Question on Armorall wipes

[MistaFreeze]

So I have used the protectant wipes, non leather, for about a year on my seats, dash, and steering wheel. I lately just saw that they have LEATHER wipes which I never used. So now I'm kind of worried if I screwed up my interior because of this. The seats are leather and same with the wheel. I noticed that on the drivers side seat which is used everyday, there are a few small scratches/cracks in the leather. Is this caused from the non leather specific wipes I've used?

 

[HarryLui]

Armorall is like the worst thing you can put on your steering wheel. Nothing like no grip on the steering wheel.

 

[MistaFreeze]

Thanks. Now can I have beneficial input?

 

[coxmaster]

First. Are the seats real leather?

I highly doubt you caused any damage by using the wrong wipes.. The drivers seat is going to crack just from constant use.

 

[videogames101]

Cracks happen, and I doubt there much of a difference between wipes =D

 

[MovingTarget]

Shouldn't be a problem, other than your backside sliding all over the seat. The leather wipes are better in this regard.

 

[mmntech]

I use some Armorall knockoff at work. Use it on plastic, leather, rubber. Hasn't damaged anything yet. It's just a mild polish. Leather, especially the stuff they use in cars, is a lot more durable than you'd think.

The leather specific wipes probably contain a conditioner.

 

[AMCRambler]

Yeah, probably didn't ruin anything but I wouldn't use an Armor-all wipe for plastic on leather seats or the steering wheel if it's wrapped in leather. Use a leather cleaner or conditioner like Meguiars. Should keep the leather soft and prevent cracking.

 

[LTC8K6]

Leather Seat Care & Cleaning
Mopar Total Clean is specifically recommended for
leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and Mopar Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents,
or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather
upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition.

 

[Mutilator]

Like they said you probably haven't hurt anything... but if you want a recommendation for a single product that you can use on the leather, vinyl, rubber, etc. then get yourself some 303 Aerospace Protectant. From what I remember Armor All did change their formula a few years back so they're not as bad as they use to be... but I'd still pick 303 over it any day. I prefer a less shiny non-slippery finish.