should you ?

370zproject · 10-07-2009, 02:28 PM

should u condition the leather seats right off the lot i asked a few pple they said nahh they should be fine for now ?...

kenchan · 10-07-2009, 03:59 PM

you can clean and lightly condition them using Griot's Leather Care Spray. dries to a nice matte finish. very easy to use. spray into applicator towel and just wipe.

should or should not is solely up to you. my G35C's leather seats look new even after 5yrs. very well conditioned and cleaned/preserved from the beginning.

NXTAZEE · 10-07-2009, 04:12 PM

Yes you should condition them right away. You have no idea how long the leather has sat since it was first conditioned. The manufacturer may have used leather from a previous year when your seats were made, you never know. Treating them with a quality leather conditioner will replenish any oils that may have been lost over time. You can't over condition leather. You can over clean it though. If you are using harsh cleaners frequently it will do premature damage. Usually a soft sponge with warm water once a week or so is enough. If thats not enough, use a PH balanced cleaner first, then conditioner. It also gives you a fresh coat of UV protection as well. I always treat the leather when I do new car preps.

SpawnAeroJohn · 10-07-2009, 04:15 PM

The first thing I'd do is self detail the car.

NXTAZEE · 10-07-2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpawnAeroJohn

The first thing I'd do is self detail the car.

kenchan · 10-07-2009, 04:34 PM

yah, even the exterior too... need to remove dealer installed swirl marks.

vipor · 10-07-2009, 05:00 PM

topic name fail. i was tricked, don't even have leather

370zproject · 10-08-2009, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor

topic name fail. i was tricked, don't even have leather

sorry

Trips · 10-08-2009, 02:34 AM

Apology accepted.

370zproject · 10-10-2009, 01:08 AM

:P

10-07-2009, 02:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
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10-07-2009, 04:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
NXTAZEE Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 530 Drives: 2010 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 17	Yes you should condition them right away. You have no idea how long the leather has sat since it was first conditioned. The manufacturer may have used leather from a previous year when your seats were made, you never know. Treating them with a quality leather conditioner will replenish any oils that may have been lost over time. You can't over condition leather. You can over clean it though. If you are using harsh cleaners frequently it will do premature damage. Usually a soft sponge with warm water once a week or so is enough. If thats not enough, use a PH balanced cleaner first, then conditioner. It also gives you a fresh coat of UV protection as well. I always treat the leather when I do new car preps. __________________ 2010 Carbon Silver 370Z 7AT charcoal int. sports package \| Clear Bra \| Invidia Gemini CBE \| CF B-Pillars \| CF Fangs \| CF Z emblems \| Swift Springs \| 20mm & 25mm Spacers \| SPC Camber Arms \| Brushed Aluminum shift knob

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10-07-2009, 03:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	you can clean and lightly condition them using Griot's Leather Care Spray. dries to a nice matte finish. very easy to use. spray into applicator towel and just wipe. should or should not is solely up to you. my G35C's leather seats look new even after 5yrs. very well conditioned and cleaned/preserved from the beginning.

10-07-2009, 04:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
SpawnAeroJohn NOT A CURRENT VENDOR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 609 Drives: you Rep Power: 16	The first thing I'd do is self detail the car.

10-07-2009, 04:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, even the exterior too... need to remove dealer installed swirl marks.

10-10-2009, 01:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 34 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 52	:P