnerable to abrasion, colour transfer and dirt. Modern surface-pigmented smooth leather does have a protective coating, yet that's exactly what day-to-day friction, clothing and skin contact wear down over time. This set works right there: it lifts light dirt gently while building an invisible protective layer that makes the leather more resistant in the long run. The result is an interior that stays well-kept, keeps its original look and shows far less wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect early instead of repairing later\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew leather looks perfect but takes a beating day-to-day. Sealing it with Leather Shield cuts abrasion and protects against colour transfer – right where the first shiny spots usually show up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle cleaning with no loss of substance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeather Cleaner mild lifts light dirt without putting unnecessary stress on the factory protective layer. That's what keeps the original leather structure intact over the long haul.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps the original feel and look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo shiny or greasy surfaces: the set holds onto that typical silky-matt OEM look and gives you a natural feel underhand – just like day one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProtect new leather seal smooth leather care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you \u003cstrong\u003eprotect new leather\u003c\/strong\u003e, the point isn't to fix material that's already damaged but to keep the original condition for as long as possible. This is where Leather Shield plays its key role: it forms an invisible, flexible protective layer on the leather surface that acts like a barrier against abrasion, dirt and colour transfer. On light-coloured leather or hard-worked seat bolsters in particular, this seal stops early signs of wear and the typical denim staining. Unlike classic care products, this protective layer changes neither the feel nor the sheen of the leather – the silky-matt finish stays fully intact. Day-to-day that means: less cleaning, lower risk of damage and an interior that looks like new for much longer. That's exactly why this set is the first and most important step for any new car or freshly detailed leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClean leather gently car interior care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaning your \u003cstrong\u003ecar leather\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly is key to keeping the protection working over the long run. Even fine dirt particles act like an abrasive and speed up surface wear. Leather Cleaner mild is built exactly for that: it lifts dirt effectively without drying out or attacking the leather coating. Paired with the Foamer Bottle the cleaner foams up nicely, so you can spread it evenly and it works right into the structure. That keeps product use down and gives you a really controlled application. The sponges that come with it help you clean evenly, while the viscose cloths reliably pick up any residue. It's this matched interplay that gets the leather clean without putting unnecessary stress on its protective layer – a real difference from harsher cleaning methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeather care set application result durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid \u003cstrong\u003eleather care set for new leather\u003c\/strong\u003e shows its worth above all in the long-term effect. Combining regular, gentle cleaning with targeted sealing keeps the surface intact and resistant for far longer. Typical signs of ageing like shiny spots, discolouration or abrasion show up later and far less harshly. At the same time the natural feel stays – the leather feels neither sticky nor artificial. The key here is consistency: if you protect the leather from day one, you cut down hugely on the need for more involved work later, like colour refreshing or repairs. Should the leather still show first signs of wear, this care pairs perfectly with a \u003cem\u003eCOLOURLOCK Leather Fresh Set\u003c\/em\u003e for colour refreshing. For older leather from around three years on, it's better to switch to a more nourishing system like the \u003cem\u003eCOLOURLOCK Smooth Leather Care Set\u003c\/em\u003e, which is tuned specifically for surfaces that have already taken a beating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the COLOURLOCK New Leather Care Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e250 ml Leather Cleaner (mild): \u003c\/strong\u003egentle cleaning for surface-pigmented smooth leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 ml Leather Shield: \u003c\/strong\u003eprotective seal against abrasion and colour transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003cspan\u003e×\u003c\/span\u003e Cleaning \u0026amp; Application Sponge (small): \u003c\/strong\u003eeven application of cleaner and seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003cspan\u003e×\u003c\/span\u003e Viscose Cloth: \u003c\/strong\u003elint-free cloths for cleaning and wiping down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003cspan\u003e×\u003c\/span\u003e Foamer Bottle: \u003c\/strong\u003efor efficient, even foam application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie × COLOURLOCK","offers":[{"title":"8-piece set (350 ml)","offer_id":57287833551183,"sku":"D1-KCX-8810-S-01","price":31.