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Old 12-21-2012, 10:10 PM   #1
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Question Leather protectant question

Is it a good idea to treat the leather now since it is new and clean? What is a good quality product to put on the leather interior? Thanks.
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Old 12-21-2012, 10:16 PM   #2
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Is it a good idea to treat the leather now since it is new and clean? What is a good quality product to put on the leather interior? Thanks.
It's a very good idea. Keep in mind, the Camaros seats are actually coated leather, so a true "leather treatment" won't do you a lot of good. That being said, there are dozens of good options to protect the seats.

One that I always recommend is Werkstat Satin Prot.

Go ahead and look around at autopia or autogeek. There are plenty of good products to look at. Hope this helps.

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Old 12-21-2012, 11:05 PM   #3
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Ultimate interior guard plus. Enough said.
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Old 12-22-2012, 12:43 AM   #4
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Your "leather" interior is mostly vinyl.
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Old 12-22-2012, 07:17 PM   #5
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Thanks for the reply's.
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Old 12-26-2012, 12:01 PM   #6
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Your "leather" interior is mostly vinyl.
Otherwise known as leatherette.

I actually prefer leatherette. Feels softer to the touch and a big problem with leather is that wherever you press, it leaves a bias. After awhile, that's how they get wrinkles.

Best treatment I've seen so far for either of the materials is Leatherique.

http://www.premiumboatcare.com/32ozbottle.html

It's actually used as a restoration product, but if used to maintain new leather, then you can damn well bet it'll stay that way.

As for protection, my last car that had leather seats, I used seat covers.
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Old 12-26-2012, 01:40 PM   #7
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  • No animal by products (like lanolin) which is found in many 'leather care' products.
  • Can be used on real leather, leatherette, vinyl, plastic, or any other 'hard' interior surfaces
  • SPF65 UV protection with the conditioner
  • Both cleaner and conditioner are water based, no silicones.
  • Officially Licensed By GM for Camaro
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Old 12-26-2012, 09:42 PM   #8
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Adams interior products are the best. Been using another brand for a year and was shocked at the dirt that came off my leather seats when i switched to adams.
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Old 12-26-2012, 10:08 PM   #9
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Smart leather by smartwax is a good product.....
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Old 01-21-2013, 04:42 PM   #10
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I've used Adams Leather Condition on my seats since day one (2011 car now 2 years old). I typically apply it about every two to three weeks. The rear seats are rarely used and the conditioner stays on well over time. Seems like the front seats need it more often as a potion does come off with use.

I have yet to use the Adams Leather Conditioner on my dash and door plans. Any hints on applying just the correct amount of product? About ready to try it.
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Old 01-21-2013, 04:46 PM   #11
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I've used Adams Leather Condition on my seats since day one (2011 car now 2 years old). I typically apply it about every two to three weeks. The rear seats are rarely used and the conditioner stays on well over time. Seems like the front seats need it more often as a potion does come off with use.

I have yet to use the Adams Leather Conditioner on my dash and door plans. Any hints on applying just the correct amount of product? About ready to try it.
No specific tips. Just be sure to watch the application video on the product page at our site first. It goes on pretty easy, just rub into the surface until you have the desired finish, buff away any excess conditioner with a dry microfiber towel.
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