BEST Way To Restore King Ranch Ford Truck Seats

[@InternetDude]

Link to Leather CPR: amzn.to/2TY91KN

[@The528692]

If i am a conservitive how can i use it liberally

[@InternetDude]

😁

[@Aus10McNeal]

Fun fact you have to be a registered Republican or the king ranch won't even start for you.

[@mikesdd07]

To use it liberally you must have someone else pay for it.

[@TowJumpers]

@@mikesdd07 LOL Amen!

[@michaelbryant2090]

What kind of fucking question is that? If your a conservative why do you need to ask someone how to clean a seat it's common fucking since

[@derekfeltham8751]

Skip to 6:52, process starts then

[@michaelwilt7337]

one of the best on youtube explaining and doing the treatment. I was you 8 months ago buying a 05 f250. I used the CPR also. Your video is great can' t please everyone. Coming from a guy that just did this and had to find my own way A+++

[@InternetDude]

Thanks. I did this video because there were no good videos on this process, so I'm glad you agree and liked it.

[@bigolebear2640]

I've been a professional detailer for years now. I own my own mobile company now, but for about 5 years I worked at the local Ford house and personally detailed every trade in and auction vehicle. I saw a lot of these seats for sure as I worked there from about 06 to 2012. My process is similar to yours, although I use an APC before hand and then use a ton of water. I totally saturate the seats with clean cold water. I use microfiber towels as my applicator and I do rub, because that helps lift stain and any APC residue. the seats are soaked and pitch black when I'm done. Typically, I go ahead and condition at this point, especially now as I typically dont have customer cars for more than a day, or a few hours for that matter. I use my hands and work that conditioner in while the seat is soft and pliable being full of water. When at the dealership I would reapply after the seats dried. I got great results this way and it's a bit quicker than the way you did yours.

[@InternetDude]

What conditioner did you use?

[@Jeremy-yr8yg]

What kind of APC. I assume that means all purpose cleaner.

[@bigolebear2640]

@@InternetDude I use one I buy from a supplier out of Dallas. Couldnt even tell you a name. If I didnt have it I'd probably use something like Lexol.

[@bigolebear2640]

@@Jeremy-yr8yg I use Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner.

[@troytaylor9228]

I live right near a award winning crew of guys that make the best and most beautiful saddles in the world out here in OK in rodeo country. They told me exactly how to clean my King Ranch which is just like yours btw. I used saddle soap and washed them with damp clothes first and conditioned them with TLC URAD cream they recommended. This stuff is fantastic and a 20.95 cent tub is enough to do the entire interior three or more times so it doesn't take much. It cleaned it deeper and conditioned it at the same time. Best total leather care we ever used. By the way I've owned Lincoln Navigators almost exclusively since they came out. My first was a 98 and I had a 06 and a 2010 and found the King Ranch used quite by accident! I didn't even know they offered this and about shit when I saw the leather they offer in this package! Simply put the leather in the King Ranch F150 is the finest heaviest duty longest lasting leather I've ever sat on. If you want durable saddle leather that lasts and wears like super bull hide boots you've owned buy this truck or a good used one! You'll love the leather. Nothing beats it! I haven't looked a Lincolns since finding it because I wore holes in those seats! This shit lasts and if you are like me, a real man that beats things up! This is the truck you want too! I have a Silverado also and believe me it doesn't compare to the FORD for refinement and it's a year newer!

[@InternetDude]

Never heard of it, I’ll check into it.

[@troytaylor9228]

I kid you not use it sparingly. If you see streaks after you think you were done you adjust it down because if you see streaks you are using too much he said. You also have the option of using it as a liquid or it will form a wax if slightly chilled. I like the wax. My wife likes the liquid so you know play with it but we really liked it. This truck driver seat was particularly dirty from the first owner. I liked the truck so much, even used that I bought it on the spot for the leather alone because it was like stepping into your office for God's sakes! I was seriously impressed with the package. The leather was dirty though and it concerned my wife but this stuff wiped that grime off it and it's all even looking for tone now and that big dark spot its no where near as noticed. The leather was darker there also but where this stuff really shined for us was the steering wheel. He gripped the steering wheel and it had a thick layer of well, I don't know what it was but I had to literally hold the steering wheel in fresh places when we bought it because it was so grimy but otherwise he kept it clean. He said he tried several things to clean it up but nothing really did it but we got it looking great again with the help of this stuff. I think you'll like it the rodeo guys love the shit.