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/8810-S-01_1.png?v=1778250923"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-colourlock-smooth-leather-care-set-pflegeset-glattleder-ab-3-jahre","title":"COLOURLOCK \"Smooth Leather Care\" Set (care kit for smooth leather aged 3 years and up)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCare kit against shiny spots, drying out and wear on smooth leather aged 3 years and up: COLOURLOCK \"Smooth Leather Care\" Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do you properly care for older leather in your car? The COLOURLOCK \"Smooth Leather Care\" Set cleans gently and feeds the leather with targeted care and UV protection – for supple surfaces, less wear and a visibly freshened-up look.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURLOCK \"Smooth Leather Care\" Set — care kit for smooth leather aged 3 years and up\u003c\/strong\u003e is exactly what you want when the leather in your cabin no longer looks quite fresh. The usual giveaways are shiny patches, a slightly greasy surface or a dry feel under your fingers – that's the point where “new” starts turning into “worn in”. Here's the thing: in daily use, leather loses quality not just visually but functionally too. Friction compacts the surface, dirt particles act like fine sandpaper, and UV light pushes the ageing along on top of that. This set goes straight at those processes and gets the leather looking even again, feeling more supple and standing up far better to whatever comes next. It's the logical next step after caring for new leather – and it stops those first signs of wear from turning into real damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTargets greasy, shiny leather head-on\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShine doesn't come from “care” – it comes from a compacted, dirty surface. The cleaner lifts that layer while the care product brings back the natural finish – for a visibly more matt result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive care, not just a sealant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOlder leather needs its substance kept alive. Leather Care feeds the surface with conditioning components and at the same time shields it from UV-driven ageing and further wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoticeably better feel day-to-day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter you've worked it in, the leather feels even and supple again – no tacky grip, no fake shine, just an OEM-like finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning leather in your car cabin against shiny spots and grime\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important step when you \u003cstrong\u003eclean leather in your car\u003c\/strong\u003e often gets underrated – and that's exactly where most people slip up. Plenty of folks try to “mask” shiny or greasy leather with a care product instead of dealing with the cause. In reality that shine comes from a mix of dirt, skin oils and a compacted surface. That layer behaves like a film and changes both the look and the feel. The Leather Cleaner mild is built precisely to lift those residues gently, without needlessly attacking the existing leather coating. Worked in as a foam with the Foamer Bottle, the cleaner spreads evenly and can do its job without soaking the material. The Allrounder Scrubber plays a key part here: it pulls grime out of the grain without scratching or roughing up the surface. This is the step that gets the leather looking matt again and lays the groundwork for care that actually works. Skip this prep and any care stays on the surface – and over time tends to give you even more shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeather care for cars: UV protection, suppleness and keeping the substance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter cleaning comes the real difference from basic care products: targeted \u003cstrong\u003eleather care in your car\u003c\/strong\u003e. Leather Care isn't meant to just dress the leather up cosmetically – it's there to stabilise it structurally. As leather gets older it loses flexibility, which over the long run can lead to tension, dryness and, worst case, cracks. The conditioning components in here work exactly on that, supporting the suppleness of the surface without leaving it soft or greasy. At the same time the built-in UV protection keeps the leather from fading and ageing as fast – a big factor on cars that get used a lot. The result is a more even look, a more stable surface and a noticeably nicer feel under your hand. This is the step that decides whether leather stays cared for long-term or quietly keeps getting worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeather care set: how it differs from new-leather kits and what comes next\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA proper \u003cstrong\u003eleather care set for older leather\u003c\/strong\u003e shows its strength above all next to systems made for new leather. Where a set like the \u003cem\u003eCOLOURLOCK \"New Leather Care\" Set\u003c\/em\u003e is mainly about protection, here it's actively about regeneration and preservation. That means: existing signs of wear get visually reduced, the surface gets stabilised and future wear slowed down. That transition is the key bit, because a lot of people step in too late – only once colour loss or damage is already showing. If the leather is