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Leather creasing, sitting lines, spidering???
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Leather creasing, sitting lines, spidering???
I'm a perfectionist. The leather seats of the car I'm buying have what I guess would be called "normal sitting lines" by owners but to me I don't want them there. They're "not that bad" but, they're there and I want the leather to look brand new 24/7/365 for the next 10 years. Okay, I'm exaggerating a little bit.
What is the culprit? I'm considering buying at a hefty price brand new leather just so I can get rid of the problem. I've been told you can't remove the crinkles in the seat from sitting (it's an SL500) so I know I personally won't be happy with the seats as is. However, once I get the new seat leather (if that's the way it needs to go) - then what???? Is it clearcoated? How do I prevent it from happening again?
What is the culprit? I'm considering buying at a hefty price brand new leather just so I can get rid of the problem. I've been told you can't remove the crinkles in the seat from sitting (it's an SL500) so I know I personally won't be happy with the seats as is. However, once I get the new seat leather (if that's the way it needs to go) - then what???? Is it clearcoated? How do I prevent it from happening again?
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Leather Upholstery and Trim Surface Identification - http://togwt1980.blogspot.com/
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I'm a perfectionist. The leather seats of the car I'm buying have what I guess would be called "normal sitting lines" by owners but to me I don't want them there. They're "not that bad" but, they're there and I want the leather to look brand new 24/7/365 for the next 10 years. Okay, I'm exaggerating a little bit.
What is the culprit? I'm considering buying at a hefty price brand new leather just so I can get rid of the problem. I've been told you can't remove the crinkles in the seat from sitting (it's an SL500) so I know I personally won't be happy with the seats as is. However, once I get the new seat leather (if that's the way it needs to go) - then what???? Is it clearcoated? How do I prevent it from happening again?
What is the culprit? I'm considering buying at a hefty price brand new leather just so I can get rid of the problem. I've been told you can't remove the crinkles in the seat from sitting (it's an SL500) so I know I personally won't be happy with the seats as is. However, once I get the new seat leather (if that's the way it needs to go) - then what???? Is it clearcoated? How do I prevent it from happening again?
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If you don't know what the material is how can you know what cleaner is suitable? If putting a drop of water on a surface is too complicated, then I probably can’t help you
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You missed the point. You said nothing about a drop of water you just gave me a link that has 10000000000 bits of information. I'm not trying to do a disseration on it, just need some simple answers.
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Actually it's fairly straightforward to read. It allows you to identify the kind of leather you have. And that's probably the most important to know so you can pick an appropriate product. A couple of water drops, and fingernail scratch, and a description, etc., and you're set to go.
But what it doesn't do is tell how to treat the leather once you identify it and which product to look for..... that you'll have to find out on your own.
fwiw, I use products that specifically are okay for modern Nappa leather (which I have, along with some alcantara fabric pieces on the shoulder bolsters) and the leather's in pretty decent shape. A few minor creases don't bother me and I think that's expected, after all it's an 'organic' product. Even very expensive leather clothing creases, wears, and develops a patina over time. It's when the creases crack (lack of moisture) that creates issues. Also the oils and salt from your body breaks down the leather and finish and causes cracks. You might consider Leather Master protector to add a 'barrier.' Good product, imho (and water based.)
edit: fwiw, here's some more info. And they say pretty much what TOGWOT is telling you. Check out the 8th paragraph: http://www.leathercaredirect.com/faq.php
But what it doesn't do is tell how to treat the leather once you identify it and which product to look for..... that you'll have to find out on your own.
fwiw, I use products that specifically are okay for modern Nappa leather (which I have, along with some alcantara fabric pieces on the shoulder bolsters) and the leather's in pretty decent shape. A few minor creases don't bother me and I think that's expected, after all it's an 'organic' product. Even very expensive leather clothing creases, wears, and develops a patina over time. It's when the creases crack (lack of moisture) that creates issues. Also the oils and salt from your body breaks down the leather and finish and causes cracks. You might consider Leather Master protector to add a 'barrier.' Good product, imho (and water based.)
edit: fwiw, here's some more info. And they say pretty much what TOGWOT is telling you. Check out the 8th paragraph: http://www.leathercaredirect.com/faq.php
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I'm a perfectionist. The leather seats of the car I'm buying have what I guess would be called "normal sitting lines" by owners but to me I don't want them there. They're "not that bad" but, they're there and I want the leather to look brand new 24/7/365 for the next 10 years. Okay, I'm exaggerating a little bit.
What is the culprit? I'm considering buying at a hefty price brand new leather just so I can get rid of the problem. I've been told you can't remove the crinkles in the seat from sitting (it's an SL500) so I know I personally won't be happy with the seats as is. However, once I get the new seat leather (if that's the way it needs to go) - then what???? Is it clearcoated? How do I prevent it from happening again?
What is the culprit? I'm considering buying at a hefty price brand new leather just so I can get rid of the problem. I've been told you can't remove the crinkles in the seat from sitting (it's an SL500) so I know I personally won't be happy with the seats as is. However, once I get the new seat leather (if that's the way it needs to go) - then what???? Is it clearcoated? How do I prevent it from happening again?
