Need help with these leather seats

**Ford Fest** · 03-31-2014, 07:14 AM

This is on a 2007 GMC Denali. I've owned it since new and have use Mequires 2 step leather care. This is the product that can be purchased at local retailers. The cleaner is a gel product if that matters. I've used it a couple of times a year, but the seats look like they are cracking.

This weekend I used Pinnacle and Wolfgang leather conditioner. It left a nice clean look and not greasy. Is there anything that might soften them up? Should I use it more often?

BTW they are black

Lastly, when I applied the Pinnacle; it looked like I had some color transfer.

**A-train** · 03-31-2014, 07:16 AM

Are u saying they started cracking once you started using the 2 step Meguiars product ?

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**swanicyouth** · 03-31-2014, 08:16 AM

Those "cracks" are normal for leather as it ages. Call it "patina" or call it "character lines". Either way, leather tends to wrinkle (like people) when it ages - even with the best care. I don't think there is much you can do to prevent it or treat it - short of sanding and re-applying colorant to the seat.

**GenesisCoupe** · 03-31-2014, 08:26 AM

^^ Those cracks are normal indeed.

I used Leatherique on my seats and they came out great and bit more plush than using a Poorboy's or Chemical Guys product.

No shine after it buffed off either.

**CarolinasFinestDetailing** · 03-31-2014, 09:06 AM

^^ I am trying that after I run out of my current Chemical Guys Cleaner & Conditioner.

**Old Tiger** · 03-31-2014, 09:25 AM

If you want to protect the coating on the leather, I recommend a coating. Opti-Leather is a pro only product. Carpro has one for fabric & leather. G|Techniq has one for leather only. PBL has one for leather and vinyl. All will protect the leather clearcoat as they become the new functional barrier. This wont stop wrinkles but should keep dye from abrading.

**GenesisCoupe** · 03-31-2014, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by JohnsHandWash&Wax

^^ I am trying that after I run out of my current Chemical Guys Cleaner & Conditioner.

It's a bit oily, and even when wiping off with a plush microfiber it catches a bit, but does dry to no shine or stickyness. (prestine clean)

**CarolinasFinestDetailing** · 03-31-2014, 10:12 AM

But leaves leather feeling supple correct? I love how my leather feels after applying the CG Conditioner.

**Ford Fest** · 03-31-2014, 09:18 PM

Thank you for the feedback! The cracks started after about 5 years. Not a fan of cracking leather, but I feel I have done all that I could do to prevent including tinted windows, windshield sun visor and leather care. I was just looking to maybe soften them up to slow the aging process. I'll try to get a sample of the CG product to see how it compares. Glad to see the non-greasy finish!

**aztec1987** · 03-31-2014, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by Ford Fest

Thank you for the feedback! The cracks started after about 5 years. Not a fan of cracking leather, but I feel I have done all that I could do to prevent including tinted windows, windshield sun visor and leather care. I was just looking to maybe soften them up to slow the aging process. I'll try to get a sample of the CG product to see how it compares. Glad to see the non-greasy finish!

I do tend to have the CG Leather cleaner and conditioner in which I like the fact that the conditioner leaves a leather smell to the seats.