slicky rick

has anyone used the leather protectors used on leather jackets and shoes to waterproof and protect the leathers. will it work on our seats. will it improve the look and feef/. maybe someone will share their experience

Edgy01

Be very careful with that stuff. First of all, understand the leather you have in your car--natural versus regular leather. Aniline leather must be handled a different way. Here's what I can tell you--natural leathers hold up better over time, period. The treated, painted on finishes, do not endure.

slicky rick

hi dan, i guess my car has the simple painted leather. Its sea blue smooth leather. since we all know it wont hold up as good as the natural ones you think the leather protectors used for weatherproof jackets and shoes can give it more protection to at least hold up better with the beating. i am actually placing a towel over the seat to protect it a bit and make it last a bit longer. did not want to go seat cover.

cab&coupe

Slicky... you should post this question on the car care forum too.

sizquik

Honestly, the leather on the 997 seems to be fairly durable and will probably hold up to normal use just fine. That said, avoid poking or rubbing the seat with sharp or blunt objects.

Edgy01

The sea blue leather is the regular treated leather. You will find that any of the treatments will affect the leather differently, e.g., it will darken it more where the 'paint' has worn off, and then simply sit on the surface of the paint without soaking in. Treating it early and often may be the secret to those leathers. First, however, test it on a very non-visible area to be sure that you are not going to wind up with a mess. (That's easier said than done, because obviously, the wear areas are in highly visible areas).