rlmccarty2000
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Most of the cracked leather I’ve seen and owned was cracked on the side bolsters. Probably from bending/pushing getting in and out. I doubt there is any way to prevent this.
Starting with brand new leather
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Ron Ketcham
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Yes sir!
If people would take the time to open the Owners Manual and read about what educated engineers, corporate chemist have to say about "care and cleaning of your leather interior surfaces" before going ballistic with advertised products, they might learn some real facts
My 95 Birds seats are in great shape and never "treated with some magic product" touted by a car care products company. Just did as the manual says.
If people would take the time to open the Owners Manual and read about what educated engineers, corporate chemist have to say about "care and cleaning of your leather interior surfaces" before going ballistic with advertised products, they might learn some real facts
My 95 Birds seats are in great shape and never "treated with some magic product" touted by a car care products company. Just did as the manual says.
mobiledynamics
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Aside from plain jane H20, or dye transfer from pants (more pronounced on lighter colors),
Through the use of sitting or the physical rubbing of arm on center rest, etc is what breaks down leather IMO.
I will admit I have coated one of our cars seats - but that was due to light color leather and heavy dye transfer. The coating does make the dye wipe off like nothing. Aside from chems needed to clean them when needed, I`ve been all about H20 for a loong time already.
Got plenty of leather cleaner/conditioner somewhere in my stash. It`s probably rancid at this point
Through the use of sitting or the physical rubbing of arm on center rest, etc is what breaks down leather IMO.
I will admit I have coated one of our cars seats - but that was due to light color leather and heavy dye transfer. The coating does make the dye wipe off like nothing. Aside from chems needed to clean them when needed, I`ve been all about H20 for a loong time already.
Got plenty of leather cleaner/conditioner somewhere in my stash. It`s probably rancid at this point
I`ve checked the leather manufacturers website and they show no instructions for routine maintenance. Only what to do with spots and spills on the leather.
I`m pretty sure I can`t just leave it forever without vacuuming and cleaning it somehow (even with just plain water) which is why I started this thread
https://katzkin.com/leather-care/
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Accumulator
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I gather the Manuals have come a long way from the [nonsense] that`s in some of mine..that`s good news if people really will RTFM.
I`ve gotten awfully lax about doing much of anything to my leather interiors because they stay so nice if I just keep them clean.
Dan
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The biggest thing that kills leather seats is people sitting in them. And it seems hard to avoid that. Sun does its share, so window tint and a sun shade.
Do some leather treatments help, maybe a bit. Some leather seems to like some products more than others as well. I still haven`t found the "right" product for my Vette, which has seats made of coated beef jerky.
Do some leather treatments help, maybe a bit. Some leather seems to like some products more than others as well. I still haven`t found the "right" product for my Vette, which has seats made of coated beef jerky.
bodidly22
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Have to agree with the above... most of us with so much skin in the game has to admit to ourselves that when it comes to modern coated leather, - a weekly vac & microfiber wipe with just plain ol` water is BEST practice.
mobiledynamics
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I can`t comment on the side windows but ALL modern vehicles have UV protection in the windshield. Tint IMO is for creature comfort. A heat soaked car in the summer is a heat soaked car
Accumulator
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I find water by itself doesn`t do much cleaning, at least not compared to Interior QDs. Not slamming, just sayin` in case that approach is "almost OK but not quite" for somebody.
mikeysentra
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In my 1998 BMW 328i Sedan I did the full leatherique treatment and just kept up with it with pristine clean about once a month and the leather was always nice and clean. in our 2018 silverado and 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL-P R Line I have just been wiping the leather down regularly with pristine clean after a vac to clear any loose dirt. really happy with the results of the leatherique. I also have the windows tinted and use sun shades to help keep the UV at bay.
By the way, RTFM means "Read The F***ing Manual". No, it is not in the Autopian Acronym Decoder List.
(Yes, it is vulgar and socially incorrect for my posting that interpretation; sorry to offend some of my fellow Autopians! But then when young people are allowed to wear LMFAO Tour T-shirts to public schools and not have to remove them because they off me (which it does!), where do you draw the line... Just sayin`!)
Someday, someone is going to get around to updating that Acronym Decoder List. I think someone started a thread for suggestions of newer Acronyms to add to this list, but that was some time ago. (Like LT-DA for Long-Throw Dual-Action polishing machines of the 15mm and 21mm orbital throws, or LATA for L.A. Totally Awesome all-purpose cleaner that you can buy at the dollar stores)
Coatings=crack
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Lol... yeah I asked what LATA was in another thread and when someone told m I thought they were F’ing with me.
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wannafbody
wannafbody
I have a 2000 Trans Am with leather seats. The leather is coated and really feels more like cardboard than nice soft leather. Over the years I`ve used Mothers and Zaino leather cleaners and conditioners. The seats aren`t cracked at 19 years of age. I did replace one seat bottom due to splitting it by placing my full body weight on my knee on the seat in sub freezing temps.
I`ve seen some real King Leather seats that look like crap from not being taken care of. Coated leather is much easier to live with in a vehicle.
I`ve seen some real King Leather seats that look like crap from not being taken care of. Coated leather is much easier to live with in a vehicle.
Coatings=crack
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Did you ever use the Leathershield? I got a car that has Katzkins installed and thinking about coating with Leathershield I already have.
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I have an oddball question, would you use it on a leather apron? I`m about to buy one for BBQ`ing and I want to try and keep it looking nice. I was thinking of maybe using a coating on it, and the 1st person who came to mind was you lol. The apron I`m looking at is Brazilian top grain leather and it`ll be a lot softer than automotive stuff. I`d like for it to be protected, but still stay soft.
BudgetPlan1
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I`m afraid I got nuthin` on this one. Kinda curious though.