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Hi All.


I've got partial trim leather seats, part cloth (bolsters leather, base and rest of back cloth.) - sorry i dont have a photo.


The drivers side leather bolster next to the door is wearing away FAST, i presume from getting in and out and rubbing on my jeans / belt etc.

Apart from living in my car and/or only wearing silk, how can i protect this.

I dont want a really daggy seat cover either. IS there a product n the market that will protect/harden the leather or something like that?

Thanx for any advice

I've had leather interiors for the past 16 years -- all of them in Texas. The best defense against premature wear I've found is all about keeping the hides clean and supple: Pre-summer and pre-winter, clean with saddle-soap and dry it off, then slather with pure mink oil, allow it to absorb for an hour or so (depending on cabin temp), then wipe off any excess with a cotton towel. Those who don't like mink oil's initial "gamey" odor may want to use another leather restorative, like Lexol.

NEVER use anything with silicone.

Thanks. Will give it a go.

Cool.

At the risk of pointing-out the obvious ... As your problem is immediate, don't wait until Springtime arrives to recondition your leather upholstery.