leather seat conditioner/cleaner

[kgrove]

Bumping and old thread...

Saddle soap or mink oil are much cheaper than Leatherique. Has anyone tried either of these? I've used them both before on other leather stuff, but not recently and not on car seats.

Does anyone know what portions of a LC seat are leather vs vinyl to begin with? I heard once the entirety of the rear seats are a vinyl material but don't know if that is true. I've always assumed the front of the drivers and passenger seats were leather but that the back of the seat was vinyl - again, no proof, just an assumption.

 

[larryt]

Leatherique claims that saddle soap removes dye from leather. Autogeek has a strong warning against using it as well, which would be enough for me to stay away.

 

[n55luvr]

Did Leatherique application this weekend. Results were amazing. I have an 04 with 120k. Seats were beat. PO did not care for the seats at all. They were filthy, many creases, couple cracks, lots of really odd stains sprinkled about. I had tried a couple cleaner kits, one from BMW and another from Meguiares and neither did anything to remove embedded dirt. This leatherique is the real deal.

Process took about 24 hours but I'd say I only worked 5 of those. Maybe 1 hour on the initial rub down of all seats by hand (and leather door inserts, center console, gear shift levers, leather wrapped grab handles), then another rub down a few hours later then a final rub down and light scrubbing with small firm bristle brush the next morning. Then after a few more hours I cleaned everything up which took about 2 hours of wiping and scrubbing.

Results speak for themselves (tho it's hard to really tell in the pictures the amount of improvement). 2nd row seats look like new. Front row seats look near new. Leather is so soft now. Before the front seats had a kind of hard glossy / shiny texture to them. That totally went away. Feels like super soft leather. Nice bright tan color is restored.

Couple things worth mentioning, I tried a small section on the steering wheel. Turned out OK but I don't think I'll do the rest. Not big enough difference. Driver side head rest was disgusting. I used a scraper to scrape all kinds of nasty off of it. Yuck. I also wore rubber gloves for most of the project. Before / after on the front driver seat - pix don't do it justice. It was the best result as far as being the dirtiest now the cleanest. Cracks will be cracks, this stuff can't fix that!

 

[2003lx470]

What is the word on the group buy? Did I miss the boat?

 

[n55luvr]

I figured the group buy evaporated many moons ago.

I should mention I used the 16oz kit from Amazon for like $50.

 

[Cannon88]

I should mention I used the 16oz kit from Amazon for like $50.

Did that kit do the entire vehicle?

 

[bucfl]

I just paid a detailer $45 to do all the seats. Came out great. Will try this for sure.

I have deep cracks on the DS seat. Any idea on removing them?

 

[n55luvr]

The 16oz kit with Rejuvy oil and Pristine Clean did the front and 2nd row with about 2-3 ozs to spare. Directions said 4 oz per seat but I didn't need that much. I did not touch the 3rd row (not even in the truck).

On the cracks, you sure they are cracked all the way thru? Like seeing seat foam come thru in the crack? I ask because a glance at my driver seat looked like it had tons of cracks. But when I really got up close and personal it was heavily creased leather. The oil and cleaner flattened them out and made them mostly disappear. Was a HUGE improvement.

If they are cracked to where you can see the seat cushion then there isn't much you can do. I've seen folks try to fill them but I don't think that is permanent solution.

 

[SmoothLC]

What color did you choose (it looks like you have the tan interior) @n55luvr ?

 

[n55luvr]

Correct I do have the tan interior.

Leatherique only comes in a standard formula, not color specific that I am aware of.

http://www.amazon.com/Leatherique-Leather-Rejuvenator-Prestine-Clean/dp/B00ADYGSX6/?tag=ihco-20

 

[bucfl]

They are not cracked all the way thru, but are pretty deep.

 

[n55luvr]

If they aren't cracked all the way thru I say give it a shot. Worst case you have really clean seats with some minor cracking or creases visible. If anything the rejuvenator oil could add some life to those cracks / creases and keep them from cracking all the way thru in the near future.

 

[SmoothLC]

Thanks @n55luvr

 

[Toyo72]

My preference is Bick 4 Leather conditioner. Great stuff.
http://www.bickmore.com/products.php

+1 on Bick products. I've had great success with them.

 

[2003lx470]

So, here is the situation on the group buy.......

Today, I spoke with Leatherique and we can get 50% off retail price, if they have 12 individual orders. Not sure who want to take on this offer. Lady who answer the phone knows about this website and what we are all about!

 

[davebrowning]

I'm in for a group buy

 

[GregLCA]

I'm in for a group buy

I'm tempted as well, but the details are important. 50% off from what price? Who handles the money for the GB

Amazon sells the kit for $50.99 with free shipping. If the group buy was $25 with free shipping I'd be all over it.....if they add on $10 or $15 for S&H, it's far less compelling.


A few more specifics would really help everyone understand what it being offered.


-G

 

[LEX]

I'm interested in the GB.

 

[Dwight S]

I'm tempted as well, but the details are important. 50% off from what price? Who handles the money for the GB

Amazon sells the kit for $50.99 with free shipping. If the group buy was $25 with free shipping I'd be all over it.....if they add on $10 or $15 for S&H, it's far less compelling.


A few more specifics would really help everyone understand what it being offered.


-G

I recommend going to the Leatherique website and figure up what you plan to buy and check the shipping. Leatherique advertises the 16oz kit for $42. 50% off with reasonable shipping still beats $50.

 

[sk8salomon]

Nice job...for a wanker!