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shuskan3
02-21-2008, 02:15 PM
I have a detail coming up Sunday, and the owner is wanting the Leatherique process done to his seats. The problem is, is that it is not going to be very hot out (high is 75*) so are there any suggestions on how to get the Leatherique to work properly?

Thanks, Steven
The Skillmaster
02-21-2008, 03:28 PM
Does the car have a sunroof? If it does then open then sunroof shade (not the sunroof itself) and let the car bake in the sun. It should get nice and warm if there are no clouds out. Another option is to use a hairdryer to warm things up. If you have the car for awhile then try letting the Rejuvenator Oil sit longer. Use the Rejuvenator Oil as one of the first steps of the detail and Pristine Clean as one of the last to maximize the sit time. My two cents.
ScottB
02-21-2008, 06:08 PM
If your in the 70's you'll be fine. I even know of some that button up the car and run the heater.
gary26
02-21-2008, 06:45 PM
[quote=killrwheels@autogeek;170034]If your in the 70's you'll be fine. I even know of some that button up the car and run the heater.[/qu

I agree with Killrwheels. I warmed my oil up slightly in microwave for 20 to 30 seconds to help with faster penatration. Advice from the Leatherique site.
Deep Gloss Auto Salon
02-22-2008, 07:19 AM
Halogen lights will work or you can run the car and crank up the heater of the car.
Pats300zx
02-22-2008, 09:20 AM
I have also heard of putting plastic bags over the leather after applying the Pristine Clean. A hair dryer will warm the seats nicely.
coryk
02-22-2008, 05:14 PM
I am new to this. What is leatherique??Feed back please THANKS?
makdaddy626
02-22-2008, 05:17 PM
I am new to this. What is leatherique??Feed back please THANKS?

It's a brand name for leather care/restoration products.
Leatherique leather care (http://www.autogeek.net/leleca.html)
coryk
02-22-2008, 05:42 PM
I see. But it has to be applied to warmer leather? I guess that is my question
makdaddy626
02-22-2008, 06:23 PM
I see. But it has to be applied to warmer leather? I guess that is my question
If you follow the link and then click on the link to the application instructions you'll see that it is recommended to apply the rejuvinator and then to let the vehicle sit in the sun with the windows up, evidently the heat helps the oils to work.
Deep Gloss Auto Salon
02-22-2008, 07:30 PM
I see. But it has to be applied to warmer leather? I guess that is my question


Yup, that why I suggested the Halogen - halogen lights work very well at warming the leather