leather seats in an open boat--how should i protect them??

pampos · 10-01-08, 10:27

Hi all..A friend of mine has a boat with leather seats in it..The boat has no cover at all and i would like to ask how i should protect them...A normal leather clean/protect kit is OK or is there anything else more specified for this case??
Thanks

Premium · 10-01-08, 10:46

Are you sure its leather and not vinyl?

pampos · 10-01-08, 10:53

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Originally Posted by Premium

Are you sure its leather and not vinyl?

What is the difference??How should i find it out??

murf'n'surf · 10-01-08, 12:56

It's vinyl! If so....Clean with Roll-Off or Sonus leather/vinyl cleaner and then seal them with 303 Protectant. Leather smells like leather. Look at the back side of the covering -- if it's fuzzy like an animal hide you have leather, if looks too perfect then it is vinyl. I have NEVER seen leather used on a boat/yacht in open air places.

pampos · 10-01-08, 01:52

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Originally Posted by murf'n'surf

It's vinyl! If so....Clean with Roll-Off or Sonus leather/vinyl cleaner and then seal them with 303 Protectant. Leather smells like leather. Look at the back side of the covering -- if it's fuzzy like an animal hide you have leather, if looks too perfect then it is vinyl. I have NEVER seen leather used on a boat/yacht in open air places.

The seats are completely flat if you understand what i mean...They look like leather in touch but it is a flat surface....

louisll · 10-03-08, 11:30

give me a call i am also at the island 99686199 Nicosia
they need A LOT of attention all year round if they are leather ( i think not )
thanks
Louis

purplenurple · 10-14-08, 01:43

I would use 2 coats of Duragloss protectant every 2-3 months or so
3 coats last pretty good on my jetski seat, and that sees more "wear and tear"

pampos · 10-14-08, 08:37

Thanks guys....Louis i will call you today....Thanks!!!!