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Old Aug 14, 2000 | 09:35 AM
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Wink Treating the leather interior.

This is my first truck with leather interior. How long should I wait be for I start cleaning and conditioning the leather.


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Old Aug 14, 2000 | 10:22 AM
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Having owned leather in many cars and trucks in a harsh enviornment I would recomend you start now.

There are several good cleaners out there from saddle soap to exotics. If the seats are fairly clean wipe them down with damp rag (little saddle sope if you want) then apply leather conditioner thoroughly.

I clean and condition mine about every 6 to 8 weeks but they could stand to be done more in the Fords.

Warning, the Ford leather really sucks! It will start to break down quickly. Also, only the front of the seat is leather. The side back, armrest etc. . . are cheap vinyl, use vinly cleaner protectant on these parts.

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Old Aug 14, 2000 | 11:18 AM
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I WOULD SUGGEST YOU DO IT NOW,,,, CLEAN YOUR SEATS WITH A MILD SOAP AND WATER , AND PURCHACE A GOOD LEATHER PROTECTOR/CONDITIONER LIKE MEJUIERS GOLD,ECT AND APPLY TO YOUR LEATHER SEATS...THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL BE THE FIRST SIDE THAT SHOWS WEAR DUE TO THE ALMOST CONSTANT ENTERING AND EXISTING THE S CREW. PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THAT AREA. THEN EVERY SO OFTEN WIPE IT DOWN WITH A DAMP ,CLEAN CLOTH AND RE-APPLY EVERY MONTH OR 2.. BE CONSISTANT. ALSO USE SOME SCOTCH GUARD ON THE CARPETS AND BEHIND THE FOLD DOPWN REAR SEATS..$6 A CAN YOU CAN'T BEAT THE PROTECTION WHEN YOU USE THE CARGO SPACE INSIDE YOUR SUPER CREW..

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Old Aug 14, 2000 | 02:52 PM
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Thanks Guys I'll start on it this week.

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