Leather conditioners
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Leather conditioners
Hi All
In a current thread about leather dash peel, a commenter mentioned using a leather conditioner.
With many, many brands of leather conditioners available, it can be a crap shoot on picking one.
I have used Lexol for years…It seems to do the job just fine.
I want to get a conversation going regarding leather conditioner quality, formulation and performance: Pro’s, Con’s, etc.
I look forward to your input
Thanks
Chuck
In a current thread about leather dash peel, a commenter mentioned using a leather conditioner.
With many, many brands of leather conditioners available, it can be a crap shoot on picking one.
I have used Lexol for years…It seems to do the job just fine.
I want to get a conversation going regarding leather conditioner quality, formulation and performance: Pro’s, Con’s, etc.
I look forward to your input
Thanks
Chuck
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I like Swissvax. They sell a leather care kit which comes with everything you need. Cleaner, conditioner, towel, brush, leather balm. The brush is the key.
Everything dries to a clean, matte finish. No shiny residue.
Swissvax
Everything dries to a clean, matte finish. No shiny residue.
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Leather conditioner unfortunately wont help. The leather is coated and nothing can penetrate it, what you need is some kind of a protectant that has UV blocking properties.
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However, using Lexol does seem to soften older leather upholstery.
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Leatherique - a process, but unmatched. I use it on coated and non coated leather with fantastic results. Get both products in the kit. Watch the pros use it…not a random YouTuber.
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I agree with you regarding Leatherique. I've been using it for decades with great results.
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Personally, I wouldn't use Leatherique on the dash. I think using any product that is designed to sit on and saturate into the leather when it is bonded to a substrate is a bad idea. On a seat is a different story but I would be concerned about the Leatherique impacting the glue bonding the leather to the dash.
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Personally, I wouldn't use Leatherique on the dash. I think using any product that is designed to sit on and saturate into the leather when it is bonded to a substrate is a bad idea. On a seat is a different story but I would be concerned about the Leatherique impacting the glue bonding the leather to the dash.
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Hi All
In a current thread about leather dash peel, a commenter mentioned using a leather conditioner.
With many, many brands of leather conditioners available, it can be a crap shoot on picking one.
I have used Lexol for years…It seems to do the job just fine.
I want to get a conversation going regarding leather conditioner quality, formulation and performance: Pro’s, Con’s, etc.
I look forward to your input
Thanks
Chuck
In a current thread about leather dash peel, a commenter mentioned using a leather conditioner.
With many, many brands of leather conditioners available, it can be a crap shoot on picking one.
I have used Lexol for years…It seems to do the job just fine.
I want to get a conversation going regarding leather conditioner quality, formulation and performance: Pro’s, Con’s, etc.
I look forward to your input
Thanks
Chuck
Thanks for all of the response to my post.
I applied Leatherique on the passenger seat yesterday afternoon. My car has the Nappa leather upgrade in black.
I used enough to make sure that all surfaces were “shiny”. Checked it before turning in and put more on just a couple spots just because.
This morning the leather is all shiny and the expected sticky. Did I accomplish anything or just waste time? Did the leather absorb any of it?
One thing I overlooked was temperature. It was about 55- 60 degrees in the garage yesterday and overnight. Your recommendations suggest 75-80 degrees to “let it bake”.
I will wait the full 24 hours (3pm) to use the cleaner.
Any and all thoughts and advice are greeted with open arms
Thanks everybody
Chuck
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In my opinion - the best thing you can do for your leather and ill point out below what to buy is a leather ceramic coating. VERY easy to apply and softens the leather NOTICEABLY and prevents color dye gives it a UV protectant and is the best solution for what I think you're looking for.
Clean the surface wipe it dry . add the coating and wipe off the high spots. I PROMISE you. the next day when you sit in your seat you will instantly notice anything you touch has this soft buttery feel and smoothness. Here's a video below.
Clean the surface wipe it dry . add the coating and wipe off the high spots. I PROMISE you. the next day when you sit in your seat you will instantly notice anything you touch has this soft buttery feel and smoothness. Here's a video below.
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Thanks for all of the response to my post.
I applied Leatherique on the passenger seat yesterday afternoon. My car has the Nappa leather upgrade in black.
I used enough to make sure that all surfaces were “shiny”. Checked it before turning in and put more on just a couple spots just because.
This morning the leather is all shiny and the expected sticky. Did I accomplish anything or just waste time? Did the leather absorb any of it?
One thing I overlooked was temperature. It was about 55- 60 degrees in the garage yesterday and overnight. Your recommendations suggest 75-80 degrees to “let it bake”.
I will wait the full 24 hours (3pm) to use the cleaner.
Any and all thoughts and advice are greeted with open arms
Thanks everybody
Chuck
Thanks for all of the response to my post.
I applied Leatherique on the passenger seat yesterday afternoon. My car has the Nappa leather upgrade in black.
I used enough to make sure that all surfaces were “shiny”. Checked it before turning in and put more on just a couple spots just because.
This morning the leather is all shiny and the expected sticky. Did I accomplish anything or just waste time? Did the leather absorb any of it?
One thing I overlooked was temperature. It was about 55- 60 degrees in the garage yesterday and overnight. Your recommendations suggest 75-80 degrees to “let it bake”.
I will wait the full 24 hours (3pm) to use the cleaner.
Any and all thoughts and advice are greeted with open arms
Thanks everybody
Chuck
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