Protecting Leather?

[blinkme323]

Hi everyone, I just picked up a new car the other day with leather interior. All my previous cars were cloth, so I`m a little unfamiliar with how to maintain the leather. My question is, is there anything I can put on there initially to help protect it from scratches and the like?

[tom p.]

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Leather protection cream! What else ;)

[Slik560]

Home Page | Leatherique Restoration Products (http://www.leatherique.com)



I`ve tried the Sonus product and it`s not bad at all, but I use the Leatherique stuff because I`ve got a 22 yr old Benz and the leather needs it!

[wascallyrabbit]

wipe down regularly with water. if you feel the need for products there are many to choose. i like opp think they changed the name), or leathermasters. the best thing you can do for your leather is keep it clean and hydrated.

[WhiteStripes]

Lexol makes a good affordable product.



The Leatherique stuff is arguably one of the best systems out there. I`ve seen full transformations with it.

[Quality Leather]

None of those products are going to protect the leather from scratches. The best thing you can do is keep the leather clean. Wipe it down with a cloth and distilled water once a week.

[Bostonsfavson]

Hi everyone, I just picked up a new car the other day with leather interior. All my previous cars were cloth, so I`m a little unfamiliar with how to maintain the leather. My question is, is there anything I can put on there initially to help protect it from scratches and the like?



Probably the best advice is to keep the seats clean by vacuuming and/or wiping them down and not to slide in and out of the vehicle. That`s the big one--nothing will wreck leather faster than sliding in and out of the seats.

[04v8s4]

I like to use warm water on a clean micro fiber towel to clean and hydrate my seats. I normally do this a couple times to make sure i get all the dirt/grime out of the cracks and crevices. A few wipes will also hydrate the seats a little better.



Then i follow up with a protectant.

[imported_sal329]

I use woolite/water mix to clean, then wipe with a clean wet microfiber towel, I use only distilled water, then protect with 4 star or optimum protectant plus

[WhiteStripes]

Oh, if he is meaning protect from pyhsical wear and tear, then yeah, sliding in and out will definitely be the culprit there. You need to find a way to plop yourself into the seat. Otherwise if your seats have aggressive bolsters, kiss them goodbye.