[@johnyviroglio3941]

Troy Taylor how do you apply the TLC URAD cream?

[@brianbillings6815]

I tried the "spa treatment" on the passenger seat and didn't find that wetting the leather was all that helpful for me, not much grime was lifted. Having read lots of conflicting information I did a little experiment: I treated the driver's seat with Duragloss (maker of KR leather care) and the passenger side with CPR. Personally, I liked the results with the Duragloss leather treatment better. Here was the method that worked best for me: First, I treated the really dirty spots with the Duragloss leather shampoo and a very soft brush using a very light swirling motion and blotting with a clean microfiber towel. I liked this method as the shampoo contained mink oil and lanolin for the leather's health as well. I also sprayed it on the rest of the leather and wiped it "clean." Much was absorbed but it got the dirt up best for me. I found the Duragloss leather treatment more liquidy and it was better absorbed into the leather and softened the leather more quickly. The leather scent was overpowering but calmed down significantly as it dried. Once I've repeated this process to the point I'm satisfied with the leather softness I'm going to evaluate the coloration. There is a KR leather dye available from Leather World Technologies specifically for the Castano leather that they recommend mixing with the conditioner and applying to bring back the original color. Multiple coats supposedly can be applied to darken the leather gradually. Hopefully that will get me back to closer to new. Hope everyone finds this helpful!

[@InternetDude]

Thanks, what year is your truck?

[@brianbillings6815]

2007. In my truck the CPR seems to have left a bit of a residue (there is a bit of a whitish haze left behind) whereas the Duragloss has been absorbed.

[@rockyhikes3080]

Does this raw leather crack and split like traditional leather in cars with the protective layer?

[@taylorboe6747]

No, this is saddle grade leather, typical auto interior leather is lower quality

[@InternetDude]

Not in the same way. If severely neglected it can get some very fine cracks but it is very durable compared to regular leather.

[@John-gl1ok]

I have a green 2002 F150 JUST like the one in your video! You can probably tell from my profile picture as that's the truck I am sitting in. Lol. Thank you for posting this amazingly helpful video. I am going to perform this process on my King Ranch as soon as possible. My seats look exactly like what yours looked like before. After 15 years, the sun has really dried them out and made them hard. I'm hoping this will help to soften them up as well. Thanks again!

[@InternetDude]

I'm glad it helped. Good luck and if you have any other F150 video suggestions let me know, as I will probably do a couple more in the next few months.

[@harleykingman]

WHATS < I AM SITTING IN LOL > ????

[@John-gl1ok]

Martin Parmer I was referring to the my profile picture. If you look, you can see that I am "sitting" in an F150 King Ranch because the coloring of the seats show that it is in fact the Chaparral leather in which Ford used on their F150 King Ranch trucks of that era. "That" is what I was referring to.

[@mcalann]

What kind of leather is this called? Reason I ask is because I have a couch with the same kind of leather and was wanting to try this method.

[@InternetDude]

I am no leather expert but I have heard it called "aniline" leather. Basically most normal leather has a clear coating on it for longevity and this is more of a "raw" leather without the coating.

[@mcalann]

@@InternetDude awesome mate! Been having trouble finding a product for this kind of leather. I appreciate the help! I’ll be grabbing a bottle of CPR and using your method 👍

[@InternetDude]

Leather CPR I think is good for any type of leather. I've even used it on the living room couch.

[@triumphbonnt100]

I have a few leather couches with similar leather. Very durable but have severely faded with the sunlight that filters thru the room every day. As far as cleaning goes...I use steam. It's just a household size steamer but it works great and the leather does not get wet. You can actually clean your entire vehicle with steam. Not sure I'd make it a regular event on an exotic car or high value resto-mod or anything but it works great on normal cars and trucks. You comparatively use way less water and in the winter...sure beats creating a skating rink on your driveway when you wash and rinse your car with a hose!

