What should I do with my leather seats?

[darbh]

Here is my regime:

Every week for driver's seat, two weeks for other leather: MF and distilled water wipe down. Keeping the leather clean is important. MF handles a lot without exposing the leather to constant chemicals. End with a light wiping of 303.

Every 1-2 months: Leather conditioner (I alternate Z10 with Lexus's branded product) by hand.

Every 3 Months for the driver's seat and every six months for the other leather -- Leather cleaner (Zaino or Lexus) applied with MF.

The "clearcoat" is actually called a "top coat" in the leather industry. Almost all new auto leather is top-coated. There does not seem to be an authoritative source for the idea that leather conditioners harm top coats. If that is true, then the concern is a rumor, with no factual basis. If someone does have a link to some research or reliable source, please post. Otherwise, I think we should be suspicious of the idea that conditioners are harmful to top coats.

See adjulian's post above and the link in it for details.

[Airball50]

Got a reply from Chevy.....worthless. They wont answer the question without seeing the vehicle???? They told me to ask the dealer..... I already did that and they had no clue. Oh well.

[PrinzII]

Originally posted by Guess My Name
I like Eagle One stuff and I do put it on by hand but I hate the buffing later. I just tried the Zaino stuff and I like it as much as the Eagle One and the smell is better plus it can be used on plastic and vinyl.

I was never impressed with the Lexol stuff for the price. No satin shine, kind of dull. I could not tell it was on.

And be careful with cleaners because new leather seats do have a coating to protect the leather from fading and losing color.

Anyone seen them new Caddy Heated & AC seats? Now that has got to be nice. A cool or hot butt depending on the weather!

Same with the Beamers. The only difference is that the steering wheel is heated.

[BW]

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[ZV]

won't be buying the expensive Lexol anymore. The EO seemed to moisturize the leather more and left a much better shine than Lexol. I never quite understood the hoopla over Lexol as it always seemed to leave my seats kinda dry and pale. The EO seems to absorb much better.

[bigskyguy]

If you look real close most of your seat is imitation leather or vinyl. The only true leather is located were your rear end sits and up the back about ¾ of the way. The back seats are all fake. I think this is to save $$.