“Nano-sponges are all the rage these days. We sometimes use them too. But never, ever on leather. Its micro-abrasive properties damage the transparent varnish, so it can easily happen that the colour will fade the next time you clean it. You should only ever use a brush, micro-fibre cloths and specialised cleaning products on leather.
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Various ceramic coatings are used to give the exterior paint maximum protection. But similar products exist for the interior, such as products for textiles – seat covers, carpets – that apply a protective film to the fibres, preventing liquid and grime absorption while protecting the textile against UV radiation and fading. Abrasion-resistant coatings can be applied to leather. Ceramic coatings, or possibly polyurethane protective film, are applied to gloss-finish plastic and displays. It’s important to understand that all the steps mentioned here are intended to slow down wear-and-tear, not protect the materials forever as some advertising claims.