[@TheJared1445]

I think all King Ranches from around '03 look like that after 14-15 years. I cleaned my bosses 2003 king ranch last year and didn't turn out the best but looked better than before. I'll have to try this for him now thanks for the good video

[@InternetDude]

Cool, let me know how you make out.

[@DanielConnors-zi2oj]

Idk if anyone else has alr said this but I have a 2001 King Ranch F150 and the model was the 10th gen which is 98-03 after 03 changes got made but idk if leather changes were made but I can tell yall this method will work of any 98-03 model for sure

[@InternetDude]

FYI King Ranch models only came out starting in 2001 for the F-150. www.blueovaltech.com/history/2001-ford-trucks.php They did continue using this aniline leather in King Ranch for a couple more years (I think 2004 and 2005) before switching to regular coated leather.

[@Jeremy-yr8yg]

I have a 2001 King Ranch. Thanks for the video! My seats look much worse than yours! Gonna try though and see if it helps.

[@InternetDude]

You have nothing to lose ;-) Let me know if it helps.

[@j.jester7821]

mink oil works great too. if only the previous owner had taken car of the seats. my drivers side seat is too far gone, but the other seats cleaned up ok.

[@InternetDude]

OK thanks

[@lorriebradway202]

Thank you so much for this detailed video! It is reassuring to find videos explaining how to fix problems and know you aren't the only person dealing with a particular situation. Plan to buy the baby shampoo and Leather CPR and get started today!

[@InternetDude]

You’re welcome

[@georgiabigfoot]

Thanks for making this , what year model truck is this ?

[@InternetDude]

2003 Ford F-150 King Ranch SuperCrew 4WD

[@yeeyeeyee3115]

@@InternetDude that's the same truck I have 😅

[@awe-someaustin430]

What store can u buy it at or do i have to buy cpr online because i found it online but i rather buy it from a store

[@InternetDude]

I have seen it at Bed, Bath, and Beyond

[@awe-someaustin430]

@@InternetDude ok ty

[@shawnmcdaniel4114]

Will these products help with scratches on the leather?

[@InternetDude]

It should help hide minor scratches, yes.

[@squidwerd1981]

You can buy the dye based on your vin online at Seat Doctors

[@InternetDude]

OK

[@YENKOGT]

I don't own a king ranch... But I view the entire video hahaha

[@InternetDude]

Thanks!

[@dawnjuan707]

I'm not sure why there's kind of a black streak where your bottom goes, but ummm. Man that gave me a good chuckle lol. BS aside lol I gotta get back to this vid cuz I really need to learn how to clean this type of leather.

[@TheTravy456]

Just one bottle for front and back? Or more?

[@InternetDude]

Less than one whole bottle

[@TheTravy456]

@@InternetDude thanks

[@rickichase3438]

Have you tried a steam cleaner?

[@InternetDude]

No, might be worth trying…

[@Mourningdove55]

Did you ever fix the torn seat? I have a large tear in almost the same spot and don’t know how to repair it. I loved your video and will be trying the spa treatment on mine!

[@InternetDude]

I haven’t fixed the seat yet, I’m not sure how to fix it either, I was going to ask an upholstery shop.

[@shadgetz5308]

Check Amazon, you can buy the base seat cover for $175-200 ish, and upholstery shop charged my $75 to install it

[@patriciarussell1177]

Can you do it too much I have a dog and sometimes he jumps over the seat to the front and scratches it and I noticed that the scratch covering as well as they did the first time I did your treatment I’ve done it for times now my leather is definitely beautiful and I tell anyone I can about your technique in refer them to your KZbin video, do you think I can use to much of the CPR?

[@InternetDude]

In my opinion you can’t overdo it with CPR. Lately I’ve been using a different product but it’s been leaving a white residue and doesn’t last very long. That product is the official King Ranch conditioner if you can believe that! I will switch back to CPR as it is superior.

