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Title: Can I stop leather creasing??
Post by: Ifti on July 04, 2009, 08:42:23 pm: Im taking a trip up north in a few weeks - 300 miles there, and 300 miles back.
I will have both my children in the back, in their car seats, and a fifth passenger in the back.

Since I have a ED30, I have part leather, and the rear middle seat is obviously all leather.
No-one has ever sat there, so it has no creases etc.
I also tend to clean and condition the leather now and then.

Is there any way of protecting the seat so I dont get creases in the leather? Maybe some kind of protective stuff I can apply to keep it supple?
Title: Re: Can I stop leather creasing??
Post by: stealthwolf on July 04, 2009, 08:50:44 pm: I think as long as you treat the leather before and after, it should be okay. You can't stop creases unless you don't let anyone sit in the car, but you can reduce the effect by looking after the leather.
Title: Re: Can I stop leather creasing??
Post by: v2brett on July 04, 2009, 10:10:23 pm: you could try putting a thick blanket across the back seat to help abit and as said treat the leather before you go. there is a way to slightly shrink leather with heat but this has to be done with great caution.
IMO the 1 journey shouldnt effect it anyway
Title: Re: Can I stop leather creasing??
Post by: Ifti on July 04, 2009, 10:59:49 pm: This is deffo a one off.
I'll make sure I clean and condition the leather before and after the journey, and I had already thought about putting something down on the seat, a few towels etc, before anyone sat on it!!
Title: Re: Can I stop leather creasing??
Post by: plush-automotive on July 04, 2009, 11:28:43 pm: you can warm the leather with a heat gun after your journey be carefull not to burn it though, or use a steamer mate these should drop the creases out for you :happy2: :laugh:
Title: Re: Can I stop leather creasing??
Post by: stealthwolf on July 05, 2009, 12:32:38 am: Surely with all the hot weather, the leather would tighten anyway? I sat in my car this evening after it had sat outside in the sun and the seats were scorchingly hot.
Title: Re: Can I stop leather creasing??
Post by: Ifti on July 05, 2009, 10:15:13 am: Quote from: plush-automotive on July 04, 2009, 11:28:43 pm
you can warm the leather with a heat gun after your journey be carefull not to burn it though, or use a steamer mate these should drop the creases out for you :happy2: :laugh:

Nice tip! lol
Will a hairdryer do?? lol
Title: Re: Can I stop leather creasing??
Post by: Jules86 on July 05, 2009, 01:16:40 pm: Get a few throws for the back mate, Ã‚Â£2 in primark :wink:

Condition the leather (by hand, microfibres will remove protections on the leather) leave to dry over nite and repeat if you want.
Title: Re: Can I stop leather creasing??
Post by: VC on July 05, 2009, 03:40:40 pm: hairdryer?

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Title: Re: Can I stop leather creasing??
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Title: Re: Can I stop leather creasing??
Post by: Ifti on July 05, 2009, 04:40:07 pm: What's the best stuff to use to condition the leather?
Title: Re: Can I stop leather creasing??
Post by: stealthwolf on July 05, 2009, 05:05:37 pm: Depends on how much you wanna spend.
LTT leather care stuff is supposed to be good but expensive.
Glipitone is what I use and is cheaper and adequate.
The halfrauds stuff is cheap but nasty.
Title: Re: Can I stop leather creasing??
Post by: v2brett on July 05, 2009, 05:23:13 pm: i use the Gliptone and its great stuff and has a great smell too :happy2: and ive used the hair dryer trick before and it works ok :signLOL: at the pics
Title: Re: Can I stop leather creasing??
Post by: Ifti on July 07, 2009, 11:32:47 am: Is this what I need.......

http://www.partsforsaabs.com/product_info.php?products_id=31

http://www.partsforsaabs.com/product_info.php?products_id=32

Thats the cheapest I could find them!!! But they sting you with Ã‚Â£5 postage!!

Although my leather is pretty clean as it is, I thought it would be best to us ethe cleaner before i condition them anyways??

Can anyone explain exactly how to use these products??
Do I use a cloth with the cleaner, then rub the conditioner in by hand etc??
Thanks
Title: Re: Can I stop leather creasing??
Post by: Ifti on July 07, 2009, 11:41:16 am: Even cheaper here....

http://www.performancemotorcare.com

Its just over Ã‚Â£12 for both the cleaner and conditioner (250ml bottles), with free delivery :wink:

EDIT:
HAHA

A little bit of research, and good old eBay it is!!
Ã‚Â£10.55 for both (including delivery etc)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gliptone-Leather-Cleaner-Conditioner-2-x-DG-Cloths_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1683Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem1c0a1b4d21QQitemZ120428645665QQptZUKQ5fCarsPartsQ5fVehiclesQ5fCarPartsQ5fSMQQsalenotsupported
Title: Re: Can I stop leather creasing??
Post by: JPC on July 07, 2009, 12:56:28 pm: Quote from: Jules86 on July 05, 2009, 01:16:40 pm
Get a few throws for the back mate, Ã‚Â£2 in primark :wink:

Condition the leather (by hand, microfibres will remove protections on the leather) leave to dry over nite and repeat if you want.

where did you hear that microfibres are detrimental to leather?! thats crazy!!
Title: Re: Can I stop leather creasing??
Post by: Jules86 on July 07, 2009, 06:38:46 pm: I have seen a few videos with detailing experts on leather and people that make leather conditioners. They all say not to use them as they catch the leather and slowly wear it down.
Title: Re: Can I stop leather creasing??
Post by: JPC on July 07, 2009, 08:08:46 pm: don't take it all as gospel. With the right use, theres nothing wrong with wiping leather with a microfibre. I can probably bet where you heard that, they were also selling a 'leather cloth'. Lol
Title: Re: Can I stop leather creasing??
Post by: Jules86 on July 07, 2009, 08:31:16 pm: Seen it on various forums and from various people mate. I do it all by hand as i prefer it anyway!
Title: Re: Can I stop leather creasing??
Post by: Ifti on July 08, 2009, 09:00:04 am: So its just the leather conditioner you apply by hand - not the cleaner?

Do you need to really run it in, or just a gentle wipe around?
Title: Re: Can I stop leather creasing??
Post by: Mark_GTIV on July 08, 2009, 09:10:37 am: http://www.elkparts.com/car-care/interior/gliptone-liquid-leather-cleanerconditioner-kit.p2676.html

From my mates store (Elkparts) : GBP 9.28 inc VAT for both cleaner and conditioner. (seems a good deal - and he provides good service)
Title: Re: Can I stop leather creasing??
Post by: Ifti on July 17, 2009, 10:53:33 am: Quote from: Ifti on July 08, 2009, 09:00:04 am
So its just the leather conditioner you apply by hand - not the cleaner?

Do you need to really rub it in, or just a gentle wipe around?