Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 20:35:37 -0400 From: "sthu" <si_thunopsamcity.com> Subject: Re: Saab leather seats
I was told that the reason Saab leather seats are "hard" because they use reindeer leather (or maybe someone was pulling my leg). M.W. <nomailnopsaming.com> wrote in message news:pDA45.1372$iN5.193735nopsam.visi.com... > Is it my imagination, or does Saab use really cheap leather for their seats? > > I'm looking to buy a 4-year-old Saab 900 convertible, and so many of the > ones I've seen for sale have pretty dry, cracked leather... > > Any suggestions for helping to bring old leather back to life, and to > "super-moisturize" dry leather to prevent further cracking and keep the > leather soft and supple? > > For my other vehicles with leather seats, I've just used a mild leather > cleaner and leather conditioner every 3-6 months, and that kept the leather > soft and avoided cracking... But it seems like these Saabs need > extra-special attention... Especially once they've seen a few years of > neglect! > > I'd appreciate any comments, suggestions, and tips on how to car for Saab > leather! > > Thanks!!! > >