Leather Seats
08-12-04, 11:15 AM
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Leather Seats
When It comes to my SC, I am most particular about my leather seats.
2 questions:
what is harder is on my leather, the sun, or the wear and tear of my body getting in and out of the car
what can I do to keep my seats looking good. I bought the leather conditioner at the store...and it works okay. And I know about the 50 dollar leather repair kit...is there anythign else i can do to keep my leather looking nice?
2 questions:
what is harder is on my leather, the sun, or the wear and tear of my body getting in and out of the car
what can I do to keep my seats looking good. I bought the leather conditioner at the store...and it works okay. And I know about the 50 dollar leather repair kit...is there anythign else i can do to keep my leather looking nice?
08-12-04, 02:30 PM
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They will both be variables of differing degree, based on just how much sun they see regularly, and how often you sweat and get in/out of the car. It's really hard to say which will cause more wear, but if you condition a few times a year, probably your body will be worse on it.
The sun's UV rays will take it's toll over time if you don't apply something with UV40 in it occasionally. You can use 303 Aerospace Protectant for that, AFAIK it has the best % of UV40 in that type product, which is a big reason it costs more than the others.Your leather is polyurethane coated, so adding 303 to that after you use your regular conditioner (if you like) will give you extra protection from the sun and a satin/ non shiny finish too.
With attentive care and some quality products, your leather will look almost new for many many years. Not much you can do about the eventual wrinkling from body weight and wear, unless you never sit it it. That's just what leather does- the nature of the beast. Hope this helps.
The sun's UV rays will take it's toll over time if you don't apply something with UV40 in it occasionally. You can use 303 Aerospace Protectant for that, AFAIK it has the best % of UV40 in that type product, which is a big reason it costs more than the others.Your leather is polyurethane coated, so adding 303 to that after you use your regular conditioner (if you like) will give you extra protection from the sun and a satin/ non shiny finish too.
With attentive care and some quality products, your leather will look almost new for many many years. Not much you can do about the eventual wrinkling from body weight and wear, unless you never sit it it. That's just what leather does- the nature of the beast. Hope this helps.
Last edited by Guitarman; 08-12-04 at 03:57 PM.
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