About leather care...or is it?

philiam · 06-11-2009, 11:28 PM

Here's something to ponder about leather care for the S

http://www.303products.com/tech/inde...Product_ID=565

ZigZag · 06-12-2009, 06:43 AM

So.....have you tried the test? What are we sittin on?

philiam · 06-12-2009, 05:54 PM

Haven't tried it yet.

desmo4 · 06-12-2009, 06:14 PM

Lexol is the stuff used on saddles for million dollar race horses.

Jonathan

philiam · 06-12-2009, 06:27 PM

303 recommends Lexol for uncoated leather.

MutantCheese · 06-13-2009, 06:58 AM

Having untreated leather in a convertible isn't a good idea. It would crack in a couple of years. I'm sure that our seats are coated, for longevity.

redS2k06 · 06-13-2009, 07:30 AM

I tried using zaino products
z9 http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...oduct_Count=15
followed by
z10 http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...oduct_Count=16

I really worked very well on the leather

turbosix · 06-15-2009, 07:41 AM

good info, i really need to get a stiff brush and clean up my drivers seat, its looking dingy as hell.

H20 · 06-15-2009, 08:41 AM

I kinda live in fear of the deep creases i see on the drivers outboard seat bolster. I think it's from getting in and out, and creasing the leather. This breaks down the coating and fatigues the leather underneath. That's my theory anyway. I have only 8000 miles on my 07 and don't have these creases yet. Does anyone have high miles and NOT have those creases? If so what has been you leather care regime. I just use 303 on mine and so far so good but I am not wild about the slipperyness.

Jim21680 · 10-20-2009, 03:08 PM

Good thread to resurrect....why make a new one?
So, what's everyone using on our "leather" seats? I used to use a Meguiar's leather care product, but it was a bit greasy and turned out to be a dust magnet in some places. Now, I've been using 303, which seems to work pretty good. (Honestly, I think you can put this stuff on anything except the windows, and it'll work good). The ultimate car care product perhaps???

philiam · 10-20-2009, 03:50 PM

Been using Lexol but thinking about switching to 303. Does it make the seat slipperier?

Jim21680 · 10-20-2009, 05:16 PM

The 303 makes the seat just a tad slippier, but only for a day or two. I like that it pretty much clears up in a short amount of time, while (apparently) not losing any of it's protective properties. I was never very fond of the greasy, glossy dashboards that you could practically shave in front of.

philiam · 10-20-2009, 05:36 PM

I'm a big fan of 303, especially on tires and plastic. Been using it for years on my motor home.

Daddy Zach · 10-20-2009, 06:33 PM

been using 303 on my roof and tonneau, works real good as is easy to find rather than ordering online

skatepozer23 · 10-20-2009, 08:16 PM

Ya i use meguiars Leather Cleaner then hit some meguiars leather conditioner. My leather is so soft and beautiful!!!!....

The conditioner works quite well to prevent creases and aging

Marrk · 10-21-2009, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philiam

Been using Lexol but thinking about switching to 303. Does it make the seat slipperier?

Been using 303 but thinking about switching to Lexol.

The 303 may be doing what it claims to do, but my leather is still aging normally.

"Coated leather"? Don't know nuthin' 'bout that. It seems to me that our $8k seats are made from a not very robust, not very high grade leather. Now, I'm thinking the Lexol deserves a chance on my seats.

BTW, I've used the 303 on my soft top, which is forever in the "up" position. The 303 seems to be working okay there. Also, used it on the dash and door plastics.

ZigZag · 10-21-2009, 11:32 AM

Been using 303 on the seats and top. The best example of 303 I have seen on on my son-inlaws "67 Camaro. It has the original top that was showing it's age. 303 turned it black again an looks 200% better.
I only have 10,000 on my '07, so don't know if it is helping the seats or not. But it isn't as greasy as the Mcquires I was using before.

philiam · 10-21-2009, 11:41 AM

I guess it's all in the butt of the beholder.

Marrk · 10-21-2009, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philiam

I guess it's all in the butt of the beholder.

philiam · 10-21-2009, 01:59 PM

I find 303 works well on head and tail light covers.

Jim21680 · 10-21-2009, 02:23 PM

303....great stuff. You can even use it as shampoo, shaving cream, and axle grease if you're in a pinch!

tyson77 · 10-21-2009, 02:50 PM

just got my s and havent bought the cleaning stuff yet. what is this 303 stuff and where do i get it?

Marrk · 10-21-2009, 03:06 PM

I have also used Zaino "Leather in a Bottle." It claims 40% sunscreen shield, but I would not bother with it again.

desmo4 · 10-21-2009, 07:02 PM

I have a Recaro Pro F1 SPG for the drivers seat. To recover it is not nearly as expensive as S2k leather.

