Happy New Year to all,
I have a new 2008 Crossfire Coupe, I would like to see how everyone is taking care of their seats? I am noticing that as I get in and out the sides are crinkeling a bit. Is there anyway to smooth out the leather??

Be safe all,
Thanks
Chris

 

Don't know about smoothing them out? I use Zaino cleaner and conditioner. Has a nice leather smell. I also like the Lextol products, I think Target sells that brand. Also a nice leather smell. I do my seats once a month, keeps the leather nice.
Pat

 

About once a month during the warmer weather season when I do a more detailed interior cleaning, I will wipe the seats down gently with wipes designed for leather seats.

 

I found that sliding in over the side bolster causes stress (and eventually may result in tearing). Try plopping your butt in the center and then swivel to face front. Any good leather care product should help condition the seats.

 

I try to sit in the center as well, but it is not always easy when you cannot open the door all the way at times.

 

The length of the doors and the forward positioning of seats relative to the door makes it difficult to enter the car without brushing your butt against the side bolster. With the seat more forward as is required for a shorter person makes it even more difficult than ever. I am about 5'11" these days and shrinking and I find it awkward as well. To make it easier, before exiting the car the seat could be moved rearward. This would make it easier to get in and get out.
Brushing against the bolster will eventually result in worn stitching and open seams.

 

Routine leather conditioning is essential - I do mine monthly with Meguiar's Rich Aloe Leather Conditioner - but even that isn't going to prevent wearing off the coating and dye from brushing up against the bolster every time you enter and exit the car. Certainly nothing your pour out of a bottle and wipe on is going to be tougher than the coatings and dyes used in the manufacturing process. It will help, but taking precautions when entering and exiting will help a lot more.

 

I need to do this on mine, they still look like new and I hope to keep them that way. It is so easy to forget something in your back pocket and scrape the leather by accident. I did that on my last car

 

If you have a Tac Shop in your area, saddles use great products.

 

Anyone have an idea where to pick up some gray dye ? I have a couple of skid marks across the bolster of my drivers seat.

 

Keep in mind that automotive leather seating uses different dyes and coatings than the typical tanning process used for most saddles. Maintenance of the two tends to be quite different. I'm not saying that you can't use anything found in a tac shop, just that all leather surfaces are not created equal.

 

My son works for a dealer and every so often they have a guy that comes in and re dyes the seats. I aksed him to call me the next time the guy comes in, I'd love to see the process. I don't know of any store bought dyes. Tac Shop is a good idea.I know about that scuff mark, mines on the left side of the seat closest to the door. As much care as I've given my interior I guess its inevitable given the fact thats the side I carry my empty wallet on and that is what hits the seat when I get in the car. I have noticed a little trick in getting into the Crossfire but you have to have the door almost all the way open........when you sit down sit down facing the door and then slide around to face forward. For me it eliminates hitting that part of the seat. At the same time probably causes wear on another part.
Pat

 

The below thread covers leather seat care:

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ad.php?t=27612

 

Most saddles I have seen are natural looking with no dyes and they use saddle soap, do not use this on your car as these are waxy and will repel any thing else you apply later. You also do not want the seat slippery or you will slip around too much. Leather is nice but cloth is better in a car.

 

I use both the Meguiar's leather cleaner/conditioner as well as the Zymol cleaner/conditioner on my leather seats (not on the SRT6). I've found both to be equally effective, but I tend to gravitate towards the Zymol because it has a pleasant odor, and it's all natural.

 

I sometimes wonder if it’s worth getting cloth covers - partly to protect the leather, but also in the winter they are very cold until the heating kicks in :-)

 

If you look in the Owners Manual Chrysler says not to use any cleaners or polish, just a damp rag.