Leather Cleaner/Preservation

[Mike R.]

[Pat M.]

Re: Leather Cleaner/Preservation

I like Eagle Ottawa's Tanner's Preserve cleaner and conditioner and use both on my 96. The conditioner keeps the leather supple, and it has a strong, pleasant leather smell that keeps the car smelling new.

http://www.amazon.com/Tanners-Preser.../dp/B000BKUDC4

[Paul H.]

Re: Leather Cleaner/Preservation

On my newer Corvettes with leather seats I use Zaino Z9 Cleaner and conditioner followed by Z10 "Leather In A Bottle". The combination keeps them looking and smelling new.

[Paul J.]

Re: Leather Cleaner/Preservation

There's more to leather care than one would think, cleaning, conditioning, polishing, etc. I've used saddle soap to clean and condition leather seats in the past. I've never had any problems but there is some concern about the oils in this 19th century product and whether or not the ph levels are suitable for modern leather.

Sometimes I've used just a damp cloth, which actually works quite well. I've also heard that you can use mild soap.

I've also used Harley Davidson Leather Care. Although they won't say what's in it somebody made it for them, which means it's probably like most of the rest of the leather care products. It supposedly cleans, conditions, and can be polished, although I've been told to be skeptical of leather care products that claim to do everything.

The only thing that I know for sure is to not use products containing waxes or silicon, which fill the pores and do not allow the leather to breath.

Paul

[Richard C.]

Re: Leather Cleaner/Preservation

I use Lexol 1-800-241-6996. a good shoe store will have it

[Patrick N.]

Re: Leather Cleaner/Preservation

I use Lexol 1-800-241-6996. a good shoe store will have it

Likewise on Lexol-used it for years on anything leather-from baseball gloves to seats. Good stuff!

[John H.]

Re: Leather Cleaner/Preservation

The Connolly leather used in Ferraris tends to get dry and somewhat stiff over time with constant exposure to direct sun; I've had seven of them, and used Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner on all of them, as recommended by Ferrari. Keeps leather nice and supple.

[Steven B.]

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Lexol used on my '77 and '78 since new. Very happy with it and so is my leather.

[Dick W.]

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I use Lexol on every thing leather, from car seats, billfold, saddle, all my horse tack, etc. Have tried a lot of things over the years, but have never found anything better.

[Walter G.]

Re: Leather Cleaner/Preservation

I've tried just about all the items listed on my 'Vettes over the years and still most often use Pledge. I read years ago that Al Knoch interiors recommended this method. Apply liberally and work it into the leather with your bare hands. I've done this on my '84 since new and although it only has 23,000 miles the leather has no cracks or deterioration. I've seen cars with lesser mileage show more wear. Maybe contrary to a lot of information out there, but it has worked for me. My '05 with 16,000 miles doesn't look as good, but I believe the General has cheapened the leather seats over the years and I don't expect them to last. Just my $.02.