2008 Ford F-250 with King Ranch Chaparrel leather.
I recently purchased a 2008 Ford F-250 with King Ranch Chaparrel leather in it.
It only has 6,000 miles on it, so wear isn't any issue, but it appears to have spent a great deal of time in the sun.
Using the King Ranch conditioner had little or no impact on the fading issue.
I did notice some color / dye on my applicator pad.
What would you suggest I use?
It almost appears as though I will need to add some dye to the leather.
Your input / thoughts would be appreciated.
The front seats are the worst.
Again, the truck only has 6,000 miles on it, so wear really isn't an issue.
But the coloration has lost its "glow".
I blame it on sun exposure as it was kept outside until I bought it.
I'd like to get it back to its original luster as the truck is amazing and deserves it.
Please let me know what you recommend.
Also, do you have any shops in the St. Louis, MO area that use your products that you would recommend?
I'm considering taking it somewhere to have someone perform the product application that is more familiar with it and can do a better job than I might be able to.
Thanks again!
#1
The first attachment is of the rear seat for reference.
I consider this leather to be nearly perfect.
The rear windows are tinted, so sun never really got to them.
#2
The second photo is of the driver's door panel leather pad.
It was badly faded and when I applied King Ranch's conditioner, portions actually turned white for some reason (perhaps you can explain).
#3
Center console cover. With the lighting I had, you may need to put this photo next to the rear seat photo to see the fading better.
A number of scuffs can be seen on this cover from items being drug / scooted across it.
#4
Passenger's seat back. Again, just shades lighter from fading.
