SL/R230: Leather Care:Prevent Cracking!
11-05-2008, 09:06 PM
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Leather Care:Prevent Cracking!
how to stop appearance of cracks on the leather?
I asked my local car wash to do leather reconditioning when I bought the car, it seems like it will start cracking anyways.
any special stuff that is especially good for SL leather? suggestions?
I asked my local car wash to do leather reconditioning when I bought the car, it seems like it will start cracking anyways.
any special stuff that is especially good for SL leather? suggestions?
11-05-2008, 10:04 PM
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go here : www.leatherique.com 
they have many products and i dont know which one is the best for my case. all look the same for me
11-06-2008, 08:46 AM
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You want the rejuvinator & pristine clean.The rejuvinator is applied first - it helps "treat" the leather and remove the dirt and contamints (sp?).The pristine clean is then used to remove the dirt that comes to the surface.The stuff works great,I've been using it for 3 years now..love it.I use it twice a year - once in the spring and once in the fall.
11-07-2008, 11:11 AM
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You want the rejuvinator & pristine clean.The rejuvinator is applied first - it helps "treat" the leather and remove the dirt and contamints (sp?).The pristine clean is then used to remove the dirt that comes to the surface.The stuff works great,I've been using it for 3 years now..love it.I use it twice a year - once in the spring and once in the fall.
do I need to get a specific color combo?
Or the
rejuvinator & pristine clean 32oz for $65 is the standard for all cars?
I've read the whole thread in detailing section of the forum. looks like amazing product!
do i have clear coat that might be eradicated on my SL500 2005 with perforated charcoal leather?
11-07-2008, 02:35 PM
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Yes.If you call and order mention MBWorld and I think we get 10% off.
It is!
I wouldn't worry about anything....buy it & use it.!
11-07-2008, 02:36 PM
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hey, if this is your first time caring for your leather you might want to check out the DIY on clublexus.
http://clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=380709
he does a great job describing in detail with pictures too, and hes a vendor on clublexus. so if you need any item(s) just pm him or go to his shop... hope that helps
good luck.
http://clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=380709
he does a great job describing in detail with pictures too, and hes a vendor on clublexus. so if you need any item(s) just pm him or go to his shop... hope that helps
good luck.
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11-10-2008, 10:05 AM
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hey, if this is your first time caring for your leather you might want to check out the DIY on clublexus.
http://clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=380709
he does a great job describing in detail with pictures too, and hes a vendor on clublexus. so if you need any item(s) just pm him or go to his shop... hope that helps
good luck.
http://clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=380709
he does a great job describing in detail with pictures too, and hes a vendor on clublexus. so if you need any item(s) just pm him or go to his shop... hope that helps
good luck.
what about the stuff they sell at the Mercedes Dealer?
I am going there this wednesday for service. shall I even take a time to look it at? or is it totally lame?
11-10-2008, 10:56 AM
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I have had very good success using Griot's Garage leather care and leather rejuvenator. However, if it is too far gone...... it will be tough to get back.
11-10-2008, 11:26 AM
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what do you mean? I am afraid leatherique might also too deeply penetrate my leather and it will loose its form. that happened to my toyota land cruiser long time ago. Detail shop did a great job cleaning the seats, but then the seats were deformed and looked terrible. I eventually switched my car to LX470.
11-10-2008, 03:16 PM
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11-19-2008, 05:27 PM
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I asked everyone I could and decided to finally buy Leatherique 32oz set of rejuv oil and prist clean.
but they didnt offer me any MBworld discount when I emailed them. Said that special pricing for $65 cannot be combined with discount
but they didnt offer me any MBworld discount when I emailed them. Said that special pricing for $65 cannot be combined with discount
11-21-2008, 08:43 AM
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I am about to receive my leatherique.
I am planning to do the treatment asap but after reading instructions on the lexus forum I realized I need other tools like special cloths.
Can someone explain to me in details how does the process work and what else I specifically need to buy to make it as easy as possible?
Also, If lets say I do it wrong, what are the possible bad outcomes?
I am planning to do the treatment asap but after reading instructions on the lexus forum I realized I need other tools like special cloths.
Can someone explain to me in details how does the process work and what else I specifically need to buy to make it as easy as possible?
Also, If lets say I do it wrong, what are the possible bad outcomes?