already badly faded or showing first abrasions, though, care alone won't cut it anymore. In that case a \u003cem\u003eCOLOURLOCK Leather Fresh Set\u003c\/em\u003e for colour refresh is the next logical step. For deeper damage or cracks, a comprehensive approach like the \u003cem\u003eCOLOURLOCK Complete Leather Repair Set\u003c\/em\u003e is the way to go. This set sits in the perfect middle ground between protection and repair and keeps your leather in a cared-for, original-looking condition for as long as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the COLOURLOCK Smooth Leather Care Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e250 ml Leather Cleaner (mild): \u003c\/strong\u003egentle cleaning for surface-pigmented smooth leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 ml Leather Care: \u003c\/strong\u003econditioning lotion with UV protection for supple, stable leather surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003cspan\u003e×\u003c\/span\u003e Viscose Cloth: \u003c\/strong\u003elint-free cloths for cleaning and wiping off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003cspan\u003e×\u003c\/span\u003e Allrounder Scrubber: \u003c\/strong\u003ecleaning pad for getting grime out effectively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003cspan\u003e×\u003c\/span\u003e Foamer Bottle: \u003c\/strong\u003efor controlled, even foam application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie × COLOURLOCK","offers":[{"title":"6-piece set (350 ml)","offer_id":57287918027087,"sku":"D1-KCX-8804-S-01","price":31.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/8804-S-01_1.png?v=1778250925"},{"product_id":"colourlock-classic-car-leather-care-set-pflegeset-fur-strapaziertes-oldtimer-leder","title":"COLOURLOCK \"Classic Car Leather Care\" Set (care set for tired classic-car leather)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCare set for hard, dry, crack-prone leather in a classic car: COLOURLOCK \"Classic Car Leather Care\" Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do you properly look after old leather that's gone hard inside a classic car? The COLOURLOCK \"Classic Car Leather Care\" Set cleans gently, makes the leather supple again and feeds it with targeted oils and care – for more flexibility and a longer life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURLOCK \"Classic Car Leather Care\" Set — care set for tired classic-car leather\u003c\/strong\u003e is the specialist answer for leather that has lost substance over years or decades. Unlike modern leather surfaces, what's missing here isn't just protection – it's moisture and flexibility above all. Typical signs are hard, dry leather, the first breaks on the surface or a brittle feel under your fingers – exactly what happens when the material has had its important oils and fats pulled out of it over a long time. This set goes straight at those root causes and gives the leather back what it needs: cleaning, rehydration and lasting care. The result is leather that's clearly more supple, less prone to further damage and more even-looking again. With valuable classic-car interiors in particular, that's what decides long-term preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReactivation, not surface-level care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOld leather needs more than cleaning – the Old Leather Softener works in deeper and helps bring back the original flexibility. That eases tension and actively heads off breaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted feed with oils and fats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Elephant Leather Preserver feeds the leather for the long run with the caring substances it has lost over the years – for more suppleness and kept substance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle cleaning as the base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Leather Cleaner mild lifts dirt without loading the already delicate leather any further – key to a safe job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning old leather: prepping a classic-car interior gently\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you're \u003cstrong\u003ecleaning classic-car leather\u003c\/strong\u003e, it isn't only about lifting dirt – it's about getting the material ready to take anything in again. Over the years dust, old care products and environmental residue settle into the surface and block the pore structure. This is exactly where most mistakes happen: cleaners that are too aggressive or the wrong method can dry out or damage the already weakened leather even more. The Leather Cleaner mild is dialled in for precisely this situation and lifts dirt gently, without attacking the substance any further. The leather brush backs this up, working right into the structure and freeing residue you'd never reach with a cloth alone. Paired with the Foamer Bottle you lay the cleaner down as a controlled foam, so the leather doesn't get soaked needlessly. This step is the one that counts, because only clean, prepped leather can take in the care products that follow and actually let them work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOld Leather Softener: making leather supple again, rehydrating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real difference with old leather comes down to \u003cstrong\u003erehydrating leather\u003c\/strong\u003e. As the years go on the material loses its natural fats and turns hard, brittle and prone to