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Old 03-18-08, 01:41 PM
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has anyone cleaned and conditioned their is250/350 seats yet? I've tried meguiar's gold class cleaner/conditioner and it left this really squeaky nose and feeling (though my leather looks great now). is this squeaking normal? and if so how long does it last?
Old 03-18-08, 01:47 PM
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I bought some leather wipes (that protect from sun damage). They work really well, dry on my seat really fast, and super easy to apply since it's a wipe. They make my seat(s) look fabulous! I forgot the name of them? No squeaky noise for me though???
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i use the meguiars leather conditioning also, and it squeaks for a lil while, but then goes away. leaves my seats looking purrty though.
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Leather Cleaning and Conditioning can be tricky. Just make sure the products you are using does not conatin any kind of oil or silicone. That tends to be leathers worst nightmare.
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I use Zainos cleaner and conditioner. Great stuff!

My only squeaks only if i wear jeans. Slacks or gym shorts dont do anything. It doesnt leave any oily residue but has a nice shine. It seems to soften the leather and smooths the wrinkles too.
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yeah my leather looks great now but the squeaking is ridiculous especially from jeans. i'm mostly wondering when this squeaking will stop
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i used the lexus brand cleaner and conditioner, and the squeaking went away after about a week or so.
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Give a couple days let the conditioner soak in. I think mine stops after 3-5 days depending on the weather. Colder=longer
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Meguiers Gold Class user here, i dont wear jeans, surf shorts/tshirt so ive never once heard 'squeaking'.
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Four star, cleaner and conditioner. great stuff, cleans and conditions the leather, doesn't make it greasy at all just soft and supple like new.
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for me: OEM lexus cleaner/conditioner....no squaking so far....

squaking means you put too much in there...just wipe off the excess and the squak will be gone....check out the detailing forum......
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Lexol PH cleaner and Zaino conditioner.
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woolite and 303

haven't conditioned the leather yet. had the car for about 3 months. should i condition?
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well the conditioners already dried onto the leather so how would i wipe off the excess? it's been about a day since my application.
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i used lexus cleaner and conditioner and they are the best!! no grease feeling, no oily feeling, leather looks and smells new!! great stuff and recommended!!


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