best leather cleaner/conditioner?
#4
I have heard that lexol is among the best, if not the best leather conditioner and cleaner on the market..... I have used McGuiars before and it did a wonderful job.... I have black leather in my car, and it did a very good job in cleaning and conditioning my leather.....
#5
I have heard that lexol is among the best, if not the best leather conditioner and cleaner on the market..... I have used McGuiars before and it did a wonderful job.... I have black leather in my car, and it did a very good job in cleaning and conditioning my leather.....
#8
www.zainobros.com
Hands down best stuff on the market. I use all their products on my show car as well as my daily drivers.....
Hands down best stuff on the market. I use all their products on my show car as well as my daily drivers.....
#13
Originally posted by sandman1098
Use either the McGuiars or Lexol cleaner/conditioner before the leather cracks...... My leather has already cracked on the top of the back seat.....
Use either the McGuiars or Lexol cleaner/conditioner before the leather cracks...... My leather has already cracked on the top of the back seat.....
Can you use leather conditioner to make the leather soft again? or once the leather gets hard, does it stay hard?
#14
#15
I have used Connolly Hide Food on my TL for 3 years. You can buy at any Jaguar dealer. The stuff is awesome. Its kind of pain to apply cause its a paste (like wax). It will make your leather very supple and shiney, plus your car will smell like new leather. The amount of shine depends on how much you buff it.
I just bought some lexol and used in my max, I ran out of the Connolly's. I have only had my '97 for 2 weeks. The leather in the max feels like vinyl to me its very hard. The lexol is so easy to use. Not much of a shine though. The leather still isnt very supple. I figure its going to take a while (and several applications) for any leather treatment to penetrate the hard leather in the Max. So far the Lexol hasnt made a noticeable difference. I havent tried the Connolly's in this car either.
I have tiny bit of the Connolly's left maybe I will do just half a cushion and see if it makes a big improvement.
I just bought some lexol and used in my max, I ran out of the Connolly's. I have only had my '97 for 2 weeks. The leather in the max feels like vinyl to me its very hard. The lexol is so easy to use. Not much of a shine though. The leather still isnt very supple. I figure its going to take a while (and several applications) for any leather treatment to penetrate the hard leather in the Max. So far the Lexol hasnt made a noticeable difference. I havent tried the Connolly's in this car either.
I have tiny bit of the Connolly's left maybe I will do just half a cushion and see if it makes a big improvement.
#16
Originally posted by maxnomo
I have used Connolly Hide Food on my TL for 3 years. You can buy at any Jaguar dealer. The stuff is awesome. Its kind of pain to apply cause its a paste (like wax). It will make your leather very supple and shiney, plus your car will smell like new leather. The amount of shine depends on how much you buff it.
I just bought some lexol and used in my max, I ran out of the Connolly's. I have only had my '97 for 2 weeks. The leather in the max feels like vinyl to me its very hard. The lexol is so easy to use. Not much of a shine though. The leather still isnt very supple. I figure its going to take a while (and several applications) for any leather treatment to penetrate the hard leather in the Max. So far the Lexol hasnt made a noticeable difference. I havent tried the Connolly's in this car either.
I have tiny bit of the Connolly's left maybe I will do just half a cushion and see if it makes a big improvement.
I have used Connolly Hide Food on my TL for 3 years. You can buy at any Jaguar dealer. The stuff is awesome. Its kind of pain to apply cause its a paste (like wax). It will make your leather very supple and shiney, plus your car will smell like new leather. The amount of shine depends on how much you buff it.
I just bought some lexol and used in my max, I ran out of the Connolly's. I have only had my '97 for 2 weeks. The leather in the max feels like vinyl to me its very hard. The lexol is so easy to use. Not much of a shine though. The leather still isnt very supple. I figure its going to take a while (and several applications) for any leather treatment to penetrate the hard leather in the Max. So far the Lexol hasnt made a noticeable difference. I havent tried the Connolly's in this car either.
I have tiny bit of the Connolly's left maybe I will do just half a cushion and see if it makes a big improvement.
But does the connolly leave a film on your leather to where it gets on you clothes?
#18
Slip Sliding...
Be careful of the product you choose to condition your seat.
I came across a wackload of free Armour-All leather cleaning/conditioning samplers. I tried it out & it does work well BUT I & my passengers now slide around a lot in our seats! It feels as if the leather is teflon coated . Gotta do the auto-x seatbelt-lock trick now to stay anchored in my seat.
I came across a wackload of free Armour-All leather cleaning/conditioning samplers. I tried it out & it does work well BUT I & my passengers now slide around a lot in our seats! It feels as if the leather is teflon coated . Gotta do the auto-x seatbelt-lock trick now to stay anchored in my seat.
#20
Ya I know what you mean. A guy at work uses armor all products in his Expedition. We slide all over the place. In general, I would stay away from all Armor All products.
I guarantee if you use Connolly's you wont regret it. I have heard alot of good things about Lexol. Thats why Im giving it a try.
