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Old 04-08-10, 12:09 AM
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Next time, I'm switching to lexol conditioner only since you can clean leather with regular soap and warm water.


would you agree that it's wasteful to combine cleaner and conditioner in the same bottle.... ?

I went through the meguiar's gold class leather cleaner & conditioner all-in-one really fast. didn't really cover much. I'm thinking there was more cleaner in that crap than actual conditioner.
not a whole lotta bang for the buck, as i like to say.

but i heard a few sprays of lexol conditioner goes a long way.
does the lexol spray bottle really last long?
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simply put yes it is a waste. take your time to treat your leather and it will stay soft and supple over the years you own your vehicle. leatherique treatment would work well as a "deep clean treatment" and leather masters would work well for a maintenance step.
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1Z lederpflege is both a cleaner and conditioner in one.

From my experience, it's an incredible product. After using it, I will never go back to Lexol.
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
Next time, I'm switching to lexol conditioner only since you can clean leather with regular soap and warm water.


would you agree that it's wasteful to combine cleaner and conditioner in the same bottle.... ?

I went through the meguiar's gold class leather cleaner & conditioner all-in-one really fast. didn't really cover much. I'm thinking there was more cleaner in that crap than actual conditioner.
not a whole lotta bang for the buck, as i like to say.

but i heard a few sprays of lexol conditioner goes a long way.
does the lexol spray bottle really last long?
You shouldn't use soap on leather as it's alkaline and can break down the hide. An all-in-one leather treatment never does both jobs very well. Clean your leather, then condition it. We'd highly recommend the leatherique system and it's something you'd only be doing 2-3 times per year and the maintenance with Prestine Clean is a simple spray on towel and wipe seats kind of treatment.

http://www.glisteningperfectionstore...que/Categories
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Originally Posted by MoeMistry
An all-in-one leather treatment never does both jobs very well.


that's what i thought.

and i'd use woolite if damp soap towel doesn't work.

I wouldn't lather up leather with regular soap. I would only spot treat.

I have black leather, so cleaning doesn't matter so much i don't think.
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I just bought the Mcguires leather cleaner and conditioner today.. Is this a no no
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I clean with Lexol. Got both bottles, the cleaner and conditioner. It doesnt do much as far as looks go. But it does do the job well and the bottles will last you a real long time. I maintain it by whiping my seats down with a damp cloth whenever they get dusty or a little dirty.
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Originally Posted by flektone
I clean with Lexol. Got both bottles, the cleaner and conditioner. It doesnt do much as far as looks go. But it does do the job well and the bottles will last you a real long time. I maintain it by whiping my seats down with a damp cloth whenever they get dusty or a little dirty.
Lexol is a great product IMO as well for the leather.. the all in one Mcguires was a great buy plus there products are pretty good and readily available..
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