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Rodolfo · 09-25-2013, 07:06 PM

I recently got my Camaro and i got it as a certified pre-owned 2012 with the 2lt tim and RS package, ive noticed that my driver seat is already starting to crack a bit from the left bolster i just want to know what products you guys use on the leather to keep it from cracking, peeling , and fading.Or is my best best just buying car seat covers.

White_SS/RS · 09-25-2013, 07:31 PM

I use Meguires gold class leather cleaner/conditioner. It keeps it soft and supple and I think its good for maintaining the current condition but it wont bring anything back to new.

Try to avoid crushing the bolsters when getting in and out of the car. My passenger seat has more creases in it than the drivers because of this.

well thats my $.02

Rodolfo · 09-25-2013, 07:55 PM

Thanks for the input, so there's no going back to "like new" leather? :(

White_SS/RS · 09-25-2013, 08:04 PM

not that I know of.

redredrage · 09-25-2013, 10:55 PM

I've used mink oil in the past...... you can always take the seat to have stone re appoulster it especially now that winters coming its a good time of the year

giant_g2 · 09-26-2013, 05:47 AM

Mother's leather conditioner here.

Moriartii · 09-26-2013, 08:31 AM

I use Adams leather cleaner and conditioner. Works excellent!!

If it is cracked I think you may be SOL, only thing you can do is prevent it from cracking further.

In my research of my issue (took a magic eraser to my seat; BAD) it appears the seats are top dyed with a clear matte top coat on them. I suspect a majority of your issue lies with the top coat cracking. This is much like a finish on furniture. You can minimize any further cracking but to correct you need to refinish, ie replace the seat covers.

Cheers
K

CamaroDreams07 · 09-26-2013, 11:25 AM

Your leather isn't leather.

Use any plastic/interior cleaner or conditioner you like. Something with UV protection is good.

Using a true leather treatment won't hurt anything, but it won't do anything either.

I prefer Werkstat Satin Prot for all interior hard surfaces.

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Rodolfo · 09-26-2013, 08:33 PM

Thanks for all the input, so there's no way i can maybe dye the cracks and put some type of liquid or conditioner that will prevent it from crcking and peeling.? And if not then is there something to restore the faded leather or prevent fading?

CamaroDreams07 · 09-26-2013, 09:13 PM

Can you post some pictures

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Rodolfo · 09-26-2013, 09:45 PM

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Rodolfo · 09-26-2013, 09:45 PM

im not sure how to post up pictures i cant just drag and paste them

Rodolfo · 09-26-2013, 09:56 PM

i was able to upload them to my album so if you have the time theyre there but i cant figure it out yet how to put it on the message directly

CamaroDreams07 · 09-26-2013, 10:05 PM

In my opinion, I don't think you're really going to fix that. You could try to dye it to make it less noticeable if you wanted.

Just protect it from getting worse as best you can.

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09-25-2013, 07:06 PM	#1
Rodolfo Drives: Camaro 2LT 2012 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 12	Maintenance of Leather interior I recently got my Camaro and i got it as a certified pre-owned 2012 with the 2lt tim and RS package, ive noticed that my driver seat is already starting to crack a bit from the left bolster i just want to know what products you guys use on the leather to keep it from cracking, peeling , and fading.Or is my best best just buying car seat covers.

09-25-2013, 07:31 PM	#2
White_SS/RS Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,567	I use Meguires gold class leather cleaner/conditioner. It keeps it soft and supple and I think its good for maintaining the current condition but it wont bring anything back to new. Try to avoid crushing the bolsters when getting in and out of the car. My passenger seat has more creases in it than the drivers because of this. well thats my $.02 __________________ LMS Engineering

09-25-2013, 08:04 PM	#4
White_SS/RS Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,567	not that I know of. __________________ LMS Engineering

09-26-2013, 11:25 AM	#8
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Your leather isn't leather. Use any plastic/interior cleaner or conditioner you like. Something with UV protection is good. Using a true leather treatment won't hurt anything, but it won't do anything either. I prefer Werkstat Satin Prot for all interior hard surfaces. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B]

09-26-2013, 09:13 PM	#10
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Can you post some pictures Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B]

09-25-2013, 07:55 PM	#3
Rodolfo Drives: Camaro 2LT 2012 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 12	Thanks for the input, so there's no going back to "like new" leather? :(

09-25-2013, 10:55 PM	#5
redredrage Drives: 2010 Camaro SS manual all stock Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Royal Oak, MI Posts: 160	I've used mink oil in the past...... you can always take the seat to have stone re appoulster it especially now that winters coming its a good time of the year

09-26-2013, 05:47 AM	#6
giant_g2 Drives: '13 1LE, '89 Caprice Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: PA Posts: 333	Mother's leather conditioner here.

09-26-2013, 08:31 AM	#7
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	I use Adams leather cleaner and conditioner. Works excellent!! If it is cracked I think you may be SOL, only thing you can do is prevent it from cracking further. In my research of my issue (took a magic eraser to my seat; BAD) it appears the seats are top dyed with a clear matte top coat on them. I suspect a majority of your issue lies with the top coat cracking. This is much like a finish on furniture. You can minimize any further cracking but to correct you need to refinish, ie replace the seat covers. Cheers K

09-26-2013, 08:33 PM	#9
Rodolfo Drives: Camaro 2LT 2012 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 12	Thanks for all the input, so there's no way i can maybe dye the cracks and put some type of liquid or conditioner that will prevent it from crcking and peeling.? And if not then is there something to restore the faded leather or prevent fading?

09-26-2013, 09:45 PM	#11
Rodolfo Drives: Camaro 2LT 2012 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 12	file:///C:/Users/Rodolfo/Downloads/CAM00523.jpg[IMG]file:///C:/Users/Rodolfo/Downloads/CAM00523.jpg[/IMG]

09-26-2013, 09:56 PM	#13
Rodolfo Drives: Camaro 2LT 2012 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 12	i was able to upload them to my album so if you have the time theyre there but i cant figure it out yet how to put it on the message directly

09-26-2013, 10:05 PM	#14
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	In my opinion, I don't think you're really going to fix that. You could try to dye it to make it less noticeable if you wanted. Just protect it from getting worse as best you can. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B]