I guarantee if you use Connolly's you wont regret it. I have heard alot of good things about Lexol. Thats why Im giving it a try.
#22
Originally posted by Joeycurl
This is good info thanks guys.
This is good info thanks guys.
#24
http://www.leatherique.com/
Leatherique. When I had my 3rd gen (black leather) it really did help to soften the seats up a bit...the tops of the back were dried to a crust so there wasn't too much that could be done since they were so far gone...but when used according to their directions, multiple applications of this stuff does really work.
Leatherique. When I had my 3rd gen (black leather) it really did help to soften the seats up a bit...the tops of the back were dried to a crust so there wasn't too much that could be done since they were so far gone...but when used according to their directions, multiple applications of this stuff does really work.
#26
Originally posted by felixdacat
The leather on the top of my back seats are really hard. Will conditioner work to soften it? Or is there nothing that i can do?
The leather on the top of my back seats are really hard. Will conditioner work to soften it? Or is there nothing that i can do?
David
HNE
#27
Connolly's contains mink oil...all natural ingredients. I ran out of Connolly's before I could try it on the Max. But I really liked the results in my Acura. I always got lots of compliments but the leather was considerably nicer in the Ac.
I tried Lexol and didnt really get the results I wanted, although it super easy to apply. Plus it smells like chemicals. I just got Zaino's Leather in a bottle. Stuff smells like new leather. Ill try it this weekend.
So far I have tried:
Mequire's
Connolly's
Lexol
I tried Lexol and didnt really get the results I wanted, although it super easy to apply. Plus it smells like chemicals. I just got Zaino's Leather in a bottle. Stuff smells like new leather. Ill try it this weekend.
So far I have tried:
Mequire's
Connolly's
Lexol
#28
Originally posted by maxnomo
Connolly's contains mink oil...all natural ingredients. I ran out of Connolly's before I could try it on the Max. But I really liked the results in my Acura. I always got lots of compliments but the leather was considerably nicer in the Ac.
I tried Lexol and didnt really get the results I wanted, although it super easy to apply. Plus it smells like chemicals. I just got Zaino's Leather in a bottle. Stuff smells like new leather. Ill try it this weekend.
So far I have tried:
Mequire's
Connolly's
Lexol
Connolly's contains mink oil...all natural ingredients. I ran out of Connolly's before I could try it on the Max. But I really liked the results in my Acura. I always got lots of compliments but the leather was considerably nicer in the Ac.
I tried Lexol and didnt really get the results I wanted, although it super easy to apply. Plus it smells like chemicals. I just got Zaino's Leather in a bottle. Stuff smells like new leather. Ill try it this weekend.
So far I have tried:
Mequire's
Connolly's
Lexol
#29
If your leather has moderate drying issues (Umm...it feels stiff), go to leatherique's website and check out their stuff. It does work...here'a quick run down of the system: Get your bottle of rejuvinator oil and *liberally* apply it to all leather...we're talking give it a good dousing. Let the car sit in the sun all day and preferablly all night...this will help create a hot environment for the conditioner to penetrate into the leather. Next day, use the cleaner with a clean, damp rag and apply the cleaner to the damp rag and go to town. 2-3 applications will make a noticable difference in leather...especially newer leather that doesn't have a lacquer finish. Pretty much all the other stuff people have mentioned just seems to clean the surface...leatherique actually rehydrates the hide itself.
#31
I tried Meguiars and Lexol over the last month. I have to say Meguiars did a better job. I have heard so much about lexol but was kind of disappointed with the conditoner. I do believe the Lexol cleaner worked better though. Maybe it is because they recommend you using a damp sponge or rag to apply? How do you guys do your seats? How much conditoner do you apply? I am thinking about putting a ****load on next time to make my seats softer. I have noticed that the leather in my 2000 is different than the 02-03's. Seems to be harder?
#35
Originally posted by jmh8
I can't get anyone to describe their method of softening up their seats? I just want to know what you guys do and how much of the conditioner you put on the seats.
I can't get anyone to describe their method of softening up their seats? I just want to know what you guys do and how much of the conditioner you put on the seats.
#36
I use a slightly dampened terry cloth covered sponge. I apply it liberally. Enought to cover every nook and cranny evenly.
I tried Meguirs Cleaner/Conditioner followed by Zaino Leather in a Bottle. I applied the Megs liberally on the leather and let it sit for a few hrs then I came back through and wiped everything down with a damp rag. I then applied Zaino to everything leater and vinyl. A slight improvement in softness and pliability. A huge improvement in looks and smell. My leather looked gray now it looks black and much healthier. And the smell of Zaino cannot be topped. It smells like brand new leather...awesome.
I tried Meguirs Cleaner/Conditioner followed by Zaino Leather in a Bottle. I applied the Megs liberally on the leather and let it sit for a few hrs then I came back through and wiped everything down with a damp rag. I then applied Zaino to everything leater and vinyl. A slight improvement in softness and pliability. A huge improvement in looks and smell. My leather looked gray now it looks black and much healthier. And the smell of Zaino cannot be topped. It smells like brand new leather...awesome.
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