There is a great deal of conflicting information on leather care being put out by leather experts themselves who use baffling pseudo scientific techno speak as another marketing ploy, which makes it difficult to find a definitive, unbiased answer.



Here is one definitive truth –you are dealing with the leathers finish, not the hide itself.



The use of oils, replacement of fat liquor, oil-based conditioning, proteins or the adjustment of pH levels is totally unnecessary; the surface is a urethane that contains pigmentation (colour) it neither needs or benefits from any of the above



Unless a Premium Leather option was purchased Isocyanate based ethyl carbamate (urethane) finished leather upholstery is used by 95% as OEM in modern (post ’95) automobiles. It comprises a multi stratum acrylic and polyurethane resin binder system covering over the leather hide; the top strata are the surface pigmentation (colour) and an abrasion resistant urethane is used to improve flexibility, fastness and adhesion to the leather.



Step 1 – ]“Leather Upholstery Type Surface Identification” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia...fication.html#



Step2 - Once you have identified the type of leather finish proceed to the relevant article http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia...yperlinks.html





Associated Articles



1. “Basic 3- Step Leather Care” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia...ther-care.html



2. “Proper Finished Leather Cleaning and Care” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...ning-care.html



3. “Hydration of Finished Leather” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia...d-leather.html



4. “Removing Stains from Leather” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia...s-leather.html



5. “Various Leather Surface Conditions and Correction” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia...orrection.html



I hope the information in these articles is of some help to you. If you have any further questions please let me know