| Author | Message | ||
| Richelson (Richelson)
Member Username: Richelson Post Number: 475 Registered: 12-2001 |
Thanks for the info. I didn't think about mixing them. That probably isn't a good idea. My leather is soft and I want to keep it this way if I can. | ||
| Leonardo Soccolich (Lens)
Junior Member Username: Lens Post Number: 168 Registered: 3-2001 |
Richelson, If you go the Leatherique route, you only need to use the oil and cleaner once a year, after you�ve done the initial three applications. I personally wouldn�t mix lexol and Leatherique. | ||
| Richelson (Richelson)
Member Username: Richelson Post Number: 474 Registered: 12-2001 |
Is it a good idea to use Lexol or ? as a weekly conditioner for the leather? Is Lexol a good choice or ?. | ||
| Craig Dewey (Craigfl)
Member Username: Craigfl Post Number: 320 Registered: 1-2001 |
When I ordered the dye, we had an apparent miscommunication about what the typical "tan" interior was. They corrected at no charge after we found out my interior was actually "magnolia". Anyway, George is VERY customer oriented and I am very satisfied. (Ideally, I would have sent them a sample but it's hard to find a place to easily clip a piece on my baby...) The match is so good, I can spot dye anywhere and you can't see it when it dries. If you want to keep the stitching undyed and looking more original, you can use a Q-Tip to remove some of the dye before it dries. | ||
| Mark Milheim (Milheimm)
New member Username: Milheimm Post Number: 12 Registered: 10-2001 |
Jerry, I have saddle tan interior too. I have 3 coats on the door panels. The first coat looked disapointing, but the color got better with the second and third coat and looks "even" now. Put new speakers in too! The drivers seat will be the biggest challenge as it has more color worn off. That may need one more coat than the door panels. Color match from leatherique was good. I told them what I had and they knew what to send me. | ||
| Jerry W. (Tork1966)
Junior Member Username: Tork1966 Post Number: 124 Registered: 7-2001 |
Mark, I am in the process of doing the same to my '79 308 GTS with saddle interior. What color is your interior and how many coats did you have to put on in order to get a consistent color? I think I put on adout 7 or 8 but it looks excellent. I'm just replacing my window motors, speakers and installing new vapor barrior...then re-assembly! | ||
| Mark Milheim (Milheimm)
New member Username: Milheimm Post Number: 11 Registered: 10-2001 |
I have used Hide Food and Lexol on other cars ( TF, P car, and BMW). Just got Leatherique a few weeks ago. Got the discount too! Rejuvenator works better (really softens) than the rest on old leather, Pristine Clean could be used for regular leather maintenance. I also bought the dye and have done the door panels on my 79 308 GTS.I had the door panels off the car. Never used a dye before, but I am happy with the result.The seats will be next. With time and effort the result was quite good.If your leather is sound, but just old and faded, you should try Leatherique, much less than new uphostery. | ||
| Mark C. Gordon (Markg)
Junior Member Username: Markg Post Number: 126 Registered: 2-2001 |
REAL Sperm Whale oil is very difficult to get, I believe it is illegal now. There is a synthetic substitute that works, I mix it with melted Beeswax to dip the felt wads used between the powder and bullets in my Sharp's .50cal cartridges. Feels like it would be a good leather conditioner! | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 285 Registered: 7-2001 |
I'd guess you'd need big hands and some scuba gear to harvest that stuff. | ||
| Richelson (Richelson)
Member Username: Richelson Post Number: 470 Registered: 12-2001 |
I am surprised that it would contain that. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 432 Registered: 6-2001 |
What exactly does the whale sperm do to the leather? Is it in leatherique just so people say to themselves "ohh, it has whale sperm, it must work well" or does it really do something. | ||
| 89TCab (Jmg)
Junior Member Username: Jmg Post Number: 160 Registered: 9-2001 |
BTW, the folks at Leatherique offer discounts to FCA members... | ||
| Richelson (Richelson)
Member Username: Richelson Post Number: 465 Registered: 12-2001 |
Do you use Lexol Leather Conditioner for between times? I am looking for something I can use once a week in between times that isn't as time consuming for short conditioning. Is Lexol a good choice or ?. | ||
| Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Member Username: Benjet Post Number: 496 Registered: 1-2001 |
