Perspiration On The Seats--Does It Hurt The Leather?
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Perspiration On The Seats--Does It Hurt The Leather?
This is a bit of an odd question, however, I am sure a few
of you can relate.
I go to the gym about five days a week. Most of the time I
shower after a workout, however, sometimes I just dry off
an head home to take a shower.
Anyway, on the drive home (about 5 miles) my driver's seat
is wet with perspiration. When I pull into my garage, I
wipe them down.
I am concerned the seats will start looking pretty rough in
a year or two.
Is this in my head or is this valid point?
of you can relate.
I go to the gym about five days a week. Most of the time I
shower after a workout, however, sometimes I just dry off
an head home to take a shower.
Anyway, on the drive home (about 5 miles) my driver's seat
is wet with perspiration. When I pull into my garage, I
wipe them down.
I am concerned the seats will start looking pretty rough in
a year or two.
Is this in my head or is this valid point?
#2
Rennlist Member
You don't need to work out to get chicks you've got a Porsche!
#3
Rennlist Member
I'm paranoid about this so I sit on a towel on my way home from the gym but I doubt the perspiration will damage the seats (may make them stink a bit though).
#4
Rennlist Member
The salt in your perspiration will dry the leather over time, making it brittle, less supple and susceptible to cracking.
Either use a towel or treat your seat with a leather conditioner every few weeks.
Either use a towel or treat your seat with a leather conditioner every few weeks.
#5
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
That's what I always say. However, a few Rennlisters
have given me heck for saying that.
According to these guys, women don't see Porsches and the
only reason you should drive one is because of
they are a superb vehicle.
Nevertheless, there are a number of reasons I have a P-Car.
have given me heck for saying that.
According to these guys, women don't see Porsches and the
only reason you should drive one is because of
they are a superb vehicle.
Nevertheless, there are a number of reasons I have a P-Car.
#6
Poseur
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You will need to keep up on the leather treatment more than others will have to. No one should simply sit in these seats and do nothing to maintain them.
#7
Addict
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How about Farting? Does that hurt the leather? Stain the Alcantra?
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#8
Three Wheelin'
Do you drive home in the nude? if not, wouldn't your gym clothes absorb most of the sweat? if not, I would look into some botox for your sweat glands.....ha
#9
Three Wheelin'
#10
I am runner and would never sit directly on the seat in any car after I run But I am usually dripping wet, especially this time of year. I would use a towel as others have suggested.
Semi-related; what does everyone recommend to use on the seats?
Semi-related; what does everyone recommend to use on the seats?
#12
Burning Brakes
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#14
Not in MA anymore
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I part Woolite 4 parts water will keep you leather nice and clean... might work for your shorts too....
Matt
Matt