Take a look at Cadillac boot and shoe care. I find it is superb at
keeping leather items in top condition. Does not do miracles, but
does keep it good as when first applied. Best to give the item a coat
when brand new, or as close as possible and it remains looking that
good.
clay
On Feb 7, 2010, at 6:51 PM, P. Prud'homme wrote:
I have been using Neatsfoot oil, getting it from Farm&Fleet in fact.
But, after reading more about it, including in the maintenance of
riding leather boots. it appears that most formulas of Neatsfoot oil
contain thinning agents like kerosene. That's disappointing.
--PT, '81 300D
Message: 3
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 13:04:30 -0600
From: Dan Weeks <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Subject: [MBZ] LEATHER SEAT MAINT QUESTION
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THe 28 year old leather seats in my 300SD are in pretty good shape but
are beginning to dry out even with annual leatherique applications.
The problem is, the finish on the top of the leather keeps the
leatherique from penetrating, except in cracks and wear spots.
What seems to work very well is applying neat's foot oil to the
unfinished back sides of the leather, which I've done with great
results indeed to the top of the rear seat, and the skirts of both
front and rear seats. THese areas are now very supple, even though
the seatback especially had gotten very hard and brittle. The leather
there soaked up a huge amount of oil--three heavy brush applications.
I'd now like to do the same to the backrests and seats themselves, but
don't know how to get at them as the padding is in the way. Has
anyone ever done this? Can the padding be removed and replaced? Or
would it all have to be resewn, which I'm reluctant to do for fear of
further damaging the leather?
Thanks!
Dan
82 300SD, 325k miles
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