I guess this could go under the sticky thread, but i dunno how often that's checked..

Does cleaning/conditining your leather seats help stop them from cracking, or is cracking just an unavoidable sideffect from long term use? or is there anything else to help prevent cracking?

my leather is fine, i was just curious..

 

The main culprit in leather cracking is the salt and oil from you and your perspiration; regular cleaning and conditioners will have your leather outlasting the rest of the car. Us a quality conditioner such as Lexol

 

i think the leather cleaner from eagle one works good.

 

thanks for the input

 

Just be sure to clean it and condition it once a month. Lexol works really well and is not oil or greasy.

 

actually all the Lexol cleaner is (and should be with any brand) is pure glycerine. Like the bar of soap. If you want to save some money, if been told, liquid glycerine can be had for about $3 for a huge bottle instead of $8 for the tiny Lexol bottle. However, I have the Lexol cleaner just to keep my life simple.

However, on the conditioner, Lexol is very good. I havent used personally, but have seen other brands used on other cars. Lexol seems to be one of the most greaseless, non-sticky/slippery conditioners you can use. So far it has done well for me. I have been doing it twice a year. That may not be enough, but has to be alot better than nothing.

I think one of the most important things is to miminize sunlight as much as possible. Park in shade, crack a window if you can safely, and use a window shade. UV protectant will be in the conditioner, but thats also important and the main reason I started conditioning it. Thats a no-brainer.

I know that oils and fine dirt rubbing against the leather (making microscopic cuts) is a big problem, but here in the south, it hits 150-160F+ in a car without ventilation. And the sun is relentless.

 

Many people have been saying just how good Zaino leather conditioning products are, too.

 

i use meguiar's gold class leather conditioner, works well for me. not greasy or sticky. keeps the leather supple.