11-22-2008, 03:10 AM
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you wont get it wrong as it is very simple if you follow the instruction on the bottle. those cleaner/rejuvenator will only help clean and restore your leather.
also if you worry about using too much and might damage your leather, i would say relax as using too much is just a waste but will not damage anything. hope that helps??
also if you worry about using too much and might damage your leather, i would say relax as using too much is just a waste but will not damage anything. hope that helps??
11-25-2008, 10:17 PM
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Dealing with Leatherique - TIPS
Having used Leatherique products extensively, I can say that problems CAN occur based on the type of dye used in Leathers. Older cars used a lacquer based dye. For all intents and purposes this is paint. It is not permeable. If you use Leatherique on lacquer-dyed seats it requires many repeated applications because the only place it can be absorbed is through stitching holes and seams. The modern water-based dyes are not as durable, but they breathe and Leatherique works much more quickly. I don't know what was used on older SL's, but I think by the more recent SL500's (2000 and more current at least), environmental regs forced the shift to water-based dyes.
With OLDER SL500's (pre-2000, but possibly earlier - I am not sure) because of the slow absorption, you may have to do as many as 20 applications of Leatherique to get extremely hard, lacquer-dyed seats soft. These applications should ALWAYS be followed by a wipe down with Prestine Clean. We suggest applying the Rejuvenator Oil on as hot a day as possible - AND ! - Covering the seats with black plastic trash bags to slow the evaporation of the oil. I've left it on for days, but not longer than a week.
A DAY or so is the best recommendation.
I have noticed that on severely cracked seats, if you don't do sufficient applications, you will actually hasten the cracking. That happened to several users. The theory is that the rest of the seat is still hard, but you've now softened the leather at the point of the crack. This creates the equivalent of tectonic plates of leather and all the stress is concentrated on the flexible crack which is already a weak area.
Leatherique products are excellent, IMHO, but they have to be used correctly, something not always fully explained in company literature, to work as intended.
If you only remember ONE thing from all of this: APPLY Rejuvenator on AS HOT A DAY AS POSSIBLE !!!!
And the use of Leathertique will at least help your leather hides to remain as pliable and soft as possible.
Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Gobble Gobble.
Mikey Lulejian
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With OLDER SL500's (pre-2000, but possibly earlier - I am not sure) because of the slow absorption, you may have to do as many as 20 applications of Leatherique to get extremely hard, lacquer-dyed seats soft. These applications should ALWAYS be followed by a wipe down with Prestine Clean. We suggest applying the Rejuvenator Oil on as hot a day as possible - AND ! - Covering the seats with black plastic trash bags to slow the evaporation of the oil. I've left it on for days, but not longer than a week.
A DAY or so is the best recommendation.
I have noticed that on severely cracked seats, if you don't do sufficient applications, you will actually hasten the cracking. That happened to several users. The theory is that the rest of the seat is still hard, but you've now softened the leather at the point of the crack. This creates the equivalent of tectonic plates of leather and all the stress is concentrated on the flexible crack which is already a weak area.
Leatherique products are excellent, IMHO, but they have to be used correctly, something not always fully explained in company literature, to work as intended.
If you only remember ONE thing from all of this: APPLY Rejuvenator on AS HOT A DAY AS POSSIBLE !!!!
And the use of Leathertique will at least help your leather hides to remain as pliable and soft as possible.
Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Gobble Gobble.
Mikey Lulejian
Lake Oconee, GA
11-27-2008, 10:45 AM
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Thats a first class post above by mikey100 I was going to say the same thing and care must be taken as the tanning process has changed around 2000-01 You cant use oils and sadle soap type things on any 230
12-06-2008, 12:11 PM
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so, now its +1c here in Baltimore and after reading all the posts related to Leatherique, I am kind of reluctant to apply it in such a cold weather
12-07-2008, 01:25 PM
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Applying Leatherique (ie, TEMPERATURES)
"If you only remember ONE thing from all of this: APPLY Rejuvenator on AS HOT A DAY AS POSSIBLE !!!!"
This refers to days when the temperature is AT LEAST 80+ degrees.
Hotter than 80 F would be preferable.
Merry Christmas.
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This refers to days when the temperature is AT LEAST 80+ degrees.
Hotter than 80 F would be preferable.
Merry Christmas.
Mikey Lulejian
Lake Oconee, GA
12-08-2008, 10:51 AM
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its 17F right now I guess I purchased it slightly early.
