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Old 12-13-2008, 11:41 AM
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Leather Care/Restoration

Anyone used any product to treat the cracks in the leather seats on the TL? I'm looking at a used TL with 56k and the drivers side seat looks a little rough. Can anyone recommend a decent product to reduce the cracks on the seats? Should the dealer take care of something like this?
Old 12-13-2008, 11:53 AM
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seat covers are not long term warranty item

Just get some leather care product at the auto parts store, or a bike shop, or a horse saddle shop, all will have the right product that doesnt leave the seat slippery
Old 12-13-2008, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 01tl4tl
seat covers are not long term warranty item

Just get some leather care product at the auto parts store, or a bike shop, or a horse saddle shop, all will have the right product that doesnt leave the seat slippery
I use leatherique, it works great, I did a write up on it here in the wash and wax seciton
Old 12-31-2008, 06:04 PM
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I use leatherique, it works great, I did a write up on it here in the wash and wax seciton
Can you give me the link. Thank you.
Old 12-31-2008, 06:46 PM
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Can you give me the link. Thank you.
http://www.leatherique.com/

Google is your friend.
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Originally Posted by Denzil
http://www.leatherique.com/

Google is your friend.
I think he meant the thread to his write up.
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ONE of my favorite Leather Care write ups by a good friend, Michael Mankarious of einszett USA......
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exceldetail,

have you had any experience, or heard others personal experience with 'RaceGlaze' products? I know the guy that did that absolutely incredible detail job on the Lambo Gallardo in Scotland used several of their products. (here's the url if you've never seen it; LOTS of pictures, but well worth the look/read http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=79859).
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Filling the cracks and creases with an oil or cream-based product will not effect a cure

Repair scratched, cracked or creased leather

Split leather (by-cut) is subject to stretching and therefore shows creasing more readily, by using this kit from Leather Magic; wipe the leather down with the solution, using the 220 grit paper, this will remove most of the minor creases. Apply 3-4 thin coats of dye (allow to dry between coats) you have the option to spray the final coat with a sprayer (all included in kit) – Leather Magic Repair- http://www.leathermagic.com/

For unbiased info on Leather care and maintenace see article on DetailingWiki
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Originally Posted by TS_eXpeed
exceldetail,

have you had any experience, or heard others personal experience with 'RaceGlaze' products? I know the guy that did that absolutely incredible detail job on the Lambo Gallardo in Scotland used several of their products. (here's the url if you've never seen it; LOTS of pictures, but well worth the look/read http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=79859).
Phew.......Ok I got a little bored looking at that Galladro detail, I couldnt finish reading all the material or finish looking at all the pictures....but I did look at the Race Glaze site. TS I think it really comes down to recommendations from others. I mean this RG stuff could be a sleeper product! Its an OTC product, available at quite a few auto parts stores. Next time Im in NAPA I will look for it! Might be worth a shot if its priced right.
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