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    Default 2014 Ford King Ranch F150 – Semi-Aniline / Perforated leathers

    I have a 2014 F150 King Ranch, which I understand has semi aniline leather.
    I want to be sure I have the best products to maintain this beautiful leather.
    Can you advise which kit is most appropriate for my truck?

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    I have done a water drop test and it does not seem to soak into the leather after 1 minute.
    To date I have one wiped the seats with a damp microfibre cloth and used the ford recommended king ranch conditioner.
    As mentioned before I am concerned about not having a proper cleaner and making sure this leather stays like new for as long as possible.

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    >>> I have done a water drop test and it does not seem to soak into the leather after 1 minute.

    This leather has a topcoat and has not developed any micro crazing yet so the water pools on the surface.
    But you have to consider the perforated panel where the cross section of the perforation is suede.
    Water will seep into the hole and spread side wards.
    This is also where the original fatliquor will evaporates and stiff up the leather and when flex will have hairline cracks developed.
    The panel where the King Ranch is embossed is a vegetable-tanned based leather I believe gives a different “hand” as compared to the other softer chrome-tanned based leather.
    So you have three trims of leather in one seat and the characteristic may differs from usage and differentiate out by usage and time.


    >>> To date I have one wiped the seats with a damp microfibre cloth and used the ford recommended king ranch conditioner.


    Micro fiber is only good for dry wipe and a poor material when comes to soil extraction when damp a good quality cotton terry towel is most ideal. As long as water pools on the surface damp wiping does no harm to the leather structure. Bear in mind that the perforated holes cross section is suede and any products not meant for suede will denature it.
    There are two levels of conditioning one for below surface to impart suppleness to the leather thus prevents cracking and the other above surface to reduce friction rubs that wears the finishes off imparting a non-stick buttery feel to it as well.
    Conditioners for below surface should be safe on suede, does not have solid that will clogs up the perforation holes.


    >>> As mentioned before I am concerned about not having a proper cleaner and making sure this leather stays like new for as long as possible.

    Picture #2 is already showing signs of overstretching on the inner perforated panels.
    This happens when the leather seems to be sticking as we try to shift, thus the leather is drag and stretch as we shift sitting.
    Tips:
    Protector-B+ with its buttery-feel, non-stick, rub-resistant helps shift sitting easier without a stretch makes overstretching of the leather less apparent.
    Correction of the overstretching is done with Hydrator-3.3 relaxing and correcting it to the original dimension prior to Fatliquor-5.0 replenished. Severe overstretching is corrected by Impregnator-26.

    Leather Care is done on a routine, periodic and corrective interval depending on the soiling level and types of soil or stains.

    This King Ranch (A.s) Perforated – Semi-Aniline Leather Problem Solving Guide is a good source for reference.
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    >>> Can you advise which kit is most appropriate for my truck?


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    Leather Doctorฎ Kit Aa3, auto (King Ranch) leather care kit is an innovative leather-safe (pH 3 - 5) system designed for keeping leather interior at their highest level of appearance while maintaining their structural chemistry integrity and enhancing their suppleness with needle holes tear strength. Auto leathers are often under hot sun and those exposed to thermal heating during cold season dries out their fatliquor sooner. The first place to check for leather dryness is the stitching holes, if they are perfectly round the leather is healthy, dried out leathers will show signs of elongation or splits. The diminishing of the fatliquor will results in stiffness to the leather and when flexed or stretched during used will lead to mud cracks effects or rips first to the stitching holes. Periodic use of Hydrator-3.3 to hydrate the stick together fibers in these weak points prior to fatliquor replenishing with Fatliquor-5.0 will keep the leather supple and plump with increase tensile strength. Thus, reduce the premature ageing of the leather against stiffness, tearing and cracking. Protector-B+ imparts a non-stick rub resistant protection with a buttery feel that makes sliding in and out of seat smoothly. The rub-resistant abilities reduce friction noises that translate into less friction wear especially to the side bolster. Protector-D with its non-slip grip is design for the leathered steering wheel and the shifter knob. Periodic cleaning and rinsing with Clean-3.8 and Rinse-3.0 respectively to the steering wheel leather helps reduce greasy sticky soiling build-up. Removing of unwanted stains such as the common new blue jeans is accomplished with Prep-4.4. Note that the mentioned product suffix number denotes its pH value in this leather-safe holistic care system.

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    Hi Roger

    Please see the current status of the repair. I have used hydrator for 24 hours under plastic. I have just applied fat liquor. Please let me know if you have any further suggestions or comments. Thanks. Name:  image.jpg
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    >>> I have used hydrator for 24 hours under plastic.

    Have you work crosswise to lessens the the creases - it still can be work as long as the leather is relaxed with Hydrator-3.3.

    When the dimension is satisfactorily back to shape - Fatliquor-5.0 continues When dry fatliquor content reading can be taken from the perforated holes and 14% would be good enough. (or fully saturated after a few cycles of replenishings).
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    Do I wait for fat liquor to dry prior to applying hydrator again?

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    Don't have to.

    You can go back and forth with Hydrator-3.3 > Fatliquor-5.0 > Hydrator-3.3 . . . but always start with Hydrator-3.3 and ends with Fatliauor-5.0.

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