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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 03:58 PM
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Can anyone recommend a safe leather conditioner for white leather that won't discolor.

Also, has anyone had good success with a particular product removing swirl marks on clear coat .

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Lexol works very well on all leather interiors. Can be found at shoe stores or any popular auto parts store.

Zaino's leather cleaner/conditioners work well too.
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Can anyone recommend a safe leather conditioner for white leather that won't discolor.

Also, has anyone had good success with a particular product removing swirl marks on clear coat .

thanks!
I have a 93 white interior, and when it comes to cleaning it up, I start with "scrubs in a bucket" made be Dymon. I believe Sam's carries them. I get them through work and we order them from out of state. Anyway, after using the "scrubs" I use Meguiars Gold Glass Rich Leather Cleaner/Conditioner, what I do is scrub the Meguiars in with a toothbrush. Then just wipe clean with a towel. Now they are a soft as new. Since I'm always out in the sun with the top out, I use a protectant called "303 Aerospace Protectant" that you can get at any Boat/Marine shop.
This is what I do to keep my white leather interior looking brand new. My car has 61k miles and the seats still look brand new.
I also have white towels made into seatcovers. A brand new pair of blue jeans or a new belt can stain these seats quicker than you can blink.
Oh, and here is a tip. I actually go a strawberry on the back of my pant that stained the bottom portion of the seat. Nothing, and I repeat, nothing would take out the stain. I finally resorted to 100% bleach, and I was scared to use it, but it came right out without harming the leather at all. So a last resort, you can use bleach for hard stains.

Hope this helps

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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Riks40th
I have a 93 white interior, and when it comes to cleaning it up, I start with "scrubs in a bucket" made be Dymon. I believe Sam's carries them. I get them through work and we order them from out of state. Anyway, after using the "scrubs" I use Meguiars Gold Glass Rich Leather Cleaner/Conditioner, what I do is scrub the Meguiars in with a toothbrush. Then just wipe clean with a towel. Now they are a soft as new. Since I'm always out in the sun with the top out, I use a protectant called "303 Aerospace Protectant" that you can get at any Boat/Marine shop.
This is what I do to keep my white leather interior looking brand new. My car has 61k miles and the seats still look brand new.
I also have white towels made into seatcovers. A brand new pair of blue jeans or a new belt can stain these seats quicker than you can blink.
Oh, and here is a tip. I actually go a strawberry on the back of my pant that stained the bottom portion of the seat. Nothing, and I repeat, nothing would take out the stain. I finally resorted to 100% bleach, and I was scared to use it, but it came right out without harming the leather at all. So a last resort, you can use bleach for hard stains.

Hope this helps

Rik

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Thanks Rik, great info! Good looking ride you have there, she looks great!

What do you use on your panels?

Bill
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Thanks Rik, great info! Good looking ride you have there, she looks great!

What do you use on your panels?

Bill
Thanks Bill. Door panels? I do the same thing as the seats.

Rik
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Leatherique is also an excellent leather care product. Many owners of high end vehicles use that and I used it on my Porsche. I will now use it on my Vette.

Check em out. No affiliation.

http://www.leatherique.com/
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