[@InternetDude]

I try different products to be a guinea pig and learn what’s good and what’s not.

[@sneakerfreak2002]

If you have a fleabag rolling around inside you deserve the damage and smell that you get

[@bret9741]

Ford uses aniline leather until the new model in 2009. I’ve been and still own king ranches. I have a 2007 currently. I grew up on a 25,000 acre cattle ranch. We had 200 year old saddles. So taking care of saddle leather makes it last forever. Your correct in using water. This should be done 2-3 times a year. If you want, you can remove the darkening non the seats is from skin oils, food oils etc. There’s are dozens of oil removers online. They go on as a liquid and as they dry the oils are captured and pulled to the surface. It usually takes multiple applications figure on a week of cleaning to remove deep stains. Once the oils are out use a very fine sand paper and re-stain the seats using a die according to the year of the vehicles several companies make stain/die. Once done use non NON DARKENING NEATSFOOT foot oil. Once the neatsfoot oil is dry, lightly buff with terry cloth towel. Then put two coats of Fiebings leather natural top coat. I use leather balm OR leather carnuba. My seats look brand new.

[@InternetDude]

Thanks for the input! My seats today are in much nicer shape. I continue to use Leather CPR simply because the seats look so much better I don't think I need to do any drastic treatments now. Back when I made this video I think it did need some real deep treatments. I am open to experimenting a bit in a non obvious place (back seat etc).

[@bret9741]

@@InternetDude king ranch leader prior to 2009 was amazing but FORD really did a disservice to its buyers. The king ranch leather just needs more frequent care and understanding of how to care for it. Had Ford spent just a little time and money educating and providing care products these seats would easily outlast the truck. I have had to replace the foam in my trucks drivers seats. Ford’s foam is of poor quality. Foam can be made to last the life of a vehicle but ford knows a broken down drivers seat drives people to buy new. GM trucks have the same issue. Ram does a much better job with its seat foam. We have fleet trucks and they all have their pluses and minuses. Not endorsing RAM over Ford…. Just in our experience they use better foam (at least from 2010+ models.

[@InternetDude]

@@bret9741 I do remember they sold King Ranch seat cleaner at the dealer parts dept years ago, they probably don't anymore. My seat foam is not as stiff as it could be, the passenger side seat is much better.

[@bret9741]

@@InternetDude yes. My grandfather kept l his saddles in ver good condition

[@johndillinger3988]

The dark streak stain where the bottom goes 🤣is most likely a wet fart stain

[@InternetDude]

LOL I'm pretending it isn't

[@trevormangus7832]

Also mixing a 10% woolite with water works well for cleaning with a bristle brush just don’t soak the seats use a little at a time

[@ximedicmitchlxk6181]

Buttcrack stays brown because that's where there's a lot of humidity, same with lower back, leather gets "moisturized" but often with sweat so it stains darker.

[@abelhernandezestrada7279]

I wanted to know where did you get the bench seats? I have the 2 individual seats with the middle console?

[@InternetDude]

From the brochure: "Unique leather rear captain's chairs with leather-covered floor console (standard)." and then "Unique leather 60/40 split rear bench seat (optional)". When looking at used ones online I've seen both configurations. I prefer having the rear bench because it folds down better, so it was a bonus when I saw this one for sale. Hope that helps.

[@kevinbrannon8910]

About what was the ratio of baby shampoo to water? Just curious. I realize I’m extremely late to the party haha

[@InternetDude]

Did I say? I don’t remember exactly, I think 2-3 capfuls of shampoo to one gallon of water would suffice.

[@w900kw2]

Deff have to do this to my truck

[@gobigrey9352]

That guy was a hell of a farter.

