Best Product for Leather?
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07-30-2014, 04:33 AM
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This :
http://www.leatherique.com
http://www.leatherique.com
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07-30-2014, 10:46 AM
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This question always gets the identical responses.
Those people who use Zaino as their wax/polish will recommend Zaino
Those people who buy their stuff in retail stores will invariably recommend Lexol.
The vast majority of others will recommend Leatherique or LeatherMaster.
Most of us started with Lexol and then moved on to less greasy products.
For badly worn leather, I got introduced to Leatherique for a quick refresh of a 30 year old MB. Leatherique is a two step time intensive process that works extremely well but probably is a bit of overkill on a modern car.
LeatherMaster has an application process like the store bought stuff (wipe-on, wipe-off) but does a superior job of cleaning and preserving.
Are you sure you have leather? Most (literally 90%) of all MB's sold in the US have MB-Tex which looks similar to leather but isn't.
You'll want to use a different product for that and never, ever, use a microfiber cloth to clean MB-Tex. Use Aerospace 303 for plastic (like MB-Tex) and rubber surfaces. It will not leave a shiny mess.
Those people who use Zaino as their wax/polish will recommend Zaino
Those people who buy their stuff in retail stores will invariably recommend Lexol.
The vast majority of others will recommend Leatherique or LeatherMaster.
Most of us started with Lexol and then moved on to less greasy products.
For badly worn leather, I got introduced to Leatherique for a quick refresh of a 30 year old MB. Leatherique is a two step time intensive process that works extremely well but probably is a bit of overkill on a modern car.
LeatherMaster has an application process like the store bought stuff (wipe-on, wipe-off) but does a superior job of cleaning and preserving.
Are you sure you have leather? Most (literally 90%) of all MB's sold in the US have MB-Tex which looks similar to leather but isn't.
You'll want to use a different product for that and never, ever, use a microfiber cloth to clean MB-Tex. Use Aerospace 303 for plastic (like MB-Tex) and rubber surfaces. It will not leave a shiny mess.
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07-30-2014, 11:23 AM
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This question always gets the identical responses.
Those people who use Zaino as their wax/polish will recommend Zaino
Those people who buy their stuff in retail stores will invariably recommend Lexol.
The vast majority of others will recommend Leatherique or LeatherMaster.
Most of us started with Lexol and then moved on to less greasy products.
For badly worn leather, I got introduced to Leatherique for a quick refresh of a 30 year old MB. Leatherique is a two step time intensive process that works extremely well but probably is a bit of overkill on a modern car.
LeatherMaster has an application process like the store bought stuff (wipe-on, wipe-off) but does a superior job of cleaning and preserving.
Are you sure you have leather? Most (literally 90%) of all MB's sold in the US have MB-Tex which looks similar to leather but isn't.
You'll want to use a different product for that and never, ever, use a microfiber cloth to clean MB-Tex. Use Aerospace 303 for plastic (like MB-Tex) and rubber surfaces. It will not leave a shiny mess.
Those people who use Zaino as their wax/polish will recommend Zaino
Those people who buy their stuff in retail stores will invariably recommend Lexol.
The vast majority of others will recommend Leatherique or LeatherMaster.
Most of us started with Lexol and then moved on to less greasy products.
For badly worn leather, I got introduced to Leatherique for a quick refresh of a 30 year old MB. Leatherique is a two step time intensive process that works extremely well but probably is a bit of overkill on a modern car.
LeatherMaster has an application process like the store bought stuff (wipe-on, wipe-off) but does a superior job of cleaning and preserving.
Are you sure you have leather? Most (literally 90%) of all MB's sold in the US have MB-Tex which looks similar to leather but isn't.
You'll want to use a different product for that and never, ever, use a microfiber cloth to clean MB-Tex. Use Aerospace 303 for plastic (like MB-Tex) and rubber surfaces. It will not leave a shiny mess.
so you're recommending leathermaster?
07-30-2014, 11:28 AM
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On my BMW with harder leather, I recently switched to Mother's LeatherTech Moisture Infusion Gel Cream. I like it so far and it's less messy than Lexol. I need to apply that to my new smart Electric Drive this weekend.
It's stupid that even my smart car has leather but my E350 doesn't!
08-01-2014, 12:15 PM
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This question always gets the identical responses.
Those people who use Zaino as their wax/polish will recommend Zaino
Those people who buy their stuff in retail stores will invariably recommend Lexol.
The vast majority of others will recommend Leatherique or LeatherMaster.
Most of us started with Lexol and then moved on to less greasy products.
For badly worn leather, I got introduced to Leatherique for a quick refresh of a 30 year old MB. Leatherique is a two step time intensive process that works extremely well but probably is a bit of overkill on a modern car.
LeatherMaster has an application process like the store bought stuff (wipe-on, wipe-off) but does a superior job of cleaning and preserving.
Are you sure you have leather? Most (literally 90%) of all MB's sold in the US have MB-Tex which looks similar to leather but isn't.
You'll want to use a different product for that and never, ever, use a microfiber cloth to clean MB-Tex. Use Aerospace 303 for plastic (like MB-Tex) and rubber surfaces. It will not leave a shiny mess.
Those people who use Zaino as their wax/polish will recommend Zaino
Those people who buy their stuff in retail stores will invariably recommend Lexol.
The vast majority of others will recommend Leatherique or LeatherMaster.
Most of us started with Lexol and then moved on to less greasy products.
For badly worn leather, I got introduced to Leatherique for a quick refresh of a 30 year old MB. Leatherique is a two step time intensive process that works extremely well but probably is a bit of overkill on a modern car.
LeatherMaster has an application process like the store bought stuff (wipe-on, wipe-off) but does a superior job of cleaning and preserving.
Are you sure you have leather? Most (literally 90%) of all MB's sold in the US have MB-Tex which looks similar to leather but isn't.
You'll want to use a different product for that and never, ever, use a microfiber cloth to clean MB-Tex. Use Aerospace 303 for plastic (like MB-Tex) and rubber surfaces. It will not leave a shiny mess.
08-01-2014, 02:27 PM
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The Leather Master Strong Leather Care Kit is good:
http://www.autogeek.net/strong-leather-cleaner-kit.html
http://www.autogeek.net/strong-leather-cleaner-kit.html
Here is a shot (done by detailer's domain) of a Lexus with LeatherMaster. This is what sold me.
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08-05-2014, 08:29 PM
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Curious as to who has experience with the ventilated leather seats? Anyone experience issues with the product staying in the perferated leather? I would like to condition mine soon.
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08-08-2014, 12:33 AM
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What you'll see is tiny flecks of the product "sticking" to the holes. A second wipe will remove most and whatever remains will dry quickly.
Remember that you want to try out any product you will use in an inconspicuous area - but - remember that the back and sides of leather seats are not real leather and may react differently, so try the product on those areas you know are leather as well.
In general, a product made for leather won't harm plastics, but a product formulated for plastics can harm leather.
Remember that you want to try out any product you will use in an inconspicuous area - but - remember that the back and sides of leather seats are not real leather and may react differently, so try the product on those areas you know are leather as well.
In general, a product made for leather won't harm plastics, but a product formulated for plastics can harm leather.
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Use Lexol products for leather and vinyl.
Most of your car is vinyl or plastic, only seat facings and steering wheel are leather. So you need to do all the other surfaces with vinyl/plastic treatment.
Lexol Vinylex is great and is non-greasy and does not leave a shiny surface. Not stocked by most auto parts places, so you may have to order it. Goes a long way and lasts a long time.
Most of your car is vinyl or plastic, only seat facings and steering wheel are leather. So you need to do all the other surfaces with vinyl/plastic treatment.
Lexol Vinylex is great and is non-greasy and does not leave a shiny surface. Not stocked by most auto parts places, so you may have to order it. Goes a long way and lasts a long time.
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Use Lexol products for leather and vinyl.
Most of your car is vinyl or plastic, only seat facings and steering wheel are leather. So you need to do all the other surfaces with vinyl/plastic treatment.
Lexol Vinylex is great and is non-greasy and does not leave a shiny surface. Not stocked by most auto parts places, so you may have to order it. Goes a long way and lasts a long time.
Most of your car is vinyl or plastic, only seat facings and steering wheel are leather. So you need to do all the other surfaces with vinyl/plastic treatment.
Lexol Vinylex is great and is non-greasy and does not leave a shiny surface. Not stocked by most auto parts places, so you may have to order it. Goes a long way and lasts a long time.
11-11-2016, 02:57 PM
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Two different ones
Two different products. The one for vinyl is Vinylex and the one for leather is something else. One is in a tan bottle and one in light blue (Vinylex).
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