Coated or non coated leather?

[ngonzi]

How does one know if their leather is coated or not? I have a 2013 GMC Denali HD. Where's the best place to find this answer? Owners manual? Thanks for the help!

[Flash Gordon]

It's coated

[FUNX650]

I'll say that:
"the water drop test" can often help determine the "type" of leather.

Here's my version of the aforementioned water-drop test:
Top Coated/Protected:
Place a small droplet of water onto the surface of the leather. The water droplet will sit on the surface of the leather and will not soak into the leather immediately.

Semi-Aniline:
Place a small droplet of water onto the surface of the leather. This droplet of water will immediately soak into the leather and create a dark spot, which will dry and disappear in a matter of minutes.

Full Aniline...(think Ford King Ranch Seats):
Same as Semi-Aniline

Suede/NuBuck:
Brush the leather's "knapp" one way...it darkens.
Rub it back...it lightens.
Takes "specialized" products. LeatherMasters/AGO has them, if needed.

Bob

[Flash Gordon]

If you do the water test do it on the back side of the seat (map pocket). I've seen water stain uncoated leather

[ngonzi]

So if it is coated, I don't need to use leather conditioner?

[Flash Gordon]

So if it is coated, I don't need to use leather conditioner?

You can but it's not doing anything. Some will argue otherwise

[ngonzi]

Thanks guys. Would it be worth applying an "aftermarket" coating to and more protection?

[Flash Gordon]

Thanks guys. Would it be worth applying an "aftermarket" coating to and more protection?

I'm not real familiar with arfermarket coatings for interior surfaces (LEATHER). From what I have read they sound like a scam

Coated Leather is pretty hard to ruin just on it's own

[FUNX650]

So if it is coated, I don't need to use leather conditioner?

Thanks guys. Would it be worth applying an "aftermarket" coating to and more protection?

No need for any "conditioners" or 'interior-coatings'...
This item will take care of your vehicle's leather cabin appointments:

Leather Master Car Leather Protection & Cleaner Kit, Leather Master Ink Away Ink Remover, ink lifter, leather cleaner, leather protection

Bob

[ngonzi]

Thanks for all the great info. However I would really like see it in writing. The owners manual is useless. I guess ill have to write gm.