What do you use on your seats?

[ajw1100]

I do not think the seats are real leather, I am sure I read somewhere what they are made of....
Got in the other day and nearly shot back out the seat was so hot. Is there a treatment recommended to keep them in good supple condition? I have some old Simonize Leather cleaner/treatment in the garage somewhere, is this any good for the MG seats?

 

[Cafeg]

Have you tried Beeswax ? I use that on all my leather shoes without a problem.

 

[n0de]

no to both of the above - these seats are plastic/vinyl and chemicals could damage them.

 

[Cafeg]

no to both of the above - these seats are plastic/vinyl and chemicals could damage them.

Beeswax doesn't have chemicals and is natural. a google search will tellyou :

Is beeswax good for car interior?
Beeswax is an antifungal agent and can protect your seats from mold, bacteria, and other unwanted organisms. It also restores the natural water-resistant qualities in your leather seats and keeps them looking better for longer.

 

[Hage52]

you can use a simple cockpit spray witch is for plastic an leather, it is just a glossy layer and will last for a few weeks, bit like the wax you put on your car. ( this is what i use , it is cheap but works perfect: Pingi Expert Interieur Spray)

 

[Cafeg]

this one hre looks similar:

https://www.repco.co.nz/car-care-panel/car-care/car-interior-cleaning/armor-all-ultra-interior-detailer-500ml-e301738300/p/A1339254

 

[Hage52]

should work

this one hre looks similar:

https://www.repco.co.nz/car-care-panel/car-care/car-interior-cleaning/armor-all-ultra-interior-detailer-500ml-e301738300/p/A1339254

should work also, because it is not real leather it is better just use a coating, if you use real leather wax it will not go in the fabric

 

[ajw1100]

Thanks for the advice. I already use Armor All products so that shouldn't be a problem.

 

[FAA Jock]

Hi ajw1100,
Just for your information and to put your mind at rest. The leather used in the HS plug in (especially in the luxury model), is in fact real leather, supplied and fashioned by Bader leather products of germany. They have many factories throught the world, including several in China. The hides are horse, and not cow, hence the slightly smoother,softer feel. This is the same leather they use in high end handbags,shoes and household seating as well as cars.
So, to ensure the leather keeps its looks and feel, it is a simple case of using a good quality leather preserver or polish.
I live in the Algarve where the strong sunlight is always a problem. Whenever the car is parked up I always use a good reflective sunshade in the windscreen to try to minimise the temperature inside the car, and shade the leather as much as possible. Infact, it is more effective to have a large sunscreen secured on the outside of the windscreen to stop the suns rays and heat from penetrating into the car in the first place. ( of course, where you park will play a large part in using the outside option, as there could be the possibility of some little git swiping the said cover!!!)
Any way, just a little information for you.
PS. A small sticker in the windscreen stating "I OWN A GUN" may well make any would be " tea leaf" think twice !!!!!

 

[Billt1967]

Found this regarding the leather question

MG’s great attention to detail

Luxurious look and feel of higher-class cars.

news.mgmotor.eu

 

[ajw1100]

Thank you for your replies, they are most helpful. I will see what I have in the garage that would do the job or buy something that will.

 

[CAMBRIDGE COWBOY]

I tend to use Auto Glum leather cleaner followed by leather care. It's a timely process but I still enjoy as new comfort and looks (and smell) after a year.

 

[DBedford]

I tend to use Auto Glum leather cleaner followed by leather care. It's a timely process but I still enjoy as new comfort and looks (and smell) after a year.

Why then they are plastic?

 

[CAMBRIDGE COWBOY]

Erm, because the handbook, dealer, MG websites and many reviews I read say they're leather? Are there different grades or coverings dependant on model?

 

[Alb]

MG currently claim the seats are "Leather Style":

 

[DBedford]

MG currently claim the seats are "Leather Style":
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Leather, then that word ‘style’, which is used when something is trying to be what it is not.

 

[Alb]

Yes, sales speak meaning "Not Leather".
Perhaps the spec changed over time?

 

[n0de]

Hi ajw1100,
Just for your information and to put your mind at rest. The leather used in the HS plug in (especially in the luxury model), is in fact real leather, supplied and fashioned by Bader leather products of germany. They have many factories throught the world, including several in China. The hides are horse, and not cow, hence the slightly smoother,softer feel. This is the same leather they use in high end handbags,shoes and household seating as well as cars.
So, to ensure the leather keeps its looks and feel, it is a simple case of using a good quality leather preserver or polish.
I live in the Algarve where the strong sunlight is always a problem. Whenever the car is parked up I always use a good reflective sunshade in the windscreen to try to minimise the temperature inside the car, and shade the leather as much as possible. Infact, it is more effective to have a large sunscreen secured on the outside of the windscreen to stop the suns rays and heat from penetrating into the car in the first place. ( of course, where you park will play a large part in using the outside option, as there could be the possibility of some little git swiping the said cover!!!)
Any way, just a little information for you.
PS. A small sticker in the windscreen stating "I OWN A GUN" may well make any would be " tea leaf" think twice !!!!!

the car seats are all 'vegan leather' - they are made of plastic.

Yes, sales speak meaning "Not Leather".
Perhaps the spec changed over time?

all of the ZS/EV 'leather' seats came out as 'vegan leather' - polite way of saying plastic.

 

[FAA Jock]

Hi,nOde
The original question was raised by Ajw1100 who owns a HS PHEV,not a ZS or an mg5. If you look at the MG Europe website highlited by Billit1967 it plainly states that on the HS PHEV Luxury model the seats and dash are made of real leather supplied by BADER leather. (who do not deal with fake leather). I know that as time has gone on there has been "up grades" and ammendments to the model. For instance, on my 2023 car bought in Portugal,there is no issue in using A/C or heating whilst in EV mode now, it works perfectly. The SAT NAV is much more responsive and accurate than previous models which some owners had complained of. There has been several "improvements" on the newer models, and maybe one of them is regarding seating material, I don´t know,or maybe it´s Europe and UK differential.

 

[ajw1100]

And the voting goes to...................?
Thanks for all your comments guy's.
I'll send an email to MG and ask them, Should be interesting to see what they say and what product they recommend so the seats stay in good condition and are not damaged in any way.