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Siliconemelons · 2026-09-30T20:33:26-0400

“Vegan leather” is so pathetic.. it is vinyl crap.. no one cares about cows, give me real leather. I want my car to smell like a 1970s Mercedes

Fucker · 2026-09-30T21:26:22-0400

Siliconemelons said:
I want my car to smell like a 1970s Mercedes

Diesel, inner tubes, and weird enamel paint?

Siliconemelons · 2026-09-30T21:27:18-0400

Fucker said:
Diesel, inner tubes, and weird enamel paint?

And leather, all mixed into a unique and particular smell!

Haus · 2026-09-30T21:45:43-0400

Siliconemelons said:
“Vegan leather” is so pathetic.. it is vinyl crap.. no one cares about cows, give me real leather. I want my car to smell like a 1970s Mercedes

"Fine Corinthian leather..."

But you're right, I remember when I picked up my Caddy in 2018. First time I sat it in, and it smelled like a perfectly conditioned and worn in rawlings catching mitt. It was glorious. Since then (almost ten years ago now) the scent has faded some, and I find myself on an eternal quest for the leather cleaner/conditioner or spray that can bring that perfect scent back.

Siliconemelons · 2026-09-30T21:53:52-0400

Haus said:
"Fine Corinthian leather..."

But you're right, I remember when I picked up my Caddy in 2018. First time I sat it in, and it smelled like a perfectly conditioned and worn in rawlings catching mitt. It was glorious. Since then (almost ten years ago now) the scent has faded some, and I find myself on an eternal quest for the leather cleaner/conditioner or spray that can bring that perfect scent back.

Don’t know about the scent but the Volvo OEM leather care and cleaning kit is very good. It’s a cleaner and conditioner 2 bottles.

Haus · 2026-09-30T21:55:56-0400

Siliconemelons said:
Don’t know about the scent but the Volvo OEM leather care and cleaning kit is very good. It’s a cleaner and conditioner 2 bottles.

I might have to give that a shot. I've been through a few cleaning products for it. One thing i have thought about but it would be a beating would be to deep clean and condition it like I used to do my hockey pads (I goaltended, so those huge leg biscuits). And that was traditional saddle soap followed up with a rub down in mink oil.

Burren · 2026-09-30T22:37:29-0400

I wish more high end cars did NOT have leather seats. It’s the worst material for a seat. Dash, door cards, that’s fine. Not seats.

Fucker · 2026-09-30T22:53:01-0400

Well, you aren't going to get as new smell back. There are some very good products for leather that can renew them to as new but they have to be actual leather. As new in everything but smell.

https://leatherique.com/

This is used on very expensive cars and doesn't diminish their value. It can restore old shitty leather to as new. I've used it, and the results were far above amazing. Garbage leather to worn but excellent leather. It really is amazing when used on real leather. Also, their cleaning kit is fucking amazing. It is also excellent on household leather furniture. It will rejuvenate heirloom leathers like nothing else. And...not weird concoptopmtionized assortment of chemicals. Works same wonders on leather clothes. Jackets, boots. Shoes.

Sure, takes some elbow grease to get it all workings, but the pay off is huge.

Haus · 2026-09-30T23:05:15-0400

Fucker said:
Well, you aren't going to get as new smell back. There are some very good products for leather that can renew them to as new but they have to be actual leather. As new in everything but smell.

https://leatherique.com/

This is used on very expensive cars and doesn't diminish their value. It can restore old shitty leather to as new. I've used it, and the results were far above amazing. Garbage leather to worn but excellent leather. It really is amazing when used on real leather. Also, their cleaning kit is fucking amazing. It is also excellent on household leather furniture. It will rejuvenate heirloom leathers like nothing else. And...not weird concoptopmtionized assortment of chemicals. Works same wonders on leather clothes. Jackets, boots. Shoes.

Sure, takes some elbow grease to get it all workings, but the pay off is huge.

Strangely enough, and I'm knocking on wood as I say this, the leather in my seats is in great shape. The only roughed up/scratched leather I have is on the door panel right where my hand hits it opening and closing the door. Apparently from incidental contact with my nails? Tiny little scratches

The leather I own that has REALLY taken a beating and I might try this on.... The messenger style bag I use for my laptop for work. It's around 12 years old, and it's.. well.. it's seen some shit. Although oddly it almost perfectly matches the color of the Kona brown leather in the caddy.

