Sunscreen and other oils are one of the main reasons boat seats start looking old. If you want to make your seats last and look new for longer, you need to clean them often. This video explains why.
More questions? Check out our more in-depth blog post on preventing oil damage to boat seats or leave questions in the comments!
This video shows you how to clean your vinyl boat seats and explains why it is important to clean correctly to make your seats last longer and keep your seats from looking worn or faded.
Any questions? Check out our blog post on cleaning vinyl boat seats or leave questions in the comments!
We recommend that you clean and protect your car and motorcycle seats 6-8 times a year, cleaning seats that get used frequently the most and those that often go untouched less frequently.
Dirt and oil collect on seats easily. You usually can’t see this fine layer of mess, but it acts as an abrasive surface, making tiny scratches on and wearing down the top layer found on the vast majority of leather vehicle seats. Once that layer is worn down, the leather is more susceptible to all kinds of damage.
Also, leather is naturally very porous, so, once the protective layer has been worn down, it soaks up the dirt and oils left standing on its surface. Even before you can see the effects of this damage, the leather is collecting the dirt and oil it soaks up on the back side of the leather. Once there is enough on the back side, it will eventually seep to the front and discolor the leather.
Use a soft cleaner made specifically for leather. You can get leather cleaners at most auto enthusiast shops, and Fibrenew franchisees all sell them. Before you pick a cleaner, you should read our guide on leather cleaning products.
You should check out the directions on the bottles of the cleaner and protection cream you buy, but, generally speaking, you should:
Check out this video for a visual!
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