MINI Cooper MINI Cooper specs
MINI Cooper MINI Cooper Forums MINI Cooper Pictures
Mark Forums Read MINI Cooper radio MINI Cooper latest news
 
Welcome to North American Motoring, the North American MINI Community of owners and enthusiasts!

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions, articles and photo galleries. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other MINI enthusiasts (PM), respond to polls, upload your own photo gallery and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact our support team.


Go Back   North American Motoring > MINIs in General > Detailing 101
Not a member? Register now!

Welcome to North American Motoring !
Welcome to North American Motoring,

You are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our community, at no cost, you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is free, fast and simple, so please join our community today!


» Main Menu
Upgrade Garage


» Latest Main Topics
300hub hp on a M45.... it's...
Bluetooth compatibility list
225/35/18 td 1.2 18x8 et 45
17x7.5 et35 pics
could BMW decide to kill off...
Stratosphere VMAXX?
Verizon DROID
Front wheel bearing/hub...
Find a mechanic in Central...
another tire replacement...
Advertisement

Vendor

 Aftermarket vendors


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 12-13-2005, 09:03 PM
ChiliCooperS's Avatar
ChiliCooperS ChiliCooperS is offline
6th Gear
iTrader: 0% (0)
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Midwest
Posts: 1,915
Gallery
Slippery Leather Dippery ;)

The reason I have been a way for a while is that I have been very busy in a new part of my like (called women) and I have been recovering from a traumatic head, shoulder, and neck injury that occured subsequently during this last weekend.

I decided that I wanted to use (test) my current leather care products against each other b4 I applied them to my own outrageously expensive custom leather interior. So first I applied some to my dad's Navigator, then to my mom's Ford Exploder(), then to add some fun, to our leather bar stools in the game room in our basement. First there was the neighborhood party Sat. night, I'm sitting on one of the leather barstools, and slide off hitting my head on the table. The next day my dad goes to take me to the doctor because of the head injury and I shatter my shoulder when, when he went around corner the (inertia) + (the lack of friction caused by the leather treatment) = Mike pasted to the window with his shoulder still in the intersection, then when my mom came to pick me up from the ER, I slid off the seat of her car while getting in and broke my neck on the running board, how convienient.

For all of you who actually bought that story, I don't know about your common sense, other than it is very low, JK My point is, is that I could have a themepark made up of nothing but these treated seats, they're more slippery than anything I have ever seen. But I want to enrich my seats for the first time, still retain the smell, but loose the waterpark feeling everytime I get in. Is there anything I can do with this stuff, or is there any other stuff on the market that is what I am looking for?

Thanks, and I hope you had a good laugh!

Mikey
__________________
2005 CR/W MCS M7 16%-2%, M7 OCC, double ceramic DFIC, M7 DDM, DT BPV, IK22s, Nologys, RMWed out, JCW Sport Suspension, HSport Comp Rear Sway, Brembo GTs
2007 AMG G55 B/B/B

More coming soon....
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 12-14-2005, 11:51 AM
agranger's Avatar
agranger agranger is offline
6th Gear
iTrader: 0% (0)
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,898
Gallery
I've never had the slippery leather problem since I switched to the Zaino-brand leather cleaner and (separate product) conditioner. I used to experience it a bit more when I used Meguiars Gold Class Leather Treatment.

I can't imagine that you would completely get away from it as you are adding oils and waxes to the hides to keep them in good condition and moisturized. Oils and waxes are naturally slippery (duh!).

It's a good question and I'd love to see a side-by-side comparison: Which leather conditioner best preserves hide quality and grip.

I'm sure, though, that someone will be along shortly to point out that if you wanted maximum grip, you shoulda gone with cloth.
__________________


Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 12-14-2005, 11:53 AM
agranger's Avatar
agranger agranger is offline
6th Gear
iTrader: 0% (0)
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,898
Gallery
I should qualify my post, above, by saying that I've never used any leather treatment on a MINI... just my wife's Nissan Murano. The leather in the Murano feels thicker and glossier than that in a MINI.

I'll let you know how the Zaino conditioner does in a MINI after this weekend (Delivery appointment for Jango is 9am on Friday
__________________


Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 12-14-2005, 12:02 PM
eVal eVal is offline
6th Gear
iTrader: 0% (0)
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 3,802
Gallery
I've used this http://leatherz.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=01&Product_Code =SpinneyKit&Category_Code=CarCareProducts with no slipperyness or shinyness. They also have good advice on caring for leather: http://www.leatherz.com/leathercare2.htm
__________________
MMC #8
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 12-14-2005, 03:26 PM
BradB's Avatar
BradB BradB is offline
6th Gear
iTrader: 0% (0)
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: St. Louis
Posts: 1,233
Gallery
Dang, I fell for your story longer than I care to admit!

I have used probably 6-8 different leather care products on many different cars, mostly German and British, but never a MINI...(I have the super deluxe, mega expensive, ultra rare, vinyl option)

I can't, however, imagine why it is much different. What product did you use? Did you follow directions?
__________________
Bloomquist Garage!
'04 PW Mini Cooper S....Gone but still here in spirit!
My Other Rides.
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Pedals slippery when wet hohod Tires, Wheels, & Brakes 21 01-12-2008 06:11 PM
slippery clutch pedals? jerjer Coupe Talk (2002-2006) 4 12-09-2005 05:13 PM
slippery driving yooneone Coupe Talk (2002-2006) 4 12-16-2002 08:03 AM


MINI CooperMINI Cooper PrivacyMINI Cooper Terms of UseMINI Cooper Guidelines MINI Cooper Advertising The North American MINI Cooper Community
  MINI Cooper news, forums, FAQs, and reviews for enthusiasts and owners of the North American MINI Cooper
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:58 AM.
 Copyright © 2002-2008 North American Motoring. All Rights Reserved.     Powered by vBulletin and vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.

Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.2.0