cracks. That's exactly where the Old Leather Softener comes in. It works deeper into the leather structure and helps make hardened areas supple again. This step matters, because stiff leather can no longer flex with movement – the upshot is tension that leads to breaks down the line. With targeted use the leather gets flexible again and copes with stress better. The key is an even, patient application, since this step needs time to work fully. This is where the difference to classic care products shows: it isn't about a quick shine, it's about lasting recovery of how the material behaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic-car leather care: protection, durability and kept substance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter rehydration comes the step that decides the long game: \u003cstrong\u003eclassic-car leather care\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Elephant Leather Preserver feeds the leather with high-grade care components that work deep into the surface and keep it supple from there. At the same time a protective layer forms that guards the leather against drying out again and against outside influences. With cars that get used rarely or seasonal classics in particular, that protection is key, since long lay-ups can speed the ageing on. The result is leather that feels more natural again, looks more even and is clearly less prone to fresh damage. Worth understanding: this set is meant for care and preservation. If you already have visible cracks, colour loss or damage, you should add a \u003cem\u003eCOLOURLOCK Leather Fresh Set\u003c\/em\u003e or a more comprehensive repair system like the \u003cem\u003eCOLOURLOCK Complete Leather Repair Set\u003c\/em\u003e. That combination is what gets you a full, lasting restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the COLOURLOCK Classic Car Leather Care Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e250 ml Old Leather Softener: \u003c\/strong\u003efor deep-acting rehydration and softening of old leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e250 ml Leather Cleaner (mild): \u003c\/strong\u003egentle cleaning for delicate leather surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e125 ml Elephant Leather Preserver: \u003c\/strong\u003eintensive care with oils and fats for long-term kept substance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003cspan\u003e×\u003c\/span\u003e Cleaning \u0026amp; Application Sponge (small): \u003c\/strong\u003efor laying care products down evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003cspan\u003e×\u003c\/span\u003e Coating Towel: \u003c\/strong\u003ehigh-grade towel for clean work and wipe-off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003cspan\u003e×\u003c\/span\u003e Foamer Bottle: \u003c\/strong\u003efor controlled foam application of the cleaner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003cspan\u003e×\u003c\/span\u003e Leather Cleaning Brush (brown): \u003c\/strong\u003efor effective, gentle cleaning of the leather structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie × COLOURLOCK","offers":[{"title":"9-piece set (625 ml)","offer_id":57287978254671,"sku":"D1-KCX-8811-S-01","price":83.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/8811-S-01_1.png?v=1778250927"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-colourlock-leather-wash-set","title":"COLOURLOCK \"Leather Wash Set\"","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eMachine Washing Removable Leather Parts Without Color Bleeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the COLOURLOCK Leather Wash Set? A two-component leather detergent consisting of wash concentrate and separate color fixative for machine or hand deep cleaning of washable genuine leather at a maximum of 35 degrees Celsius. Not suitable for permanently installed car seats, exotic aniline leather, and furs with washable tanning.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe COLOURLOCK Leather Wash Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eleather detergent set\u003c\/strong\u003e from Koch-Chemie consisting of a mild wash concentrate and an acidic color fixative. The concentrate follows a tanner's recipe and returns fats to the leather during washing, instead of rinsing them out. The fixative applies a protective layer to the pigments before washing, preventing dark colors from bleeding into light inlays during the 35-degree rinse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRegular heavy-duty detergents are alkaline and strip the leather of its natural softeners. The result is a rock-hard piece that can no longer be worn or upholstered. The COLOURLOCK set is the counter-logic to this: slightly acidic, re-greasing, with a separate color lock. The brand has been part of Koch-Chemie since the end of 2023; the formulation has remained unchanged after the takeover, and the containers now feature the white KCX design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-bath workflow to prevent color bleeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e The included 100 ml fixative is prepared in a separate tub with 5 to 10 liters of lukewarm water before washing. A 60-minute soaking time anchors the pigments in the leather fibers before the concentrate cleans at 35 degrees in the machine. Pure all-in-one leather detergents do not have this pigment lock. For you, this means dark stitching lines on a white motorcycle suit won't bleed, the set keeps the colors where the tanner put them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRe-greasing with lanolin according to a tanner's recipe.