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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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2 week old car - ok to condition leather?

I have not used a single product or cleaned the inside yet. I have Lexol conditioner and 303 protectant.

Is this process ok?
1. Wipe down everything with a damp MF for cleaning
2. Apply Lexol leather conditioner to seats only. How do I apply it? With MF or by hand or what?
3. Use 303 all over the place. Let it dry and wipe off.

I'm a pretty busy guy so how long do these products take to dry? Can I do all this in 30 min - 1 hour and then drive it immediately or do I need to wait a certain amount of time?
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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The reason I want to condition right now is there are already creases and in some parts the leather looks stretched in the driver's seat.
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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Conditioner won't help the creases.
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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Hmm is there anything to help with the folds/creases then? Or will I be forever doomed?
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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You can apply whenever. I can do my car in 20 minutes and drive an hour later. Follow the instructions and you'll be fine.
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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Iron them? LOL Not sure how bad your's are at the moment, there is a thread regarding seat issues, post up a picture. The one's that were really bad Infiniti replaced (so I beleive) but it is just one of those things Infiniti has yet been able to resolve. The seats are holding up much better than the G35s were, however.

https://www.myg37.com/forums/body-in...at-issues.html
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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Diamond, this is exactly what I'm concerned with in my car! The right side, right under your right a$$cheek there is a crease there and this appeared on the car after just a couple of days! Sadly it looks like there is no fix...
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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^^^ take to dealer clame warrenty. It has worked for some guys here.
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by bullrun
Diamond, this is exactly what I'm concerned with in my car! The right side, right under your right a$$cheek there is a crease there and this appeared on the car after just a couple of days! Sadly it looks like there is no fix...
Thats exactly where mine was. Took it to the dealer and got a brand new seat no problem. Mine didn't start to get bad that soon but they should still fix it.
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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I guess this is one of the nice things abour the BMW leather seats. They have a grain to them so they don't show the wear as much as smooth leather might.
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