I have ebony leather seats in my 2002 Monte Carlo SS...

Obviously, they are in new condition, but what is the recommended time interval for cleaning and 'conditioning' the leather?

In all likelihood, I'll order up both the Zaino leather cleaner and conditioner on my next Zaino order... but how often does this need to be done?

 

I certainly can't profess to be a leather care expert, as this is my first time caring for leather full time myself. But, I'll just share my plan of attack....

For cleaning the leather, probably once every 2 or 3 months, unless stains of some sort develop that need quick attention. For conditioning, I'm going to do once a month here. I think the more UV protection and conditioner you can get on them, the longer they'll last, at least that's my train of thought. I also may use 303 every once and a while, like every 2 months or so.

Maybe some senior leather care experts can help us!

Mike

 

Probably the most overlooked leather care activity is removing the little dirt and grit that eventually gets on the seats. It can work into the seams and wear out the stitching and damage the leather over time. I have a soft paint brush I use to wipe off the seat bottom every week, or more often during TTop days.

Other than that, I follow a similar schedule as MikeLS. The more sun or heat exposure you get, the more conditioning your leather will need. 303 is great, but I use Lexol since it's easier for me to get. Using a quality product will help prevent window hazing from the conditioners evaporating out of the leather.

Also, even with the new UV blocking window tints (factory) and UV inhibitors on the leather, continued exposure to heavy sunlight can fade the leather in the long haul. So use a sunscreen and/or alternate your cars position when parked for long periods at work or home (if outside, of course) to provide a more even exposure. This is true for the paint, too.

 

I use the Zaino leather cleaner products on my TA leather and I use Z9 about once a week and use the conditioner (Z10) about once per month..