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crusty leather

Discussion in 'Other Cars' started by TxMan, Jul 7, 2012.

  1. TxMan

    TxMan Hearse driver

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    in 1970, Superior needed an elegant, classy car to base their coach on. the Cadillac fleetwood brougham was perfect. power everything, windows, seats, steering and brakes, everything.

    it also has a complete leather interior, one of my main draws to this car.

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    look at that luxury

    but, after 42 years, the leather is tired...and dry. the history of the car that I have is that it was garage kept and well maintained until it was stolen in '74, no information (other then that the drivetrain was pulled) until it was recovered in '77. after this, it was auctioned to the public, and was used as a weekend car, and for show until 2008 when it was parked. during this time, it was parked under a carport.

    my guess is that the sun shined on the leather during the day, and it has dried out.

    I know there are creams to put on leather, but I want to know if anyone has any advice before I go buy $60 worth of cream for something that may or may not work.
     
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  3. TxMan

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    ^I will look into that, I talked to a local upholstery shop and they said to use something similar for the passenger seat.

    I am having the driver seat redone, as it is the worst, and its only $250 for premium leather...
     
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