Cleaning and maintaining seats (touring model)

BalanBro · 05-18-2010, 09:08 PM

Okay, I searched a few threads about cleaning the seats, but did not find anything definitive. The touring package seat are leather with I believe sythetic suade inserts. The door panel inserts are also the same material. My question is, what do we use to clean them? I hear we can follow the maintainence suggested by Alacantara, but it is probably not the same material, and I think the real Alacantara may be more stain resistant in general.

So what do you think, upholstry cleaners or perhaps something meant for real suade?

fullmonty · 05-18-2010, 09:33 PM

I thought our fake suede was Alcantara. But I'd like to know what should be used on the leather portions of the seat

AdamsPolishes · 05-19-2010, 12:55 PM

My general recommendation for materials like that is to use a highly diluted mixture of woolite and water in a sprayer. Spray onto a clean lint free towel and blot at any spot. No excessive rubbing, and don't saturate the material.

I had a similar material in my 2006 Trailblazer SS and it was a pain to keep clean and hated moisture/cleaners.

Best bet is to just not get it dirty in the first place

kenchan · 05-24-2010, 12:47 PM

Griot's LeatherCare Spray is definitely your friend. spray into utilty MF towel and wipe down your seats every other week or so. smells great, dries matte. my G's 6yrs old but looks new.

Leather Care Spray - Interior Detailing - Car Care - Griot's Garage

j.arnaldo · 05-24-2010, 01:18 PM

I may get blasted for the following suggestion, but I actually got covers for my leather seats. When you're ready to sell your beaZt, the leather looks like new. NOW FLAMERS, FLAME ON! Greetings!

kenchan · 05-24-2010, 04:03 PM

yah, why save your car for the next person? just enjoy it while you have it and use LeatherCare Spray.

j.arnaldo · 05-26-2010, 01:49 PM

For one thing, ken'-dude, temperatures can reach 108F down here, so having an additional barrier of cloth 'tween your thighs and that h-o-t leather ain't a bad idea. And, keeping your little monZter in great shape isn't bad, either! Greetings.

AdamsPolishes · 05-26-2010, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j.arnaldo

I may get blasted for the following suggestion, but I actually got covers for my leather seats. When you're ready to sell your beaZt, the leather looks like new. NOW FLAMERS, FLAME ON! Greetings!

Not a terrible suggestion... my friend keeps a set of cheap neoprene stretch seat covers over his custom leather seats for just driving around town, but for shows, cruises, etc he pulls them off.

nolan1016 · 05-30-2010, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j.arnaldo

For one thing, ken'-dude, temperatures can reach 108F down here, so having an additional barrier of cloth 'tween your thighs and that h-o-t leather ain't a bad idea. And, keeping your little monZter in great shape isn't bad, either! Greetings.

So you might as well just got cloth if your going to cover up the leather anyways. I can understand if your car is a show car but if not its pretty over the top

WShade · 05-30-2010, 10:33 AM

Damp cotton towel takes care of any soil I have seen on both seat materials. Followed by leather conditioner on the leather parts. Sweaty day after the gym I slip this puppy on
UltraSport Waterproof SeatShield and it works like a champ. I also have one for the passenger side when the kids booster seat goes in.

Lemers · 05-30-2010, 10:39 AM

I'm looking for a cover that is simple to put on and take off to use after works outs. This way I'm not getting the seats all sweaty, but I can enjoy the leather the rest of the day.

WShade · 05-30-2010, 12:18 PM

Did you not see the link I posted above? It's a slip cover with pocketed top that goes over the headrest. On and off in like 5 seconds.

Lemers · 05-30-2010, 05:52 PM

No I hadn't refreshed after your post. But thx looks like something I'd want.

LunaZ · 06-06-2010, 10:23 PM

I just use the damp microfiber towel I dried the car with to clean my Persimmon leather.
I should get some leather conditioner from Griot's.

I find that dark wash jeans rub off on my seats.
I can only imagine how bad it would be if I had gotten the Montery Blue with Light Grey leather I was thinking about!

05-18-2010, 09:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
BalanBro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniv. 370Z Rep Power: 1111	Cleaning and maintaining seats (touring model) Okay, I searched a few threads about cleaning the seats, but did not find anything definitive. The touring package seat are leather with I believe sythetic suade inserts. The door panel inserts are also the same material. My question is, what do we use to clean them? I hear we can follow the maintainence suggested by Alacantara, but it is probably not the same material, and I think the real Alacantara may be more stain resistant in general. So what do you think, upholstry cleaners or perhaps something meant for real suade?

05-18-2010, 09:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	I thought our fake suede was Alcantara. But I'd like to know what should be used on the leather portions of the seat __________________

05-19-2010, 12:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
AdamsPolishes The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 724 Drives: 2009 Avalanche Rep Power: 16	My general recommendation for materials like that is to use a highly diluted mixture of woolite and water in a sprayer. Spray onto a clean lint free towel and blot at any spot. No excessive rubbing, and don't saturate the material. I had a similar material in my 2006 Trailblazer SS and it was a pain to keep clean and hated moisture/cleaners. Best bet is to just not get it dirty in the first place __________________ Use the code NISSANZ* at checkout to save 10% off your next order at www.AdamsPolishes.com*

05-30-2010, 10:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 187	Damp cotton towel takes care of any soil I have seen on both seat materials. Followed by leather conditioner on the leather parts. Sweaty day after the gym I slip this puppy on UltraSport Waterproof SeatShield and it works like a champ. I also have one for the passenger side when the kids booster seat goes in. __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400

05-30-2010, 10:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	I'm looking for a cover that is simple to put on and take off to use after works outs. This way I'm not getting the seats all sweaty, but I can enjoy the leather the rest of the day. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

05-24-2010, 12:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Griot's LeatherCare Spray is definitely your friend. spray into utilty MF towel and wipe down your seats every other week or so. smells great, dries matte. my G's 6yrs old but looks new. Leather Care Spray - Interior Detailing - Car Care - Griot's Garage

05-24-2010, 01:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	I may get blasted for the following suggestion, but I actually got covers for my leather seats. When you're ready to sell your beaZt, the leather looks like new. NOW FLAMERS, FLAME ON! Greetings!

05-24-2010, 04:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, why save your car for the next person? just enjoy it while you have it and use LeatherCare Spray.

05-26-2010, 01:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	For one thing, ken'-dude, temperatures can reach 108F down here, so having an additional barrier of cloth 'tween your thighs and that h-o-t leather ain't a bad idea. And, keeping your little monZter in great shape isn't bad, either! Greetings.

05-30-2010, 12:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 187	Did you not see the link I posted above? It's a slip cover with pocketed top that goes over the headrest. On and off in like 5 seconds. __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400

05-30-2010, 05:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	No I hadn't refreshed after your post. But thx looks like something I'd want. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

06-06-2010, 10:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	I just use the damp microfiber towel I dried the car with to clean my Persimmon leather. I should get some leather conditioner from Griot's. I find that dark wash jeans rub off on my seats. I can only imagine how bad it would be if I had gotten the Montery Blue with Light Grey leather I was thinking about! __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

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