Post photos of your seats and lets see what you are working with. I too have an 06. Seats were beat on when i got them....I have actually covered them with GT Covers b/c of my dog and hunting etc.

 

I just bought a used 2009 KR and the two front seats have significant wrinkles, where the leather has become dry and a much lighter color. Most of the wrinkles are in-between and connecting the pin-sized holes that are present for the heated air to come through. Conditioning alone won't provide a fix so im considering dyeing the seats using a dyeing kit that can be bought online from here (http://www.classicdyeproducts.com/ki...ategory_id=196)

On another forum I've found this thread http://www.f150forum.com/f28/2009-ki...roblems-74326/, Where the guy used the same dyeing kit and supposedly got good results. Unfortunately the pictures arent loading for me. Has anyone else had experience with the kit from this website?

 

As a first time KR owner, I'd like to say thanks to everyone who has posted and continues to post to this thread. This is one of the best owners forums that I have ever seen. You guys are aces in my book!

Tim
'05 KR

 

I have a 2005 king ranch i just recently purchasedbought some maguires conditioner and it dried out my center console and splintered the right side of it. Im looking to see if its gone or if i can smooth out the splinters, and get that like new soft shine back.
Thanks!

 

I used almost two entire bottles of Leather CPR on my seats and they look a million times better than how they were. My only question is does anyone have any tricks for removing water stains? I still have some that haven't come out

 

i doubt water stains are removable at this point...how long have they been in the leather?

 

First, pick up the large bottle of the Leather CPR on Amazon--They have 32oz containers for ~$21. Much cheaper than Bed Bath and Beyond.

Second, I had very good luck with removing water (and soiling) stains by using the spa method. I used the directed very small amount of Tearless Baby Shampoo, and applied the CPR while it was still wet. Then re-applied after it had dried. The Spa method, from every experience i have ever had with it, will remove any water stains, and the CPR while it is wet also helps get the conditioner deep into the pores of the leather.

Message me if you need any tips.. I can't remember where i found the actual breakdown of the "Spa Treatment", but I think it was somewhere on this thread or site.

 

I felt the need to post my thoughts regarding CPR leather conditioner:
For the past 2-3 years I have only touched my seats using the actual King Ranch leather conditioner. After the local dealer stopped carrying it (around the time that the leather type changed) I started ordering it directly from the KR website. At $9 per 8oz it is half of what the Ford dealer wanted for it. This stuff smelled fantastic, but never really did the job of conditioning that I felt was worthy of a KR authorized product. I condition when the seats appear dirty or dry, as needed. As of late, maybe its the severe cold snap that we've had or age or some other force, the seats are much dryer than they have been.
I conditioned for the past 2 weekends (using KR conditioner) & they still looked dry. After coming back to the forum I see that there is a new product (CPR) that many are using with good results; amazon.com & I bought.
I conditioned this weekend (3rd weekend in a row) with CPR & the seats look so much better. The dried out look was gone after the first application. I was shocked at how good they looked. It is also worth mentioning that the leather feel noticeably softer.
Long story short: I'll be ditching the KR conditioner for the CPR.

 

In my first post ( new here thread ) it says most of my truck's story.. What was a first truck turned out to be a machanic's special. Believe it or not.. I've spent damn near $700 on the leather....... and the most recent one taken on Thursday ( 9/10/15 ) they need the spa treatment again. And a right after leather cpr a few days after the spa treatment 5th or 6th coat of conditioner btw and have a reflection shot. Yes I am a red head. That is my twin brother waxing the wheels yes. That is original paint and wheels. Has NEVER been wrecked. Even has the original windshield with 254,300 miles I wonder why it is doing that? It's cracked but is it the glue? Or what? And anyone have a template for it? Or a hookup at ford? I would really really appreciate it if I could get a new one. Thanks all

 

Sorry about bringing a dead thread back..... I didn't see until I posted.. It's a sticky right?

 

I purchaesed a 2009 F-250 Kung Ranch. The seats are beautiful with rhe exception of what appears to be sweat stain on rhe drivers side of the armrest. How can i get it out without further damaging the leather?


QUOTE=Cindy Koshinski;2930786]I'll add this as an adendum to my previously placed thread on leather care for your King Ranch seats.

A few more FYI's: Getting in and out of your truck (especially with jeans) is like sanding your leather. It also takes the natural oils out of the leather. If the leather appears to be wearing and lighter in color, it may need conditioning.

Skin and body oils, and perspiration will wreak havoc on unprotected leather. NEVER sit on your leather with suntan lotion or other oils on your body. If you are sweaty, do your seats a favor and throw down a towel or other kind of cover over them. Leaning your head back on the headrest will cause absorption of skin and hair oils into the leather and at the very least will cause discoloration. At the worst (and this happens) it will totally change the leather, causing it to break down and split. It goes without saying that eating in your truck can be hazardous to your seats. Best to carry a towel under the seat or in the back that you can spread over your lap to avoid spills or dribbles onto the leather. Should you get food on your seats and if it is a grease or oil-based stain, get to it as soon as possible and sprinkle a bit of corn starch on it. The corn starch will draw the grease or oil UP and absorb it rather than allowing it to go down into the leather. You can do this several times if necessary, sweeping or brushing the corn starch off before each new application. It doesn't take a whole lot of corn starch to absorb the oily stain.

Ink stains (ballpoint) are best removed when they are fresh. A laundry STICK (i.e. Spray n Wash--the waxy STICK and NOT the spray!!!) works pretty good. Don't put on a bunch and rub it around. Instead, take a tooth pick or something else pointed and get just a dab on the end so you can work the waxy stuff up and down the ink mark. Again, don't rub! Work just along the ink mark with the stain removal wax; wiping it back with a soft cloth. You should see the waxy stuff turning bluish or gray as it is picking up the ink from the leather. Repeat the process several times and see how much ink you can remove. I have had success to the point of complete removal; at the very least you should at least be able to diminish it somewhat.

After reading this, you may be wondering "Why did I ever think I wanted these seats???". Well, because they are really NICE seats! However they do require more care and maintenance and by their nature are more vulnerable to staining. Hopefully my comments will be helpful to you in maintaining your seats for as long as you own your truck. For serious problems beyond the scope of what I have discussed here, it would be best to contact a qualified leather repair technician for advice or service.

I will be happy to answer questions. Be sure to mention leather seat care or King Ranch seats in your subject line so I don't mistake an unknown sender for spam.[/QUOTE]

 

I've tried to search without a clear answer. Are the seats in the 2015-16 F150 King Ranch's real leather with a vinyl clear coat? I am not much of a fan of the 13-14's.
Also, is the Platinum leather any better or more durable than the leather in King Ranch.
Thanks for any reply's.