Leatherique Rejuvinator and Prestine Clean on 19 year old leather

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I've been looking at different products for a couple months now online. I found this stuff called Leatherique Restorer.

My 1989 Turbo Trans Am's leather has obvious damage from 15+ Texas Summers. Even though it's always been garaged, garages can still reach 110+ temps in the Summer here.

I was running out of a Leather Cleaner and Conditioner that I had been using, so I went ahead and bought some Leatherique (I bought the large bottles because I now have two cars with leather and my dad wanted to use it on his '93 Vette also).

The main thing I was intrigued by was that this isn't a "Cleaner and Conditioner", but a "Rejuvinator and Cleaner".

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Before Pics

Driver (Damage is pretty common with 40k+ mile TTA's):


Notice how "shiny" it is, that's actually because it's hard and dried up. New leather is never that shiny.

Steering Wheel:


Passenger Seat:


Not as much Damage as the Drivers Seat, but still hard and dried up.

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Here's a pic after applying Rejuvinator by hand (wearing latex gloves)




After letting it sit in the sun with the windows rolled up (as directed) for 8 hours, here's what resulted.



Notice how there is a crust on it, this is the dirt and years of crap that the rejuvinator brings out of the leather.


Results after One Application (for old dried up leather, multiple applications are recommended) and a cleaning with Leatherique Prestine Clean:


Driver (Still a little too much shine)


Passenger . . . so much improvment. I wish I could upload the feel.


Currently the second treatment is working it's magic in the garage. I'll post up results later tonight or tomorrow.

[got boost.]

how well does it cover up cracks in the leather especially the drivers side?

[Who Needs 8]

how well does it cover up cracks in the leather especially the drivers side?

The Rejuvinator and Prestine Clean don't cover cracks. They do have a crack filler. However it does look like it's a pretty extensive process to use as after the crack filler dries, it has to be dyed to match the leather.

I might try this in the future. I was just looking for something to treat the dried up leather for now.

[dan4g63]

Leatherique is the best (IMO) for leather treatment. Ive used them in all my cars and even redyed my M3 seats. You'll love it once you're done.

[ScheerSpeed]

WOW! what a difference!!! great job!

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I drove the TTA to work today (a beautiful day in Dallas today) and could feel the difference just getting in the car. My butt didn't squeak. LOL

The steering wheel felt soft as well. I'm about to go out there and apply another coat of Rejuvinator to bake in while it's sitting outside today.