Leather care question...

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BanditSRT

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Hey guys. I just got my first bottle of 303 protectant last week and I love it! Do any of you use it in conjunction with Z-10 conditioner? I wipe the seats in my Vette regularly with a microfiber towel and a mild APC and then condition them with Z-10. Since Z-10 is actually a conditioner, I'm not sure how much protection it offers. Thanks guys!
 
IMO - a leather conditioner is in itself a protectant, it is reviving the leather back to it's natural suppleness, and providing the correct oils and nutrients to maintain its feel and look...



I would not even think of putting a protectant designed for vinyl or interior trim on my leather surfaces - having a 2003 silverado that has never even seen a garage and is kept outside in the sun everyday, the leather still feels new,, mainly because I condition it monthly.



I don't think your leather should need any more attention than a mild cleaner followed by a conditioner, and Zaino has just that . . .
 
fdizzle said:
IMO - a leather conditioner is in itself a protectant, it is reviving the leather back to it's natural suppleness, and providing the correct oils and nutrients to maintain its feel and look...



I would not even think of putting a protectant designed for vinyl or interior trim on my leather surfaces - having a 2003 silverado that has never even seen a garage and is kept outside in the sun everyday, the leather still feels new,, mainly because I condition it monthly.



I don't think your leather should need any more attention than a mild cleaner followed by a conditioner, and Zaino has just that . . .
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A leather conditioner is a protectant in a very broad sense. But does it provide against one of the main reasons leather cracks - from sun ray? No, it does not. I know of no leather conditioner that has any UV protection. In fact, a leather conditioner does very little to "feed" leather in most of today's cars. The reason is that in order to "feed" the leather, the conditioner must be absorbed by the leather itself. Most cars today have treated or vinyl-type coating. This coating is there for one reason - to resist absorbtion. Some of the conditioner may find its way through but if the coating is doing its job fully, the conditioner can't do its job fully.



Protectant 303 is a great product and one of the best things you can have for UV protection. It is not just for vinyl and rubber but is also approved for leather. If the leather seats you have are indeed natural rather than coated leather, then of course a good conditioner like Lexol or Leatherique would be just the ticket.
 
fdizzle said:
I would not even think of putting a protectant designed for vinyl or interior trim on my leather surfaces - having a 2003 silverado that has never even seen a garage and is kept outside in the sun everyday, the leather still feels new,, mainly because I condition it monthly.
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From AutoGeek's web page:

"303 Aerospace Protectant repels water and dirt, and resists stains. Treated surfaces require less cleaning and will remain in like-new condition. It restores the original finish to vinyl, rubber, plastic, acrylic, finished leather, and fiberglass. 303 is never oily or greasy."



This is why I asked if anyone had used this ontop of conditioning their leather. Any other thoughts?
 
Find out if your leather is coated first, which it most likely is.



If coated then a water based dressing is what you need, as already noted.



So much misinformation out there about leather no wonder why people are pulling their hair out over it.



Anthony
 
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