Car Seats - Leather Conditioner/Feed Advice

[doebag]

Hi all,

I had a bit of a delve into the Advanced Search but couldn't find anything specific to car leather.

I recently purchased a 2nd hand XC60 and the driver's seat is showing some very fine cracking to the leather on the seat bolsters.

While I understand that the existing fine cracks can't be repaired (or at least not easily) I was looking for some advice on a good quality leather feed to try to stop this from worsening.

Would a common-or-garden AutoGlym product suffice or should I be looking for something a little more expensive to ensure good results?

Thanks in advance

[Rob153]

Anything from liquid leather is brilliant, good for scuffs etc….

Have used it myself numerous times.


https://www.liquidleather.co.uk/leat...ent-250ml-p146

[Anygreg]

Tried most of them , gliptone Liquid leather was my go to until I found Zaino’s Z9 & Z10. Arguably you only need the cleaner though.

Also check out your local leather tech guys, they can work wonders with leather repairs

[bambam]

Have used Gliptone for the last few years. Does a good job and the car smells of leather afterwards.
Reminds me that I need to go and do the seats…

[doebag]

Have used Gliptone for the last few years. Does a good job and the car smells of leather afterwards.
Reminds me that I need to go and do the seats…

You’re welcome!

Thanks all for the suggestions!


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[tixntox]

+1 for Gliptone. Car smells like an old fashioned shoe shop afterwards!

[Suds]

Check whether your car has special or upgraded seats - Volvo tend to use 'leather faced' seats with a synthetic polyurethane type surface coating, in which case you are effectively cleaning a synthetic finish so nothing expensive required.

[doebag]

Check whether your car has special or upgraded seats - Volvo tend to use 'leather faced' seats with a synthetic polyurethane type surface coating, in which case you are effectively cleaning a synthetic finish so nothing expensive required.

I double checked against a copy of the brochure (thank god for the internet) - “Fine Nappa Leather and Nubuck” so we’re all good there but thanks for prompting me to check


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[Suds]

Gliptone twins, ColourLock, DrLeather will all serve you well

[ralphy]

I recently purchased a 2nd hand XC60 and the driver's seat is showing some very fine cracking to the leather on the seat bolsters.

While I understand that the existing fine cracks can't be repaired (or at least not easily) I was looking for some advice on a good quality leather feed to try to stop this from worsening.

If you did want to go the 'whole hog' and completely eliminate the fine cracks then a colourant kit would do the job. I've used such a kit from Leather Clinic (£60-ish) on car seats and was very pleased with the results.
Got some photos of the work done if the OP's interested?

R

[Suds]

Volvo refer to Nubuck textile - basically a brushed fabric/textile, it is not a derivative of leather so treat the Nubuck as a textile (although a gentle brushing with a suede brush is fine). Judy at LTT leather care is always very helpful.

[doebag]

If you did want to go the 'whole hog' and completely eliminate the fine cracks then a colourant kit would do the job. I've used such a kit from Leather Clinic (£60-ish) on car seats and was very pleased with the results.
Got some photos of the work done if the OP's interested?

R

Would be very interested in some before/after pics if you wouldn’t mind DM’ing some over?


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[Dm1672]

Used a kit from these on my old Jag and Db9 and it did an amazing job and brought seats back to Almost new.

https://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/

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[pete-r]

Save yourself a few squid it’s the best option I’ve used for leather - E45!

I’ve tried gliptone, autoglym, chemical guys and meguiars but E45 beats them all.

If it’s good enough to put on your face, it’s good enough for your seat bolsters.

[Mj2k]

Volvo refer to Nubuck textile - basically a brushed fabric/textile, it is not a derivative of leather so treat the Nubuck as a textile (although a gentle brushing with a suede brush is fine). Judy at LTT leather care is always very helpful.

LTT products are all I use for my seats, great stuff.

[neebsta]

I’ve used Autoglym leather conditioner for years. From MK1 Golf GTis to Golf Rs - It works a treat. There’s a reason it has a Royal Warrant and there’s a reason Autoglym is the preferred choice for dealerships.

[ralphy]

Would be very interested in some before/after pics if you wouldn’t mind DM’ing some over?

Here you go.


























R

[reggie747]

$h1t godamit Ralphy, they look real fine

[wileeeeeey]

Wow, they look brand new.

[bambam]

That is some transformation!

[Suds]

Chapeau Ralphy - looks like a labour of love

[Neil.C]

Crikey Ralph - that looks fantastic!

[notenoughwrists]

Blimey!!!! Incredible result.
I was going to recommend Dodo Juice to clean and moisturise then Autoglym to nourish/protect - but now I will just do whatever you did!


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[Rodder]

Lots of premium manufacturing don’t use leather, from my understanding Mercedes don’t use it any cars at all, it’s all man made

[doebag]

Here you go.


R

Holy moly! That’s quite the transformation!

Turns out my old man has some AutoGlym leather cleaner and leather conditioner so, on the basis of what others have said about real/synthetic leather I’m going to give this a go first and if I’m not happy with the results I’ll take a look at the Leather Clinic option.

Thanks for posting those photos Ralphy


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