Leather car seats are a great luxury item. They look nice
and they can add value to your vehicle. But leather car seats need a bit of
extra TLC to continue looking great. We specialize in car interior
repair in St Paul and the surrounding areas, so here are a few tips on how
to keep your leather car seats looking as good as the day you bought the car.
One of the biggest rules to keep in mind about leather car
seats is that, over time, dirt will build up on the seats. And because dirt is
abrasive, it can scratch your car seats and lead to a dull finish. Ignoring
this problem will only make it worse: the abrasions could eventually lead to your
leather car seats cracking.
The best way to take care of your leather car seats and to
avoid car interior repair is to go out and buy a leather cleaning product.
These are widely available at most stores. You can get them in spray, wipe or
lotion form, and there are plenty of leather conditioners available as well. Keep
in mind that if your car seats are made out of perforated leather, you should
not use the lotion-type cleaner. Also, do not use leather cleaners or
conditioners that contain silicone. Make sure these products are naturally based,
preferably with lanolin.
Do not use vinyl cleaners on leather. While this might be
tempting if you have a bottle of vinyl cleaner lying around, it can do more
harm than good. A vinyl cleaner could damage your leather seats and make them
look too shiny, which could result in the need for car interior repair. Leather
car seats should have a low-gloss look to them.
You should also vacuum your leather car seats on a regular
basis: use a vacuum attachment and try to get as much dirt and dust off of them
as possible. Then apply the leather cleaner following the directions on the
back of the bottle.
There are also some day to day precautions you can take to
avoid car interior repair. Keep sharp objects off of your leather seats, clean
up spills right after they happen and call in a professional car interior
repair service if you need help repairing rips and tears.
For more information on car interior repair in St Paul and
the surrounding areas, call The SeatFixer at 612-590-7870 or contact us to set
up a Free
Estimate.
