How do I take care of new car leather interior?

[ScottB]

Leathermaster is another great line ...

[bhrees]

Same question, but is there a wait period on a new car when you just use a damp micro fiber cloth before switching to a product?

have used Lexol on my previous car (BMW 528i) with great results, but should I jump right in with it on a new car?

[mg6045]

Same question, but is there a wait period on a new car when you just use a damp micro fiber cloth before switching to a product?

have used Lexol on my previous car (BMW 528i) with great results, but should I jump right in with it on a new car?

no wait period.

The sooner the better.

[jimmyjam]

Pinnacle/Wolfgang cleaner and conditioner will leave your car feeling soft without the grease, smelling like new leather. When I detail any vehicle with leather I'll use it and the first thing my clients say is "Hum smells new!"

[Flash Gordon]

If you have coated leather, the conditioner is doing absolutely nothing to protect it

[davidhill]

Thanks everybody for giving a good response.
Now I am really very happy and tension free about my car leather interior.

[jimmyjam]

If you have coated leather, the conditioner is doing absolutely nothing to protect it

[mg6045]

If you have coated leather, the conditioner is doing absolutely nothing to protect it

while that is fact in a way, its not entirely true. The reality is that a leather conditioner still makes the leather feel supple and smooth (and possibly smell clean or nice). Which is the part that counts, considering you are spending the most time with your butt in the seat. They also add further UV protection.

So IMO and IME, a leather conditioner is still an important step to do after cleaning the seats.

Also after you clean your finished leather seats, which have a clear vinyl coating (that defines finished leather), there is the potential for the vinyl coating to look and feel dried out. possibly more-so based on what you use to clean the finished leather. So for the same reason people like to protect and condition there vinyl interior parts, the same goes for the clear vinyl coated seats...

The conditioners contain UV protection. and while your cars paint already has UV protection from the factory, does that stop people from waxing and sealing them ?

With that said, there are quite a few products which were designed specifically for finished leather care. Two of them off the top of my head are :

1z leathercare - clean and condition

Sonax Leather foam - clean and condition

[GaDetailDoc]

I have used pinnacle cleaner and conditioner with amazing results. After you buff the leather, it leaves a really nice matt finish. It is not greasy at all. The best part is sliding in and out of your seats. I am going to try leather master next. The smell is neutral and not intrusive.

[Flash Gordon]

while that is fact in a way, its not entirely true. The reality is that a leather conditioner still makes the leather feel supple and smooth (and possibly smell clean or nice). Which is the part that counts, considering you are spending the most time with your butt in the seat. They also add further UV protection.

So IMO and IME, a leather conditioner is still an important step to do after cleaning the seats.

Also after you clean your finished leather seats, which have a clear vinyl coating (that defines finished leather), there is the potential for the vinyl coating to look and feel dried out. possibly more-so based on what you use to clean the finished leather. So for the same reason people like to protect and condition there vinyl interior parts, the same goes for the clear vinyl coated seats...

The conditioners contain UV protection. and while your cars paint already has UV protection from the factory, does that stop people from waxing and sealing them ?

With that said, there are quite a few products which were designed specifically for finished leather care. Two of them off the top of my head are :

1z leathercare - clean and condition

Sonax Leather foam - clean and condition

I suppose we will have to agree to disagree on this one. The next thread though, I bet we're 100% together on