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Old 09-19-2002, 08:36 PM
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Question How to clean leather...

I know everyone recommends using Leatherique to preserve leather, but what about cleaning? I have already tried the Lexol cleaner and found it useless....my opinion is that any other mild soap or cleaner works better. Should I try the Leatherique cleaner or any other suggestions?

Oh yeah...this is for a daily driver always parked outside....is it OK to use 303 on top of the leatherique?

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I use plain old saddle soap from Walmart-sold in a tin Like shoe polish. I then use Lexol or Meguires
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never use saddle soap on new leather. Leatherique is by far the best leather product i have used, period. If you dont want to spend the money, get Zaino Z10.
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Never, never, never, use saddle soap on any leather, anywhere, anytime. It will dry out the leather and nothing can bring it back like it was.
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I'm not enough of an expert to know about using saddlesoap on new leather. I have used it on a Jaguar and an older Mercedes for years and never had cracked or dried leather. I always apply the conditioner as soon as the leather dries from the saddle soap. Maybe there is something better out there, but this has worked well for me

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