Leather Restore Cream

[BillyL]

My PCR seat leather is in need of TLC after 15 years of wear. I have used Mother's leather conditioner with some success. I keep seeing commercials on facebook for a paste type leather restore cream that looks too good to believe. It is shown being applied to seat covers and blending out the wear cracks and renewing the leather color! The "red flag" is they do not give the name of the product, just a order site. Have any of you tried this product? If so, did it work as advertised? Also what has worked for other members to restore the leather? Thanks in advance for your feedback...including the wisecracks I know are coming.

[merlot4]

If it looks too good to be true, Billy, it probably is. I used to use Lexol, but got the impression the formula isn't what it used to be, so I switched to Bick 5, and am very happy with the results, but I use it for maintaining its current look, and to keep cracks from getting worse. Just out of curiosity, what is the order site? There are various YouTubes about how to patch cracks and even out the color that might be worth your while to search for. I've seen some impressive results, but it took some elbow grease and know-how. Good luck, and keep us posted!

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=bick+5&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

[BillyL]

This is the order site that is currently showing on Facebook with a video demonstration. https://dabbledeal.com/products/lrc52

[merlot4]

Hmmm, this looks like it, and it's made by Safir, which is fairly well known for some high end shoe leather working products. I'm not familiar with it, so use your own judgement.
https://www.amazon.com/Saphir-Renova.../dp/B00DMT31DO
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=safir&i=f...f=nb_sb_noss_1

Here's an alternative, this guy seems to know what he's about, but I would think twice before doing any of these, at least practicing with a spare piece of leather, or old shoe to see how, and if it works. If you're going to keep the car, factory "skins' come up for sale now and again. You might also check with car yards to see if they have removed seats, and or skins for sale.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9_nQxjQm8E

[Guest]

Billy, I offer this advice. Here is what I did a few years ago that worked out great. Scan craigslist and see if there is anyone offering leather and vinyl repair service (up here Kijiji is the go to local service site). If you do, ask them how they go about fixing cracks, weathered leather, slices, etc. With this approach, I discovered a great resource who colour matches, creates a tough gooey solution (i’m So technical), applies evenly and sparingly, blow dries, and then air brushes any discolouration. The results are simply incredible. And in my experiences, it is by no means expensive.

if you can’t find a local resource online, pop by a reputable upholstery shop to see if you can find an “old school” upholsterer who works smart, not just replaces.

Best of luck - a solution is out there.

[RustyFrye]

Have you tried Botox?

[kbrighton]

I got these ads too. The product has terrible reviews. I'd avoid.