How do I make my leather seats less slippery?

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Apr 12, 2003 | 08:28 PM
  #1  
I always get complaints that they are really slick, especially in the backseat. Any suggestions? Leather conditioner seems to only make things worse.
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Apr 12, 2003 | 08:33 PM
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Re: How do I make my leather seats less slippery?
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Originally posted by asu174
I always get complaints that they are really slick, especially in the backseat. Any suggestions? Leather conditioner seems to only make things worse.
if you want your seat protected, then those conditioners will make it really slippery.. Now, if they had their belts on, they wouldnt slip at all..

but i cant think of anything else... maybe someone can help you out more than i can..
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Apr 12, 2003 | 08:36 PM
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Tell then to drop their panties... You'll either get lucky or they'll shut up.
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Apr 12, 2003 | 08:37 PM
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Install some "Hello Kitty" seat covers and call it a day. Nice leather is going to be slick, no doubt about it.
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Apr 12, 2003 | 09:09 PM
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hmmm, lexol doesnt leave my seats slippery.. at least I dont think so.
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Apr 12, 2003 | 09:19 PM
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Originally posted by TimW
hmmm, lexol doesnt leave my seats slippery.. at least I dont think so.
Which one? Cleaner, conditioner, or dressing?

http://www.autogeek.net/lexol.html
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Apr 12, 2003 | 09:21 PM
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Originally posted by stlkcdc
Nice leather is going to be slick, no doubt about it.
My buddy's TL is super soft and not slippery, yet not sticky.
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Apr 13, 2003 | 02:21 PM
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Install upholstered seats and sell your leathers. BTW, only in America do people prefer leather seating. In Europe, royalty rides on upholstered seats. However, their chauffers are relegated to sitting on leather seats because leather wears better and lasts longer than upholstery.

PS: I've got upholstered seats in my SE and I wouldn't trade them for leather seats even if the leathers were free. But to each his (or her) own.
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Apr 13, 2003 | 02:30 PM
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Spray adhesive should do the trick
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Apr 13, 2003 | 02:35 PM
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Originally posted by HitManSE
Spray adhesive should do the trick

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Apr 13, 2003 | 03:38 PM
  #11  
My aftermarket leather isn't slippery at all. It's not the shiny type leather I guess. Very nice overall. I use Blue Magic products, basically Lexol but cheaper. Cleaner, then conditioner.
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Apr 13, 2003 | 04:01 PM
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Originally posted by TimW
hmmm, lexol doesnt leave my seats slippery.. at least I dont think so.


I use the Lexol Cleaner, and follow it up with the Lexol Conditioner, and my seats are not slippery at all.

Are you using Lexol or something else right now?
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Apr 13, 2003 | 06:29 PM
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Originally posted by TimW
hmmm, lexol doesnt leave my seats slippery.. at least I dont think so.
Same here, I use lexol on my lether seats and they don't slip.
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Apr 13, 2003 | 09:07 PM
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Originally posted by y2kse
Install upholstered seats and sell your leathers. BTW, only in America do people prefer leather seating. In Europe, royalty rides on upholstered seats. However, their chauffers are relegated to sitting on leather seats because leather wears better and lasts longer than upholstery.

PS: I've got upholstered seats in my SE and I wouldn't trade them for leather seats even if the leathers were free. But to each his (or her) own.
I have pets....and allergies....and the ability to frequently spill crap in my car. Leather is the ONLY way for me.....
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Apr 13, 2003 | 09:10 PM
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Quit putting all that soul glo' on your seats!!
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Apr 13, 2003 | 09:50 PM
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Originally posted by asu174


Which one? Cleaner, conditioner, or dressing?

http://www.autogeek.net/lexol.html
like everyone else... cleaner then conditioner.. I get it at Pepboys.

It takes less than 45 mins to do the max.

Once you get the conditioner on, you can wait alittle longer than it says to wipe off the excess.. it will soak up just *alittle* more conditioner.. it will not be slippery.. nor greasy if you wipe it down 2x with a good clean cloth. How long you leave it on is a personal preference thing. But it really doesnt matter that much either way.

Forget what the directions say on the label... lexol's website has much better instructions...
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Apr 13, 2003 | 10:16 PM
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Originally posted by y2kse

PS: I've got upholstered seats in my SE and I wouldn't trade them for leather seats even if the leathers were free. But to each his (or her) own.
Pics?
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Apr 13, 2003 | 11:25 PM
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Originally posted by Mkang513


Pics?
Exactly why would you want pics of the guys chairs? Looks the same just isnt leather thats all.
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Apr 14, 2003 | 01:39 AM
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Apr 14, 2003 | 05:08 AM
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Originally posted by HitManSE


Exactly why would you want pics of the guys chairs? Looks the same just isnt leather thats all.
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Apr 14, 2003 | 07:18 AM
  #21  
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Originally posted by y2kse
Install upholstered seats and sell your leathers. BTW, only in America do people prefer leather seating. In Europe, royalty rides on upholstered seats. However, their chauffers are relegated to sitting on leather seats because leather wears better and lasts longer than upholstery.

PS: I've got upholstered seats in my SE and I wouldn't trade them for leather seats even if the leathers were free. But to each his (or her) own.
What planet are you from? Leather wears better and lasts longer than cloth, huh? Okay.
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Apr 14, 2003 | 08:03 AM
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Originally posted by y2kse
Install upholstered seats and sell your leathers. BTW, only in America do people prefer leather seating. In Europe, royalty rides on upholstered seats. However, their chauffers are relegated to sitting on leather seats because leather wears better and lasts longer than upholstery.

PS: I've got upholstered seats in my SE and I wouldn't trade them for leather seats even if the leathers were free. But to each his (or her) own.


The only thing I don't like about leather is the care they require .
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Apr 14, 2003 | 09:51 AM
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Originally posted by releasedtruth
My aftermarket leather isn't slippery at all. It's not the shiny type leather I guess. Very nice overall. I use Blue Magic products, basically Lexol but cheaper. Cleaner, then conditioner.
I use the Blue Magic. It's not slippery.

Thanks

Vic
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Apr 14, 2003 | 10:48 AM
  #24  
Scuff 'em up with sandpaper...

My parents Honda Accord is the same way...I couldn't stay in the seat with my gym pants on...
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Apr 14, 2003 | 03:34 PM
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Originally posted by HitManSE


Exactly why would you want pics of the guys chairs? Looks the same just isnt leather thats all.
I thought he did something special to em. Shiet, I'll trade my cloth with anyone who doesn't like leather.
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Apr 14, 2003 | 03:37 PM
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Originally posted by CCS2k1Max
Tell then to drop their panties... You'll either get lucky or they'll shut up.


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