I would STRONGLY RECOMMEND LEATHERIQUE over all other leather products discussed in this thread. Lexol is ok for in between times, but if you want to do it right use leatherique. My only other comment to add to Lens description is that I needed to gently rinse (wipe down with warm water wet towel) then buff after the cleaner was applied, and the instructions don't say to do that. I want to guess that some of the other products that were used on my leather (before I got to it) left a bit of a sticky residue after the oil/cleaner treatment. Once rinsed everything was much better. -Ben P.S. WEAR GLOVES! lol | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Junior Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 118 Registered: 12-2001 |
Thanks for your stories and opinions, this is exactly what I was looking for. Art, you can get it at www.leatherique.com You can order direct via fax or find a local distributor through the links. Thanks again guys! | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Junior Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 179 Registered: 6-2001 |
Where do you get Leatherique? | ||
| Edward G. Salla (350hpmondial)
New member Username: 350hpmondial Post Number: 5 Registered: 2-2002 |
How did they get the Sperm Whales D--k in the filler hole? | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Intermediate Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 2017 Registered: 2-2001 |
Yeah David, Sperm whale sperm. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 421 Registered: 6-2001 |
frank, thanks for sharing that. i'll keep that in mind next time i try to make you hold someone elses sperm. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 420 Registered: 6-2001 |
Really? in limited slip diffs? thats odd | ||
| Leonardo Soccolich (Lens)
Junior Member Username: Lens Post Number: 166 Registered: 3-2001 |
Magoo, I removed the seats, and loosened the center console. It took about a month because I let each seat sit in its plastic cocoon at least 24 hours, sometimes longer. Two seats, three applications of oil and cleaner...Then I moved on to the door panels and dash. | ||
| David Jones (Dave)
Junior Member Username: Dave Post Number: 58 Registered: 4-2001 |
Shouldn't that be "sperm whale" | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Intermediate Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 2006 Registered: 2-2001 |
Wasn't whale sperm used in limited slip rears as a additive for some time until it was outlawed? G.M. had the additive. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Intermediate Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 2005 Registered: 2-2001 |
Lens, It took you a month to condition your leather? Did you remove the entire interior to do it? | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Intermediate Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 2004 Registered: 2-2001 |
Bobd, Either that or he just needs to get more. | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Junior Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 249 Registered: 3-2001 |
Frank, interesting comment. Sounds like you need to get out more. | ||
| Leonardo Soccolich (Lens)
Junior Member Username: Lens Post Number: 164 Registered: 3-2001 |
I�ve used Hide Food, Lexol, and Leatherique. In my opinion, nothing cleans and conditions like Leatherique�if you follow the instructions. At least three applications of the rejuvenator oil, applied and left to sit in a warm, humid place for at least twenty-four hours. I use my attic. Remove your seats and wrap them in large plastic trash bags. Use a soft bristle tooth brush to work loose stubborn dirt. My car�s interior was in good condition, but after Leatherique (it took about a mointh to do the entire interior) it really looked and smelled like a brand new car. | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Intermediate Member Username: Peter Post Number: 1584 Registered: 12-2000 |
Geeze Rob, you sure are bent on that whale sperm.  | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 605 Registered: 9-2001 |
The only sperm I feel comfortable getting on my hands is my own ! | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1140 Registered: 12-2000 |
How could you turn the Whale Sperm down in Leatherique? | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 601 Registered: 9-2001 |
Neither. Use Connely Hide Food. After all, what kind of leather do you have in your Ferrari ? Certainly Connely knows what is best to treat it and keep it looking good. | ||
| 89TCab (Jmg)
Junior Member Username: Jmg Post Number: 144 Registered: 9-2001 |
I have only user Leatherique but will not be changing to anything else...amazing stuff. | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Junior Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 113 Registered: 12-2001 |
I have been thrilled with Lexol but people keep talking about Leatherique. Is it really better? Have any of you guys used both? Preferences? |