Leather Seats

Alec Dawe · Jul 9th, 2006, 17:15

Not really a technical question, but I wonder if anyone knows if any of the leather treatment products on the market for leather seats has the useful by-product of stopping them from squeaking.
5 up my GLT sounds as if I am in the bulk transport of mice business.
Any tips on stopping the squeaks?

tuning_redblock · Jul 9th, 2006, 20:22

hello again Alec, I treated mine with mcguires (por spelling) leather cleaner, then leather feed, then the conditioner. It was a complete faff to do but it really brought back the supplness of the leather.

To get a good result it is best to spend the money and get a qaulity product, I'm normally a skin flint when it comes to spending money but from the results I gained it was worth the money. About £10 per bottle of treatment.

failing that call a valeters and ask how they do it under the pretense that you are looking at sending your car to them

barrie013 · Jul 11th, 2006, 08:24

I've never tried this on upholstery, but I have often wondered if saddle soap and 'neatsfoot' oil would work, as that is how horses tack is treated, and that lasts for many years.

tuning_redblock · Jul 11th, 2006, 08:46

hello there, I really wouldn't try that. I deal with horses and tack all day as a job and the oil/soap/conditioner that is used on tack stays slightly moist and doesn't completely dry, so on a hot day will be likely to weep into your clothing, not to mention the smell of the products!

barrie013 · Jul 11th, 2006, 09:39

Thanks for that-I've often wondered, now I know !

Jul 9th, 2006, 17:15	#1
Alec Dawe Former Support Team Last Online: Jan 26th, 2024 11:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nr Norwich	Leather Seats Not really a technical question, but I wonder if anyone knows if any of the leather treatment products on the market for leather seats has the useful by-product of stopping them from squeaking. 5 up my GLT sounds as if I am in the bulk transport of mice business. Any tips on stopping the squeaks? __________________ Alec. (My other car is a WD 2-10-0)

Jul 9th, 2006, 20:22	#2
tuning_redblock Grrrrrrrrrrreat Member Last Online: Aug 31st, 2009 21:30 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: alfreton View Photos By: tuning_redblock	hello again Alec, I treated mine with mcguires (por spelling) leather cleaner, then leather feed, then the conditioner. It was a complete faff to do but it really brought back the supplness of the leather. To get a good result it is best to spend the money and get a qaulity product, I'm normally a skin flint when it comes to spending money but from the results I gained it was worth the money. About £10 per bottle of treatment. failing that call a valeters and ask how they do it under the pretense that you are looking at sending your car to them __________________ 1994 480 ES - 2.0 Auto (Blondie77's Car) Poppy 1980 24? GL - Pick Up, Complete shed 1984 244 GLT - NORDICA Replica (ish) aka Minstrel 1989 245 GL(T) - Modified Tulip (Died 01.01.2007) 1996 460 Turbo - Scrap metal (11.01.2007) 1986 245 GL - Dead 1982 240 GLT - Rust bucket, all parts saved 1989 745 GL - Sold and still going 1989 440 Xi - Sold and still going 1988 240 GLT - Dead 1989 360 GLT - Stolen 1988 360 GLT - Twisted shell!! Erm....I've lost my keys again darling.

Jul 11th, 2006, 08:46	#4
tuning_redblock Grrrrrrrrrrreat Member Last Online: Aug 31st, 2009 21:30 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: alfreton View Photos By: tuning_redblock	hello there, I really wouldn't try that. I deal with horses and tack all day as a job and the oil/soap/conditioner that is used on tack stays slightly moist and doesn't completely dry, so on a hot day will be likely to weep into your clothing, not to mention the smell of the products! __________________ 1994 480 ES - 2.0 Auto (Blondie77's Car) Poppy 1980 24? GL - Pick Up, Complete shed 1984 244 GLT - NORDICA Replica (ish) aka Minstrel 1989 245 GL(T) - Modified Tulip (Died 01.01.2007) 1996 460 Turbo - Scrap metal (11.01.2007) 1986 245 GL - Dead 1982 240 GLT - Rust bucket, all parts saved 1989 745 GL - Sold and still going 1989 440 Xi - Sold and still going 1988 240 GLT - Dead 1989 360 GLT - Stolen 1988 360 GLT - Twisted shell!! Erm....I've lost my keys again darling.

Jul 11th, 2006, 08:24	#3
barrie013 Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2021 16:16 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Port Talbot	I've never tried this on upholstery, but I have often wondered if saddle soap and 'neatsfoot' oil would work, as that is how horses tack is treated, and that lasts for many years.

Jul 11th, 2006, 09:39	#5
barrie013 Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2021 16:16 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Port Talbot	Thanks for that-I've often wondered, now I know !

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