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I have a Mitsubishi Evo with the leather interior. I haven't been so good with keeping up with it the past few months, and when I was cleaning the seats last night, I saw the top of the back seats was very dry. The leather felt like plastic. I applied some Lexal to the seats and removed it, but the leather still feels hard. Is there anything I can do to put the moisture back into the material?
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Re: Dry leather
Try Leatherique. It's a little expensive, but has good reviews for dry leather. Megs Gold Class leather products are not bad, but they won't give you the same effect as Leatherique.
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The 2-step Leather Cleaner/Conditioner would be the best to try from Meguiars. Esp the Conditioner.2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR BlueComment
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I've got some of this and didn't seem to replenish my leather as well as I had hoped. Maybe mine was too dry, but I put about 3 coatings on the seats over a span of 4 days and it helped marginally at best.Originally posted by Murr1525 View PostNOTE: Post count does not reflect actual detailing knowledge.Comment
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When leather is neglected over time I find it is best to put on a fairly thick layer of conditioner and allow it to sit for several minutes. Watch to make sure it doesn't completely dry and create any issues for removal, but it should be fine.
This gives time for things to soak in and really soften it up.Comment
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That can happen. I mean, if its gone, its gone. But between that and your Leherete product, hopefully one fixes it.Originally posted by ColonelCash View Post2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR BlueComment
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Like Murr, get the 2-step Leather Cleaner/Conditioner.
Clean the leather very good to remove any grime. When using the conditioner I would apply it evenly and let it sit for a couple of minutes and then come back and remove the excess.Comment
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Use Leatherique Rejuvinator Oil. Remove following directions with their Prestine Clean product.Comment
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I have dealt with leather for years - including motorcycle leather exposed to the Az heat range. Based on what you describe, I also suggest a dedicated cleaner and a dedicated conditioner (of your choice).
As mentioned... Once the leather is clean, apply a generous amount of conditioner evenly over the entire area. I would give it 2-5 min to penetrate the surface, then remove excess.
Give the leather 24 to 48 hours to "cure". Then, if necessary, clean first... however, if the surface is still clean, repeat only the conditioner process. At this point, I would continue the 2 product process, 2x a week, for 2 weeks. (222
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After all that, check the leather with at least 72 hours after an application of anything, for suppleness/texture. I can't be exact, given the differences in our climates... but this is most likely the point of maximum short term restoration.
At this point a 2in1 product should be able to maintain your leather in extended lengths of time. I would suggest 2 to 4 times a year, you give the leather a good 2 product cleaning and conditioning.
Remember, leather is "skin", and should be moisturized on a regular basis. You can't put lotion on your hands once or twice a year and expect not to get dried out skin in between!
Good luck! If you think about it, let us know how it goes!
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A friend of mine uses the Meguiar's cleaner and conditioner, so I'll try to get that from him and give it a try. The tops of the rear seats were bad, but the back of the headrests were not. Thanks guys, I'll make sure to post the results.Comment
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From where you have bought these leather products. Are they genuine one or not?Saab 9000 2004 Saab HeadlightsComment
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Has anyone ever tried using Woolite for cleaning leather?
I once put swirls in my paint just to see what it looked like.
I don't always detail cars, but when I do, I prefer Meguiar's.
Remove swirls my friends.Comment
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Hi
You might want to try a blow dryer on the lowest setting. Also you could try an iron on the lowest setting possible. Be careful with the iron though it might cause some shrinking.Comment
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I know this is an older post, but I will input where I can.
In my 02 Trans Am, used a cleaner/conditioner and since to my knowledge it had never been done in the 40k miles of the car's life. I Slathered on the conditioner by hand, closed the door and cleaned the car. The seats on the 1st time soaked in nearly everything. Then I wiped clean.
The wife didnt care for the slippery seat but I know the job was done right.Comment
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