\u003c\/strong\u003e The concentrate contains mild surfactants and lanolin derivatives that return to the open pores, while sweat, sebum, and road dust are dissolved. 80 to 125 ml of concentrate (about one-third to half a bottle) is sufficient per machine wash. The leather is supple after drying, not stiff. In everyday life: you put the suit back on without having to break it in for two weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreely available, no private customer restriction.\u003c\/strong\u003e The set is not B2B-only and can be ordered without professional proof. Nevertheless, the concentrate is chemically potent, eye protection and nitrile gloves are mandatory when mixing, safety instructions are in the data sheet. Practical: you don't need a business license, but respect for a strong product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical tip from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e We often see users pouring the fixative into the washing machine's detergent drawer. It doesn't work there. The fixative needs standing water and 60 minutes to anchor itself in the leather fibers. Prepare 50 ml in a tub with 5 to 10 liters of lukewarm water, place the leather parts in it, and then transfer them moist into the drum \u003cem\u003ewithout rinsing\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFrom our experience: throwing two to three clean tennis balls into the cold air dryer breaks up bonded fibers faster. The leather is supple after 30 minutes instead of two days of air drying. No manufacturer writes this trick into the official instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFour phases from pre-treatment to milled leather\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe set only works if the four phases of pre-wash, fixative bath, machine wash, and milling are consistently followed sequentially. Shortcutting will either ruin the color or the structure of the leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavily soiled areas such as collars, cuffs, and linings are first pre-treated undiluted with the concentrate and a soft leather brush. Without this pre-wash, coarse dirt will simply remain during the machine wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen comes the fixative bath in a tub: 50 ml in 5 to 10 liters of lukewarm water, 60 minutes soaking time, move briefly every 15 minutes. The moist parts are then transferred directly into the drum without rinsing, along with 80 to 125 ml of concentrate on a wool wash cycle at a maximum of 35 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHigher temperatures cause the leather proteins to curdle and the material shrinks irreversibly. We regularly hear of covers that came out of the drum several clothing sizes smaller because the water was too warm or drying was done on a heater. This is not a marketing note, it's a physical limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter spinning, the critical phase follows: milling. The semi-dry leather is stretched and kneaded in all directions until the fibers are flexible again. Completely dry pieces can alternatively be tumbled soft for 15 to 30 minutes in a dryer with cold air, turned inside out, never with heat. Air drying takes one to two days, lying flat on towels or hanging shape-stable at room temperature, no heater, no sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to add aftercare to the workflow, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-colourlock-care-waterproofing-oil-pflegeol-impragnierung\"\u003eCOLOURLOCK Care \u0026amp; Waterproofing Oil\u003c\/a\u003e is the right impregnation for smooth leather. Without impregnation, the fiber remains supple but loses the water repellency that protects the leather from subsequent soiling in everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStructural wash dissolves dirt, not migrated pigments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Leather Wash Set removes sweat, sebum, and road dust from the leather structure. Chemical pigment migrations such as denim dye transfer on light nappa are beyond its reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStandard applications include sweaty motorcycle suits and pilot jackets, classic leather cases, removable vintage car covers, leather gloves with ingrained sweat marks, historical saddle straps, and equestrian equipment. Lambskin with firm tanning is also suitable. Forums such as autopflegeforum.eu and fahrzeugpflegeforum.de refer to the concentrate as a reference for machine leather washing. Users consistently report that the leather does not harden with correct drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnwashable remain open-pore aniline leathers in strong composite, very porous old leathers, exotic leather types, and furs with washable tanning. In these substrates, the water also dissolves the tanning, and the piece loses its structure. If dark pigment spots are not superficial but have migrated into the leather color, even intensive washing will not help. Then re-pigmentation with COLOURLOCK Leather Fresh is the next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA second honest limitation: deeply ingrained mold or mildew odor in foam padding cannot be removed by washing alone, because the spores do not even reach the leather; they are under the cover. Here, the padding must be disassembled, otherwise the odor will return