Squeaky Leather

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by smcracraft, Oct 20, 2006.

  1. smcracraft

    smcracraft New Member

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    Hi - the leather in my Prius seems to be very squeaky.

    I've been told by another owner to get McGweire (sp?)
    Leather Cleaner and rub down all the leather in the car.

    To get rid of the squeaking?

    Good or bad approach?

    (I can also go back to the Toyota dealer who installed
    the leather as they've been quite nice about one other
    small thing, fixed without an appointment, driveup, etc.)
     
  2. Vincent

    Vincent Don't Wait Until Tomorrow

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    I regularly use Meguiar's Gold Class Leather Cleaner and Conditioner (good cleaner, OK conditioner) and Zymol Leather Conditioner (better for just regular conditioning every few months) and no squeaks here.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(smcracraft @ Oct 20 2006, 12:33 AM) [snapback]335409[/snapback]</div>
    I wish I had that problem. . .
     
  4. smcracraft

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dreichla @ Oct 20 2006, 06:51 AM) [snapback]335456[/snapback]</div>
    :p
     
  5. Pinto Girl

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    I'm wondering if that sound is anything like when I used to wear cords to jr. high school, and the legs of my pants would make that schweek-schweek-schweek noise if they rubbed together when I walked...

    I guess that's more of a "schweek" than a "squeak," though.

    Can't quite tell if this is a question about the surface of the leather or if it has to do with the dealer install and some sort of fit/finish/rubbing issue(s).
     
  6. Tideland Prius

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    do not know. My rear seat squeaks. I think it's the foam.
     
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    Mine too, but in my case I think it's when they yanked it out to do the suspension upgrade.
     
  8. msnancy61

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    Well, I am so glad now I have fabric.. it is so quiet and soft, I'd swear I was sitting on a cloud!!

    (Leather would be really nice though.. at least it doesn't sound like a whoopie cushion) :lol: