Hey guys - the leather on my side bolster is starting to wear and the thread fray. Wondering if there's anything I can do to prevent this from getting worse. I'm using lexol cleaner/conditioner to try and keep it in check, but doesn't seem to be helping...

Appreciate any help/guidance here!!

 

Try another conditioner like zymol or zaino

 

I would try to get is warrantied. If three are low miles on the car or it new or you can sweet talk the dealer. Never seen a conditioner that repairs wear.

 

Out of warranty. Was wondering if I should take to a leather shop and have them touch up and somehow seal it or something. Maybe I'm dreaming....

 

Ur scuff is light enough to be covered with conditioner. Try a matching color shoe polish if it still doesn't cover.

Mobile leather repair service can fix this as well if it got worse, a lot worse.

 

A conditioner will do nothing for finished leather other than attract dust that will only exacerbate abrasive wear.

Try to 'lift' yourself onto the sets as opposed to sliding accros, this will limit abrasion wear

1. Removal of accumulated soiling and layers of aged products - to restore the surface to its original matte finish; clean finished leather surfaces using Iz einszett 'Plastik-Reiniger' an intensive, non-corrosive, non-acidic two-phase deep cleaner for urethane covered upholstery or Leather Master™ Strong Cleaner or Optimum Power Clean ™ for aniline leather, which can be diluted with distilled water to the required strength; do not apply any liquid cleaning product directly to the surface of finished leather, as it may ‘spot’ clean, leaving a lighter colour.

Apply cleaning products to a folded 100% cotton towel and then apply to the surface using light / medium pressure. Use a medium hard brush to permeate the grain, stitching and seams.

2. Swisswax Leather Healer Leather Dye - an easy-to-apply Leather refurbishing dye, it Is easy to apply and sets automatically and permanently, without leaving a heavy layer of pigments as often encountered with other leather tinting. The purpose of this product is to restore leather to its original colour and with uniform matte finish, but without a "just been painted" appearance.

Apply after the thorough preparation of the leather surface; Swissvax dye sets automatically and permanently without leaving a heavy layer of pigment as it is often the case with other sprayed-on leather tinting. The leathers fine and natural structure as well as its typical original feel are perfectly preserved.

Certain areas of your vehicles leather interior like seats, upholstery, side mouldings and steering wheels inevitably start to show signs of wear, even if well taken care of, that spoil its overall impression. Often these imperfections are not serious and are simply colour that has worn off or light scratches in the leather surface which can be removed and will disappear with the right application The Swissvax dye is easily applied with a small sponge and sets automatically and permanently. The leathers fine and natural structure as well as its typical original feel are perfectly preserved. 46 Standard Colours

3. Urethane Protection Clear Coat - OEM finished leather typically has a matte clear coat to provide abrasion resistance and to protect them from ultra violet (UV) light, so it’s important to replace this finish as it protects and enhances the leather and preserves its durability.

This clear coat (Leather Magic DT-70 Matte Finish Clear) is water- based, polyurethane compound that will provide the toughest finish over a repaired area. The clear coat may be applied either by wiping or spraying over a surface and creates a pleasing matte finish over a colour coated surface to provide substantial protection and durability


Allow the pigmentation to cure for 24 hours before the application of the clear coat. Apply with a clean lint free 100% cotton micro fibre towel, being careful to apply a two thin uniform coats (allow each coat to thoroughly dry) to reduce build-up and streaks, allow to dry for 24 -36 hours; dependent upon temperature and humidity. This type of clear paint can be 'heat cured' with infra-red heat, a heat gun or a hair dryer




TOGWT® Autopia Detailing Wiki Article - “ “Proper Finished Leather Cleaning and Care” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/136421-proper-finished-leather-cleaning-care.html

 

This is happening from getting in and out and rubbing along the bolster. Change how you get in. Sit facing out first, then, pivot towards steering wheel. Makes a huge difference

 

Yeah, I've adjusted how I get in/out to not make it worse, but I still brush against it once in a while. It just bothers me looking at it too.

Really appreciate the advice guys!! Will definitely try it out!

 

You're going to have to get the worn area re-dyed and re-sealed. Be sure to get recommendations because there's a lot of hacks out there.

 

Surflex:

http://www.colorplus.com/products-pa...her-and-vinyl/

 

Leatherique has a factory leather color matching repair kit. It is a bit costly, but the color is on point. They are specialized and make excellent products.

http://www.leatherique.com/products.html

 

I agree, Leatherequi is an expensive way to add pigmentation (colour) to polyurethane

 

I agree, Leatherequi is an expensive product just to add pigmentation (colour) to a polyurethane finished leather