TJordan

That's from the sun. Mine does the same thing. And I'm not trying to keep them prestine, just as good of condition as possible to keep up the resale value, should I decide to sell it. Hell I'm a smoker and I'll pull off the road and smoke before I smoke in my girl. Nicest truck I've ever owned and I've owned 11 cars/trucks and I'm 24. lol

_Flea_

I sent an email to a place that's located in Florida (also has a location in TX) that can re-dye the leather in a King Ranch and make the leather look brand new. I'd like to know what the price would be to get the steering wheel re-dyed. I found out about the place by readin' a thread on another forum. A guy had his front and rear seats done for about $300. His front seats looked pretty rough, but after takin' his truck to this place (he went to the location in TX), his seats look brand new.

This is the nicest truck I've owned as well. Well, it might be tied with the '02 Lightning I had. But I've always wanted a King Ranch and I have every intention of keepin' it lookin' as good as I possibly can. (I traded my Lightning on it and got it new Oct 30, 2007 when I was 25.) I always try to keep my stuff in excellent condition. I have a real sense of pride in the things I own.

Mod (Ret.)

I've been using Lexol on my wifes leather seats (BMW) for years; great stuff. The seat leather is soft and plyable. The BMW dealerships only sell Lexol as their recommended product for leather.

Have not found anything better to use.

_Flea_

What kind of leather is in her BMW? Is it sealed, or aniline like the King Ranch? I have no complaints with the Lexol on my Porsche seats, other than it's kind of a pain to buff off and leaves a sticky feeling.

_Flea_

I got an email back from the place in Florida that can re-dye the King Ranch leather. Re-dying the steering wheel would cost about $100. I'm probably gonna suck it up at some point and make the trip down there to have it done. Can't stand to see it like it is now.

SwampBuck635

Where in FL is the guy located? And how do I get in touch with him?

phenrichs

I am surprised that all this talk about leather has never once brought up saddle soap. Good old fashion saddle soap. It is the only cleaner I have EVER used on any leather. My boots were 8 years old when I finally broke down and bought new ones because the 2 set of soles were shot but the leather was still new. Jackets, chaps, even the cream colored leather in my Dodge magnum. My wife's expedition has leather and I use it there too. I use the hard paste stuff in the can not liquid. Use a damp cloth to apply, another damp cloth to wipe off, and a dry cloth to rub down. Takes about 4 minutes per seat. Then if you so choose, to soften and protect I use mink oil. I personally use the all natural stuff but many don't like the smell. You can get "watered down" versions that have no odor. The stuff is clear and you apply it sparingly and wipe off excess with a soft dry cloth. It will REALLY help protect from sun. Which is leather's #1 enemy.

Mod (Ret.)

You're not leaving it on long enough... I rub it onto the seats with my hand(s), then remove the excess about 2 hours later (after the wash and detail work is done).

The wife is very persnikity about this car of hers!

I don't know what type of leather the bimmer has; it has improved though; her old 2000 3 series showed cracking on the sides after about a year and a half. We had the drivers seat bottom replaced under warrantee twice. Her newer BMW does not have this problem. I suspect BMW went with a different leather, as the service advisor told us they were replacing quite a few seats due to this.

5150Marcelo

Have you guys tried the McGuires stuff. Works awesome on my seats. (not KR leather).

TJordan

I may have to give saddle soap a try after I run out of the KR conditioner, sounds like it's the right stuff for our seats. As far as all other leathers, you can't pull the leather out of a BMW or and other car and make a saddle out of it, ours you can. It's a different type of leather that requires a different meathod of care. I plan on keeping mine for as long as I can and keeping ALL of my truck in as good of condition as possible as well. But that saddle soap sounds pretty good.