Drivers Seat Leather Slick/Greasy Compared to Others

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tmg19103

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I only have passengers in my '03 Saab 9-5 Aero a minority of the time. The drivers seat, not surprisingly, gets the vast majority of the use.



These are light tan leather seats and I have used Lexol cleaner and conditioner on all seats every few months.



I have noticed the light tan leather of the drivers seat has a slightly darker, slick and kind of greasy/damp look while all the other leather seats have a pretty much brand new look. Otherwise, the leather on the drivers seat in fine - no cracks and only slight wear in the leather quality.



Is there anything I can do to restore the drivers seat to its original appearance and get rid fo this slick, slightly dark look, or this this normal wear and tear that I have to live with?
 
Thanks for the welcome!



I have been using Lexol and I guess it is not cutting it as a leather cleaner.



Any recommendations?
 
Some use woolite (the original) with a 10:1 (water:woolite) or 6:1 ration. I used a 6:1 on tan leather in our MDX and the leather was much cleaner after. Do a search.



Welcome aboard. :welcome



This place rocks and you will learn so much it will give a whole new meaning to cleaning a car.:woot2:
 
I use leatherique, it's not very cheap but I have had some awesome results with bringing back color and softness using it.
 
Cleaning may help, but I have feeling the vinyl coating on the leather is simply worn from abrasion. If that is the case nothing can restore it, short of sanding and re-dyeing.
 
wfedwar said:
Did you clean it with a brush or just a rag?
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Just a microfiber cleaning pad. Perhaps a brush will work, or per a previous post, perhaps the vinyl coating has worn off, though I did not realize leather seats have a vinyl coating. These are actual leather seats - not some leather knock-off. Saab is known for the quality and comfort of their seats and back in '03 they were not doing the cost cutting they are now with GM trying to streamline things.
 
go to the store and get a bath back brush...the softest one you can find...I just did that, took off the handle, and cleaned leather in an AUDI today...It is my new favorite brush for leather, and I am going back for a couple more so I can designate them for leather and one for plastics...plus Ill have back for when they go south...and at 98 cents, they are well worth it...
 
woolite or leatherique for me...and yes purchase a soft scrubbing brush



i purchased some used leather seats and the drivers seat was shiney...after a good clean the shine has settled back to a normal look
 
tmg19103 said:
Just a microfiber cleaning pad. Perhaps a brush will work, or per a previous post, perhaps the vinyl coating has worn off, though I did not realize leather seats have a vinyl coating. These are actual leather seats - not some leather knock-off. Saab is known for the quality and comfort of their seats and back in '03 they were not doing the cost cutting they are now with GM trying to streamline things.
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In the automotive world, most all leather is finished, or coated. Usually the coating is a vinyl based dye.
 
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