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03-12-09, 02:19 PM
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Check around the detailing forums.
Admittedly, I'm not too familiar interiors, so I can't offer too much detailing tips there. I use the Lexus brand cleaner and conditioner a few times a year, and I love the way it smells.
Admittedly, I'm not too familiar interiors, so I can't offer too much detailing tips there. I use the Lexus brand cleaner and conditioner a few times a year, and I love the way it smells.
03-12-09, 03:46 PM
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Zaino has a Z-9 Leather Cleaner, and the Z-10 Leather Conditioner, mentioned above. These products I have used for years with great success.
I used Lexol products once on a new BMW leather seat and it took away the natural leather smell. I threw the stuff away. Later I heard on certain leathers, if used too often, it causes the leather to get "sticky"..
Connolly has been around longer than anyone and it's supposed to be good stuff as well..
Im sticking to Zaino for now..
Good luck with your project ! DanF
I used Lexol products once on a new BMW leather seat and it took away the natural leather smell. I threw the stuff away. Later I heard on certain leathers, if used too often, it causes the leather to get "sticky"..
Connolly has been around longer than anyone and it's supposed to be good stuff as well..
Im sticking to Zaino for now..
Good luck with your project ! DanF
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Apparently Lexus leather is coated and thus any applied conditioner is just going to evaporate without settling into the leather itself. That being said, I use Zaino as it does have a great smell.
03-13-09, 04:11 AM
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+1 on the leatherique. Do a search on this forum, Chris at Glimmerglass did a great write-up on the process and results. I had been using lexol cleaner and conditioner until I read that thread. I recieved my leatherique products yesterday, and quickly did the drivers seat on my wife's 1999 Audi. The seat is so clean, the passenger seat actually looks a a shade darker!
03-13-09, 05:56 AM
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I find the Lexus cleaner to be quite good and not all that expensive. You might also try Woolite mixed 1:10 with warm water as the owners manual suggests.
Apply with a soft foam applicator pad and generate lots of lather. Don't get the seats overly wet. Rinse off the cleaner with a damp MF and dry them with another dry mf.
I prefer using LeatherMaster products for cleaning and protecting leather.
The key to keeping your leather looking good for a long time is frequent cleaning and not applying conditioners that leave an oily film. This film actually traps and hold dirt and ultimately will lead to faster wear.
For the dash and other vinyl I use Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer. This product has UVA & UVB protection and leaves no gloss to cause glare. This product is usually available at WalMart, Target and most auto stores and it has little to no odor either.
Apply with a soft foam applicator pad and generate lots of lather. Don't get the seats overly wet. Rinse off the cleaner with a damp MF and dry them with another dry mf.
I prefer using LeatherMaster products for cleaning and protecting leather.
The key to keeping your leather looking good for a long time is frequent cleaning and not applying conditioners that leave an oily film. This film actually traps and hold dirt and ultimately will lead to faster wear.
For the dash and other vinyl I use Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer. This product has UVA & UVB protection and leaves no gloss to cause glare. This product is usually available at WalMart, Target and most auto stores and it has little to no odor either.
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03-15-09, 12:41 PM
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I have to agree with Jim. I use Leather Master products on most of my details (Swissvax is my 1st choice, but very expensive).
Leather Strong Cleaner
Leather Master leather Vital Conditioner
Leather Master Protection Cream
Leather Strong Cleaner
Leather Master leather Vital Conditioner
Leather Master Protection Cream