after three days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf, on the other hand, only a quick wipe-down cleaning of the car interior without disassembly is required, then the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-colourlock-leather-cleaner-mild-lederreiniger\"\u003eCOLOURLOCK Leather Cleaner Mild\u003c\/a\u003e is the right choice, as it works on permanently installed car seats. If you need to wash dark and light leather parts separately and only need the fixative lock individually, choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-colourlock-leather-fixative-farbfixierer\"\u003eCOLOURLOCK Leather Fixative\u003c\/a\u003e in a single bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor saddlers and restorers, not for wipe-down care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is aimed at users who machine wash removable leather parts and invest three hours plus drying time. For everything else, it is too elaborate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main target group includes saddleries, trained leather reconditioners, restorers of classic convertibles and vintage cars, and motorcycle suit cleaners. The assortment of 250 ml concentrate plus 100 ml fixative is sufficient for three to five machine washes or a larger saddler order. In regular wash-and-wax detailing on permanently installed car seats, the set plays no role. Seats cannot be put in the machine; here, the Leather Cleaner Mild is already ready in the wiping tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHobby enthusiasts who clean a motorcycle suit once a year also benefit, provided they take the afternoon for it. Three hours of active time plus one to two days of drying is the honest effort estimate; less is not realistic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn important consequence that reconditioners should discuss with the end customer before each job: scratches, fading, and patina concealed by dirt will become prominently visible after deep washing. A leather wash often necessitates subsequent color refreshment with Leather Fresh, otherwise the customer will be more disappointed after cleaning than before. A photo log of the prior condition, reviewed with the customer, prevents the expectation gap between \"five hours of work\" and \"looks like new.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe one Detailing1 insight that no marketing brochure writes: after every leather wash cycle, the machine itself must be degreased. The concentrate contains a lot of lanolin, and at 35 degrees, a sticky grease film inevitably remains in the drum and hoses. Without post-cleaning, it will ruin the next textile wash, often only two washes later, when shirts suddenly come out of the drum greasy. A blank run at 60 to 90 degrees with a strong degreasing heavy-duty detergent is sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the hour of effort between a satisfied saddler customer and a family with greasy shirts. Exactly where most people shorten the workflow. Whoever buys the leather detergent set buys not only the two bottles, but the commitment to consistently complete the workflow, from the fixative bath to the 35-degree limit to the subsequent machine cleaning cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie × COLOURLOCK","offers":[{"title":"set","offer_id":57637092491599,"sku":"D1-KCX-8809-S-01","price":31.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/8809-S-01_1.png?v=1778249510"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-colourlock-sneaker-cleaner-set","title":"COLOURLOCK \"Sneaker Cleaner Set\"","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eSneaker Cleaner Set for Smooth Leather, Mesh, and Suede without Material Damage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the COLOURLOCK Sneaker Cleaner Set? A pH-neutral foam cleaning system from Koch-Chemie and COLOURLOCK for premium sneakers with smooth leather, mesh, suede, synthetic leather, and rubber soles. The box contains a 200 ml foam dispenser plus a soft leather brush, cleaning sponge, and two viscose cloths. Designed as fair-weather and lifestyle care for collector's items, not as a reset tool for ingrained mud.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURLOCK Sneaker Cleaner Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is the lifestyle cleaning system from Koch-Chemie and COLOURLOCK, which translates the restoration logic of the Leather Centre into a ready-to-use foam for smooth leather, mesh, suede, and synthetic leather. The cleaner is in a 200 ml foam dispenser and operates at pH 7.0, which is precisely the same value as water and healthy skin. The set comes with a soft leather brush, cleaning sponge, and two viscose cloths in a box. This way, the right tool is ready at hand for the upper material, sole, and wiping off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH 7.0 instead of alkaline harshness.\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic all-purpose and dish cleaners operate at pH 9 to 12, meaning on the alkaline side. This alkalinity attacks the tanning agents in the leather, makes the material brittle after drying, and can fade colors on mesh and suede. The Sneaker Cleaner is precisely calibrated to pH 7.0. For you, this means: no embrittlement, no fading, no bleeding. The honest trade-off: this mildness is not enough for deeply ingrained mud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoam dispenser as material insurance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 45 percent of all shoe reconditioning errors occur due to over-wetting. The problem behind this: the mid-sole adhesive dissolves on a water basis. As soon as the upper material becomes saturated, the water runs into the seam, and the sole detaches from the shoe. The 200 ml dispenser dispenses dense micro-foam instead of free liquid. Practical: you control the amount of water via the tool, not via the spray gun. No open adhesives on the sole edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage from the Leather Centre, now from Unna.