what process? needs help. bought new (used) leather seats PICS!

[2000firebird]

right now these are the only pics i have as i have not received the seats yet, they are currently on their way to me. they are in pretty decent shape, but not perfect obviously. i stole them for $225 off ebay so im not expecting them to be flawless. there is one minor tear in the pass side but no biggie.



http://i18.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/9b/cb/2f3f_1.JPGhttp://i17.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/9b/cb/3016_1.JPG



i did some searching around the forum and the majority of the recommendations were z9/z10, leatherique combo, and griot`s. some said the zaino dried out the leather, and the leatherique can be overkill for some. however ive heard nothing wrong with the griot`s, it does everything it is supposed to etc. looking at my pics, what do you guys recommend i order so that i can get these back to looking as new as i can? im not exactly sure on the process either. i was going to go with this to start, Griot`s Garage 1-800-345-5789 - Car Care (http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?L1=L1_1000&L2=L2_1006&SKU=11142)

what else is it that i need to restore? this is just a protectant after they are already nice, correct? thanks guys.

[gmblack3]

Congrats on the new pink seats. :)



First time I have ever heard of Z9/10 drying out seats.



I use Leatherique once a year and maintain with Z9/10. Never had any drying out and for sure the leatherique is not overkill.

[imported_steveo3002]

leatherique user here, its the best stuff ive found , oil em up and let em sit in the heat for a week if you can , its the only product ive found that actualy does soften the leather

[2000firebird]

since they wont be in the car yet, should i leave them out n the sun before, during, or after applying the cleaner ? or all three? wether its soft isnt really a priority i just want it looking brand new again, whats best for that?

[imported_steveo3002]

i would leave them out of the car and let leatherique oil soak in for as long as possible...put plenty of oil on the cover the seat with a trash bag, that way its not messy to carry around , i would stand them in the sun during the day and leave the oil on for at least a week, check every few days for spots where its sucked it all in