I am looking at options for what I might put on my seats to potect them. Gyeon Leather Shield seems to tick all the boxes.
I read a rather worrying report on another product (carpro-quartz) where posters on the thread spoke of it changing the leather colour . . .
https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pr ... ating.html
A review by the same person on the Gyeon product looked better . . . .
https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pr ... ating.html
Has anyone any expereince (pros and cons) of this or know of a better product?
Leather Seat Protection
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I would avoid protection finishes. If it goes wrong you could have warranty issues with whoever applied it and Porsche won't want to know.Fairynuff wrote: ↑Mon Apr 29, 2019 8:35 am I am looking at options for what I might put on my seats to potect them. Gyeon Leather Shield seems to tick all the boxes.
I read a rather worrying report on another product (carpro-quartz) where posters on the thread spoke of it changing the leather colour . . .
https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pr ... ating.html
A review by the same person on the Gyeon product looked better . . . .
https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pr ... ating.html
Has anyone any expereince (pros and cons) of this or know of a better product?
Even light coloured leather can be adequately cleaned and maintained with appropriate products, and from the warranty point of view you'd be safest with Porsche cleaner and leather treatment. Most of the time a wipe with a damp cloth will be sufficient.
This is what the manual says:
http://www.porscheownersmanuals.com/201 ... loy-wheels
Nick
Defender 90 V8
991.2 C2 GTS
Macan Turbo - sold
BMW K1300S, BMW R1250 GSA
Defender 90 V8
991.2 C2 GTS
Macan Turbo - sold
BMW K1300S, BMW R1250 GSA
I have been using Zymol leather cleaner and conditioner (a bottle of each) for the last 15 years with no problems.
My Jag had Dove Grey leather and there was zero colour change.
For the last three years my two Macan’s have had Garnet leather and Zymol has been used regularly with no colour change.
I use both the Zymol products every month without fail with the last time being on the 30th March and since I was laying the Macan up for a few weeks I wanted to make sure that the conditioner was applied to add protection whilst the car is not used.
My Jag had Dove Grey leather and there was zero colour change.
For the last three years my two Macan’s have had Garnet leather and Zymol has been used regularly with no colour change.
I use both the Zymol products every month without fail with the last time being on the 30th March and since I was laying the Macan up for a few weeks I wanted to make sure that the conditioner was applied to add protection whilst the car is not used.
Col
Macan Turbo
Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
Macan Turbo
Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
The vast majority of modern car seats (and sofas at home for that matter) are leather which is first painted to give the colour and then lacquered to protect it. No amount of snake oil is necessary or useful. As Nick says, a damp rag is normally adequate.
1st Sapphire SD
2nd Sapphire GTS
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Current 992 S Cab
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2nd Sapphire GTS
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From Porsche website and the specific info on their own products that you can buy at your OPC.
Cleaner
Porsche leather cleaner thoroughly removes dirt and stains, without altering the original colour. The surface of the leather is therefore optimally prepared for subsequent treatment with the leather conditioner.
Conditioner
Porsche leather conditioner contains high-quality jojoba oil that permanently protects against aging and cracking. The highly-effective conditioning agents penetrate deep into the leather, thereby preserving its natural suppleness. Special sunscreen additives prevent bleaching as a result of UV rays.
Kind a suggests to me that the surface of the Porsche leatherwork is not sealed as Paul states is likely.
As I said I have been using the product I suggested specifically in my garnet Turbo and the leather feels and looks great.
I would suggest that black leather seating would not show the dirt and grime anyway compared to those of us who have lighter leatherwork and a damp rag may well work for them.
Cleaner
Porsche leather cleaner thoroughly removes dirt and stains, without altering the original colour. The surface of the leather is therefore optimally prepared for subsequent treatment with the leather conditioner.
Conditioner
Porsche leather conditioner contains high-quality jojoba oil that permanently protects against aging and cracking. The highly-effective conditioning agents penetrate deep into the leather, thereby preserving its natural suppleness. Special sunscreen additives prevent bleaching as a result of UV rays.
Kind a suggests to me that the surface of the Porsche leatherwork is not sealed as Paul states is likely.
As I said I have been using the product I suggested specifically in my garnet Turbo and the leather feels and looks great.
I would suggest that black leather seating would not show the dirt and grime anyway compared to those of us who have lighter leatherwork and a damp rag may well work for them.
Col
Macan Turbo
Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
Macan Turbo
Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
I have the Pebble interior and have used Gtechniq Leather Guard. No issues with colour change and seats clean easily with Dr Leather Wipes...even the heaviest of jeans dyesFairynuff wrote: ↑Mon Apr 29, 2019 8:35 am I am looking at options for what I might put on my seats to potect them. Gyeon Leather Shield seems to tick all the boxes.
I read a rather worrying report on another product (carpro-quartz) where posters on the thread spoke of it changing the leather colour . . .
https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pr ... ating.html
A review by the same person on the Gyeon product looked better . . . .
https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pr ... ating.html
Has anyone any expereince (pros and cons) of this or know of a better product?
Expired Porsche code PJVNAUH5 Rhodium SD Agate & Pebble
You can get a bit carried away....as you rightly say, the car is first and foremost to be driven!
1st Sapphire SD
2nd Sapphire GTS
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=4296
Current 992 S Cab
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=9845&p=196465#p196465
2nd Sapphire GTS
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=4296
Current 992 S Cab
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=9845&p=196465#p196465
Agree, this is what I useCol M wrote: ↑Mon Apr 29, 2019 6:46 pmI have the Pebble interior and have used Gtechniq Leather Guard. No issues with colour change and seats clean easily with Dr Leather Wipes...even the heaviest of jeans dyesFairynuff wrote: ↑Mon Apr 29, 2019 8:35 am I am looking at options for what I might put on my seats to potect them. Gyeon Leather Shield seems to tick all the boxes.
I read a rather worrying report on another product (carpro-quartz) where posters on the thread spoke of it changing the leather colour . . .
https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pr ... ating.html
A review by the same person on the Gyeon product looked better . . . .
https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pr ... ating.html
Has anyone any expereince (pros and cons) of this or know of a better product?
On order : Turbo PP www.porsche-code.com/PHKEENG0 Macan 2;http://www.porsche-code.com/PH1P17P2
macan 1 - macan s http://www.porsche-code.com/PHI1VBS2
macan 1 - macan s http://www.porsche-code.com/PHI1VBS2
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