\u003c\/strong\u003e COLOURLOCK has been fully part of Koch-Chemie since October 2023 and has been produced at the filling lines in Unna since the third quarter of 2024. For you, this means: laboratory control at the level of the Koch-Chemie vehicle line, the same batch documentation as for wheel cleaners in the car aisle. The set thus no longer entails manufacturing tolerances, but industrial reproducibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical tip from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e We often see sneakers ruined by incorrect brushes. Detailers instinctively reach for the hard synthetic brush for car upholstery because it's already on the shelf. On mesh, this guarantees pilling, i.e., lint formation in the fabric; on Nappa leather, the hard bristles cause irreversible micro-scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe rule from our practice: zone separation. The included soft COLOURLOCK brush is only for smooth leather and soles. For mesh and knit, use the sponge from the set and dab instead of scrubbing. Suede must be treated with a crepe or brass brush in one direction after foam cleaning. Otherwise, the fine fibers will stick together during drying, and you'll think the cleaner has destroyed the material. In reality, the fibers are just lying flat and need to be combed up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFoam on the tool, not on the shoe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sneaker Cleaner Set works in three clearly separated phases. Dry pre-wash, main wash as foam, air-drying at room temperature. First, remove the shoelaces, then use a dry brush or a worn-out soft brush to remove coarse dust and loose dirt from the upper material and sole. This dry phase is the first material protection: sand grains that end up in the wet foam act like micro-fine sandpaper on any substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the second step, the foam from the 200 ml dispenser is pumped directly onto the moist brush or moist sponge, never directly onto the shoe itself. This is the central anti-over-wetting rule: you only apply the amount of foam that the tool absorbs, not the amount that the dispenser currently dispenses. In circular, gentle motions, the foam dissolves skin oils, road oils, and grass residues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe underlying mechanism is micelle formation. The cleaning molecules form tiny spheres that enclose fat inside and are carried away in the water. Translated: what was just sticking is now sitting on top as laden foam, you just have to remove it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dwell time after application is 5 to 10 minutes. Then, remove the dirty foam with a clean microfiber cloth or a damp viscose cloth. For heavier soiling, rinse briefly with lukewarm water, about 30 degrees. Not hot and not directly under the tap. Both flush too much water into the mid-sole adhesive seam, and both effects from the second key benefit occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe application window is narrower than many think: 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. Direct sunlight dries the foam before removal and leaves surfactant residues, i.e., slight streaks at the edge of the cleaned surface. Below 15 degrees, the foam quality breaks down, the dispenser only delivers liquid drops instead of dense micro-mousse. Do not place the shoe outside in between if your care room is cold. Instead, extend the dwell time and continue working indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the dirt is extreme, the cleaner shows its true colors: the cleaning molecules are laden with dirt after one minute and can't absorb anything more. Fresh foam on top will only smear. In that case, rinse the first pass completely, let it air dry briefly, and start a second pass with fresh foam. No second push from the dispenser onto an already smeared shoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMild remains mild and the honest limits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLOURLOCK communicates it very clearly itself: the Sneaker Cleaner is a tool for fair-weather and lifestyle sneakers, not an all-purpose liberator for dirty everyday shoes. Anyone who doesn't accept this will be disappointed after the first pass and will brush harder out of frustration. The second application error arises from the first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree practical limits. First: \u003cstrong\u003edeeply ingrained mud and old oil stains\u003c\/strong\u003e. Here, the mild surfactant power is not enough. For heavily soiled leather areas, Koch-Chemie itself refers to the significantly stronger COLOURLOCK Strong Leather Cleaner with an alkaline active ingredient base. Anyone looking for the same concentrate for car interiors and sneakers will find the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-pol-star-textil-leder-und-alcantarareiniger-po\"\u003eKoch-Chemie