Leather Wear

The Painter · Jan 23rd, 2011, 19:41

As I am particularly fussy with just about everything, I wondered how owners are noticing the leather wear on different models, my reason for asking is that I have seen some bad examples of XC90`s under a year or two old suffering with creasing, I have seen SE`s up to Exec`s which are pretty much the same but the R Design really seems to suffer from creasing.

Ron_XC90 · Jan 23rd, 2011, 20:26

I think they all suffer, especially the sides on drivers seat. I treat the leather twice a Year and it doesn't seem to get much worse...

sumomeister · Jan 23rd, 2011, 22:31

Not had the car for that long, had my '53 plate SE since May last year, but my neighbour was well impressed with the 7 year old leather comparing against his 2 year leather in a VW Passat.

GJB · Jan 24th, 2011, 10:46

My 04 XC90 not showing signs of wear 84000 miles but do clean with gliptone leather conditioner at least twice a year

moncman · Jan 24th, 2011, 11:25

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Originally Posted by Ron_XC90

I think they all suffer, especially the sides on drivers seat. I treat the leather twice a Year and it doesn't seem to get much worse...

What do you use Ron?

Ron_XC90 · Jan 24th, 2011, 11:48

I use autoglym and also bought a set of Volvo leathercare (dealer was selling the sets for £10 or so, special offer).
Make sure you have a leather cleaner as well as a cream/protector as there is usually quite some dirt coming off

moncman · Jan 24th, 2011, 12:04

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Make sure you have a leather cleaner

Read somewhere on a previous thread a poster saying that pampers baby wipes were the best cleaning product he had ever used.

artwilliam · Jan 24th, 2011, 14:29

Google 'Liquid Leather' brilliant stuff!

Ron_XC90 · Jan 24th, 2011, 14:29

I've never tried it, but could very well work ok

One of the best tips I ever had on how to remove car wax from black trims is using peanut butter (oil). It really works, so baby wipes could very well work on leather...

moncman · Jan 24th, 2011, 14:42

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Originally Posted by moncman

Read somewhere on a previous thread a poster saying that pampers baby wipes were the best cleaning product he had ever used.

I found the original thread. Some good info on here.

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=107439

Jan 23rd, 2011, 19:41	#1
The Painter Senior Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2015 16:07 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisbech	Leather Wear As I am particularly fussy with just about everything, I wondered how owners are noticing the leather wear on different models, my reason for asking is that I have seen some bad examples of XC90`s under a year or two old suffering with creasing, I have seen SE`s up to Exec`s which are pretty much the same but the R Design really seems to suffer from creasing.

Jan 23rd, 2011, 20:26	#2
Ron_XC90 Master Member Last Online: May 19th, 2014 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redditch View Photos By: Ron_XC90	I think they all suffer, especially the sides on drivers seat. I treat the leather twice a Year and it doesn't seem to get much worse... __________________ Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Limited 2010 XC90 D5 SE Geartronic, MY2008 (Now sold) Mitsi Pajero 2.8TD Super Exceed '96 (My Toy) Member of the Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response group. www.gw4x4r.co.uk

Jan 24th, 2011, 11:48	#6
Ron_XC90 Master Member Last Online: May 19th, 2014 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redditch View Photos By: Ron_XC90	I use autoglym and also bought a set of Volvo leathercare (dealer was selling the sets for £10 or so, special offer). Make sure you have a leather cleaner as well as a cream/protector as there is usually quite some dirt coming off __________________ Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Limited 2010 XC90 D5 SE Geartronic, MY2008 (Now sold) Mitsi Pajero 2.8TD Super Exceed '96 (My Toy) Member of the Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response group. www.gw4x4r.co.uk

Jan 24th, 2011, 14:29	#9
Ron_XC90 Master Member Last Online: May 19th, 2014 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redditch View Photos By: Ron_XC90	I've never tried it, but could very well work ok One of the best tips I ever had on how to remove car wax from black trims is using peanut butter (oil). It really works, so baby wipes could very well work on leather... __________________ Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Limited 2010 XC90 D5 SE Geartronic, MY2008 (Now sold) Mitsi Pajero 2.8TD Super Exceed '96 (My Toy) Member of the Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response group. www.gw4x4r.co.uk

Jan 23rd, 2011, 22:31	#3
sumomeister Member Last Online: Jan 18th, 2013 07:54 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cardiff	Not had the car for that long, had my '53 plate SE since May last year, but my neighbour was well impressed with the 7 year old leather comparing against his 2 year leather in a VW Passat.

Jan 24th, 2011, 10:46	#4
GJB Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 15:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cromer Norfolk	My 04 XC90 not showing signs of wear 84000 miles but do clean with gliptone leather conditioner at least twice a year

Jan 24th, 2011, 14:29	#8
artwilliam Member Last Online: Feb 17th, 2012 21:50 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: york	Google 'Liquid Leather' brilliant stuff!

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