New leather, what to do ?

[Flipper Dog]

Is anything softer than a baby seal ?

Sperm whale oil......makes your leather softer than baby rabbits.

[maxim]

I hate cutting and pasting, but be interested in your thoughts about these claims:

"However, for the vast majority of vehicles, in this day and age of “better” designed leather, this is not the case. Neatsfoot, Lanolin, Mink Oil, Beeswax (or any natural wax), Tea Tree Oil, oil based conditioners, even the falsely named Banana Oil (as it is impossible to get any oil derived from a banana, no matter how hard their marketing departments have their hand working away at it… just be wary of any company who list this ingredient), are all damaging to PU coated leather, regardless of what they say on the products label.

The reason why oils do not work is pretty simple chemistry; Pigmented PU coated leather is stillafter all its processes and protective coverings, hygroscopic, meaning it can absorb moisture. The cross-linked polymer coating is damaged by oils which cannot penetrate into the coated leather surface and bring the much needed moisture to the leather hide (even parking the car out in the sun to expand the surface “pores” with heat does not work). In fact they do the opposite to what you need, sealing the surface so no moisture can get in at all. This in effect is bringing on the opposite of what you’re after, leather dehydration. They also attract dust and grime, trapping it in the surface, helping further damage the top coat. To their benefit, they can leave the Leather looking nice and supple, but it is all skin deep. They cannot do the job required and in our experience, should not be used."

There's so many opinions out there, but I can't believe that today it is so hard to find what works and what doesn't. As I'll be starting from new, I need something that will protect, so as it gets used and abused, it will stand up to it.

[carcareproducts]

Nanolex Textile & Leather Sealant is a Nanotechnology based Sealant which would work effectively to protect your leather and seal it if thats what you are after.

Leather Conditioners do definitely work for natural leathers, and i am sure any car that has been well cared for over its time of ownership you would really see the difference to one that has not especially newer cars with high bolstered sport seating.

The problem being now is that leather is not always leather in newer cars. Some branded cars are having options such as 'natural leather, 'half natural leather' 'leatherette' where the leather is obviously as stated not completely natural and is in fact artificial sometimes vinyl!

Have a look here about artificial leather.

We always ask to what car you are using the product on prior to purchase to make certain you are purchasing something that is in fact useful at all to what you own.

[Flipper Dog]

CCP,
quick recommendation for nappa leather, have been using Durogloss products on cricket leather for the pass couple of years and very happy there but nappa being softer may need additional loving care

[maxim]

Nanolex Textile & Leather Sealant is a Nanotechnology based Sealant which would work effectively to protect your leather and seal it if thats what you are after.

Leather Conditioners do definitely work for natural leathers, and i am sure any car that has been well cared for over its time of ownership you would really see the difference to one that has not especially newer cars with high bolstered sport seating.

So CCP, should I use a conditioner after/with / between applying the Nanolex? I'm going to order the Nanolex premium paint sealer - would like to order the whole lot at once (car should be here soon ). thanks