togwt
10-24-2012, 05:11 AM
Inadvertently leaving a moon roof or vehicles windows open during a rain storm will very likely soak the leather seating and perhaps the carpets. It could also affect the seat adjustment and air bag electrical systems. The damage would depend on how long it`s exposed to water. Left for a couple of weeks your whole interior would probably have to be replaced.
Obviously the amount of damage could be lessened dependent upon how quickly action was taken. If you saw it immediately, and got it home quickly and dried it out using towels to soak up the rain water, most things would be okay.
Avoid flexing or bending the leather while you are restoring it because leather is weakened when the fibres are dry and it may crack.
Wet a towel with warm water, wringing out excess. Proceed to wipe the leather to remove any dirt and moisten the surface. If you are working on a large item, do one section at a time so you can apply Leather Master™ Soft Touch (ex Vital) while the surface is still moist.
This is not a conditioner per se but is used to improve and maintain the tactile feel and lustre (patina) by rehydration and to ensure the leather remains matte, soft and supple.
Apply a small amount to a clean, damp 100% cotton micro fibre towel, use a circular motion and slight pressure to ensure the product permeates the dried-out pores, but do not push hard enough to damage the leather. Allow 20-30 minutes dwell time and then wipe surface with a dry 100% cotton micro fibre towel.
http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia-detailing-wiki/142782-cardboard-hard-dehydrated-leather%92.html
I hope the information in this article is of some help to you. If you have any further questions please let me know
Obviously the amount of damage could be lessened dependent upon how quickly action was taken. If you saw it immediately, and got it home quickly and dried it out using towels to soak up the rain water, most things would be okay.
Avoid flexing or bending the leather while you are restoring it because leather is weakened when the fibres are dry and it may crack.
Wet a towel with warm water, wringing out excess. Proceed to wipe the leather to remove any dirt and moisten the surface. If you are working on a large item, do one section at a time so you can apply Leather Master™ Soft Touch (ex Vital) while the surface is still moist.
This is not a conditioner per se but is used to improve and maintain the tactile feel and lustre (patina) by rehydration and to ensure the leather remains matte, soft and supple.
Apply a small amount to a clean, damp 100% cotton micro fibre towel, use a circular motion and slight pressure to ensure the product permeates the dried-out pores, but do not push hard enough to damage the leather. Allow 20-30 minutes dwell time and then wipe surface with a dry 100% cotton micro fibre towel.
http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia-detailing-wiki/142782-cardboard-hard-dehydrated-leather%92.html
I hope the information in this article is of some help to you. If you have any further questions please let me know