[Z06] Leather conditioning...
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Drifting
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Hawthorne NJ
Leather conditioning...
I have an '04 Z06 with a black interior. Right now it looks terrific, but since it is my daily driver with 30k miles, I want to do my best to keep the leather from aging/cracking too quickly.
What products have anyone used throughout the life of a higher mileage daily driver that have actually worked?
What products have anyone used throughout the life of a higher mileage daily driver that have actually worked?
Pro
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Santa Ynez Ca.
The only product to consider is Griot's Leather Care products. I use it on my '01, my racing leathers and my expensive leather jackets. Stay away from Lexol unless you want a white powder residue on your seats.
Burning Brakes
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From: Scotland UK
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Cincinnati
this stuff is awesome, and makes your leather smell brand new...
i use this in addition:
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...oduct_Count=15
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I use Meguiars Leather Conditioner. It "says" it has UV ray protection from the sun while treating the leather. It doesnt leave everything all shiney and slippery. I know it also said it had sunblock in the ingredients. I picked it up from Auto Zone. Ive been using it for awhile now since my car sits outside in the sun and it seems to work so far.
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Drifting
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From: Hawthorne NJ
Back in the 80's my brother and I both had the same basic subcompacts. We parked them outside everyday, I used ArmorAll on my vinyl interior and dash, he didn't. After about 4-5 years his dash cracked and then split. Mine looked fine and didn't even crack for the many more years I owned it as it became a beater.
That seemed like proof to me that I used something that worked (at least on vinyl.)
Does anyone have this kind of personal R&D on a leather product on a daily driver?
That seemed like proof to me that I used something that worked (at least on vinyl.)
Does anyone have this kind of personal R&D on a leather product on a daily driver?
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I've used Zanio and Adams leather products on a 99,2000,2004 and 04 Z-06 both are very good. I would suggest getting a Corvette Seat Armour Seat Towel and slip on for everyday use, it will save wear on the seat and bolster as you slide in and out.
Melting Slicks
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From: Cary NC
I got the Zaino kit and it has the leather cleaner and oil. Seems to work well. I've used Zymol leather cleaner before and had good results. I would refrain from things like Armor All that make it shiny but ruin the leather. The Zaino and most good leather cleaners don't make leather shine. At best the leather gets a satin type finish to it.
Melting Slicks
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From: granville mass
I've used Lexol for year on Saab, Volvo, BMW and Lexus seats.
I've used it monthly on my 03 Z since I got it in 2005.
Never any powder or residue, seems to soak in well.
My wife isn't crazy about the smell the next day, but I don't even smell it, and a day later she can't smell it either.
Safety Car
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From: Plano TX
I've used all the above conditioners except for the Zaino.. I ordered the Zaino Monday and got it yesterday.. Zaino Z-10 Leather in a bottle,,, This stuff has the most awesome authentic leather smell.. Another quality product for sure. Its hard to compae to other brands on the 1st application.. We will see