Siliconemelons · 2026-10-01T06:44:29-0400

Burren said:
I wish more high end cars did NOT have leather seats. It’s the worst material for a seat. Dash, door cards, that’s fine. Not seats.

Why?

I guess as a built for comfort not speed person - I love leather, I want my seat to be soft and comfy and nice - /real/ leather, or..actual leather...top grain leather whatever word today means ACTUAL TANNED AND DYED COW (ok that is super rare... tanned and painted cow..) is a great texture... its not random that it was and has been used forever..

But yes, it will naturally crease and look not-like-new and needs care and upkeep at, generally a higher frequency than the rest of the interior.

Now, for "performance" seats that you want to be grippy and bolstered etc... no clue, I am fat I hate those seats... fake leather is good because it can be tailored to a texture and feel and - is way way more resistant to creasing and ripping... but again I like the natural aging of leather... but to each their own. It just seems now days that you have all the options BUT real leather.

Burren · 2026-10-01T11:04:26-0400

Siliconemelons said:
Why?

I guess as a built for comfort not speed person - I love leather, I want my seat to be soft and comfy and nice - /real/ leather, or..actual leather...top grain leather whatever word today means ACTUAL TANNED AND DYED COW (ok that is super rare... tanned and painted cow..) is a great texture... its not random that it was and has been used forever..

But yes, it will naturally crease and look not-like-new and needs care and upkeep at, generally a higher frequency than the rest of the interior.

Now, for "performance" seats that you want to be grippy and bolstered etc... no clue, I am fat I hate those seats... fake leather is good because it can be tailored to a texture and feel and - is way way more resistant to creasing and ripping... but again I like the natural aging of leather... but to each their own. It just seems now days that you have all the options BUT real leather.

In the summer it’s hotter than it needs to be. In the winter it’s cold. Its strength is that it’s durable, but it’s not ideal for comfort.

Back in the horse & buggy days, the driver’s seat was leather because it was out in the elements and he moved around a lot. The rich passengers sat on wool or cotton seats inside.

Somehow it just ended up that leather seats in a car meant “high end” but I’d wager that was fabricated to charge people more.

Siliconemelons · 2026-10-01T11:13:50-0400

Burren said:
In the summer it’s hotter than it needs to be. In the winter it’s cold. Its strength is that it’s durable, but it’s not ideal for comfort.

Back in the horse & buggy days, the driver’s seat was leather because it was out in the elements and he moved around a lot. The rich passengers sat on wool or cotton seats inside.

Somehow it just ended up that leather seats in a car meant “high end” but I’d wager that was fabricated to charge people more.

You would like the fancy wool Volvo seats

Burren · 2026-10-01T11:26:51-0400

Siliconemelons said:
You would like the fancy wool Volvo seats

Never knew that was a thing.

Bald Brah · 2026-10-01T14:06:51-0400

Leather seats in my S650 GT were amazing. Heated and air conditioned.

ToeMissile · 2026-10-01T16:17:45-0400

I almost never use heated seats, of course the weather here almost never justifies it. When I do it’s only for a couple minutes and a lower setting. Definitely want cooled seats in whatever we get next.

Unrelated, would love to get something little and kinda weird as a fun weekend driver. Saw this the other day.

Axiel · 2026-10-01T17:04:28-0400

Burren said:
I wish more high end cars did NOT have leather seats. It’s the worst material for a seat. Dash, door cards, that’s fine. Not seats.

Kept in a garage and occasionally conditioned it's great, left out in the elements it's truly awful. Quickly disintegrates, too.

You'd assume people buying high end luxury would first have a garage to keep it in, otherwise it's for letting people know you're a Inventor with money.

Burren · 2026-10-01T17:05:47-0400

Axiel said:
Kept in a garage and occasionally conditioned it's great, left out in the elements it's truly awful. Quickly disintegrates, too.

You'd assume people buying high end luxury would first have a garage to keep it in, otherwise it's for letting people know you're a Inventor with money.

I don't have room in my garage. There are other cars in there. Daily has to sit outside.

Axiel · 2026-10-01T17:10:15-0400

Burren said:
I don't have room in my garage. There are other cars in there. Daily has to sit outside.

Thanks for letting us know

Burren · 2026-10-01T17:11:41-0400

Axiel said:
Thanks for letting us know

You made a sweeping generalization. It was wrong, so I pointed it out.

BrutulTM · 2026-10-01T17:31:56-0400

I can't park in my garage because I have 7 projects in there that I'm going to finish up any day now.

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