BostonVette

I hear about Zaino Z9 & Z10, but I don't want to darken my 2019 GS w/ Kalahari Interior
I hear about Adams Leather care But the the videos talk about it darkening the leather
Am best off just using detergent and water?
Thanks for your input

JoeD-C8

There are plenty of posts here on the same concerns. Just remember most leathers, aside from high end stuff , is coated with a poly of some sort. What ever you choose to use do so sparingly don't want to soften or degrade stitching. Will happily refer to this excellent article that should answer any questions you have.

http://togwt1980.blogspot.com/2013/1...aning-and.html

Jeff T.

One of the cleanest rides I ever saw on this forum was a C5 Z06. Owner maintained the interior with a clean microfiber and warm/hot water.

The original seats are plastic coated anyway.

TrackAire

Exactly......I only use warm distilled water (we have very chlorinated tap water here) and a clean microfiber towel. Only USA made car that I know of that has uncoated leather seats was the Ford Super Duty with the King Ranch option.....the idea is leaving the leather uncoated will allow the seats to get a patina and look like a fine riding saddle. Every one I saw looked like crap with stains and marks that made the seats look dirty and abused.

Here is an easy test to verify if your leather seats are coated or uncoated.....put a drop of water on the seats and let it sit there for 30 seconds or so. Wipe it off.....if no stain is left you have coated leather seats. No amount of leather conditioner or product you put on the seat will penetrate that man made coating (think vinyl). If it did, it would be emulsifying the coating and melting it like gasoline in a Styrofoam cup.

pcbreflectionsllc

Optimum Interior Protectant

endus

Leatherique is the best of the best. A friend used it on some off white bimmer seats with no ill effects.