How do you care for the leather seats?
#1
Intermediate
Thread Starter
How do you care for the leather seats?
My leather seats are showing its age, and was wondering what everyone does to protect/preserve the leather. Thanks!
#2
Chapter Leader (San Antonio)
iTrader: (3)
They're two threads about leather in the first/second page (btw).
I use Optimum Leather and Vinyl Protectant. It is about $14 a bottle and has worked perfectly. I use it for the dashboard and leather.
I would also keep a 1:10 soap and diluted water spray in your car at all times (in the shade) and a microfiber towel. I clean it every other day (seats) and apply the Optimum every 5th day. Most wear from leather is from the dust and dirt that builds up along with the sun ofc.
I use Optimum Leather and Vinyl Protectant. It is about $14 a bottle and has worked perfectly. I use it for the dashboard and leather.
I would also keep a 1:10 soap and diluted water spray in your car at all times (in the shade) and a microfiber towel. I clean it every other day (seats) and apply the Optimum every 5th day. Most wear from leather is from the dust and dirt that builds up along with the sun ofc.
#3
Burning Brakes
iTrader: (7)
They're two threads about leather in the first/second page (btw).
I use Optimum Leather and Vinyl Protectant. It is about $14 a bottle and has worked perfectly. I use it for the dashboard and leather.
I would also keep a 1:10 soap and diluted water spray in your car at all times (in the shade) and a microfiber towel. I clean it every other day (seats) and apply the Optimum every 5th day. Most wear from leather is from the dust and dirt that builds up along with the sun ofc.
I use Optimum Leather and Vinyl Protectant. It is about $14 a bottle and has worked perfectly. I use it for the dashboard and leather.
I would also keep a 1:10 soap and diluted water spray in your car at all times (in the shade) and a microfiber towel. I clean it every other day (seats) and apply the Optimum every 5th day. Most wear from leather is from the dust and dirt that builds up along with the sun ofc.
#6
'07 TL Type-S
Lexol cleaner/conditioner.
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#8
Racer
lexol cleaner/conditioner. i use the cleaner once every couple of weeks, but the conditioner at least once a week on the driver's seat.
Seats are holding up good, but i've only had the car for 7 months and the car has 40k miles (07 TL-S).
![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-SpIHYnBuI5g/T9wKZF5nACI/AAAAAAAAB2k/nL3HeYwIZpc/s912/IMAG3380.jpg)
![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Jz2qG4sXhZ0/T9wKbpxRbVI/AAAAAAAAB2s/g6fFQuaqY3g/s912/IMAG3379.jpg)
Seats are holding up good, but i've only had the car for 7 months and the car has 40k miles (07 TL-S).
![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-SpIHYnBuI5g/T9wKZF5nACI/AAAAAAAAB2k/nL3HeYwIZpc/s912/IMAG3380.jpg)
![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Jz2qG4sXhZ0/T9wKbpxRbVI/AAAAAAAAB2s/g6fFQuaqY3g/s912/IMAG3379.jpg)
![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-auaIUL5ya6c/T9wKeMd0Q2I/AAAAAAAAB20/zibpwte7mk0/s912/IMAG3378.jpg)
Last edited by turbo_oxide; 06-26-2012 at 10:15 PM.
#11
Suzuka Master
“Proper Finished Leather Cleaning and Care” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...ning-care.html
#12
My first Avatar....
#13
Currently Post-Acura
I've said it before, but I use the Meguiars Gold Class leather cleaner/conditioner whenever I wash my car. My friends always bitch since it leaves a little residue on the seats, but as long as it keeps my leather from deteriorating, oh well. And it seems like it keeps the leather very nice as long as no one sits on the seat to wipe it off
#16
The Old Grey Whistle Test
One of the three basic care steps in more detail (pun intended) ![Wink](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
“Hydration of Finished Leather” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia...d-leather.html
![Wink](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
“Hydration of Finished Leather” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia...d-leather.html
#17
Lexol is what I use, and it has seemed to keep the seats in good shape over a 100k miles
#18
Instructor
1. Lexol cleaner/conditioner OR
2. Zymol cleaner/conditioner
Zymol is great but needs to be left on for a while,then buffed.Love the rich,matte look and feel!!
2. Zymol cleaner/conditioner
Zymol is great but needs to be left on for a while,then buffed.Love the rich,matte look and feel!!
#19
blah!
303 Aerospace
Lexol Leather Protectant
Optimum Leather Protectant.
All three are great choices for protecting leather. And keeping it clean is a must. For keeping the leather seats from wrinkling you should also avoid sitting on the bolsters hard.
Lexol Leather Protectant
Optimum Leather Protectant.
All three are great choices for protecting leather. And keeping it clean is a must. For keeping the leather seats from wrinkling you should also avoid sitting on the bolsters hard.
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