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Old 05-31-2014, 12:05 AM
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Leather Conditioner

Guys I just took delivery to my new coupe but I noticed that the leather is really really dull and dry looking. Perhaps from sitting the showroom for so long (November 2013). I was just wondering what is recommended I use for this? I didn't want to get something crazy expensive but was leaning more towards lexol. Any other recommendations perhaps?
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I have seen people suggest Zaino z10

Zaino Store : Z-10 Leather in a Bottle
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Originally Posted by blueis300
I have seen people suggest Zaino z10

Zaino Store : Z-10 Leather in a Bottle
Ditto. Love the stuff and it has a great smell to it.
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This.

http://www.amazon.com/16-oz-Poorboys-Leather-Stuff/dp/B000E300C6?tag=5336118861-20 http://www.amazon.com/16-oz-Poorboys-Leather-Stuff/dp/B000E300C6?tag=5336118861-20


Smells just like brand new leather.
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Another for Zaino!
Old 06-09-2014, 03:58 AM
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I used everything from Zaino, Lexol, Connolly, blackfire. All these products are good. It all depends on what you're trying to do that kind of leather and condition. Zaino, and blackfire are good for maintenance, but if you're trying to soften and restore some of the best stuff I have used is Leather Master by dr Tork. It's pretty amazing stuff. To get the best results use the cleaner and than condition. It's better when the leather is warm. The pores in the leather open up and the conditioner is absorbed better.
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Where to get Dr.Torn. I want to try it on my steering wheel
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I've always used Meguiar's Gold Class Rich Leather Cleaner/Conditioner. Shines really good, I get mine at Advance Auto in Waltham
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Hands down leatherique is the best I've used. This stuff...
Amazon.com: Leatherique 32oz. Kit: Automotive Amazon.com: Leatherique 32oz. Kit: Automotive
Chemical guys is decent and Zanio smells nice. Lexol is horrible.
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Originally Posted by ANMVQ
I've always used Meguiar's Gold Class Rich Leather Cleaner/Conditioner. Shines really good, I get mine at Advance Auto in Waltham
I also use the same thing.
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Question

Originally Posted by IPL 370GT
Lexol is horrible.
Curious as to why you feel this way.
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Most people use Lexol wrong IMO. I'll include myself in that boat for a long time. You really have to murder the seats with the conditioner after you clean them. And after you let that soak/wipe in you have to buff the seats back out.
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Originally Posted by IPL 370GT
Hands down leatherique is the best I've used. This stuff... Amazon.com: Leatherique 32oz. Kit: Automotive
Chemical guys is decent and Zanio smells nice. Lexol is horrible.
Ditto.

I recently discovered Leatherique, and the last two years of LEXOL use seems to be for naught. Basically Lexol is a cleaner and conditioner, whereas Leatherique is a revitalizer/conditioner and a cleaner... in that order.

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I just used leatherique then prestine clean the other day and it is amazing what it does. Debating if I will use Leather Masters for conditioner after prestine clean.
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I tried the Lexol cleaner and Neatsfoot conditioner and after almost two hours of elbow grease my seats looked exactly the same. Didn't lighten any of the darkened parts, relieve wrinkles, or make it softer. I believe they are designed for unfinished leather where it absorb more (boots, saddles, the like) whereas our seats have a polymer coating that prevents almost anything from soaking it. That's why the advice for car upholstery is primarily just to wipe with a damp cloth and just a tiny bit of soap for dirt.


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