What is a good detail spray for softex seats?

[The Dude]

First time I’ve ever had leather(like) seats. I want to keep them conditioned so they stay soft and relatively scratch-free. What are some of your favorite treaters for long life? Keeping in mind, I’m in Canada and the selection is much less than in the US.

Thanks.

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[GPTaco]

Owners manual suggests nothing but a damp cloth, keep in mind this is synthetic leather so I wouldn't use any other products unless you find something specific.
I'm in Canada too and haven't seen anything yet that I would use.

 

[TacoFreak]

I haven't put anything on mine yet, just wiped them with a damp cloth as recommended. My all purpose go to for synthetics is Aerospace 101 protectant, which is what I will probably use unless something more specific turns up.

 

[RutsyBucket]

I will blindly recommend chemical guys "nonsense" cleaner for anything interior, fabric, leather, mopping floors, you name it, it's my go to for everything. I buy it buy the gallon but you don't need much.

 

[TH_Don]

I use Aerospace 303 protectant as well. There is a Chemical Guys' VRP protector but it's kind of thick and I'm worried about plugging up the seat vent holes with it so I only use it on the non-ventilated panels (303 elsewhere).

 

[The Dude]

I use Aerospace 303 protectant as well. There is a Chemical Guys' VRP protector but it's kind of thick and I'm worried about plugging up the seat vent holes with it so I only use it on the non-ventilated panels (303 elsewhere).

Interesting. I never thought about clogging vent holes in the seats. Thanks for that.

 

[TacoFreak]

Interesting. I never thought about clogging vent holes in the seats. Thanks for that.

303 Protectant is thin and you can just put some on a cloth and wipe the seats with no chance of clogging anything. It never makes things look greasy of shiny and the protection is great.

 

[JayZap]

I can highly reccomend Titan Chemistry’s Leather Cleaner and Leather Conditioner.

The cleaner is super gentle and won’t dry out leather, even synthetic leathers.

The conditioner is great, really hydrates and softens real and synthetic leather. Matte finish and no greasy feel which I can’t stand.

https://www.titan-chemistry.com/products/leather-revive-leather-cleaner

https://www.titan-chemistry.com/products/leather-essence-leather-conditioner

 

[TacoFreak]

I use just one product on all of the plastic, vinyl, synthetic leather and rubber surfaces on my vehicles, which is Aerospace Protectant 303. It leaves no residue or ugly shine and protects the finishes.

https://www.amazon.com/303-aerospace-protectant/s?k=303+aerospace+protectant

 

[JayZap]

I use just one product on all of the plastic, vinyl, synthetic leather and rubber surfaces on my vehicles, which is Aerospace Protectant 303. It leaves no residue or ugly shine and protects the finishes.

https://www.amazon.com/303-aerospace-protectant/s?k=303+aerospace+protectant

303 Aero Protectant is solid for protection particularly with UV inhibitors. Great for hard surfaces like dashboards after cleaning.

It’s important though to have a clean surface before applying a protectant or conditioner.

For me body oils are a part of my OCD lol. Elbows on the center console, back sweat, rubbing your hair on a airplane head rest then getting in your car. Organic oils and minerals start to build up and then collect and cake debris such as dust, skin cells, etc. This leads to odors and dehydration of the surface.

A good balanced gentle cleaner, for me gives the clean satisfaction, then a conditioner that is silicone free and hydrates the surface without just sitting on the surface feels right.

 

[TacoFreak]

A good balanced gentle cleaner, for me gives the clean satisfaction, then a conditioner that is silicone free and hydrates the surface without just sitting on the surface feels right.

Yeah, that is definitely true. Any protectant should only be applied over a clean surface. I will take a look at that Titan Chemistry cleaner that you like.

 

[trailhunger]

Been using this stuff, on my second bottle has ceramic graphene, spray it on a lightly damp microfiber towel instead of direct on seat, new car detail smell. https://a.co/d/hcbhcpS

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