Leather Treatment(s)

[Loren L.]

Whats out there that actually works to clean and keep leather seats in nice shape? Thanks.

[Dick W.]

Re: Leather Treatment(s)

Loren, I have used Lexol with very good results. I think that Meguires also has some good products. Another product that is hightly touted in the classic car circles in Connoly (sp) Hide Food. I have no experience with it.

[Gary S.]

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I agree. The leather seats in my wife's 14 year old car look virtually new because of my use of Lexol cleaner followed by their conditioner. I rub the conditioner in, just like you would with a good skin salve. All hand, no cloth, no nuttin!

Gary

[Mike G.]

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I didn't particularly care for Lexol, so I tried Zymol's leather cleaner and preservative products. Extremely happy with it, and highly recommend it.

[John H.]

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I used Lexol cleaner and the conditioner on all my 60's-70's-80's Ferraris for many years with excellent results; Ferrari leather really gets hard and dry if you don't take care of it, and regular Lexol applications kept it nice and supple.

[Gary S.]

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You stated that you don't care for Lexol. Why?

[Scott Marzahl]

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I discovered Leatherique cleaners, conditioners and dye and it has been great for the leather seats in my cars. It's kind of spendy at leatherique.com

[lyndon sharpton]

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The reason is that it leaves a sticky film on the leather.

[Gary S.]

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That is an interesting observation. When I use the Lexol conditioner, after using the cleaner, I rub it in extensively by hand, let it sit for an hour or so and then wipe it down with a clean towel. I have not noticed any residue after this last step. Since the leather seats are in my wife's cars, I would catch hell if she got stains or something on her clothes but I will ask her about this.
Gary

[John H.]

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I never had that problem either - applied it/rubbed it in, let it sit for a while, buffed it off with a cotton towel (per the instructions), no residue; worked fine for me for 20 years.