HD2pct

My drivers seat has a bit of a "shiny" look. Driver(s) sliding in and out. I'd like to rejuvenate it a bit to look like the passenger side (which looks new) and I am not sure what my options are.

What have people done to address this situation?

Thanks for any suggestions

anythingbuttime

I'm certain it is just a rebranded product, but Ferrari sells a 3 stage kit for treating the leather. (And they consider it part of a Major Service.). I am astonished how the first stage brings the leather back to such a natural even tone. I would look into a high quality leather treatment like this and make certain it is matched tot he type of leather used in the p-car...in my youth I liked to use lexol but found over time that it over saturates the leather making it kind of spongey. I have used the Ferrari product on multiple cars for over a decade and been happier each time it is applied.

HD2pct

Thanks for that tip. I'm trying to avoid any actual replacement of course. I'll look around for what Ferrari might be using.

Steven C.

Here you go. I have used it on 50 year old seats with amazing results. Pretty sure this is what is in the Ferrari kit.

https://www.autogeek.net/leleca.html...SAAEgK6qfD_BwE

evilfij

RCRob

I 100% recommend Leatherique Rejuvenator and Prestine Clean. It will give you exactly what your looking for.

http://www.leatherique.com/products.html

Harry Da Hamster

I would recommend Ultima Interior Shampoo Gel (https://amzn.to/2RAgFwO) and either a boars hair brush or terry cloth towel. Microfiber towels do not have enough "bite" to remove oils deep down in the leather.

I wouldn't recommend this for a novice detailer, but if that doesn't work, but you could use a magic eraser with Ultima as a cleaner/lubricant. But use zero pressure and only a few passes. Melamine sponges have a grit of 3000-4000+ so it can cause damage if used too aggressively.

HD2pct

Oh yeah.. It's ordered. I will report back on this.

evilfij

HD2pct

Right away it looks like this Leatherique is going to be quite good. I just did my first application.

Thanks for the tips!

Steven C.

Best application is to apply and cover with a plastic trash bag overnight so it doesn't evaporate. Then let dry after removing the bag and buff with a new micro fiber. Have fun.

HD2pct

Nice. I am not in driving mode here in Chicago. I wait for roads to be salt-free, 40F or so so I have braking, and take a good run to get everything up to temp. Otherwise it has to sit. In colder temps, I know that it is more difficult for this solution to work its magic. The bagging thing is a good idea.

evilfij