AWeb80 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I have never had leather till i got the Aurora and it has leather seats. What do you all like as far as conditioners? the seats are in pretty good shape and charcoal in color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I use Meguires. Spray it on thick and let it soak in for a while. Smells great as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 i use meguires also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeb80 Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 No special steps to clean before you condition it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 My leather was clean to start off with, so no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RareGMFan Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I was never a fan of those all in one products that claim they're softening while I'm trying to wipe all the dust, dirt and grime out of the leather. I can't see how you're getting maximum results while you scrub all that out, and wiped it off/dry it to get the filth off the seats. I want the leather clean as can be BEFORE I put on the conditioner to soften the leather. I'm a big fan of the Lexol leather products. They have a separate cleaner and conditioner, and the cleaner contains glycerin, and is pH balanced. Plus, they smell great. Almost like new leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeb80 Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 So, clean first, then condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 x2 on the Lexol line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeb80 Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 can i get it at a local auto parts store, or is it online only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloick Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 i use lexol. its $9 a bottle so its not cheap. if the leather is really dirty, use a mr clean magic eraser, spray the stuff on and let it soak. i have no cracks and the leather is soft at 93k miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeb80 Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I don't think $9 a bottle is bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 $9 a bottle isn't any more expensive than the Megiuars - at least very close. I'm going to try Lexol next time since I ran out of Megiuars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutlassdude96 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 this is what I use http://www.autozone.com/autozone/catalog/accessories/accProductDetails.jsp?categoryDisplayName=Wash+and+Wax&fromString=search&itemIdentifier=347845_0_0_&productId=347845&sortType=&parentId=1818-10&filterByKeyWord=Meguiar%27s&categoryNValue=101818&navValue=101025&fromWhere=Brand&itemId=1025-10&displayName=25+ct.+Gold+Class+Rich+Leather+conditioner%2C+protectant+and+cleaning+wipes&store=697&skuDisplayName=25+ct.+Gold+Class+Rich+Leather+conditioner%2C+protectant+and+cleaning+wipes&brandName=Meguiar%27s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeZ34 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Lexol is great stuff. When I ran the detail shop at the dealership, we used little denture toothbrushes to clean everything in the interior with.. including the seats. You can find them at walmart. Using a very mild cleaning agent on the leather and a brush like that would get in to all the contours of the leather. I can remember seats that *looked* clean would turn a white cloth brownish/black in a matter of no time. It's amazing how much dirt leather can hold. No sense in conditioning the dirt that's trapped in the leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RareGMFan Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 So, clean first, then condition Yes. You'll need a damp towel to apply the cleaner to. Comes up almost soapy. I just use a round microfiber applicator pad, with brushes as Luke described for all the tiny crevasses and hard to reach places. I'll thoroughly do 2 rounds of that, wiping off the seats after each round. Then I'll do 2, maybe 3 rounds of the conditioner, depending on how quickly the leather sucks it up. When it just looks supple and soft, I know it's done. Most parts stores carry it. http://www.lexol.com/retailers.html Using a very mild cleaning agent on the leather and a brush like that would get in to all the contours of the leather. I can remember seats that *looked* clean would turn a white cloth brownish/black in a matter of no time. It's amazing how much dirt leather can hold. No sense in conditioning the dirt that's trapped in the leather. That's precisely why I don't use a "2-in-1" type cleaner. The difference it makes to get in there, and really break loose all the crap that's trapped in creases and embroidery is night and day in the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I've only ever used Lexol, works great. The conditioner litterally looks, and feels, like lotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 x2 on the Lexol line! x3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummer Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 I use Lexol cleaner and MALCO Leather Conditioner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrick_05 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 I have yet to use a leather cleaner/conditioner that I actually like. The Meguiar's leather wipes are greasy and feels like you're wiping Armor All on your seats (glass cleaner gets that shit off if you've ever had that happen). If and when I get my Grand Prix and re-upholster the seats in leather, I'm going to use the Lexol stuff that you guys talk about. I've heard lots of great things about that, but I haven't had many cars with leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeb80 Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 I may do this tomorrow on my day off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 I was just at AutoZone today and they had Lexol on the shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl3196 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 I like armor all's leather gel crap. (only armor all product I use) It smells really good! I do have a bottle of the lexol stuff but I wasn't overly impressed with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Powered Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 I finally found some leather stuff with neatsfoot in it. meguiar's gold class leather care spray has it. I wonder if Lexol has the neatsfoot in it, can someone verify this by looking at the ingredients? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old442man Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 I use lexol too. I did half of my back seat (cause that's as far as I got), the side I did is soft as hell and the side I didn't get too is as stiff as cold vinyl. I used it on my steering wheel in the GP the other day too, worked great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Lexol is awesome! Someone commented on a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser....becareful with that it. When I used the "extra strength" one on my console it took some of the color out (I thought it was grime at first) Aerospace 303 brought some of that back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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