Leather care experts help me out?

[Alpine Warthog]

I've got the Factory Katskin seats and they've been taking a beating. My German Shepherd goes with me pretty much everywhere and the rear seats are showing it. Katskin is frustratingly unhelpful in care instructions. They won't say anything beyond use a mild soap to clean and the leather will stay perfect forever.

We know that's not true, so what should I do? How do I care for these poor seats?

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[Free2roam]

Saddle soap?

 

[Brad.Clarkston]

Lots of Saddle Soap and one of these: Orvis Grip-Tight® Quilted Hose-Off Hammock Seat Protector

I doubt there's anything you can do to make it look new again but a good hose-off cover will help keep it from getting worse.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

If they’re 100% leather then yes use saddle soap on them. If they’re going to be in the sun a bit then use a leather protectant on them after they’ve been scrubbed down. You’ll have to let the jeep sit for a day or so while it soaks it up and depending on the condition it may take a couple applications. I like Obenauf’s Heavy Duty LP. Just like the commercial says,” I use that Sh!t on EVERYTHING!” Gun holsters, boots, belts, even my oil skin hats and jackets get a treatment with it twice a year.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

Lots of Saddle Soap and one of these: Orvis Grip-Tight® Quilted Hose-Off Hammock Seat Protector

I doubt there's anything you can do to make it look new again but a good hose-off cover will help keep it from getting worse.

Worn leather always looks way better after it’s treated. It still says it’s been used, but it’s taken the beating and asking for more.

 

[Wildtoad]

Definitely looks like the seats have seen a lot of direct sun and wear over the 5+ years. do a search on Amazon, "leather cleaner protector". Lots of options. once you get them clean, chemically protected from UV, etc get some covers.

 

[Jeepmonster]

Other forum members recommended Aero Cosmetics cleaner and protectant, so I tried it. It's been great for my factory leather seats. On many seats, including factory, only the seating surfaces are real leather. Rest is some sort of vinyl.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VSELWG?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_4
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VS8VLS?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_3&th=1

 

[Jeepmonster]

I can't tell if yours just needs to be cleaned and conditioned or if it needs color. If mine ever fades, I'll probably try this stuff from Furniture Clinic. If it's anything like their leather steering wheel repair kit, it should do wonders.
https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Reco...319&sr=8-29&th=1#averageCustomerReviewsAnchor

 

[Alpine Warthog]

Thanks for the replies, there's so many products and recommendations online it hard to find real products that actually work. I see chemical bros everywhere. I generally avoid stuff that spends more on marketing than anything else. Furniture Clinic, Griots, Kiwi, Obenaufs and Geist have been on my radar, but Katskin absolutely refusing to recommend anything other than Ivory soap and that has been making me hesitate to use conditioners or anything more involved

 

[Churro]

I've got the Factory Katskin seats and they've been taking a beating. My German Shepherd goes with me pretty much everywhere and the rear seats are showing it. Katskin is frustratingly unhelpful in care instructions. They won't say anything beyond use a mild soap to clean and the leather will stay perfect forever.

We know that's not true, so what should I do? How do I care for these poor seats?

Dog hammock after you figure out leather cleaner and conditioner.

 

[Pat Witt]

We cart three small dogs with us everywhere and we use a dog hammock to keep leather like new

 

[FLY-DOG]

Ouch....clean and leather preserve that back seat! Then get a Weathertech cover to protect it while transporting your friendly K9. This is where I buy my leather treatment stuff. https://www.griotsgarage.com/wash-detail/leather-interiors-liquids/

 

[gatorboy]

Ouch....clean and leather preserve that back seat! Then get a Weathertech cover to protect it while transporting your friendly K9. This is where I buy my leather treatment stuff. https://www.griotsgarage.com/wash-detail/leather-interiors-liquids/

I use Chemical Guys Leather Cleaner and Leather Conditioner. 2 separate products
Smells good and works great on my Mojave seats.

 

[Viper501]

That leather is beyond the point of just treat it. You are going to need to ‘fix’ it. https://leatherique.com/

 

[SaiintNick]

I have cloth seats, but bought some Rubicon leather seats instead of buying another seat cover for the rear. I treat them with either Pecard leather dressing which has no smell. Or Griots 3-in-1 which has the leather cleaner smell which I actually like. I think the Pecard is way more conditioning so I use that as more of a long term protectant. So far after a few months there is no wear, but my dog is 10 years old and 70 lbs., but he goes with me everywhere.

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