A Ceramic Coating for Leather?!? - How to Apply Leather Shield EVO

[@neochu1]

I've found applying to the backs of the seats first is a good strategy, so then you can brace yourself (if needed) on the bottom of the seat during the application. If you apply coating to the bottom of the seat first, some working angles can be a bit strenuous on your back without using your other hand for some bracing.

[@gyeonusa]

Yes, great tip!

[@aeliyajafri8299]

Can I use this on my leather sofa? Anything to consider for furniture application?

[@gyeonusa]

Do you know what kind of leather it is? We would probably recommend our product LeatherCoat for this usage

[@anyaanora2459]

What should I prep the brand new faux leather seats with before using Leather Shirld EVO? Thank you!

[@gyeonusa]

You should use a dedicated leather cleaner that doesn't contain any conditioners or softeners. We recommend our Leather Cleaner Natural for this specific application.

[@iJoker88]

Does this have any adverse effects of heated/ventilated seats?

[@gyeonusa]

It does not. You just need to be cautious that the seats are completely dry before applying it since the holes can trap the cleaner that you are using.

[@iJoker88]

@ Thanks for the reply. I’ve had some persons in my region state car dealers advised them against leather coatings on those heated/ventilated seats. I couldn’t find any exact answer online, thanks again.

[@gyeonusa]

@@iJoker88 They might be referring to other types of protectants that tend to be more thick. Which can clog up the holes if improperly applied

[@divingadventures121]

Just applied this product to my genesis g90 seats. Wish I knew about those grooves on the pad 😂

[@gyeonusa]

hahaha, next time!

[@caligirrl6856]

2 weeks ago I put on leather shield to my new car seats, it was the first product, not the upgraded one. It still smells very strong, like medicinal even after airing out interior last 2 weeks. Will the heavy odor go away ? It's quite strong when I'm driving in the car. Any suggestions ?

[@gyeonusa]

Yes, the smell should dissipate over time. What did you use to clean the seats prior to applying the coating?

[@AlmostFamousShow]

Can I apply it after using a leather conditioner or protectant like meguires?

[@gyeonusa]

We don't recommend doing this. The coating will have a difficult time absorbing into the conditioned leather

[@sueddo2634]

Hey Gyeon! Quick question on the prep of the leather prior to application. After cleaning the leather, can we still apply a leather conditioner prior to applying leather shield EVO? For example Adam's leather conditioner or any honey conditioner. I ask this because the leather cleaning does strip the leather pretty significantly.

[@gyeonusa]

We do not recommend doing this. You will run into to issues when applying Leathershield. What kind of leather is it?

[@sueddo2634]

@@gyeonusa full merino leather from BMW!

[@gyeonusa]

@@sueddo2634 Okay cool. So that is a semi-aniline leather which shouldn't require any sort of conditioners if maintained with quality cleaners. It has a poly coating on it to help protect the grain from mostly UV. But, once again, we recommend going straight from leather cleaner to leathershield.

[@87adamrg]

How do you deal with cleaning it after? Do you apply conditioner on top or the gyeon cleaner in between the 18 months?

[@gyeonusa]

@@87adamrg Maintenance should be just a periodic cleaning with a dedicated leather cleaner or Interior Detailer. Most modern leathers don't require conditioner to be used

[@ArthurMSoto]

Can you apply this also to the leather/vinyl on the door panels and dashboard? Curious if any areas are limited other than the seats.

[@gyeonusa]

We don't recommend applying this to vinyl trim. But you can use it on leather on your doors as long as you prepare the surface properly!

[@ArthurMSoto]

@@gyeonusa Awesome, and perforated seats take no harm, correct?

[@gyeonusa]

@@ArthurMSoto Correct. Just be cautious when cleaning them that you get the cleaner out of the holes as best as you can. Then let them dry out for a while!

[@Wizard_Boi]

Do we need to use leather cleaner prior to application?

[@gyeonusa]

Yes, we highly recommend using a quality leather cleaner before application that doesn't contain any softeners or conditioners

[@gimaru1]

Is it ok to top off the leather shield with a dressing product for a different look after it cured?

[@gyeonusa]

The issue you would run into is that the LeatherShield will repel a lot of the dressing. So the surface will not have the results normally found when using the dressing.

[@gimaru1]

@@gyeonusa thanks for the fast reply! That makes sense. Do you think though it would damage the coating if I were to use say Gyeon Leather Coat or a similar product on top of it?

[@gyeonusa]

@@gimaru1 It would not damage the coating to do so

[@brandonleewilks]

Hi Gyeon, love the products, I just applied the coating to my vehicle! I do worry I went too light on the coating as I only used half the bottle for my entire sedan. Maybe thats normal? I also wiped 1-3min after coating each section, as told in this video and in the paper instructions. But I read on the website it says "do not wipe off". Which way is the proper way to do it? To be extra sure I used enough product, is it safe to apply another layer of the coating 24 hours later?

[@gyeonusa]

Half a bottle left over is quite normal! A second layer wont yield much better results. So the wiping isn't necessary unless you see any sort of uneven coating on the surface. The "do not wipe off" is stated on the website because you aren't removing the coating, you want it to soak into the surface. Where as with paint coatings you actually wipe off the excess coating on the paint during the application process. We are just helping differentiate the two.

[@brandonleewilks]

@@gyeonusa great to hear, so wiping you don’t think would have had much of a negative affect?

[@gyeonusa]

@@brandonleewilks If you let the product sit for a couple minutes before wiping, it will be fine

[@brandonleewilks]

@@gyeonusa I gave it around 1 minute after coating the entire seat and started from where I began the coating. Worried it should've been longer but I also thought due to the heat and humidity here in Florida it should coat much quicker.

[@gyeonusa]

@@brandonleewilks I dont think you will have anything to worry about!

[@ChristianPizzi-tl2xd]

I know that interior coatings (SiO2) are safe for health. There is no doubt. Could you, please, explain why? Is the reason that the coating is already dry and cured after 6 hours? Thank you!

[@gyeonusa]

Yes, once the coating is cured, it is then safe to touch without PPE!