I juste bought a 2004 S40 seats are very dry and cracked, what is good to lube these up? I have tried a few things from Wal Mart, and they still are stiff , hard and brittle. The car has been if Florida its whole life. Thanks

 

Once they're cracked, they're done.

Regards, Andrew.

 

Try to watch for a freshly wrecked car to swap seats with. Call a few junk yards once per week to look for another interior.

The best thing I know of, to use on Leather Seats is Lexol. Like a lotion used for leather. Leather is a hyde, and once it's dried out, making it soft again will only allow it to tear easier. Damage is done. As far as leather goes, you can stop deterioration or prevent it, but whatever damage is done, it's done.

The quickest way to destroy leather is to put vinyl/plastic/rubber conditioner on it like Armor All.

 

this stuff is THE best for leather seats....http://www.bickmore.com/bickmore/Lea...are/Bick4.html

 

I should also add, if you have to park your car in the sun all day, tint the windows and put a windscreen cover on the vehicle.
Heat is not great for leather, not much can be done about that in a locked car, but if you can keep the sun off it it'll last MUCH longer.
An all over lightweight cover is even better, if you park somewhere sort of secure. Doesn't have to be expensive, just keep teh sun out.
My favourite thing for giving leather seats a bit of love is a wet towel laid out on the seat for a day or so. It's a once every month or two thing to do and the leather is very easy to clean afterwards as well.
Another thing you may consider is if you live somewhere hot, leave a small container with water in it open in the car when in the sun, keeps the humidity reasonable inside the car.

Regards, Andrew.

 

Yeah, once they crack it downhill from there. To be perfectly honest you might be surprised at how cheap it is to get seats reupholstered compared to buying new/salvage. When you get a set of new seats, just try to keep a regular application of leather conditioner (every 2/3 oil change for example) to prevent them from drying out in the future. My seats are 15yrs old at this point and only just beginning to show wear.

 

Hi there, just noticed that at a large chain auto store/household products, they sell armorall leather conditioner in liquid form...is this good for the seats? also, can this be used for the rest of the car (doors, dash)??? or should i use the vinyl cleaner stuff for those areas? thanks
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