Scotchgard on leather seats?
10-13-2023, 08:18 AM
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Scotchgard on leather seats?
Anybody done this? Any problems? Better options? The seats on my Z06 are pretty porous and fragile. Have had some problems with staining.
10-13-2023, 10:54 AM
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Not sure what good it would do as the seats are already coated. All you need to treat them is a water dampened soft cloth.
From: https://www.expert-mobile-car-detail...ive%20coating.
Does car leather have a clear coat?
This leather is what is called coated car leather, and every car manufacturer from entry level to the most expensive exotics use coated car leather in the production on their cars. Regardless of what the manufacturer calls their "special leather", is is still coated with a clear protective coating.
The OM states for:
Instrument Panel, Leather, Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and Natural Open Pore Wood Surfaces
Use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with water to remove dust and loose dirt. For a more thorough cleaning, use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with a mild soap solution.
Soaking or saturating leather, especially perforated leather, as well as other interior surfaces, may cause permanent damage. Wipe excess moisture from these surfaces after cleaning and allow them to dry naturally. Never use heat, steam, spot lifters, or spot removers. Do not use cleaners that contain silicone or wax-based products. Cleaners containing these solvents can permanently change the appearance and feel of leather or soft trim and are not recommended.
Bill
From: https://www.expert-mobile-car-detail...ive%20coating.
Does car leather have a clear coat?
This leather is what is called coated car leather, and every car manufacturer from entry level to the most expensive exotics use coated car leather in the production on their cars. Regardless of what the manufacturer calls their "special leather", is is still coated with a clear protective coating.
The OM states for:
Instrument Panel, Leather, Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and Natural Open Pore Wood Surfaces
Use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with water to remove dust and loose dirt. For a more thorough cleaning, use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with a mild soap solution.
Soaking or saturating leather, especially perforated leather, as well as other interior surfaces, may cause permanent damage. Wipe excess moisture from these surfaces after cleaning and allow them to dry naturally. Never use heat, steam, spot lifters, or spot removers. Do not use cleaners that contain silicone or wax-based products. Cleaners containing these solvents can permanently change the appearance and feel of leather or soft trim and are not recommended.
Bill
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10-13-2023, 11:18 AM
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Bill, my seats seem to have no moisture repelency whatsoever. I'm sure my red seats don't show stains nearly as much as white seats, but they're much worse than black. If there is a coating on the seats, it's nothing like the leather on my wife's Subaru. Those things are bullet-proof! Grandkids eating and spilling stuff in the car... large dogs in and out... still looked like new after 5 years of that.
10-13-2023, 03:10 PM
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Not sure what good it would do as the seats are already coated. All you need to treat them is a water dampened soft cloth.
From: https://www.expert-mobile-car-detail...ive%20coating.
Does car leather have a clear coat?
This leather is what is called coated car leather, and every car manufacturer from entry level to the most expensive exotics use coated car leather in the production on their cars. Regardless of what the manufacturer calls their "special leather", is is still coated with a clear protective coating.
The OM states for:
Instrument Panel, Leather, Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and Natural Open Pore Wood Surfaces
Use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with water to remove dust and loose dirt. For a more thorough cleaning, use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with a mild soap solution.
Soaking or saturating leather, especially perforated leather, as well as other interior surfaces, may cause permanent damage. Wipe excess moisture from these surfaces after cleaning and allow them to dry naturally. Never use heat, steam, spot lifters, or spot removers. Do not use cleaners that contain silicone or wax-based products. Cleaners containing these solvents can permanently change the appearance and feel of leather or soft trim and are not recommended.
Bill
From: https://www.expert-mobile-car-detail...ive%20coating.
Does car leather have a clear coat?
This leather is what is called coated car leather, and every car manufacturer from entry level to the most expensive exotics use coated car leather in the production on their cars. Regardless of what the manufacturer calls their "special leather", is is still coated with a clear protective coating.
The OM states for:
Instrument Panel, Leather, Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and Natural Open Pore Wood Surfaces
Use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with water to remove dust and loose dirt. For a more thorough cleaning, use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with a mild soap solution.
Soaking or saturating leather, especially perforated leather, as well as other interior surfaces, may cause permanent damage. Wipe excess moisture from these surfaces after cleaning and allow them to dry naturally. Never use heat, steam, spot lifters, or spot removers. Do not use cleaners that contain silicone or wax-based products. Cleaners containing these solvents can permanently change the appearance and feel of leather or soft trim and are not recommended.
Bill
10-13-2023, 04:14 PM
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Thanks. Will the Adam's bead/repel liquids at least temporarily, similar to what the Scothgard does? That's a property I'd particularly like to have.
Bill, my seats seem to have no moisture repelency whatsoever. I'm sure my red seats don't show stains nearly as much as white seats, but they're much worse than black. If there is a coating on the seats, it's nothing like the leather on my wife's Subaru. Those things are bullet-proof! Grandkids eating and spilling stuff in the car... large dogs in and out... still looked like new after 5 years of that.
Bill, my seats seem to have no moisture repelency whatsoever. I'm sure my red seats don't show stains nearly as much as white seats, but they're much worse than black. If there is a coating on the seats, it's nothing like the leather on my wife's Subaru. Those things are bullet-proof! Grandkids eating and spilling stuff in the car... large dogs in and out... still looked like new after 5 years of that.
Bill
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10-14-2023, 03:13 PM
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At least I got all eight pistons. I think.
