Mercedes Benz leather seats: the secrets to keep them looking like new!
Caring for the leather seats in your Mercedes Benz is very important. Why can you ask? The answer; Leather will show signs of wear fairly quickly if not cared for properly. This article will show you some of the ways to take care of your seats.
People sometimes buy a car just for the leather seats. The look, feel and smell of leather can be intoxicating for some people. Your Mercedes Benz wouldn’t look so perfect with cracked faded leather, would it? Of course, no! To prevent that from happening, you want to know how to care for your leather seats.
You want to treat your leather as you would your skin. Leather has fibers that must be cleaned to prevent cracking and fading. When you clean these fibers you get rid of all the dirt and dust that has become congested. Improper care of these fibers is what leads to cracked and damaged leather seats.
The first step in caring for the leather seats in your Mercedes is, of course, cleaning them. While this may seem so simple, it is not always the case. Do you know how many leather seat care products are available? You want to find a good and effective cleaner for your seats. Your Mercedes will look even better when you’re done.
You may have already done your research on leather care products. If you haven’t already, here are some products from Amor All, one of the leading auto care brands.
o Leather care gel: this gel will clean and condition fine leather.
o Leather care protector: this protector will renew and revitalize the leather
o Leather Wipes – These wipes clean, condition and lock against stains, spills and more.
If you choose to use a cleanser that only does that, you need to make sure and condition the leather next. Conditioning your leather seats will lubricate the fibers helping prevent cracking and discoloration. Make sure the conditioner you choose offers UV protection. I’m sure you’ve noticed that when the sun hits the leather it quickly begins to fade and crack. Using a conditioner that has UV protection will help prevent this.
The cheapest leather seat cleaners will leave a greasy finish on your seats. Avoid this if possible! A good product will absorb into the leather, giving it the best treatment and care. You only want the best for your car, don’t you?
Some might think that using leather seat covers will help prevent cracking and discoloration. While they won’t fade when blocked by the sun, they can still crack. They will dry out from the heat inside and will wrinkle when you sit on them as normal. Please remove them regularly when cleaning the interior and clean them as well. Just because they are covered does not mean they are not part of the cleaning process!
Treat your Mercedes Benz like what it should be, your baby. You want to take care of him in the best way and offer him the best love.