PSA: Preventative care necessary for '16 leather seats
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Just be sure to vacuum and condition under the seat regularly.
(And just hope for no projectile vomit on the perforated leather. Ask me how I know...)
(And just hope for no projectile vomit on the perforated leather. Ask me how I know...)
TexAZ
NEW???? It's BETTER than new!!!
Thanks T4Runner; hopefully passengers direct their projectile vomit away from the perforated leather. Wonder what the best color match Leatherique has for "Terra" leather.
And thank you TexAZ -- good tip. You're right. Never a bad idea to have a spare towel on board.
Thanks again!
And thank you TexAZ -- good tip. You're right. Never a bad idea to have a spare towel on board.
Thanks again!
Leatherique can be used on any color leather. The only stipulation are specialty leathers like BMWs new Marino leather which I've been told requires specific care, but I sold my M4 before I had to deal with that.
Thank you; must have been looking at the wrong product. Is it this one?
Amazon.com: Leatherique Rejuvenator Oil 16 oz.: Automotive
You may have been looking at their re-dye kit.
Yup, that's it but I'd get the cleaner also. This is a good kit and should last several applications. My 32oz kit lasts about 5 or 6 applications on an average full sized sedan or SUV. Figure two applications per year, that kit will last at least a couple of years.
Amazon.com: Leatherique 32oz. Kit: Automotive
No problem!
Also, forgot to mention; it can be used on any leather product to include furniture. I actually Leatheriqued my couch a few months ago.
Leatherique seems to be the consensus, thanks. Just ordered. I do however, still have a full spray container of lexol that I'd use on the 100. I'd clean the seats, apply and then let it bake in the 110 degree heat. It took elbow grease to fully wipe off and if you missed some it'd be sticky, but the results were considerably better than starting. Granted the seats in the 100 have 200k + miles and are very stiff/slippery.
Thoughts on Lexol? Should i not apply this to minty 200 seats or is this a thing where "any" sort of care product and addressing the creases/leather is better than not doing anything?
Thoughts on Lexol? Should i not apply this to minty 200 seats or is this a thing where "any" sort of care product and addressing the creases/leather is better than not doing anything?
Question and Comment:
Is the 200 series leather on the 2016's surface dyed?
I used some Lexol every day Cleaner/Conditioner to spot clean and had the leather color on my towel. Non-Darkening Leather Care 16.9 oz | Lexol
Is the 200 series leather on the 2016's surface dyed?
I used some Lexol every day Cleaner/Conditioner to spot clean and had the leather color on my towel. Non-Darkening Leather Care 16.9 oz | Lexol
It's semi-aniline leather, so kinda sort of but not really dyed. Here's a good writeup on leather types.
Understanding the different types of leather.
I've got Lexol from use on my 100 that I plan to use as PM in my 200. The conditioner is great stuff, but does take some elbow grease to polish up if you apply a heavy layer. In my 200, I'll just lightly treat the seats with the conditioner frequently and I'm pretty sure that will keep them nice and supple and crack/crease free for a long time. The seats in my 100 are as nice as when I bought it 8 years ago.
I use 303 on vehicles, boats, and RVs all the time, but only on plastic/rubber/metal/fabric. I never thought to use it on leather! Is that ok, really?
I never thought to use it on leather either. But I read the instructions, which listed leather. I used it on all the leather on my 16, and it worked just as great as it does on everything else.
I probably should have asked this first...
I have just purchased and applied Leatherique rejuvenator to the front seats of my 2014 VX (used my hands as suggested and it is now baking in the sun)...
However, as I was applying it I was wondering what interior parts are real leather?? The back of the seats? Headrests? Centre console lid? Arm rests on doors???
Should I have not done any parts that aren't real leather?
What about getting it on the edges of plastic interior trim parts - should have I wiped it off immediately, or will the pristine clean wipe it off when I apply that???
At the moment the seats look very shiny and are 'tacky' - is this normal???
As I said - should have thought about all this and asked first!!
I have just purchased and applied Leatherique rejuvenator to the front seats of my 2014 VX (used my hands as suggested and it is now baking in the sun)...
However, as I was applying it I was wondering what interior parts are real leather?? The back of the seats? Headrests? Centre console lid? Arm rests on doors???
Should I have not done any parts that aren't real leather?
What about getting it on the edges of plastic interior trim parts - should have I wiped it off immediately, or will the pristine clean wipe it off when I apply that???
At the moment the seats look very shiny and are 'tacky' - is this normal???
As I said - should have thought about all this and asked first!!
I did my seats with Leatherique this weekend. after applying the Rejuvinating Oil, On the instructions I noticed one set of instructions said to rinse the Pristine clean with Warm water and another set did not say too rinse with warm water. Is it necessary to rinse the Pristine clean or can you just wipe it down.
What about when doing routine cleaning with the Pristine clean?. Can you just wipe it off with a towel or should you rinse it with warm water.
Thoughts?
What about when doing routine cleaning with the Pristine clean?. Can you just wipe it off with a towel or should you rinse it with warm water.
Thoughts?
