Leather protection
11-30-2020, 11:32 PM
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My Huracan is easy to get in and out of. The Ford GT on the other hand, not so much.
11-30-2020, 11:50 PM
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I think you will really like Z9 and Z10 (very authentic leather smell)!! I recently ordered some of the Adams Polishes Leather cleaner and Leather Conditioner (gets great reviews) that I'm anxious to try. Do yourself a favor and get a couple of the purpose built foam applicator pads for the the leather conditioner......makes the job a snap! For the leather cleaner, I use a purpose built brush to agitate then wipe with a microfiber cloth.
I think you will really like Z9 and Z10 (very authentic leather smell)!! I recently ordered some of the Adams Polishes Leather cleaner and Leather Conditioner (gets great reviews) that I'm anxious to try. Do yourself a favor and get a couple of the purpose built foam applicator pads for the the leather conditioner......makes the job a snap! For the leather cleaner, I use a purpose built brush to agitate then wipe with a microfiber cloth.
12-02-2020, 05:11 PM
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When I get in, I deliberately place my right foot in the foot well avoiding dragging it on the base door jam. Then as I'm lowering myself into the seat not dragging on the bolsters, I place one hand on the steering wheel and the other on the base of the door jam. I can support my whole body this way. Then it's just an easy move into the seat. Getting out is just a careful and deliberate manor as well. I told my wife NO eating or drinking in this car. I agree about doing squats. I started lower body workouts to get in and out of the car easier.
03-06-2021, 12:27 PM
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03-06-2021, 02:10 PM
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03-06-2021, 03:40 PM
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I've had 3 911's with beige interior and wear jeans 90% of the time. Never have any dye transfer. I do clean the seats every 3-6 months with a mild cleaner. The "experts " I believe in say cleaning is the most important thing. Modern leather doesn't need all the exotic sounding conditioners.
1. getting a quality ceramic tint will keep some of the heat out and almost all the UV blocked
2. at minimum, routinely wipe down leather with a moist microfiber towel to hydrate it a bit. I use the towel I dried the car with
3. keep the leather clean routinely, especially driver seat since most don’t have too high traffic in the back or passenger seat. Mild leather cleaner like Zymol leather cleaner, readily available, will do the trick
4. some sort of conditioning IS eventually needed and very beneficial long term. Clean first then condition. Simple conditioner like Zymol Treat will leave the leather feeling soft, not strange smells, and easy to apply
https://www.zymol.com/treat.aspx
for a deeper leather conditioning experience, use Leatherique system...lots of work and time to allow to penetrate, but results are short of stunning in how leather feels and looks
https://leatherique-restoration-products.myshopify.com/
5. ceramic coatings such as CQuartz Leather 2.0 is the newest innovation in our industry in the past few years. These coatings will protect against spills, dye transfer, and make it easy to clean off dirt
https://www.carpro-us.com/interior/c...kaAvz9EALw_wcB
i’m personally old-school and go the traditional cleaning/conditioning route
hope this helps
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03-06-2021, 05:42 PM
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Moe is right. I'm in the leather upholstery business and his comments are solid.
Blue Jean Dye transfers can be solved one of two ways
1 ) Buy better quality denim jeans.
2) When they are new, soak them in a tub for one hour adding one cup of white vinegar, then let dry.
Blue Jean Dye transfers can be solved one of two ways
1 ) Buy better quality denim jeans.
2) When they are new, soak them in a tub for one hour adding one cup of white vinegar, then let dry.
03-06-2021, 06:47 PM
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Debating the ceramic coating but not sure if it will change the nice feel of the natural leather. I have a cab so dust, dirt, etc keeps falling on the seats with the top down.
03-06-2021, 07:15 PM
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2) When they are new, soak them in a tub for one hour adding one cup of white vinegar, then let dry.
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