what do you all recomend for leather treatment and cleaning?
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Leather Conditioner
Started by michael-s70, Nov 10 2009 05:39 PM
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Posted 10 November 2009 - 05:39 PM
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PART OUT: silver 98 s70 t5a black interior
PART OUT: silver 98 s70 t5a black interior
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Posted 10 November 2009 - 05:45 PM
i really like the Poor Boys "leather stuff", its about the closest to leather smell you can get
applying is a bit of a pain because its more of a gel/goop than other sprays like Lexol
applying is a bit of a pain because its more of a gel/goop than other sprays like Lexol
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Posted 10 November 2009 - 05:48 PM
I use Zymol with decent results.
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Posted 10 November 2009 - 07:11 PM
lexol has worked well for me. I have just used a dish sponge (the blue ones) when i put on the cleaner and just use a foam applicator pad for putting on the conditioner.
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Posted 10 November 2009 - 07:14 PM
Volvo's kit seemed to yield the best results for me. And when it's all said and done, it's on par with leading brands for price.
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Posted 10 November 2009 - 11:09 PM
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Posted 11 November 2009 - 01:28 AM
lexol seemed to dry out my seats. i been using mcguires in a spray bottle and it seems to keep things soft and moist.
i heard leatherque is the shiznit but i dont have any first hand experience.
i heard leatherque is the shiznit but i dont have any first hand experience.
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Posted 11 November 2009 - 02:48 AM
speedn_j, on 11 November 2009 - 01:28 AM, said:
lexol seemed to dry out my seats. i been using mcguires in a spray bottle and it seems to keep things soft and moist.
i heard leatherque is the shiznit but i dont have any first hand experience.
i heard leatherque is the shiznit but i dont have any first hand experience.
Yes, it is!
http://www.leatherique.com/
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Posted 11 November 2009 - 04:11 AM
Leatherique is amazing. Buy the rejuvenator oil and pristine clean and you will be very very happy with the results. The cleaner also works as the best vinyl cleaner ive ever used.
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Posted 11 November 2009 - 04:14 AM
but its super expensive.
with the lexol did you use the conditioner too? i've never had that problem when ive done mine.
with the lexol did you use the conditioner too? i've never had that problem when ive done mine.
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Posted 11 November 2009 - 04:20 AM
ryan850-t5, on 11 November 2009 - 04:14 AM, said:
but its super expensive.
But it works. Ive used Lexol, Meguiars etc. on some hard leather spots without any results. After proper application, Leatherique softened the leather right up.
The leatherique rejuvenator oil actually pulls dirt out from the pores to give an amazing clean feeling.
Yeah I wasn't too happy spending close to $70 for leather cleaner, but once i saw the results it delivered, it was worth it to me.
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Posted 11 November 2009 - 04:44 AM
[quote name='TorqueSteer' date='10 November 2009 - 11:20 PM' timestamp='1257913216' post='1677539']
But it works. Ive used Lexol, Meguiars etc. on some hard leather spots without any results. After proper application, Leatherique softened the leather right up.
The leatherique rejuvenator oil actually pulls dirt out from the pores to give an amazing clean feeling.
Yeah I wasn't too happy spending close to $70 for leather cleaner, but once i saw the results it delivered, it was worth it to me.
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+1 I've used Lexol and with Leatherique its the difference between shit and pound cake!
Proper Application is very important, Put the car in the sun and warm up the interior first.
But it works. Ive used Lexol, Meguiars etc. on some hard leather spots without any results. After proper application, Leatherique softened the leather right up.
The leatherique rejuvenator oil actually pulls dirt out from the pores to give an amazing clean feeling.
Yeah I wasn't too happy spending close to $70 for leather cleaner, but once i saw the results it delivered, it was worth it to me.
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+1 I've used Lexol and with Leatherique its the difference between shit and pound cake!
Proper Application is very important, Put the car in the sun and warm up the interior first.
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Posted 11 November 2009 - 04:58 AM
swc75, on 11 November 2009 - 04:44 AM, said:
+1 I've used Lexol and with Leatherique its the difference between shit and pound cake!
Proper Application is very important, Put the car in the sun and warm up the interior first.
Yeah we are lucky here in South Florida to have the perfect climate for leatherique applications. I did my restoration over the summer when interior temps reach well over 110 degrees.
Maybe the OP should wait until next summer to try leatherique.
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Posted 11 November 2009 - 06:36 AM
I agree that leatherique is awesome when applied to dried out leather, however if the leather is in good shape i think the leatherique is overkill.
I would say go with the leatherique until you run out and then go with whatever decent brand you want to go with.
I would say go with the leatherique until you run out and then go with whatever decent brand you want to go with.
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Posted 11 November 2009 - 11:24 PM
i use meguirs too. but my bro works at wal-mart so i can get it basically free. i would have to say for the price you can't beat it. use the spray though cause the wipes dry out after a while.
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Posted 12 November 2009 - 12:26 AM
i'll also say the poor boys definitely aided in softening the leather in my Jeep
i treat the volvo enough that the interior has stayed nice but the difference was noticeable on the GC
i treat the volvo enough that the interior has stayed nice but the difference was noticeable on the GC
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Posted 12 November 2009 - 08:07 PM
sonus is a really good brand with a great line up of products, a little exspensive but you pay for what you get.
www.sonus-usa.com
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