rome

Any of you pro detailers ever work your magic on these bits?

I'd like to refresh these trim pieces-- which were a special feature of the '97 and '98 993 C2S's-- as they are looking a little dry with age.

I intend to use some Leatherique for this task, but I'd be most appreciative if anyone has a better suggestion.

Marine Blue

Can you post a picture of the pieces your referencing. If it's a standard treated leather then leatherique will work really well and soften it up nicely.

My only other suggestion would be to find a nice leather product that you can use for regular (twice a month during the summers) maintenance. I personally like Griots Leather Care and have been using it for years. A little goes a long way towards keeping the leather looking it's best.

rome

It is the black, grained leather...it has the texture of a basketball or football. Same stuff on the dash inserts.

detailersdomain

Here are some items I would suggest for the interior.

Leather Master - Strong Cleaner
Leather Master - Vital
Leather Master - Protectant

for the plastics go with Einszett Cockpit

Luus

Anyone try Sonus for leather and on these special grain bits? I have to do mine as well but have been holding back

rome

So Phil, are you saying it is a bad idea to use Leatherique for those "grained leather" bits on the door panel and dash?

TOGWT

Leather is hygroscopic (naturally absorbs and retains water), meaning it’s also susceptible to losing the moisture necessary to keep it pliant and soft.Upholstery leather given the proper care and protection will withstand all of the above; provided the loss by evaporation of its essential moisture is replenished to counteract drying and stiffening, and to maintain both flexibility and suppleness.

Water-based products (i.e. Leather Master) are able to permeate deep into the hide, which is essential for suppleness recovery. Upholstery leather should be routinely cleaned with a pH balanced, non-alkaline cleaner to loosen and lift grease, dirt and dust without overly drying the leather or affecting the hide’s natural pH. In addition to regular cleaning to remove abrasive debris and oils, leather requires regular replacement of its moisture (re-hydration)


See article "Basic Automotive Leather Care" DetailingWiki - http://detailingwiki.com/index.php5?...e_Leather_Care

rome

So...Leatherique...yea or nay...for this job?

Sounds to me like if it's good stuff for the seats it should work it's magic on the dash and door trim.

Marine Blue

I've never worked with this particular material so I don't want to comment, might be worth contacting Leatherique directly. I have also never used Leathermaster so I can't say how it differs.

There's also a leather expert on the forum (Paul Champagne) and I'm certain he will know. If you can't find him I'll send him a PM, just let me know.

rome

I tried it.

The Leatherique worked well on these special grained bits. After one treatment, they looked quite restored-- much more moist and supple. I think I will do at least one more treatment on the next hot/humid day and they'll look new again.

Marine Blue

Good to hear!

My leather also needed a second treatment to make it look perfect again. Now I wipe once a month with Pristine Clean and they continue to look and feel great.

ltc

I always used Coach (yes, Coach handbags, my wife's 'hobby') leather cleaner/conditioner, available directly from Coach. It works very well on leather.

No HTwo O

The leather care products from www.colorplus are excellent.

Luus

I tried Sonus (supposedly formulated specially for Porsche leather) and it worked great.

Marine Blue

I've also heard very good things about colorplus but never tried it.