Which interior pieces are leather?

geddy lee · 05-09-2012, 11:58 AM

Just got my 2009 370 last week with only 12 K on it. I purchased some Meguiars leather cleaner and conditioner. As much as I can tell, the outside part of the seats and the shift boot seem to be leather, but what about the front panel over the radio ( I guess where the nav would be ). Also looks like part of the steering wheel may also be leather. Just want to make sure. Thanks

didymus · 05-09-2012, 12:02 PM

So what all is actually leather in the Touring interior?

Cmike2780 · 05-09-2012, 12:06 PM

You can use it on anything but the alcantara panels. Not much 'leather' really... I use adam's leather & interior cleaner, followed by a light application of the Adam's conditioner on all the vinyl panels as well as the 'leather' (steering wheel, seats, etc.)

newb · 05-09-2012, 12:18 PM

I'm wondering the same thing about the front cubby hole, if it's leather or not?

newb · 05-09-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

I use adam's leather & interior cleaner,

I'd be very careful with that stuff, it's acidic.

Dwight Frye · 05-09-2012, 07:10 PM

I treat the dash and doors and all interior panels with 303 Aerospace, and anything that looks like leather with Zaino. I don't have Navigation, but I treated the door to the cubby hole and the stitched area around it with 303 Aerospace also, and it turned out great. It has a nice satin finish. The side bolsters of the seats get a lot of contact while getting in and out of the vehicle and I give them extra Zaino to keep them soft. I can see a lot more wrinkling on those panels than other leather surfaces.
For that mouse fur that they call Alacantara, you can do a web search for care instructions.

Carbon Fiber Element · 05-09-2012, 08:06 PM

I can tell you for sure the steering wheel is real leather, the console/cubby area and side pads are not. You can tear the material with your hands is so cheapo. Seats im not sure if the whole thing is real but im sure the parts that touch your body are real. Never taken apart the seats in a 370 yet.

anthonyy · 05-09-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Carbon Fiber Element

I can tell you for sure the steering wheel is real leather, the console/cubby area and side pads are not. You can tear the material with your hands is so cheapo. Seats im not sure if the whole thing is real but im sure the parts that touch your body are real. Never taken apart the seats in a 370 yet.

thanks... always thought it was only the seats and knob

Shotta · 05-09-2012, 09:10 PM

you should use Leatherique on your leather bits if you care about them. All those cheaper leather care products contain silicones and harsh chemical products that just dry your leather out over time.

Just dont use it on the faux suede in the middle of the seat.

Cmike2780 · 05-10-2012, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by newb

I'd be very careful with that stuff, it's acidic.

not true at all

LakeShow · 05-10-2012, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Carbon Fiber Element

I can tell you for sure the steering wheel is real leather, the console/cubby area and side pads are not. You can tear the material with your hands is so cheapo. Seats im not sure if the whole thing is real but im sure the parts that touch your body are real. Never taken apart the seats in a 370 yet.

Learned something new today.

05-09-2012, 11:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
geddy lee Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delaware Posts: 161 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 13	Which interior pieces are leather? Just got my 2009 370 last week with only 12 K on it. I purchased some Meguiars leather cleaner and conditioner. As much as I can tell, the outside part of the seats and the shift boot seem to be leather, but what about the front panel over the radio ( I guess where the nav would be ). Also looks like part of the steering wheel may also be leather. Just want to make sure. Thanks

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Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	You can use it on anything but the alcantara panels. Not much 'leather' really... I use adam's leather & interior cleaner, followed by a light application of the Adam's conditioner on all the vinyl panels as well as the 'leather' (steering wheel, seats, etc.) __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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05-09-2012, 12:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
didymus Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence / Boston Posts: 564 Drives: 280 / 370Z Rep Power: 306	So what all is actually leather in the Touring interior?

05-09-2012, 12:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
newb Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 24 Drives: '09 BSM 370Z M6 Rep Power: 13	I'm wondering the same thing about the front cubby hole, if it's leather or not?

05-09-2012, 07:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	I treat the dash and doors and all interior panels with 303 Aerospace, and anything that looks like leather with Zaino. I don't have Navigation, but I treated the door to the cubby hole and the stitched area around it with 303 Aerospace also, and it turned out great. It has a nice satin finish. The side bolsters of the seats get a lot of contact while getting in and out of the vehicle and I give them extra Zaino to keep them soft. I can see a lot more wrinkling on those panels than other leather surfaces. For that mouse fur that they call Alacantara, you can do a web search for care instructions.

05-09-2012, 09:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
Shotta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Niagara Posts: 316 Drives: 2010 370z black M6 Rep Power: 13	you should use Leatherique on your leather bits if you care about them. All those cheaper leather care products contain silicones and harsh chemical products that just dry your leather out over time. Just dont use it on the faux suede in the middle of the seat.