Warp Factor

Anybody done this? Any problems? Better options? The red leather seats on my C7 are pretty porous and fragile. Have had some problems with staining.

Mecinoid

Just use a good leather cleaner. I use a micro fiber towel so I do not scratch the leather.. But,you might want to try Magic Eraser from Mr. Clean.

Truth is with difficult stains I have used lighter fluid then washed off with soapy water and then leather cleaner and protector to keep leather soft so it doesn't crack as much.

Scotch guard is for water proofing. If you mean Scotch Pads... Please don't

Warp Factor

Thanks, but I'd rather have them more resistant to staining in the first place.

Rabbi

CF car care section https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...discussion-10/

Warp Factor

Thanks, I didn't find anything about it there. Did you have a specific thread or post in mind?

Gixxerman

There is so much coating on them probably wouldn't really penetrate a darn thing. I clean with microfiber and warm water. I use ANgelWax Heaven For Leather when I get a dirtyier area... Scothchguard would work on say a floor matt I think quite well, clean it first with Chemical guys Foaming Citrus Fabric Cleaner then scothguard.. they make a good scotchguard like protectant as well.. but seats? Unless coating is completely deteriorated or something.. most chemicals just aren't going to do much

Warp Factor

Thanks.The leather seats on my wife's Subaru were pretty much bullet-proof. Large dogs hauled around; fast-food grease and ketchup from the grandkids wiped right off, even a day later. Water-based stuff would just bead up and sit there. After 120 thousand miles of stuff like this, they still looked brand new.
The seats on my Corvette must have gone down the production line the day the coating tank refiller guy called in sick.

Raidercop

Since there is a plastic type coating on the leather how about a ceramic spray wax? Just an idea...

JimInSoCal

Investigate Leather Shield, just did my wife's new Lexus RX350 with seats that are almost white, it is a ceramic coating for leather. It is easy to apply, doesn't change the color, doesn't make the leather shiny, though it does make them a little more slippery, noticeable, but not that obvious. They say it last a year and provides UV protection as well. Available on Amazon.

Mecinoid

Personally, I use Lexol Leather cleaner and protestant. My upholstery guy made the suggestion. As did my mother in law that uses it on her expensive horse saddles.

Vetteman Jack

Have never used Scothguard on leather seats - not sure if it would do much good as the seats are coated. All I have used is a moist cloth with at times a mild dishwashing soap to clean off any dirt. Luckily I have not had any stains to deal with.

Woodson

Odd that an upholstery guy would suggest this since the cleaner and protectant are not touching the leather. Your mother in law's expensive horse saddles on the other hand likely don't have a plastic coating and those products probably work beautifully.

mbaessler

Tadge said only warm water and a microrag is required on our leather seats.

Woodson

^ all I've ever used and all I've ever needed.

Elk

Keep in mind Magic Eraser works because it is a fine abrasive.

I would not sand any leather.

AnotherNorskie

Likewise, the leather seats on my Audi look brand new, with more miles than my Corvette. In addition to GM using crappier materials, my C7 is more likely to sit out in the sun and bake. I'm sure that has an effect on it.

Like most C7's the side bolsters take a beating and the leather feels paper thin. I've used mink oil on the seats and it seems to have made the leather more resilient.

orca1946

Cleaner and conditioner from Maguirers is what i use.

Warp Factor

Thanks everyone. With all the different recommendations, some of which are pretty pricey and labor-intensive to apply, it's been hard for me to come up with a clear winner. So I'll flip back to the basics:
Inelegant as the name on the product might sound, what about plain-'ol Scotchgard? Anyone?
If they changed the name to King-gard, Worldgard, or Galaxygard, and raised the price to 100 bucks, would the product get more traction with Corvette enthusiasts? Or does that have nothing to do with anything?

Racer1735

My opinion, and what seems to be the opinions of several on this thread, is that GM puts a Very Solid sealant on its leather seats in the Corvette (leather, not Alcantara), so it doesn't really matter what you put on them, the applied protectent/conditioner/etc. isn't going to penetrate the OEM sealant and get to the leather. Having said that, I use Griot's 3-in-1 leather conditioner simply because I like the leather smell!

Warp Factor

Thanks, Racer1735. As I mentioned earlier, partly in jest, my C7 seats must have gone down the line on the day the coating material tank ran dry.

The durability and resistance to staining problems were not only my C7, but every Corvette I have owned, (compared to other cars with leather seats I have owned, with the exception that the staining problem was much less evident when the seats on my Corvettes were black).

Another thing: The stitching on the seat cushion is starting to tear through the leather. Already torn completely through at some points, with only around 11K miles on the car. Same thing happened on my C5.
I only weigh between 170 and 180 pounds, so Corvette or GM apologists, please don't bother wasting your or my time on accusing me of fat dude car abuse.