Pol Star\u003c\/a\u003e from the Classic line more economical. Detailers mix it 1:10 for sneaker cleaning in large liter containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSecond: \u003cstrong\u003eyellowed white soles\u003c\/strong\u003e. The yellowing of old mid-soles is UV oxidation of the plastic, i.e., chemical aging due to sunlight over years. This is not a dirt film. Pure surfactant cleaners cannot tackle chemical aging. If you want the sole to be white again, you need either bleach-based sole cleaners that attack the leather upper material, or a UV oxidation treatment with hydrogen peroxide and sunlight. Both are outside the scope of this set. What the cleaner does very well, however, is remove white, light dirt film and skin oil from the sole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThird: \u003cstrong\u003egenuine color refreshment on suede and nubuck\u003c\/strong\u003e. If the suede sneaker looks faded at the tip, this is mechanical fiber abrasion, not dirt. The cleaner removes surface dirt but cannot straighten the microscopically flattened fibers. After foam cleaning, dry, then comb with a fine crepe or brass brush in one direction. The feel returns, the color does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor genuine color refreshment, there is the separate COLOURLOCK Suede Color line. Immediately after cleaning, for smooth leather sneakers, a care product like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-colourlock-leather-fresh-set-xs\"\u003eCOLOURLOCK Leather Fresh Set XS\u003c\/a\u003e is useful. It restores fat to the leather matrix that was rinsed out during cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHot air, radiators, and hairdryers are the fourth trap. Around 25 percent of all drying damage occurs due to forced hot drying. Leather shrinks, sole adhesives become soft, and the mesh wrinkles. The only safe method: let it dry at room temperature, maintaining the shape with cedar shoe trees. Cedar wood absorbs moisture from inside the shoe and simultaneously stabilizes its shape. The professional version of the newspaper trick, only without soggy paper in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSneakerheads, hobby detailers and the appropriate product range environment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sneaker Cleaner Set targets three target groups with different expectations. Sneakerheads and collectors buy it to preserve the value of high-priced or limited models. If a pair of Air Jordans or Yeezys costs a three-figure sum, a set with documented Reach compliance is the rational insurance against material damage. Here, maximum cleaning power is not what counts, but minimal material stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHobby detailers transfer their scientific approach from vehicle detailing to their wardrobe. If someone washes their convertible in summer with pH-neutral shampoo and a two-bucket method, they don't want to ruin their sneakers with dishwashing detergent and a machine wash. The set fits into the existing toolbox. The foam dispenser follows the same logic as the foamer for rim care, and microfiber cloths are already there anyway. For car interior care, the sneaker set is a lifestyle extension. In the catalog, you will find the set in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lederpflege\"\u003eLeather Care category\u003c\/a\u003e, where the complementary care products are also located.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to the competition, COLOURLOCK deliberately does not position itself as a hype brand. Jason Markk and Reshoevn8r from the USA cost similarly but deliver liquid concentrates that must be mixed with water in a bowl. This brings the risk of over-wetting back through the back door. TikTok hype brands like FZ150 score with entertainment marketing and are difficult to obtain in the DACH region. COLOURLOCK comes with Reach compliance, German production in Unna, and a heritage of three decades in the leather restoration business. Premium mid-range, not a hype segment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf-then logic for the assortment: If you clean sneakers every month and need large quantities, you'll find the Pol-Star concentrate in liters more economical. If you want a coordinated complete set with brush, sponge, and cloths in a box and value the specific leather restoration formula with suede approval, then the Sneaker Cleaner Set is right for you. Both products come from the same company. The choice is not better or worse, but concentrate workflow or ready-to-use set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe one tip that neither manufacturers nor shoe hype channels give: never dry your sneakers after cleaning with the printed inside of a newspaper. The black printer's ink migrates into damp white leather, and you have exactly the discoloration you just cleaned against. If you don't have cedar shoe trees at home, use unprinted white paper towels, loosely crumpled. Just as absorbent, shape-retaining, and without migration risk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie × COLOURLOCK","offers":[{"title":"set","offer_id":57637092524367,"sku":"D1-KCX-8812-S-01","price":28.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/8812-S-01_1.png?v=1778249509"}],"url":"https:\/\/detiiling1.com\/collections\/koch-chemie-colourlock-lederpflegesets.oembed","provider":"Detailing1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}