| lester123 |
I have a 2008 MDX. When cleaning the interior, I have 2 different Lexol products - one for leather and one for vinyl.
On the interior, what exactly is real leather. I can then assume the rest is vinyl. (I assumed the center armrest was leather, but was advised on this board that it is vinyl.) |
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| frenchnew |
I would strongly suspect that only the seating surface are leather (the part that touch your body when seated)
All the rest would be Pleather like most leather couch in the furniture market.
If you notice that the surface is soaking up the product, it is most likely leather. |
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| lester123 |
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Originally posted by frenchnew
I would strongly suspect that only the seating surface are leather (the part that touch your body when seated)
All the rest would be Pleather like most leather couch in the furniture market.
If you notice that the surface is soaking up the product, it is most likely leather.
For your indo, I called the Acura dealer and he indicated that the top of the front console IS leather. Also, the steering wheel and middle part of doors IS leather. |
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| kgb |
| Friend of mine is in furniture repaire business, he specializing in leather and upholstery. I asked him what to use to clean the leather inside the vehicle. He said that it is very well protected from the factory and advised me to wipe it if dirty with the dump clean cloth, just water and nothing else. |
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| StrutMotors |
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Originally posted by kgb
Friend of mine is in furniture repaire business, he specializing in leather and upholstery. I asked him what to use to clean the leather inside the vehicle. He said that it is very well protected from the factory and advised me to wipe it if dirty with the dump clean cloth, just water and nothing else.
There are plenty of leather cleaners and conditioners available, pH balanced and water repellent. I even use Woolite detergent at a 1:8 ratio with water in a spray bottle.
Vacuum any debris from the seat, especially the seams and tucks.
Apply the cleaner and scrub with a soft bristle brush.
Use the leather conditioner according to manufacturer directions- if you've got seat heaters turn them on it will open the pores.
Hope it helps
edit* And generally seat tops, door panel inserts, steering wheel, arm rest will all be leather. Seat sides and backs are often vinyl. Additionally, the Lexol Leather cleaner is probably safe for use on both sections- but test an inconspicuous area first. |
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| G. COLTON |
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Originally posted by kgb
Friend of mine is in furniture repaire business, he specializing in leather and upholstery. I asked him what to use to clean the leather inside the vehicle. He said that it is very well protected from the factory and advised me to wipe it if dirty with the dump clean cloth, just water and nothing else.
This friend may be good at furniture repair, but he does not know leather.
Leather NEEDS the periodic addition of properly balanced oild. Otherwise the leather will dry out and become brittle.
If you want to go to someone who has leather knowledge then purchase your leather products from a store that has a large horse tack business.
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| andry |
| hello, i know the most of cars use leather for seats and door trim. |
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