Can you over-condition leather?
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Can you over-condition leather?
I recently bought a 02 corvette and want to try to soften up the creases it's developed over the years in the seats, I was thinking about conditioning them once a week for awhile (which I know is probably too much in general, but seems like it might help?)
Would this be a bad idea for any reason, would conditioning them even more frequently than that be harmful at all?
Would this be a bad idea for any reason, would conditioning them even more frequently than that be harmful at all?
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I would suggest you use something like Leatherique Pristine Clean & Rejuvenator Oil to clean and condition your leather initially.
Schedule: Once every 30-60 days, Arizona, Florida and Texas, especially in summer, for northern climates between 90-120 days, use a leather conditioner to restore these natural oils and keep the leather soft and supple. (Criot's Leather Care, Autoglym Leather Care Cream, Zanio Z10 Leather in a Bottle or Zymol Treat leather cleaners are all good maintenance products)
Notes:
1.It is possible to over-condition or over-clean your leather as this may lead to premature cracking and discoloration. Most leathers are treated at the tannery with a protective coating to help protect against staining. Excessive cleaning and conditioning can remove some of the protective properties. Carry a small spray bottle of water and a clean micro fibre cloth so if you ever spill something onto your leather, spray the affected area and wipe it as soon as possible, you should then treat the affected area with leather conditioner.
2.Conditioning oils will penetrate the fibres more efficiently if they are warmed first; place the plastic container in a microwave before using. For best results warm the leather also before application (vehicle heating system, hairdryer, or the suns heat Allow sufficient permeation time (4-6 hours) or overnight if possible, especially with coated or spray-on dye leathers.)
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Schedule: Once every 30-60 days, Arizona, Florida and Texas, especially in summer, for northern climates between 90-120 days, use a leather conditioner to restore these natural oils and keep the leather soft and supple. (Criot's Leather Care, Autoglym Leather Care Cream, Zanio Z10 Leather in a Bottle or Zymol Treat leather cleaners are all good maintenance products)
Notes:
1.It is possible to over-condition or over-clean your leather as this may lead to premature cracking and discoloration. Most leathers are treated at the tannery with a protective coating to help protect against staining. Excessive cleaning and conditioning can remove some of the protective properties. Carry a small spray bottle of water and a clean micro fibre cloth so if you ever spill something onto your leather, spray the affected area and wipe it as soon as possible, you should then treat the affected area with leather conditioner.
2.Conditioning oils will penetrate the fibres more efficiently if they are warmed first; place the plastic container in a microwave before using. For best results warm the leather also before application (vehicle heating system, hairdryer, or the suns heat Allow sufficient permeation time (4-6 hours) or overnight if possible, especially with coated or spray-on dye leathers.)
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Originally Posted by TOGWT
I would suggest you use something like Leatherique Pristine Clean & Rejuvenator Oil to clean and condition your leather initially.
Schedule: Once every 30-60 days, Arizona, Florida and Texas, especially in summer, for northern climates between 90-120 days, use a leather conditioner to restore these natural oils and keep the leather soft and supple. (Criot's Leather Care, Autoglym Leather Care Cream, Zanio Z10 Leather in a Bottle or Zymol Treat leather cleaners are all good maintenance products)
Notes:
1.It is possible to over-condition or over-clean your leather as this may lead to premature cracking and discoloration. Most leathers are treated at the tannery with a protective coating to help protect against staining. Excessive cleaning and conditioning can remove some of the protective properties. Carry a small spray bottle of water and a clean micro fibre cloth so if you ever spill something onto your leather, spray the affected area and wipe it as soon as possible, you should then treat the affected area with leather conditioner.
2.Conditioning oils will penetrate the fibres more efficiently if they are warmed first; place the plastic container in a microwave before using. For best results warm the leather also before application (vehicle heating system, hairdryer, or the suns heat Allow sufficient permeation time (4-6 hours) or overnight if possible, especially with coated or spray-on dye leathers.)
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Schedule: Once every 30-60 days, Arizona, Florida and Texas, especially in summer, for northern climates between 90-120 days, use a leather conditioner to restore these natural oils and keep the leather soft and supple. (Criot's Leather Care, Autoglym Leather Care Cream, Zanio Z10 Leather in a Bottle or Zymol Treat leather cleaners are all good maintenance products)
Notes:
1.It is possible to over-condition or over-clean your leather as this may lead to premature cracking and discoloration. Most leathers are treated at the tannery with a protective coating to help protect against staining. Excessive cleaning and conditioning can remove some of the protective properties. Carry a small spray bottle of water and a clean micro fibre cloth so if you ever spill something onto your leather, spray the affected area and wipe it as soon as possible, you should then treat the affected area with leather conditioner.
2.Conditioning oils will penetrate the fibres more efficiently if they are warmed first; place the plastic container in a microwave before using. For best results warm the leather also before application (vehicle heating system, hairdryer, or the suns heat Allow sufficient permeation time (4-6 hours) or overnight if possible, especially with coated or spray-on dye leathers.)
JonM
I wasn't planning on cleaning them that much, just conditioning, I know I've heard it's bad to clean them too often, will just conditioning also cause premature cracking and/or discoloration?
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The only problem I’ve experienced with over conditioning is the oil soaks into the foam and it compresses, especially the ‘seating’ area and the leather begins to crease, like most cleaning a balance needs to be accomplished between not enough (as this will cause the leather to dry out) and not too much as explained, I think we all forget just how thin the hide actually is, and something I’m guilty of is that ‘more is better’ when as with all car care products the very opposite is true.
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i put a thin coat (just a quick wipedown) of either lexol leather conditioner or zaino conditioner (whichever i grab first out of the closet) on my '04 z06 every week. also did that same process on my last c5 (a '99) since new and the seats looked as good when i sold it last year as the day i got it.
it makes me cringe to see the condition of some vette seats out there when i go to vette gatherings. it only takes 5 min. to slap some leather conditioner on there!
i was told too much product can soften up the threads on the seats, but that would take years of glopping stuff on there. those were words of wisdom from someone who has a major collection of classic mercedes. he has used lexol exclusively, and sparingly, for decades.
it makes me cringe to see the condition of some vette seats out there when i go to vette gatherings. it only takes 5 min. to slap some leather conditioner on there!
i was told too much product can soften up the threads on the seats, but that would take years of glopping stuff on there. those were words of wisdom from someone who has a major collection of classic mercedes. he has used lexol exclusively, and sparingly, for decades.
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Quote: was told too much product can soften up the threads on the seats, but that would take years of glopping stuff on there. those were words of wisdom from someone who has a major collection of classic mercedes. he has used lexol exclusively, and sparingly, for decades
Sounds like good advice
Sounds like good advice
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I have a 1993 Jebco special edition clock number 1633 for a 40th anniversary Corvette with the 40th anniversary package. The car is convertible with six speed and 41k miles. Should I keep the clock with the car?
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1) This is a C5 section. You are asking a C4 question.
2) This is a detailing forum. You are asking a question about a clock.
3) This thread is over 13 years old.
4) You made the same post twice.
Hope that helps you understand why you didn't receive any answers to your question. LOL
2) This is a detailing forum. You are asking a question about a clock.
3) This thread is over 13 years old.
4) You made the same post twice.
Hope that helps you understand why you didn't receive any answers to your question. LOL