Nicutlass_Supremacy Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Hi, my leather seats are a little rusty and have some cracks. What can I do to make them look newer and also take care of them? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Lexol cleaner and Lexol conditioner. Expensive at ~$7/a bottle, but a set lasts a while and it works well. Obviously nothing will fix cracks, but it'll sure soften it up and keep it from cracking more. Got mine at Advance auto, Dunno where you'd get it, online maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White92Cutlass Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Yep, Lexol is what our auto trim guy just recommended to protect ours. Haven't tried it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Lexol ftw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pshojo Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I've used Saddle soap. Seems to soften them up quite a bit. Still has wrinkles, but tried this because that's what my upholstery shop recommended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I've been using a product by "Surf City" Leather rejuvenator or something like that. $12 for a pretty small bottle but it seems to make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicutlass_Supremacy Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I´m just looking but it seems that here in Uruguay there is no reseller. I think I´ll try buying it online or look for something equal here. Thanks!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicutlass_Supremacy Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I think I saw something like that here in a Supermaket some time ago but when I was reading haw to use it there was some products for diffrent kinds of leather, like open pore leather or something like that I didn´t understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicutlass_Supremacy Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I´ve just phoned a friend that knows all about horses and he told me to call a saddlery near by and ask for leather care. Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Saddle type conditioner will work perfect. If it is very dry, it will soak it up. It may take several times of applying the conditioner before the leather softens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicutlass_Supremacy Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Yes it´s very dry and that´s why I´m worried. Thnaks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pshojo Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Bump. I've been using the Lexol saddle soap on leather. I've noticed when I get it on the vinyl sides it turns it white. How do I clean this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhildebrand Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 What have you tried cleaning it with? I would try some dish soap or something along those lines. Armor All may take it off as well. I use this for my leather, old teacher of mine is a seller: http://www.wizardsproducts.com/index.php/how-to-use-wizardsr-mainmenu-5/127-leather-plus-interior-treatment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 my dad sold wizard's products when he was in the autobody business... it's good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatTheFehl Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Egads. I wouldn't use dish soap on leather. Dish soap is a degreaser... oil keeps the leather soft... by that logic I bet the dish soap would pull the essential oils right out of the leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 ..... he meant dish soap on the vinyl parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatTheFehl Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 ..... he meant dish soap on the vinyl parts Doesn't seem like it would be particularly great for vinyl, either. I'd go with something like 303 Aerospace or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhildebrand Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 ..... he meant dish soap on the vinyl parts Indeed I was talking about on the vinyl. If the saddle oil is what caused the white on the vinyl, you would want to remove the oil. Now if the vinyl has actually been bleached slightly by the oil, you will need some color re-newer. Wizards has one called Black Renew. You can use it on any color, which I have and it works great. There are other brands of it that you would be able to find in a local store as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Moff Joseph Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Way late to this thread, but my suggestion: Get a bucket of warm water, a fine bristle shoe brush (new obviously), and one bottle each of Lexol leather cleaner and Lexol leather conditioner. 1. Dip the brush a bit in the water, then spray with the leather cleaner 2. Work cleaner into the seats, going with the grain if possible 3. Wipe seats down with a microfiber, and allow to dry 4. Apply leather conditioner with a small applicator pad (like you might use for dash dressing) 5. Wait for seats to absorb the conditioner. Repeat #4 if needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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