Look after your leather upholstery just as you would your own skin
Although at the tannery, all car leather is impregnated with "oils" to keep it flexible, these will evaporate if not replenished and that will lead to creasing which will soon become cracks.
At CVS, we recommend that the leather is treated with a conditioner to replace these lost nutrients at least three times a year in the UK climate, but perhaps four times in Jersey’s slightly hotter conditions.
For cars parked in the sun, where the inside temperature can become extremely hot, the driver’s seat should be treated every month and not too much conditioner in one go; little and often, well rubbed in, is far more effective.
Modern leather (post 70's cars, post mid 90's Rolls and Bentley) is very different to that in older cars and can wear more quickly. That does not mean it’s inferior, it just needs more care.
New leathers tend to be thinner and the moisturising oils dry out more quickly. As cars must now be completely
locked for security reasons, a hot day of 70 degrees means over 100 degrees in a locked car, and this can bake the interior.
Seat design can also affect wear. Bucket seats which grip the body crease less, however bolster cushions wear more quickly when getting in and out of the car.
Leather will retain its qualities longer if it is first kept clean. Wipe it down with a damp cloth every month, and clean it thoroughly every six months with a thick mild, gentle cleaner. Then replenish the oils that were originally put in at the tannery. Be aware of the creams or pastes which have to be ‘polished off’ or ‘buffed up’ as this may mean they simply have not been soaked in, and so haven’t done anything.
Expensive used sports or luxury cars look their best when the neglected parts of the car have been restored. The leather is the main area to have lost its original finish, and cleaning and conditioning properly will greatly enhance the appearance.
STEAM CLEAN & VALETING SERVICE
With over 30 years of experience CVS are able to offer a range of services from regular cleaning and maintenance programmes (weekly or monthly contracts) to corporate accounts.
• Full vehicle refinishing • Paint restoration • Minor paint repairs • Alloy wheel refurbishment • Bumper and trim repairs • Application of paint sealants • Leather re-colouring
• Convertible hood protection and replacement
CVS are specialists in the following areas :
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