silver94lt1

My seats are in pretty good shape (no rips, tears or cracks) and I was wondering what you guys use to treat the leather if any?

Vetteman Jack

I use Meguires Leather Care and Conditioner. Does a pretty good job of keeping the leather nice.

Jesse Asis

Spoke with a gentleman at GM regarding the stock seats of the C5. I was told that GM sprays a plastic like sealer on top of the leather to protect and prolong it. I believe that to be true because I use a good leather conditioner and cleaner product but it doesn't seem to make a difference on the leather because I'm just smearing it on the plastic and wiping it off thinking I'm addressing the leather.. Oh well.. I now use just Armorall and treat the sealer now... if anyone else knows about this, share your thoughts. Enjoy the ride, I do..

leebay

I use Zaino !!!!!!!!!

Virtual Geezer

The GM employee was telling you the truth. In fact, today, most automotive leathers are coated and are called FINISHED LEATHER.

Do a Google search and you'll find products that are suitable. Also search AutoGeek.net -- a Forum vendor -- and you'll find a German-made product (1Z Einszette Leather Care) that's formulated for finished leather.

Other elixirs make look nice, but they do nothing for the finished leather and eventually just rub off on your butt and back.

Finally, check the owner's manual of any car to see what's recommended for leather surfaces.

s'noJob

The only thing I treat the seats with is my left and right butt cheeks.

Seriously, when I used Armorall on a foreign sports car, (I won't mention the brand but it began with M and ended with G,) I regretted it because it just made me slide during hard cornering.

Granted, this was on vinyl seats that were not bolstered like C5 seats, but still ...
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andrec10

Lexol. This does make a difference and NO sliding!

95rtturbo

That's what I use as well. Seems to do the job. Although it kind of stinks.

avettelovertu

Zaino's Leather in a Bottle keeps is a great product!! I order it online, don't believe you can find it in stores.

Cubman

Adams leather conditioner is the best I've found. I don't care for a shiny interior. I want it ot look as it did when it was new. A slight sheen. I use 303 protectant on the dash and door panels for the same reason. Both give UV protection. Also use the 303 on the bra and mirrors covers.

MSG C5

Pretty much the same arsenal that I use, however I've added Zaino leather conditioner since I installed my Vette Essentials real leather seat covers/trim.

Regarding the stock seats, I agree with the earlier post that GM had applied some kind of protectant over the leather and that the seating surface is different than the rest of the seat. I realized when I still had my OEM seats that the Adams leather conditioner would not penetrate the seats like it did in my other vehicles with real leather. At that time, I just used the Aerospace 303 and it seemed to work fine. I also don't like the high gloss look and prefer a softer, satin sheen that looks clean instead of painted.

Blown 346

Meguires leather cleaner and conditioner here as well. makes it nice and soft, and removes tons of dirt even if the seats look clean. It smells nice as well.

cor66vette

I got a sample wipe of Lexol from a car show and tried it last night. I like the low lustre but not the odor. It's still a little smelly this morning. How long does that odor remain?

silver94lt1

Ok im going to check on the zaino. I don't want my seats glossy and slick either ha! Thanks for the info guys!

my50thAE

I use Leather CPR on my Vette interior. I originally bought this product to clean/condtion the Castano leather seats in my F-150 King Ranch and it worked great. The truck seats are natural leather and not the "finished" leather in the Vette so the results are a little different.

It works great on my leather apparel and shoes, too.

Here is a link but I bought mine at Wally Mart.

http://www.amazon.com/Leather-CPR-CC...pr_product_top

DarkBlueC5

I use the Griot's leather care lotion. Seems to work fine, I use it on all my car's leather seats with no issues.

slvr bulit

I just tried Adams leather conditioner and there leather cleaner on my A4's. Really like both products even used it on my dash and door panels

VETJAZZ

knewblewkorvette

me too
I use Zaino for the seats

2004c5blackcoupe

Try Eagle One Nano Protectant for vinyl and leather.
This product is non greasy and leaves a smooth satin finish.
Clean smell unlike Lexol.
Also works great on door panels for a satin finish.