Jonathan

philiam · 10-21-2009, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyson77

just got my s and havent bought the cleaning stuff yet. what is this 303 stuff and where do i get it?

See the link in the first post of this thread.

06-11-2009, 11:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 2,731	About leather care...or is it? Here's something to ponder about leather care for the S http://www.303products.com/tech/inde...Product_ID=565 __________________ .

06-12-2009, 05:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 2,731	Haven't tried it yet. __________________ .

06-12-2009, 06:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,307	Lexol is the stuff used on saddles for million dollar race horses. Jonathan __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. Samco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-350Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

06-12-2009, 06:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 2,731	303 recommends Lexol for uncoated leather. __________________ .

06-13-2009, 06:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
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06-12-2009, 06:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
ZigZag Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Frozen North Posts: 107	So.....have you tried the test? What are we sittin on?

06-13-2009, 07:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
redS2k06 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 105	I tried using zaino products z9 http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...oduct_Count=15 followed by z10 http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...oduct_Count=16 I really worked very well on the leather __________________ "ya this car rocks just being stock ......hey that aint a bad quote " TheSoundMan21

06-15-2009, 07:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
turbosix S2000.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: dallas Posts: 2,486	good info, i really need to get a stiff brush and clean up my drivers seat, its looking dingy as hell. __________________ turbosix.net 1984 buick regal t-type . 2003 gpw s2000 Are you lacking coverage for your prescriptions? Click HERE to print a free discount pharmacy card! Save 10-60% on most medications at 60,000 pharmacies nationwide at no cost to you.

06-15-2009, 08:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
H20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CT, USA Posts: 754	I kinda live in fear of the deep creases i see on the drivers outboard seat bolster. I think it's from getting in and out, and creasing the leather. This breaks down the coating and fatigues the leather underneath. That's my theory anyway. I have only 8000 miles on my 07 and don't have these creases yet. Does anyone have high miles and NOT have those creases? If so what has been you leather care regime. I just use 303 on mine and so far so good but I am not wild about the slipperyness.

10-20-2009, 03:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jim21680 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 571	Good thread to resurrect....why make a new one? So, what's everyone using on our "leather" seats? I used to use a Meguiar's leather care product, but it was a bit greasy and turned out to be a dust magnet in some places. Now, I've been using 303, which seems to work pretty good. (Honestly, I think you can put this stuff on anything except the windows, and it'll work good). The ultimate car care product perhaps??? __________________

10-20-2009, 03:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 2,731	Been using Lexol but thinking about switching to 303. Does it make the seat slipperier? __________________ .

10-20-2009, 05:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jim21680 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 571	The 303 makes the seat just a tad slippier, but only for a day or two. I like that it pretty much clears up in a short amount of time, while (apparently) not losing any of it's protective properties. I was never very fond of the greasy, glossy dashboards that you could practically shave in front of. __________________

10-20-2009, 05:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 2,731	I'm a big fan of 303, especially on tires and plastic. Been using it for years on my motor home. __________________ .

10-20-2009, 06:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
Daddy Zach Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Great White North Posts: 219	been using 303 on my roof and tonneau, works real good as is easy to find rather than ordering online __________________ Black is still the coolest color

10-20-2009, 08:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
skatepozer23 Enthused Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 99	Ya i use meguiars Leather Cleaner then hit some meguiars leather conditioner. My leather is so soft and beautiful!!!!.... The conditioner works quite well to prevent creases and aging

10-21-2009, 11:32 AM	#17 (permalink)
ZigZag Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Frozen North Posts: 107	Been using 303 on the seats and top. The best example of 303 I have seen on on my son-inlaws "67 Camaro. It has the original top that was showing it's age. 303 turned it black again an looks 200% better. I only have 10,000 on my '07, so don't know if it is helping the seats or not. But it isn't as greasy as the Mcquires I was using before.

10-21-2009, 11:41 AM	#18 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 2,731	I guess it's all in the butt of the beholder. __________________ .

10-21-2009, 01:59 PM	#20 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 2,731	I find 303 works well on head and tail light covers. __________________ .

10-21-2009, 02:23 PM	#21 (permalink)
Jim21680 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 571	303....great stuff. You can even use it as shampoo, shaving cream, and axle grease if you're in a pinch! __________________

10-21-2009, 02:50 PM	#22 (permalink)
tyson77 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 13	just got my s and havent bought the cleaning stuff yet. what is this 303 stuff and where do i get it?

10-21-2009, 03:06 PM	#23 (permalink)
Marrk Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 300	I have also used Zaino "Leather in a Bottle." It claims 40% sunscreen shield, but I would not bother with it again.

10-21-2009, 07:02 PM	#24 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,307	I have a Recaro Pro F1 SPG for the drivers seat. To recover it is not nearly as expensive as S2k leather. Jonathan __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. Samco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-350Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

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