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      05-27-2014, 10:05 PM   #2
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Yeah that would be helpful but it's not gonna happen. People can argue about coated leather on these forums forever without reaching a definitive answer... just one of those things.

Here's my method for whatever it's worth... I think it makes sense whether anything's getting through to the leather or not.

1. wipe leather down with damp microfiber towel once a month or so. That cleans it at least (and if anything gets through to the leather, hydrates it)
2. every 3 months or so, clean with a gently water-based cleaner and a soft brush. That gets rid of any build up and preps for the next step.
3. right after brush cleaning and drying, apply a water-based polymer protectant (like Sonus leather conditioner or optimum's leather protectant). The idea here is to use something that creates a protective barrier that blocks some UV maybe, keeps dirt from sticking, etc.

Pretty sure if you do that your leather will look great for a long time. In fact I bet you could get away with a lot less.
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