leather seat care, what should I use? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ernie scar · 07-26-2014, 06:59 PM

This is the first car that I have had to worry about the seat material before, and I figure it’s about time to take care of the inside.

This is a seasonal driver so UV damage and also mileage on the car is minimal. I am more worried about having the leather dry out and crack over anything else.

Can anyone recommend a good cleaner and conditioner or the 2 in 1 kind for cleaning and protecting black leather seats?

Do I have to worry about protecting the suede as well.

Thanks

jon6.0 · 07-26-2014, 07:07 PM

I like Lexol products. http://www.lexol.com/

jon6.0 · 07-26-2014, 07:08 PM

I've also used Meguiars. http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/produc...do?q=MEG+G7214

jon6.0 · 07-26-2014, 07:10 PM

That being said I need to see what to use on the sueded center parts of the seat. This is my first car that had that. The above products are what I would use on the smooth leather.

hotlap · 07-26-2014, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jon6.0

I like Lexol products. http://www.lexol.com/

+1

BigBoyBlue · 07-26-2014, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jon6.0

I like Lexol products. http://www.lexol.com/

Me too. BMW recommends it on its leather. I've been using it for 10 years.

jon6.0 · 07-26-2014, 08:15 PM

I use Lexol on my seats and my motorcycle racing suit. My wife uses it on all her saddles and bridles.

BamBam13 · 07-27-2014, 06:01 AM

I've never used what was mentioned above so I can't comment on that but I use Adam's Polishes Leather Cleaner and Conditioner. You can use it on pretty much any surface in your car and it has SPF 65 UV protection in it as well.

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-66-ad...nditioner.aspx

hawk02 · 07-27-2014, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BamBam13

I've never used what was mentioned above so I can't comment on that but I use Adam's Polishes Leather Cleaner and Conditioner. You can use it on pretty much any surface in your car and it has SPF 65 UV protection in it as well.

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-66-ad...nditioner.aspx

I've also have had good results with Adam's Leather & Interior Conditioner.

charlietuna · 07-27-2014, 10:03 PM

The leather is coated so a mild cleaner as mentioned will keep them free of
Body oils and other gunk. Spray the cleaner on a micro fiber and wipe the leather or if you wish spray it on a detail brush to agitate the cleaner on the surface of the leather then wipe with a clean microfiber. Do NOT use leather cleaner on the microfiber suede surfaces this would cause discoloration. The micro fiber should be brushed with a soft boars hair interior brush and vacuumed. If you see mild stains Sonax makes a fantastic cleaner for micro fiber suede and it is extremely gentile. Adams upholstery cleaner is also a good mild cleaner that I like.

07-26-2014, 06:59 PM	#1
ernie scar Drives: Chevy/Dodge/Ford Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: thunder bay Posts: 131	leather seat care, what should I use? This is the first car that I have had to worry about the seat material before, and I figure it’s about time to take care of the inside. This is a seasonal driver so UV damage and also mileage on the car is minimal. I am more worried about having the leather dry out and crack over anything else. Can anyone recommend a good cleaner and conditioner or the 2 in 1 kind for cleaning and protecting black leather seats? Do I have to worry about protecting the suede as well. Thanks __________________ They say money can’t buy happiness; well they never drove a Camaro. A Corvette engine and a Cadillac suspension stuffed into a Camaro, that’s what I’m talking about!

07-26-2014, 07:07 PM	#2
jon6.0 Going for Plaid Drives: 2011 C6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 885	I like Lexol products. http://www.lexol.com/ __________________ 2014 ZL1, manual trans, carbon hood insert, Rotofab, Pacesetter 1 7/8" headers, 1" drop BMR springs, stock pulleys, 91 octane tune, 545rwhp & 515rwtq Serviced and modded by Cordes Performance. 2011 C6, 750rwhp, forged LS3, ported LSA heads, Vortech Ti-trim, 227/243 115+4 Lunati cam, ported LS3 intake, Alky Control methanol, Pfadt sways/shocks/trans mounts, Pfadt tri-y headers(Sold 6/28/14)

07-26-2014, 07:08 PM	#3
jon6.0 Going for Plaid Drives: 2011 C6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 885	I've also used Meguiars. http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/produc...do?q=MEG+G7214 __________________ 2014 ZL1, manual trans, carbon hood insert, Rotofab, Pacesetter 1 7/8" headers, 1" drop BMR springs, stock pulleys, 91 octane tune, 545rwhp & 515rwtq Serviced and modded by Cordes Performance. 2011 C6, 750rwhp, forged LS3, ported LSA heads, Vortech Ti-trim, 227/243 115+4 Lunati cam, ported LS3 intake, Alky Control methanol, Pfadt sways/shocks/trans mounts, Pfadt tri-y headers(Sold 6/28/14)

07-26-2014, 07:10 PM	#4
jon6.0 Going for Plaid Drives: 2011 C6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 885	That being said I need to see what to use on the sueded center parts of the seat. This is my first car that had that. The above products are what I would use on the smooth leather. __________________ 2014 ZL1, manual trans, carbon hood insert, Rotofab, Pacesetter 1 7/8" headers, 1" drop BMR springs, stock pulleys, 91 octane tune, 545rwhp & 515rwtq Serviced and modded by Cordes Performance. 2011 C6, 750rwhp, forged LS3, ported LSA heads, Vortech Ti-trim, 227/243 115+4 Lunati cam, ported LS3 intake, Alky Control methanol, Pfadt sways/shocks/trans mounts, Pfadt tri-y headers(Sold 6/28/14)

07-26-2014, 08:15 PM	#7
jon6.0 Going for Plaid Drives: 2011 C6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 885	I use Lexol on my seats and my motorcycle racing suit. My wife uses it on all her saddles and bridles. __________________ 2014 ZL1, manual trans, carbon hood insert, Rotofab, Pacesetter 1 7/8" headers, 1" drop BMR springs, stock pulleys, 91 octane tune, 545rwhp & 515rwtq Serviced and modded by Cordes Performance. 2011 C6, 750rwhp, forged LS3, ported LSA heads, Vortech Ti-trim, 227/243 115+4 Lunati cam, ported LS3 intake, Alky Control methanol, Pfadt sways/shocks/trans mounts, Pfadt tri-y headers(Sold 6/28/14)

07-27-2014, 06:01 AM	#8
BamBam13 Bam Bam Drives: 2014 ZL1, M6 #747 Summit White. Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC/Afghanistan Posts: 38	I've never used what was mentioned above so I can't comment on that but I use Adam's Polishes Leather Cleaner and Conditioner. You can use it on pretty much any surface in your car and it has SPF 65 UV protection in it as well. http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-66-ad...nditioner.aspx

07-27-2014, 10:03 PM	#10
charlietuna Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,342 View My Garage	The leather is coated so a mild cleaner as mentioned will keep them free of Body oils and other gunk. Spray the cleaner on a micro fiber and wipe the leather or if you wish spray it on a detail brush to agitate the cleaner on the surface of the leather then wipe with a clean microfiber. Do NOT use leather cleaner on the microfiber suede surfaces this would cause discoloration. The micro fiber should be brushed with a soft boars hair interior brush and vacuumed. If you see mild stains Sonax makes a fantastic cleaner for micro fiber suede and it is extremely gentile. Adams upholstery cleaner is also a good mild cleaner that I like. __________________ Laus Deo