Leather seats

[Rex]

Please excuse my ignorance, but...
Is it necessary to clean the seats keep the leather supple?
If so, what do recommend to use?

Regards,
Rex

[Sardine]

Hi Rex

Direct sunshine will do the same to leather seats as it does to us, hardening the skin.

Dilute neutral detergent for wool with a concentration of about 5% with water.
Use a soft cloth dampened with the cleaner to clean the seats. Wipe off with another cloth with plain water.
Wipe the seat dry with a soft dry cloth and let the seat finaly dry in the shade.

Thats what my owners manual suggests. So if they turn black, swell up and explode ...Its their fault:D

Regards,

Sardine

[Rex]

Thanks Sardine,
I appreciate you instructions are what the manual says, but....

I'd had a little look around since I posted the question and it looks like the general consensus is not to use detergent and water as it drys the leather out.

I searched on ebay for 'GLIPTONE LIQUID LEATHER'. There is a cleaner and separate conditioner. This seems to recommended in a few places, so I've sent off for some.

I'll let you know how it goes.

Rex.

[Sardine]

'GLIPTONE LIQUID LEATHER'.




Sounds interesting. I have a tin of saddle soap but it`s prob`y overkill

Sardine.

[Rex]

Just to let you know, I've cleaned and conditioned my seats and I'm very pleased with the results - especially with the new leather smell!! :D

I'd recommend this guy on ebay: daytonapulse8. Find his 'shop' here (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Daytona-G-B-Limited) Then look down the left hand side for 'leather treatments'

I paid £8.95 + 2.95 for both cleaner and conditioner. Enough to last for years.

Rex.