Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

seats are gettin rough

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 11, 2007 | 11:32 PM
  #1  
rc69wc's Avatar
rc69wc
Thread Starter
Pro
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 666
Likes: 0
From: somewhere on tour as jake blues ohio
Default seats are gettin rough

anyone have a good suggestion on what to use to soften my seats up
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2007 | 10:36 AM
  #2  
Vetteman Jack's Avatar
Vetteman Jack
Administrator
Supporting Lifetime
Veteran: Navy
St. Jude 20 Year Donor
25 Year Member
Veteran: Reserves
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 368,297
Likes: 24,776
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
Default

I use Eagle 1 leather conditioner on mine - put it on about once a month and so far has kept the seats nice and soft and in like new condition.
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2007 | 10:40 AM
  #3  
jon c's Avatar
jon c
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 6,478
Likes: 20
From: guthrie oklahoma
Default

zaino has a nice leather conditioner also , but I think if you use any leather conditioner you will be in good shape, seems most people forget about their seats untill they start to get hard and crack
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2007 | 10:42 AM
  #4  
BlueL36's Avatar
BlueL36
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 6,217
Likes: 1
From: End of the Ike IL
Cruise-In V Veteran
Cruise-In VI Veteran
Default

Meguiars makes a good leather cream.
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2007 | 11:30 AM
  #5  
EVIL_C5's Avatar
EVIL_C5
Uber Waxer
Supporting Gold
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 8,651
Likes: 5
From: Hanover MD
Cruise-In 8-9-10-11 Veteran
CI 9, 10 & 11 Car Show Winner
St. Jude Donor '08-'10
Default

zaino leather in a bottle, wolfgang leather protectant, lexol, adams leather conditioner...they are all good.

i try and do my daily driver every 2 weeks, and the vette once a month.


keeps the car smelling like new.
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2007 | 12:51 PM
  #6  
CSC5's Avatar
CSC5
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 3,422
Likes: 3
From: Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
Default

I remember people used to talk about this stuff called Leatherique for restoring seats. Supposed to be good stuff, but expensive.
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2007 | 01:23 PM
  #7  
Drop Top's Avatar
Drop Top
Drifting
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,257
Likes: 8
From: Avon CT
Default

When you put the conditioner on, put on a good amount and let it sit for an hour. Then wipe it off. That may help.
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2007 | 01:45 PM
  #8  
Z06Aggie's Avatar
Z06Aggie
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 889
Likes: 11
From: Houston-ish
Default

ice cream/pizza/beer/candy/fried foods, and no exercise
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jan 12, 2007 | 01:58 PM
  #9  
Tom/99's Avatar
Tom/99
Team Owner
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 41,793
Likes: 153
From: Houston,Texas USA
Default

Lexoyl, is all I use on my leather seats. The seats in my 1994 Cadillac ETC still look and feel like new. I use the Lexoyl on them about every other month.
Reply
Old Jan 13, 2007 | 10:55 AM
  #10  
MIKE-C5's Avatar
MIKE-C5
Race Director
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 19,802
Likes: 0
From: San Antonio Texas
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'08
Default Seats

You probably be better of if you but new covers
Reply
Old Jan 13, 2007 | 11:20 AM
  #11  
Bubbletop409's Avatar
Bubbletop409
Drifting
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,726
Likes: 97
From: Castro Valley State of Insanity
Default

303 Aerospace works great. I originally became aware of it when I was given a bottle by the dealer I purchased my current boat from. Some how it ended up buried in a cabinet, and temporarily forgotten. When I had new leather installed in my wife's Lexus I noticed that dealer was advertising 303 and questioned him on it's value. I was convinced to give it a try. 303 contains UV blockers which really help a boats interior since it is exposed to the sun for extended periods in the heat of summer. Now use it on the interior of all my vehicles. As a side note, MR CLEAN ERASERS, available at your local supermarket are outstanding for cleaning stubborn stains from any porous surface prior to treating.
Reply
Old Jan 13, 2007 | 11:55 AM
  #12  
TomZ's Avatar
TomZ
Pro
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 693
Likes: 0
From: Gilbert AZ
Default

I guess I'd better do mine since they are getting rough, too (and I don't think they've ever been conditioned)!
Reply
Old Jan 13, 2007 | 02:11 PM
  #13  
JH's Avatar
JH
Burning Brakes
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 836
Likes: 0
From: Colorado Springs, Colo., USA
Default

Originally Posted by jon c
zaino has a nice leather conditioner also , but I think if you use any leather conditioner you will be in good shape, seems most people forget about their seats untill they start to get hard and crack
Excellent product. Pleasant smell, too, compared to some conditioners.

Reply
Old Jan 13, 2007 | 06:05 PM
  #14  
Qcksilverc5's Avatar
Qcksilverc5
Pro
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 526
Likes: 1
From: Mint Hill NC
Default

My choice is Zaino Leather in a Bottle---my .02
Reply
Old Jan 13, 2007 | 06:07 PM
  #15  
csexton's Avatar
csexton
Team Owner
20 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 30,045
Likes: 4
From: Danville Virginia
Default

Originally Posted by Qcksilverc5
My choice is Zaino Leather in a Bottle---my .02



Chuck
Reply
Old Jan 13, 2007 | 07:16 PM
  #16  
TomZ's Avatar
TomZ
Pro
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 693
Likes: 0
From: Gilbert AZ
Default

Originally Posted by BlueL36
Meguiars makes a good leather cream.
Just bought some this afternoon.. gonna give it a whirl tomorrow.
Reply
Old Jan 13, 2007 | 08:42 PM
  #17  
Tex_Vette's Avatar
Tex_Vette
Just Passin' Thru
Supporting Lifetime Gold
Veteran: Air Force
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 236
Likes: 1
From: Diboll TX
Default

Originally Posted by C5Aggie
ice cream/pizza/beer/candy/fried foods, and no exercise
I had to go back and re-read the original post on this thread before I "got" this one. I'm gonna be nice and not comment on the subtle joke that an Aggie made.

And no, I'm not an Aggie or a Tea-Sip - I was a U of H Cougar (way back when...).

Reply

Get notified of new replies

To seats are gettin rough





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:57 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE