Leather care???
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Re: Leather care??? (Newbie85)
When I pulled both seats I used carb cleaner to remove the deep grime from over the years.
I then rubbed in several applications of Gliptone Leather Conditioner. This product is my preference for regular upkeep too; it gives that "new leather" smell as well as a nice soft feel to the leather.
I then rubbed in several applications of Gliptone Leather Conditioner. This product is my preference for regular upkeep too; it gives that "new leather" smell as well as a nice soft feel to the leather.
Melting Slicks
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From: Severna Park MD
Re: Leather care??? (Newbie85)
Mine didn't need any cleaning, it just really needed moistening and softening. I used Mink Oil, comes in a can from the shoe polish area in any store. It soaks in and brings back the glow and softness leather should have. Learned this from a guy at a car show.
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Re: Leather care??? (Touringpro)
I use Lexol in the spring,..one really good cleaning.
Then through the year, I use Meguires "wipes" with cleaner/conditioner.
It takes SECONDS to use these wipes, and I do it virtually once a week in warm weather.
My car is a weekender....1000-1500 miles yearly
Then through the year, I use Meguires "wipes" with cleaner/conditioner.
It takes SECONDS to use these wipes, and I do it virtually once a week in warm weather.
My car is a weekender....1000-1500 miles yearly
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Re: Leather care??? (Touringpro)
Gotta' agree with Touringpro - I've owned several cars with leather interiors over the years and have always found the saddle soap/mink oil combination worked the best at keeping the seats clean, soft and prevents the leather from drying & cracking in the sun.
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Re: Leather care??? (Topload)
[QUOTE]Gotta' agree with Touringpro - I've owned several cars with leather interiors over the years and have always found the saddle soap/mink oil combination worked the best at keeping the seats clean, soft and prevents the leather from drying & cracking in the sun.
Me too.
Me too.
Le Mans Master
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From: Northern tip of Virginia
Re: Leather care??? (Topload)
Gotta' agree with Touringpro - I've owned several cars with leather interiors over the years and have always found the saddle soap/mink oil combination worked the best at keeping the seats clean, soft and prevents the leather from drying & cracking in the sun.
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problem here is.....
Touringpro doesnt use saddlesoap/mink oil :confused:
I believe he uses Lexol :D
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Re: Leather care??? (Phil-tha-Rush)
:cheers: Lexol, cleaner and finisher
Also use their Vinylux!
Works great
Jack
Also use their Vinylux!
Works great
Jack
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Re: Leather care??? (Newbie85)
Use Lexol and a soft-ish brush (gently) to get out any imbedded grime. Wipe with a cloth (you'd be surprised how much crap shows up on this cloth), and reapply conditioner. Seems to work well. :thumbs:
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From: Charleston, WV
Re: Leather care??? (Knight Ryder)
I use saddle soap and mink oil.......the steering wheel gets a lot of abuse and saddle soap fixes it up when it starts feeling like the old one did when it failed........ :thumbs: :seeya
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From: Windermere FL
Re: Leather care??? (vettmech)
I use Meguire's leather wipes. Not sure if they are the best but they aren't harmful and they are very handy. Being that I have black seats, I don't need to worry about to many stains. ;)
Burning Brakes
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From: Henderson Nevada
Re: Leather care??? (92TripleBlack)
Lexol!!!! I have been using it on all my Leather car bits for years. Rolls Royce & Jaguar dealerships sell "Hide Food" which is awesome. My Fathers Jag is 30 Years old with the original leather, No cracks at all using Hide Food & Lexol.
Melting Slicks
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Leather care??? (Newbie85)
At the fair last year I asked the tackle repair guy (don't know what he's called, but he fixes saddles, bridles and such) at the horse barn what he used on saddles. He turned and lifted up a bottle of Lexol.
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Re: Leather care??? (John Row)
At the fair last year I asked the tackle repair guy (don't know what he's called, but he fixes saddles, bridles and such) at the horse barn what he used on saddles. He turned and lifted up a bottle of Lexol.
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From: Pineville, Louisiana
Re: Leather care??? (CentralCoaster)
Personally I like the Zaino leather cleaner. I don't know how well it stands up to other cleaners and leather protectors but I love the smell of new leather when I get into the car the next day. It makes the car smell like it came off the showroom floor. :yesnod:
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Re: Leather care??? (65Z01)
When I pulled both seats I used carb cleaner to remove the deep grime from over the years.