Best product for Cleaning/Restoring Leather Seats

Quin_Dub

I have a 7 yr old car with cream leather interior.

Seats are not obviously dirty but they do look a little tired and the drivers seat is showing early signs of the leather cracking.

I'd like to give them a good clean and also treat/moisturize the leather to avoid further cracking etc. By the same token I don't want to "polish" them to the point where I'm sliding around the place either.

Any recommendations on the best product to use ?

Thanks in advance

randy hickey

As regards leather cleaning products, I currently use Autosmart Leather Cleaner and find it very good.
Previously, I used Autoglym Leather Cleaner, and it does a good job too.
Gliptone has a good reputation as well.

Now, for the can of worms that is leather conditioning products:
There is a substantial school of thought that, as modern automotive leathers are finished with a protective coating, like a sort of clearcoat, it is absolutely pointless using conditioners/nourishing creams as they cannot penetrate this finish.

In fact, I've seen some leather experts over on DW suggest that because these creams etc. just sit on the surface, they can actually have a detrimental effect on the leather, by combining with dirt to form an abrasive that can remove the factory finish from the leather.

myshirt

Interesting point Randy...

I wonder what others think? I have seen them being used a lot, is this in vain now I wonder...

tossy

Glip tone is the only product for leather treatment,it's an epic product.

Quin_Dub

Thanks for the feedback and insights...

kdevitt

Dr Leather is great for this - leaves the leather with a nice matt finish too. Gliptone is fine as well, but would go with the Dr Leather if you can get your hands on it (Spirit Detailing sell it).

Have used Autoglym leather cleaner with good results too. I think the general consensus is to totally avoid any cream based cleaners.