Interior question
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Burning Brakes
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From: Chehalis, WA
Interior question
I am pleased to say that my 76, a Northwest car, is in really nice shape. It has been taken care of, and most importantly, it's not rusted all to hell. I can't really find any rust at all. The interior is all original and quite nice. My question is this. With the leather becoming a bit stiff and not very supple, is there some sort of treatment for old leather that can approximate its original condition. I'm thinking father time takes his toll, and it is what it is. Any insights would be appreciated. FWIW, the interior is nice, so any dough I sink into the car I would like to be performance related; I have mulled over headers and side exhaust, heads and a cam, etc. Don't want to sink anything into the interior right now. Thanks.
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Never tried that, but you can test it and see how it works. Otherwise, any good brand of leather conditioner would rejuvenate the leather. Leather needs to be 'fed' at least twice a year..
BTW, leather "wipes" do not qualify as 'conditioner'.....
BTW, leather "wipes" do not qualify as 'conditioner'.....
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Is my vette stock?? HAHA
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there was a thread on this subject a couple of weeks ago....the answer might be on that thread
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Burning Brakes
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Is my vette stock?? HAHA
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 20,153
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From: Im not allowed to tell you
2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (performance mods)
2019 C3 of Year Winner (performance mods)
2016 C3 of Year Finalist
Hopefully the OP posted what his solution was. Good luck!!
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Be sure to use a quality leather cleaner FIRST even if it is only a warm damp cloth with Dawn/etc.....
it removes grime from cracks/creases in the leather....then the cracks/creases will "close up" better as you rub in the leather softener.
It may take several applications of softener.
it removes grime from cracks/creases in the leather....then the cracks/creases will "close up" better as you rub in the leather softener.
It may take several applications of softener.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Chehalis, WA
I did a bunch of research, and read reviews, and finally settled on Obenauf's Leather Oil to soften up my 45 year old seats. It should be here in a couple of days, and I will give it a whirl. I will let you know how it goes.
