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12 C63BS Magno Alanite Grey, 22 X3M Brooklyn Grey, 08 BMW E93, 22 Ducati Desert Sled, John Deere 3R
+3 on leatherique, lack of good conditioning cleaning and wear have caused the issue so conditioners won’t help now, needs a more aggressive rejuvenation which leatherique can do!
wow that swissvax video is incredible. Granted that leather was very dirty to being with. 115$ for the kit (Leather Cleaner Spray, 250 ml, Leather Milk. 250 ml, Elephant Leather Fat 15 ml, Wash Towel Pure Cotton (white), Leather Brush)....tempted to try
so looking at the pics I posted, are you guys saying its just dirt/grime/etc stuck in those cracks which make it appear to be actually cracked leather? A top quality product should clean that crap out
Swissvax is just epic in every sense. And yeah, their leather cleaner works wonders - I did my M5 seats recently and they came up a treat! Beautifully matte and mint! I'll fish out pics soon and post for reference.
Also though, for the cracks, you may want to consider leather dye (matched to the seat of course). I did the seats on my W124 and the transformation was night and day. Took 10 years off the seats without a doubt. I'll post pics of that soon too. Just waiting on myself to set up a reliable photo-sharing account to replace photobucket
Swissvax is just epic in every sense. And yeah, their leather cleaner works wonders - I did my M5 seats recently and they came up a treat! Beautifully matte and mint! I'll fish out pics soon and post for reference.
Also though, for the cracks, you may want to consider leather dye (matched to the seat of course). I did the seats on my W124 and the transformation was night and day. Took 10 years off the seats without a doubt. I'll post pics of that soon too. Just waiting on myself to set up a reliable photo-sharing account to replace photobucket
leatherique wants a sample of the leather (1"X1") section to get the color perfect. They dont have this color in their OEM database. Not like i have an extra piece of white nappa leather hanging around to send in
leatherique wants a sample of the leather (1"X1") section to get the color perfect. They dont have this color in their OEM database. Not like i have an extra piece of white nappa leather hanging around to send in
If you get this figured out please do share. I have the same wear on the same color and would love to be able to get it fixed.
If you get this figured out please do share. I have the same wear on the same color and would love to be able to get it fixed.
I bought the leatherique products to try first before I start messing around with dyes. Have you tried leatherique yet? From what Ive read, leatherique wont actually remove the little cracks but it will clean out the cracks and make them much less visible
leatherique wants a sample of the leather (1"X1") section to get the color perfect. They dont have this color in their OEM database. Not like i have an extra piece of white nappa leather hanging around to send in
Although here is a web URL to a UK website, the brand is German and I am sure there will be a dealer in the USA. I used them for my W124 yellowy/beige leather and it was a perfect match.
I bought the leatherique products to try first before I start messing around with dyes. Have you tried leatherique yet? From what Ive read, leatherique wont actually remove the little cracks but it will clean out the cracks and make them much less visible
Yes, I have been using Leatherique for years (ever since I bought the car new actually). While it keeps the leather supple and clean, it wont stop cracking.
Yes, I have been using Leatherique for years (ever since I bought the car new actually). While it keeps the leather supple and clean, it wont stop cracking.
it's leather when it ages it cracks and wrinkles , think of it as human skin when we get older we don't have baby smooth ***'s anymore. Lol but for its really hard to keep leather from cracking especially our nappa leather it's a softer hide of leather. Best way imo is to clean them periodically with a damp warm cloth and apply some conditioner like Lexol or your preferred brand and avoid parking in the sun . Or for a permanent fix you can always get some furry seat covers ?
Leatherique didnt do anything Does that mean its time for dye?
Like I said. I have the same exact color leather, same exact wear in the same exact place. Leatherique does wonders of maintaining and cleaning the leather, but will NOT fix cracking. You probably have nice clean seats now (btw wipe down your steering wheel with the prestine clean and probably your gear shift too). Let me know if you dye and if you find the right color.
Like I said. I have the same exact color leather, same exact wear in the same exact place. Leatherique does wonders of maintaining and cleaning the leather, but will NOT fix cracking. You probably have nice clean seats now (btw wipe down your steering wheel with the prestine clean and probably your gear shift too). Let me know if you dye and if you find the right color.
I was hoping that the discoloration in the cracks would become much less visible but no dice. My wheel and shifter and full alcantara so no pristine clean on those. On the hunt for dye....or Im starting to really consider the method from the youtube vid in my first post
12 C63BS Magno Alanite Grey, 22 X3M Brooklyn Grey, 08 BMW E93, 22 Ducati Desert Sled, John Deere 3R
It looks like it is time to dye, the topcoat has just worn out of the cracking area, it is like when you bend a piece of metal back and forth enough it will start to weaken the die and eventually crack the topcoat and you will see the non colored leather under it.
Try these guys, they list porcelain white M493 which I think is what you have
It looks like it is time to dye, the topcoat has just worn out of the cracking area, it is like when you bend a piece of metal back and forth enough it will start to weaken the die and eventually crack the topcoat and you will see the non colored leather under it.
Try these guys, they list porcelain white M493 which I think is what you have
2010 C63 AMG RIP. 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road, 2013 C63 coupe
Go with them www.ledertechnik.com
I have done it on three different cars and it works great. Just a tip, use a Mr. Clean magic eraser to clean before dying. It will take some of the original dye off but leaves a nice satin finish.
Instead of a sponge for application use a cheap airbrush kit and dilute the dye with water.
10-18-2017, 02:15 PM
Does that mean its time for dye?
