Leather/Pleather - what and where??
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2008 Acura TL Type-S
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Ok, so I did a search and got conflicting answers.
Does anyone definitively know which parts of the "leather" interior is real leather vs pleather? And does it matter?
I ask because I don't want to use leather conditioner on parts of the interior that aren't actually leather. This is for an '08 TL-S, if it matters.
Thanks!
Does anyone definitively know which parts of the "leather" interior is real leather vs pleather? And does it matter?
I ask because I don't want to use leather conditioner on parts of the interior that aren't actually leather. This is for an '08 TL-S, if it matters.
Thanks!
#2
Full of water...
i know the center console armrest, and i think the center armrest in the backseat are fake. i dont think the leather product will hurt the pleather, i think its usually the other way around.
#4
Three Wheelin'
maaaaaaaaan- let me tell you what I do, and anyone please advise if I should be doing it otherwise (I am not happy with the results I am getting on my dash). I use Maguires products, the Leather cleaner/conditioner on both front, back seats, front arm rest, and all parts of the doors (which works great). I then use Maguires Rubber/Vinyl cleaner for the dash (got that from a post long ago, dont like it.
) I am not sure about you guys, but I can CONSTANTLEY see the airbag lining, subtle as it may be, on the passenger side. Any other brand of cleaner that works best with the dash. Not to thread jack, all in support
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Ok, so I did a search and got conflicting answers.
Does anyone definitively know which parts of the "leather" interior is real leather vs pleather? And does it matter?
I ask because I don't want to use leather conditioner on parts of the interior that aren't actually leather. This is for an '08 TL-S, if it matters.
Thanks!
Does anyone definitively know which parts of the "leather" interior is real leather vs pleather? And does it matter?
I ask because I don't want to use leather conditioner on parts of the interior that aren't actually leather. This is for an '08 TL-S, if it matters.
Thanks!
However the center seat in the rear is vinyl, the back of the front seats and as well the stuff on the doors is vinyl. The dash is also made of a vinyl type material. Use 303 on these surfaces.
The rest of the surfaces are leather in my car, and I use leatherique. However some folks have gotten half Vinyl half leather seats in their cars and as well as a vinyl center arm-rest. Using a leather product won't harm the vinyl, it'll just sit on top and probably end up being sticky/tacky.
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Full of water...
either way, good info
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#12
2008 Acura TL Type-S
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It really depends on Year and production batch.
However the center seat in the rear is vinyl, the back of the front seats and as well the stuff on the doors is vinyl. The dash is also made of a vinyl type material. Use 303 on these surfaces.
The rest of the surfaces are leather in my car, and I use leatherique. However some folks have gotten half Vinyl half leather seats in their cars and as well as a vinyl center arm-rest. Using a leather product won't harm the vinyl, it'll just sit on top and probably end up being sticky/tacky.
However the center seat in the rear is vinyl, the back of the front seats and as well the stuff on the doors is vinyl. The dash is also made of a vinyl type material. Use 303 on these surfaces.
The rest of the surfaces are leather in my car, and I use leatherique. However some folks have gotten half Vinyl half leather seats in their cars and as well as a vinyl center arm-rest. Using a leather product won't harm the vinyl, it'll just sit on top and probably end up being sticky/tacky.
#13
Safety Car
Before we can really discuss this, we must come to an agreement of what "leather" means.
Wikipedia: Artificial leather (click here)
To me, "leather" means the hide of a cow. Smooth on one side, and rough and furry on the backside. When I use the term "leather", I mean real leather like leather suede shoes, my moccasin shoes, a leather purse, a leather wallet, etc.
I have seen nearly every part of our TL, up-close and personal, while stripping my car (2006). And nowhere (0 %) have I seen any real leather as I have defined "leather".
Wikipedia: Artificial leather (click here)
To me, "leather" means the hide of a cow. Smooth on one side, and rough and furry on the backside. When I use the term "leather", I mean real leather like leather suede shoes, my moccasin shoes, a leather purse, a leather wallet, etc.
I have seen nearly every part of our TL, up-close and personal, while stripping my car (2006). And nowhere (0 %) have I seen any real leather as I have defined "leather".
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2008 Acura TL Type-S
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Before we can really discuss this, we must come to an agreement of what "leather" means.
Wikipedia: Artificial leather (click here)
To me, "leather" means the hide of a cow. Smooth on one side, and rough and furry on the backside. When I use the term "leather", I mean real leather like leather suede shoes, my moccasin shoes, a leather purse, a leather wallet, etc.
I have seen nearly every part of our TL, up-close and personal, while stripping my car (2006). And nowhere (0 %) have I seen any real leather as I have defined "leather".
Wikipedia: Artificial leather (click here)
To me, "leather" means the hide of a cow. Smooth on one side, and rough and furry on the backside. When I use the term "leather", I mean real leather like leather suede shoes, my moccasin shoes, a leather purse, a leather wallet, etc.
I have seen nearly every part of our TL, up-close and personal, while stripping my car (2006). And nowhere (0 %) have I seen any real leather as I have defined "leather".
My point is that vinyl is another material altogether than the "processed leather product" (advertised as "leather"), and as such requires a different regimen for cleaning and preservation.
Maybe I'm just being anal retentive...
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#17
Racer
I use Zaino leather clear, and leather in a bottle for my seats, and what ever looks like "leather." Everything else I used Turtle Wax Platinum interior, although not sure if its still selling now that they have the "ice" products. I will aslo have to give the 303 a try.
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