Leather Maintenance

[mhettrich]

I ordered a leather backed Moto X the other day, and am curious about any tips those of you with leather backed phones may have in regards to maintaining the leather. I've read that using leather conditioner may help, but I figured it would be best to get some advice from people who have had the phone for a few months already. Thanks in advance!

 

[Krolt]

The care leaflet you get just states liquid may stain. I had my Black one in November, no case, hoped it would have started to look a little worn in but it looks exactly the same as the day I unboxed it, three pre-made imperfections. I think they're coated in something anyway.

 

[hawonjung]

My black has many marks from usage but it is in great condition IMO. Didn't even apply a single conditioning so far.

Sent from my XT1095

 

[mhettrich]

Thanks guys. Very eager to get my hands on the device.

 

[the_icon12]

I just use leather wipes on it once a week and it still looks brand new even after 4 months.

 

[Wobblin30]

Jerry had a nice write up a few month's back:

How to clean the leather back of your Moto X (and make it smell oh-so-fresh) | Android Central

 

[TheRydad]

I have done nothing to maintain mine and I think it still looks fine. For what it is worth, I do tend to prefer my electronics to get a "Millennium Falcon" effect and show a little bruising and dings due to age and hits from Imperial Blasters.

Mine is inside a cover as of today due to the addition of a Qi charging pad, which I think I will go post about right now.

-rd