[@harleykingman]

I HAVE A 2006 F-150 KINGRANCH , AFTER VACUUMING HER SEATS BACK AND FRONT I THEN CLEANED HER COWHIDE WITH LEXOL FIRST RUBBING IT IN WITH A RUBBER GLOVE , AFTER WIPING OFF I THEN USED THE KING RANCH CONDITIONER , THEY LOOKED ALMOST LIKE NEW B 4 I DID THIS PROCEDURE , NOW THEY LOOK NEW . MY SEATS BOTH FRONT AND BACK HAVE NO WRINKLES OR LOOSE COWHIDE , THEY HAVE NO AIR HOLES IN THE BOTTOMS OF THEIR SEATS , THEY'RE PURE COWHIDE THRU AND THRU . I DON'T KNOW WHEN FORD SWITCHED 2 THE NEW REDDISH COLORED SEATS BUT THEY LOOK LIKE SHIT AND I'LL KEEP MY 70,000 MILE 2006 TILL I DIE !!!!!!

[@InternetDude]

+Martin Parmer cool

[@harleykingman]

THAYANKA , THAYANKYA VERRA MUUCCHH ! < ELVIS > !!

[@lagrant3914]

I think you should try a really mild apc and a steamer. Then come back with a product called leather love. Sold on Amazon. In a flat can

[@sheapublishing]

use mink oil brother

[@InternetDude]

Worth a shot. I found a new conditioner that I think has some mink oil in it, I haven't made a video but it works pretty good too.

[@trevormangus7832]

Those trucks are real leather and need the products that are best for leather most leather seats are not real cowhide mink oil works great for conditioning the leather it will darken it some also and hides many stains and wear spots that are dark try it in a inconspicuous spot to see how you like it before doing it all

[@InternetDude]

I bought the unbranded King Ranch official conditioner. It says it contains mink oil. It did soften the leather but it also turned the seats white. I am still experimenting, so far Leather CPR is great and I would say better than the KR conditioner but didn't soften the seats.

[@trevormangus7832]

InternetDude i used the jar you use for conditioning and waterproofing boots its pure mink oil use a brush to get the excess off in seams brush should remove the white residual also

[@jdisdetermined]

Actual relevant content starts around 7:00

[@CAPTAINJ777]

Rubbing gently on a stain is NOT going to damage the leather

[@Kermit46]

Simple green pulls the grease out

[@InternetDude]

Thanks

[@mikecagle984]

Did you just "kinda" clean the leather, or did you actually clean it? Did not see much of a difference, so I guess you just "kinda" cleaned it.

[@InternetDude]

I would say my leather is stained in places. The problem as I see it is with this type of leather if you scrub too hard you risk permanently damaging it. Normal leather is coated so can handle a lot more rigorous cleaning.

[@bthompson1767]

He's a talker

[@Escapecartel]

How often should I clean my 2013 seats?

[@InternetDude]

+alex g 2013 seats are way more durable than shown in my video

[@tagle2818]

The 13's are like the FX4 leather. They look to have some sort of resin for longevity. I don't believe there's too much maintenance to be done on any of the Ford leather these days. The older KR leather is the real deal.

[@MrRahimhosein]

i dont like your wet rag method, i would use a spray bottle and spray a fine mist on the seats in order to rehydrate the leather

[@InternetDude]

I haven’t really needed to do this again I can just use Leather CPR, but that would be worth a try.

[@bernabemartinez1958]

What can you use in a 2011 ram laramie longhorn

[@InternetDude]

Try Leather CPR, it can be used on any leather - amzn.to/2nc1gQJ

[@Ryanmonts]

Bernabe Martinez the best thing for that, is to go trade it in at the ford dealership.

[@robertf4673]

Just want to let you know, I miss you. Curious as to cost/time estimate on fixing your S. From my own experience, $20,000+ looks like a ball park figure. You may consider a guess the amount raffle just to keep interest up instead of the "No recent activity" I get when opening your site now.

[@InternetDude]

I emailed the body shop today to inquire on the status. I'm not sure where it's at but it's going to be a while yet I'm sure :-( Damage estimate was $12K.

[@robertf4673]

Great news. Lesson, don't get repairs done in the states. It would probably cost much more. Good luck

[@michaelbryant2090]

Your one of those weird guys that ask questions about every little thing

[@chuckjohnson3316]

man, can he just get on with it!

[@InternetDude]

😁 yeah I could have cut this in half I think

[@xc1816]

You must be Canadian!

[@InternetDude]

Yes eh! 🇨🇦

[@tonnyguerrero3995]

Tks for the video

[@210GrainsOfJustice]

Looks like he ate a lot of hot pockets 😮😂

[@InternetDude]

LOL

[@octaviosandoval3747]

El chofer de esa troca era muy pedorro

[@harleykingman]

C

[@padillas0859]

No mms 😂

[@oscargomez8667]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Mourningdove55]

Bien cagon.

[@marcocardenas8014]

:D

[@AKABLACKKGYPSY]

Boy does that dark streak look bad...lol

[@InternetDude]

Ha ha

[@skigdividerx4991]

Bear Grease, buy it on ebay. Saddle soap them a couple times then bear grease them once a week for a month then once a month for life.

[@InternetDude]

I’ve been considering different products but want to see pics or videos first based on my personal results.

[@skigdividerx4991]

Yours turned out great. My nephew used the bear grease on his baseball gloves. It's really good stuff so I tried it on the KR seats. Great for that type of leather.@@InternetDude

[@InternetDude]

Did it really darken the seats?

[@skigdividerx4991]

Yes but not bad, Brings out the natural color if you keep it on.@@InternetDude

[@tarencecarter4476]

Kelly’s shoe cream #38 thank me later.

[@jayhwker01]

And it doesn't come off?

[@roho4373]

Those are shit stains. And they've moved in permanently. You're not kicking these out.

[@KH-oe2bw]

You spent 45 minutes giving 4 minutes of info omg

[@InternetDude]

Ha ha you are correct, I rambled on way too long.

[@manduheavyvazquez5268]

Greatness.

[@beyondthedetails]

This looks horrible.. No wonder Ford changed the Leather types

[@Matt-me4zz]

I prefer this type of leather over the shit they replaced it with in 2008. As someone who actually grew up on a ranch, this leather is the same type used in saddle leathery and other horse and tack products. It’s easy to maintain and last 1000x longer than traditional crap leather if they’re maintained properly. The key is, most people don’t know how to maintain this type of real unpainted leather. This guys method for cleaning isn’t the best. Some generous scrubbing with saddle soap and a horse hair brush (you’re not going to damage the leather) and a nice rinse with distilled water will have them looking new. To finish off, you apply some mink oil - it’s the same care I give to my saddle which is over 60 years old and it still looks new!

[@bernie545]

Get to the point. Dont talk as much! Other than than could be a great video!

[@InternetDude]

I didn't intend for it to be so long but I wanted to include lots of details after watching multiple short, useless King Ranch videos.

[@bernie545]

InternetDude I wasn't trying to be rude or a butthole just giving you insight. was a helpful video. Just clearing that up. Keep it up!

[@InternetDude]

No offence taken. I have been thinking about re-doing the video in a very short manner, I'm still out of Leather CPR but I may do a short version doing the backside of the front seats, then people can pick the full rambling video or the short one LOL

[@billlee5031]

R u serious

[@InternetDude]

Look at the end result

[@teop7887]

That fart/shit stain on that seat though...

[@InternetDude]

If only the seats could talk 😂

[@danwetmore9882]

um, no. this is hilarious

[@InternetDude]

I looked at your vids Dan, and couldn't find a better method.

[@edwardram6785]

@@InternetDude Ha! You're awesome bro, keep doing what you do ☺

[@kevincannon7707]

You talk way too much

[@tombullins3100]

You talk way to much.

[@InternetDude]

Ha ha true, try watching at 2x speed

[@SofaKingTouge]

fart stain. Haha. kinda gross but that's what it is.

[@InternetDude]

I don't want to know LOL

[@jeffanderson7256]

OutlawUniverse more like years of a big sweaty butt crack

[@Levi52482]

Previous owner must have been a plumber.....

[@tubiasavant2196]

Damn you talk to much just get to it we understand it’s different shades of stains

[@InternetDude]

I've been told that before LOL

[@michaelbryant2090]

Dude you talk way to much