At least one user here on this thread, and multiple users on Amazon have reported success when applying on Tesla's vegan leather seats.
I will report back my individual experience once I've completed the application and had some time to review. I'm going to be looking mostly for any negative impact to the application itself, and likely will not be able to identify positive impacts since I will be applying this evenly to all seats in the car and won't have a control subject to test one against the other. In theory adding an additional layer of UV and dye transfer protection is a good idea.
Here are my initial impressions:
1. Pre Application and Cleaning. You must first make sure that the underlying leather is clean. Typically this product is used when the seats are new or relatively new and in good condition. It is best to use a leather brush and non-oil based leather cleaning product, because otherwise whatever is below your coat will be made more permanent. Any oil based products that you may have used should be completely removed prior to application. I used a light coat of alcohol in my final cleaning and then moved on to the application itself.
2. CarPro's Leather Stain & Dye protection is easy to apply. They provide you with enough microfiber cloth pieces which gets wrapped around the sponge-based applicator which comes with the product. It applies smooth and clear, and does not change the texture or finish of the leather. Since it applies clear, you've got to keep a good handle on where you've applied it on the seats, since its virtually impossible to see unless you've got a very solid lighting source. Additional coats can be applied within 30 minutes of the prior application. I am going for three layers on the driver's side seat. Make sure you have proper ventilation during the application of the product.
3. Each coat dries to the touch within 10 minutes, is safe around water in about four hours, and is fully cured in three days.
4. From what I've come to understand, it is semi-permanent and lasts one to two years.
I've found this video to be instructional:
This video demonstrates the behavior of the leather once the application has been done. If you've never seen the repellent behavior of this type of material, it is really a wonder to see in action:
Features and Specifications:
- Durability: 1 to 2 years
- Resists dye transfer
- Hydrophobic & Oil Phobic
- Stain resistant
- Chemical resistant
- UV resistant
- "Easy clean" affect
- Preserves color and resists fading
I'm including the warnings from the manufacturer because they clearly state that white and light interiors should be avoided. Other users have stated they've applied it successfully, so I am trying this route.
Precautions:
- Professional Product - Not for do it yourself use
- Do NOT use the orange suede applicators. Use only white cotton applicators or white suedes.
- Avoid use on white/light colored interiors
- Confirm any leather is standard finished leather only and if unsure perform 2 week visual test on inconspicuous surface
- Note: Currently there are a variety of leather and vinyl materials with a variety of coatings used by many auto manufacturers. It is not possible to acquire or test this number of surfaces therefore user must confirm viability in inconspicuous area on any surface.
Assuming there are no issues this week, I will be returning next weekend to apply the remainder.
