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Best Conditioner for Vegan Leather
- Thread starter Tjcross
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It's impossible to "condition" in the sense of leather. How does one "condition" plastic materials? There are however vinyl protectant materials, but they leave a weird greasy surface feeling IMO (since the polyurethane layer isn't actively absorbing anything).
We use a lightly damp ONR'd rag to clean our seats. Works well and they're fine 4 months in, washing weekly.
We use a lightly damp ONR'd rag to clean our seats. Works well and they're fine 4 months in, washing weekly.
powaking
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I use this to clean and wipe down the interior.
CarPro Inside 500mL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019KNU8LI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EQ7PDb0TG6WG2
I’ve used this afterwards to apply a protective layer.
CarPro CQuartz Leather 30mL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00REX3LFM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8R7PDbN0HDGSX
CarPro Inside 500mL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019KNU8LI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EQ7PDb0TG6WG2
I’ve used this afterwards to apply a protective layer.
CarPro CQuartz Leather 30mL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00REX3LFM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8R7PDbN0HDGSX
It's recommended to not use leather products on polyurethane ("vegan leather"). It can actually damage it in the long run (not likely you'll see any problem in the short term). Use some form of product designed for fake leathers / polyurethane if you use anything to ensure no long-term damage from the treatment product.
That said, for those of you with a real leather steering wheel, feel free to treat that as you would normally treat leather.
Same here. And on the dash, doors, steering wheel, everything plastic.
KiMoMo
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You can't condition pleather, and automotive leather isn't conditioned either. Automotive leather is painted and sealed with a protective top coat. If you use raw hide or dyed leather conditioner on automotive leather, all the conditioner does is sit on top of the leather's paint. That's how you end up with nasty glossy leather over time.
Cleaning is all you need to do. Heavily diluted (30:1 or so) simple green works great, with a microfiber towel to scrub. Vacuum first, to ensure you aren't rubbing grit and effectively sanding the top coat away.
303 protector spray after a good cleaning will help protect the paint on leather or vinyl from fading or cracking from UV exposure.
Cleaning is all you need to do. Heavily diluted (30:1 or so) simple green works great, with a microfiber towel to scrub. Vacuum first, to ensure you aren't rubbing grit and effectively sanding the top coat away.
303 protector spray after a good cleaning will help protect the paint on leather or vinyl from fading or cracking from UV exposure.
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Simple Green is fine, heavily dilute it to 30:1 minimum. You're not leaving it on to soak, just spray and wipe off to get any surface grease or dirt off the seats.
Puddles
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You need to use humanely sourced vegan Mink oil
mikeshyu
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No. I don’t consider it necessary. I will be pushing daisies by the time the Model 3 plastic seats crack or fade due to UV.
Good to hear 303 is good on M3...
I have used it on a Toyota and a thin coat goes a long way. It was also able to "hide" scuff marks on a black vinyl very well.
will apply it to M3 as well....
If you have looked into ultra fabrics recommendations for care instructions, you would realize not much needs to be done. Water or some Clorox wet wipes will take care of it.
I think old habits die hard. Everyone wants some protectant or sealant when technology has solved it for them. Although I’m sure companies are happy to take your money for care products.
I think old habits die hard. Everyone wants some protectant or sealant when technology has solved it for them. Although I’m sure companies are happy to take your money for care products.
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