Synthetic Leather : Upkeep

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I was wondering what I can use on synthetic leather to keep it looking and feeling new. Is there something that is made specifically for it. I want to minimize stretch marks if I can as well. I am not really sure how synthetic leather works... My first seats made with the material.



Thanks



(oh.... I did a search but found nothing)
 
I think your search yeilded nothing because your synthetic leather would be considered vinyl. Follow the vinyl seat cleaning instructions in the link above.
 
~One man’s opinion / observations~



Covered Leather (Urethane, Vinyl or MB-Tex):

Since late ‘80s early ‘90s 80% of vehicle manufacturers have used covered leather for their interior upholstery. Its made from natural hides, but uniquely treated with a light pigmented urethane resin coating or a vinyl covering to make it more viable for automotive seating. It retains the softness of natural top-grain leather but resists fading in direct sunlight, leathers worst enemy



Spills wipe off with a moistened cloth, the urethane resin or the vinyl covering require oils to stop it from drying out (just like a paint system's clear coat) the leather also requires replacement of natural oils. Clean, condition and apply a UVR protection as in items 1, 2 & 3 on page 2.



Identifying characteristics- uniform colour and grain patterns; will not scratch easily; water drops will not change colour.



Recommended products

Urethane Coated Leather- use Zanio Leather in a Bottle Z10, Groit’s Leather Care

Vinyl or MB-Tex Covered leather- use Groit's Leather Rejuvenator or Leatherique Prestine Clean



~Hope this helps~



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justadumbarchitect / so I question everything/ Jon
 
Thanks for the info... I wasn't sure what synthetic leather really was. I'll look up the best products for vinyl and see what I find.



Thanks again

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