ms53_wagon Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Hey, Anyone have any idea on some products that can "feed" or help repair small cracks in leather? got a AE82 NZ GT twincam 16 (liftback) with the classic deteriorated front leather seats! actually not too bad but lots of small hairline type cracks. Ive heard that you can condition it and the cracks will reduce and the leather become softer? I'm just not sure what product to use cheers Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lump Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Any automotive leather conditioner or hide food should soften the leather, try to avoid anything with silicon or waxes in it as they stop the leather from breathing and make future conditioning difficult. I use leatherique (you need to order this from the US but its really good if a little expensive) my leather felt like cardboard before I used this but now its nice and soft. If the conditioner works properly the leather should plump up a bit and the hairline cracks should become less prominent. You can fill these in but you need to use filler pastes which would be difficult on perforated vinyl and you'd also need to re-dye the seats to blend it in. I redyed my car seats but they were 40 years old and a bit past it, it was a big job though. Don't use saddle soap on car leather its not the same as saddles bridles etc. Neems oil is an excellent leather conditioner however it tends to rot the stitching so I'd avoid it too. If you are in Christchurch I can give you some autoglym leather cleaner and conditioner that I don't use anymore, or you can try the leatherique stuff out to see if you want to get some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 use egg whites Trust me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms53_wagon Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 egg whites? hmm, not sure haha Lump - cheers for that info, will goggle leatherique. Im in AKL but cheers for the offer. Ive got to get a rip repaired so may talk to a upholsterer as well cheer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 na true story. Perfect for what you want. Dilute some white vinegar with water and wipe down the leather. rub egg whites into the cracks. The egg whites will bond the cracks and soak into the leather leaving them ready for any further conditioning you may want to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8Pete Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 I roll this http://www.zainobros.com.au/ Overnight leather treatment from Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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