What`s the frequency you clean/condition your leather.

[jsoto]

I have beige leather and plan to keep it beige - not jean blue beige <g>.



What is the time intervals do you use on your leather seats. I like the Griot`s products for the leather (conditioner & interior cleaner) and plan on cleaning every 3X months with a water wipedown whenever I clean the car (about once a week).



Is it too much if I plan to put conditioner once 1 month on the seats..

[imported_Greg]

I detail my interior- steam clean carpets, condition/clean leather about every 2 months.

[imported_BretFraz]

I detail my leather 3-4 times per year or when they look like they need it.

[Acura_RL]

Every 2-3 months, I do separate cleaning and conditioning with Lexol cleaner and conditioner.



In between the intervals, I will use Meguiar`s cleaner/conditioner 1-step product.

[Scott P]

I don`t clean and condition my leather nearly enough. I always find something else around that needs to be done. Hopefully this weekend will give me the hour or so I`ll need.

[imported_capspackle]

Can you condition your leather too often?

I live in an extremely hot climate, and my car sits ouside in the sun nearly every day, so i condition my leather about every 2 weeks.. Is this overkill?

[Acura_RL]

Originally posted by PathfinderGuy

Can you condition your leather too often?

I live in an extremely hot climate, and my car sits ouside in the sun nearly every day, so i condition my leather about every 2 weeks.. Is this overkill?



Probably. You want at least a 4 week interval. Also, regarding the sun damage, conditioning only maintains suppleness, however the UV rays can still discolor the leather (I think). That`s why over at the CMA website, they recommend spraying a light coat of 303 every 2 weeks or so on the leather to protect against UV rays.

[tkr128]

I`ve been doing it probably once every 3 months, which isn`t exactly working well as they are getting a little worn. When I get my new car (if it has leather), i`ll probably condition it weekly, or at least apply something that protects it.

[Deanski]

As often as they start to get a bit dirty.



The Lexus SC430 I have has Ecru interior (light cream) and are easy to get dirty. Clean with Lexol and protect with Einszett Lederpflege. Other conditioner, Autoglym.



Deanski

[Scottwax]

Wipe the leather down with a damp cloth every time you wash your car. Deep clean and condition as needed. No hard and fast rules, it all depends on how dirty your leather gets.

[MBZ 500E]

Pathfinder Guy,



If your car is sitting outside in the sun and your concerned about sun damage take a look at window tint that deflects the UV. They even make a clear version now if you already have tinted glass.



I condition every 4 - 6 weeks, I hardly ever clean since it`s only driven weekends and I`m not wearing dirty clothes when I get in. When I had the Honda with cream leather I cleaned and conditioned every 4 - 6 weeks.