Is it bad to use too much Gold Class Leather Conditioner?

[osurick]

I have a Gold Class Conditioner related question. Is it possible to over condition your leather? I just got an 05 Envoy and the leather is in decent shape but, it seems to have never been conditioned (leather on drivers seat is a little loose, worn out, creased and has kind of hard not soft feel). I have conditioned all the seats maybe 5 times in the last 2 months with a terry cloth. Should I hold back a little? How often should I make applications? Once a month? Twice a year? Thanks.

[roushstage2]

Re: Is it bad to use too much Gold Class Leather Conditioner?

I condition mine every time I am working on the inside of my car (which isn't that often though). I don't see why it would hurt it.

[osurick]

Re: Is it bad to use too much Gold Class Leather Conditioner?

Yeah, I figured it would give it the moisturizing it had been neglected of. I read some where that using too much can wear off some protective coating that is originally on the leather and can cause it to wear prematurely but, I'd imagine the Gold Class is replacing that protectant every time. I'm just gonna stick with the once a month application I was recommended. Thanks for the input.

[roushstage2]

Re: Is it bad to use too much Gold Class Leather Conditioner?

That may be true with stronger cleaners, but as far as conditioning is concerned, not as far as I have ever heard.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Is it bad to use too much Gold Class Leather Conditioner?

I have a Gold Class Conditioner related question. Is it possible to over condition your leather?

Not that we've ever heard of. Usually the problem is the opposite in that most people don't do it often enough and we know what the result from that is.

How often should I make applications? Once a month? Twice a year?

Thanks.

Once a month is a good routine to get into, pay the most attention to any surfaces where your skin touches and rests, like arm rests, seat bottoms, etc.

Your skin emits sweat that contains acids, salts, oils, etc....

So clean these areas really good while treating your leather.

[osurick]

Re: Is it bad to use too much Gold Class Leather Conditioner?

Thanks guys, maybe it's the summer heat because the seats seem a little dryer since I've been conditioning them. The bolster part of the seat has some crease marks, will these come out over time if I condition frequently? I heard somewhere that its best to apply the conditioner while the leather is warm because the pores of the leather open up and absorb the conditioner better. Don't know if there's any truth behind that or not.

[roushstage2]

Re: Is it bad to use too much Gold Class Leather Conditioner?

Those creases come with age and use. It is kinda like the leather's "fingerprints" if you will. My leather seats have them too.