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Best Leather Conditioner/Cleaner

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  1. ko23

    ko23 Karting

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    What is the best and safest leather conditioner on the market today? Chamberlain Leather milk, Leather Nova, Leatherique, or just old school Lexol?


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  2. F12KID

    F12KID F1 Rookie
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    Leatherique is much better suited (made) for Connolly leather

    Lexol doesn't properly nourish over time

    Best results I've seen are from Liquid Leather - different types to choose from
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  3. spirot

    spirot F1 World Champ

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    Leatherique is in my opinion the best!
     
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  4. shad99

    shad99 Formula Junior

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    Yes absolutely. I've always thought Gliptone was the best. Used it for many years on a slew of Jags starting with a '52 drophead coupe and on through 12 cylinder XKE's. Now used on my '04 360 spider for over three years with great results. Crema colored leather is soft and still maintains the matte finish. Aroma always gets the "new car smell" comments from passengers.

    Cheers, Andy
     
  5. Dave rocks

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    Everything else I tried is a total just joke. Could not agree more.
     
  6. BucksTifoso

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    I tried Leatherique and it worked fine. Just used Swissvax and liked that better. The brushing technique with the leather cleaner really makes it look like new. The leather milk seems to do a good job of moisturizing the leather without making it overly greasy.
     
  7. ko23

    ko23 Karting

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    If the leather is in great shape, do you need to use the Leatherique oil and then the Pristine Clean combination all the time? Can one just use the Pristine Clean for easy maintenance every few months? Has anyone done this with this product?
     
  8. Dave rocks

    Dave rocks F1 World Champ
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    Yes, but conditioning every year or so is wise.
     
  9. Esoteric Auto Detail

    Esoteric Auto Detail Formula Junior

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    Once again we have to agree with the Leatherique recommendation!

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  10. 3POINT8

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    +1 on leatherique - amazing product
     
  11. bocaf430

    bocaf430 Formula 3

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    LI, boca raton
    huge difference
     
  12. Jackmb1

    Jackmb1 F1 Rookie

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    Leatherique has worked well for me.
     
  13. BrettC

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    I just finished using the Leatherique....worked quite well, use a brush to scrub dirty edges and steam outside in the sun. I then cleaned and retreated just the seats. Easy to use and cleanup is easy.
     
  14. Hobacks427

    Hobacks427 Karting

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    I've used leatherique for the past three years with great results. Some effort required but works well on the black leather with yellow stitching that I have. I just follow the instructions posted by Esoteric Auto.
     
  15. LBBP

    LBBP Formula Junior

    I prefer the Pinnacle leather conditioner, it's ph balanced to match leather, contains a strong UV inhibitor, plus lanolin and other natural oils. Pinnacles leather cleaner is another excellent product which deep cleans and preps the leather for the conditioner.
     
  16. Andy458

    Andy458 Karting

    Jun 26, 2017
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    Hobacks427,

    I also have black leather with yellow stitching. The yellow stitching didn't get dirty while using Leatherique?


    Just thought the dirt may transfer from the seat to the stitching while cleaning ?

    Thanks
    Andy
     
  17. steved033

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    Anyone use color plus products besides me? It put life back in my side bolsters.

    sjd
     
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  19. Hobacks427

    Hobacks427 Karting

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    Well I'm waaaaay late in seeing this question. But in the interest of science and in closing the loop: I still use the Leatherique combination. I don't get the rejuvenator on the stitching. I use a small paint brush and dress the leather just about up to the penetrations in the the leather where the stitching goes through. Then when using the Prestine Clean, I work up to the stitching but try to stay off the stitch lines. It ends up being a panel by panel approach but has worked to keep the stitching clean and bright. Since I'm.a Northeasterner, I do the two part treatment over the winter in a piecemeal fashion. Then clean once over the summer with the cleaner only.
     
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  20. ONSilver

    ONSilver Karting

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    What's wrong with Connolly Hide Food?
     
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  21. Autodetailing

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    Most of you will not believe what i am about to say here. So please read the advice on Auto Leather on the LTT Leather Care ( LTT Leather Care Harrogate England UK ).
    You cannot " Condition" modern auto leather, but you can clean it and you can protect it.
    Modern auto leather has a painted surface, that painted surface is the colour of your seats etc, it will find it hard to absorb the creams and conditioners you apply to it.
    Auto Leather is completely different to furniture leather or say, leather used on saddles etc.
    Far better to vacuum weekly - removes dust and food particles trapped in the surface.
    Clean often with a good auto leather cleaner, if heavily soiled, use your hands or a very soft " babies " bath brush to gently agitate the surface, never scrub!.
    Now use plenty of clean cloths or paper towels to lift away the dirt, using one cloth will simply move the dirt around.
    Protect - use a good leather protector that gives a nice OEM matt finish.
     
  22. FerrfanFL

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    Nothing. It's a fantastic product. I was NOT impressed with Griots black.....Pinnacle is also excellent....
     
  23. JTT

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    In your experience how does the stitching in your seats react to the leatherique?
    Thanks,
    Joe
     

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