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YOUR RESEARCHWhat leather condioner do you use?
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Now I use Griot's since it doesn't leave that "sticky" residue.
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I use a latex glove to rub it down into the seats.
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Used to use Lexol; have used many others, but LeatherVital is the king.
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I have the factory leather that comes in the C4S (Supple leather?) what do you reccomend for leather cleaner / conditioner. Mine is not really dirty but as far as I know has never been treated. I don't want something that makes it look shiny like armor all.
Thanks!
Leathermaster LeatherVital. Best conditioner I've used - by far. Used to use Lexol; have used many others, but LeatherVital is the king.
In terms of a cleaner... I haven't found a good one. Have tried a lot of the cleaners, too, including Leathermaster Strong Cleaner. None of them work very well.
I've become a huge fan of Mr. Clean Magic Eraser for cleaning plastic and vinyl. The package says it works on leather shoes, so I wonder if you can use them on leather seats. Anyone have any experience with the Magic Eraser on leather?
Saddle soap with water, and then a little bit of Hide Food (by Connelly). I think it's called "Leather Care" by Connelly now because too many Mexican maids saw it in people's refrigerators and tried it on stuff...
I used to use Lexol Cleaner + Conditioner. Now I use Griot's since it doesn't leave that "sticky" residue. I use a latex glove to rub it down into the seats.
I believe this is what the manual recommends.
Andy (AudiOn19s) recommended water and Woolite (30:1 iirc) and I will likely give that a shot before I put the car away for the winter.
My C2 has black full leather and supple leather, similar to your C4. I prefer the matte look over shiny, too, and Leathermaster LeatherVital delivers. I use it throughout the interior - on seats, door panels and dash - and it works great.
Incidentally, I switched away from Lexol conditioner because it was leaving white residue on my leather door panels. LeatherVital got rid of the white junk and has stayed dark, consistent and non-shiny for the past few months.
I can't vouch for Zaino, although it seems pretty popular here, but I think you'll really like the "Vital"!
My boss uses the Zaino Leather in a Bottle, and says he winds up sliding all over the place, as if he put Armor All on the seats. I wouldn't like that, although NJS's interior looks brand new and mint. How is the Griot's compared to the sticky Lexol finish?
I tried that Leatherique on my 944's seats. Left a sticky mess and didn't do much for me. I even left it sitting in the sun during a summer day. Maybe the leather was treated and too tough?
damn you guys are bored.......
2 pages in one day over what leather cleaner to use ?
OK - I used Zaino, its ok, smells a little wierd and worked well, not great. Griot's - not really anything, The Woolite in water as suggested is nice, leaves a clean fresh feel, soft and natural. I found it a little smooth and slippery (not greasy) but in about a day it really just feels clean and naural looking... not treated or shined up - yukk..... plus if you miss a spot or two you wont even notice.
The down side is the seats seem to collect dirt faster (cream color in the truck) not sure what that is, could be the dogs have muddy feet
For me, its cheap always on hand, easy to use and gives good results with no nasty after taste - WHAT, you dont taste test??
No one uses Meguiar's? That stuff always softened the leather, made it smell like leather, and leave a matte to semi-flat luster.
Corvettes recommend Meguiar's.....
Love the stuff. I've used it on all the leather parts in my cars and it works and smells great. Plus, leaves very little sheen and I don't find it's slippery at all. It's nothing like Armor All, which is junk.
Well I know this is an old thread, but I have to add my $0.02. Lexol when applied correctly is the best cleaner and conditioner there is right now. You clean the leather and let it dry. The conditioner is then applied and by the time you are finished with the seat you go back to were it was applied first and wipe the leather down, buffing to a low luster sheen. There should be no tacky feel at all to the leather when done correctly.
Cheers,
Larry
