Leather interior

Strong Bad
Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
edited April 2008 in The Clubhouse
What kind of cleaning/conditioning products do you use for leather interior? How often?

I want to keep the interior of my new Accord looking spiffy for as long as possible.


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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,776
    edited April 2008
    Just leather conditioner at Advance --

    Armor All is way to greasy to put on seats..
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2008
    John, I'd look for something from meguires (sp?)
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2008
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited April 2008
    +1 ^^^^^^

    I either use Lexol or Armor All for Leather. The Lexol is awesome.
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited April 2008
    Yep, Lexol in the brown bottle. Can't go wrong with that.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited April 2008
    My favorite stuff was from CRC but the label said The Tannery on it. I can't really find it locally anymore but that stuff worked fantastically! You can get it from the site but it only comes in cases I think. Go here: http://www.crcindustries.com/auto/ and look under "Products". When the window pops up, go under Appearance and then look under leather care. There is a ton of different products under there and if you can find the Tannery products, get them, they work great.

    However, get a conditioner specifically designed for leather. The Meguiar's stuff is good and so is the Mother's stuff. I would stay away from Armor All completely. That stuff is a tool of the devil!
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited April 2008
    If you plan on keeping anything, never use Armor-All. It dries out your leather / vinyl and causes cracks.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited April 2008
    Agreed, Armor All is liquid death in a bottle...
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2008
    Armor All is like crack...literally.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited April 2008
    Lexol or Maguires!
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited April 2008
    Strong Bad wrote: »
    What kind of cleaning/conditioning products do you use for leather interior? How often?

    I want to keep the interior of my new Accord looking spiffy for as long as possible.


    SB

    then stop leaving your organic material on the seats while looking at all the lovlies pics as you roll.

    RT1
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited April 2008
    I agree Armour All is liquid death! I haven't used that crap in a long long time. I'll check out the Lexol. Thanks everyone!

    RT1, gotta have some fun while driving. ;)
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,195
    edited April 2008
    I don't know where to get it, but look into "Lazy Leather". Also, try not to get body oils and salts onto the leather. Wiping with a damp cloth will keep it moisturized and as mentioned before, do not ever use Armor-All.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited April 2008
    I have no info on cleaning car leather, but speaking of cars, I just had ours detailed. Finally got rid of all the winter build up, salt sand....now it smells clean and looks even better. Now I can't wait till the end of this week when the summer tires and alloys go back on. Then it's off for a big clean on the outside. Unfortunatly I have to pay some one to do all of this due to my condition.
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,781
    edited April 2008
    I also use Tannery leather conditioner. Works great, but I bought my cans years ago before it was owned by CRC. Don't know if the formula is still the same.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited April 2008
    Good question. Thanks for the answers. Just got a new car myself, so I will be checking out some Lexol.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2008
    I use Macguiars. Also check out Zaino products, some of the best leather, wax you can buy. Literally. I just started with the Zaino, and everyone swears by it on the Cadillac Forum. It literally leaves that wet look on your paint.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2008
    Zaino works great too, it's just expensive and not as easy to get your hands on.
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited April 2008
    Maguiars for me
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited April 2008
    I use Lexol, I tried others but also go back to Lexol its the best.

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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited April 2008
    I need to treat my seats. I get in and out of my truck @ 15 times a day at least.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited April 2008
    Just ordered a bottle of Lexol.
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited April 2008
    Saddle soap, used for cleaning saddles.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,734
    edited April 2008
    Strong Bad wrote: »

    I want to keep the interior of my new Accord looking spiffy for as long as possible.

    I'd suggest you stop farting in the car and you won't get that hole in the seat problem like in your Ford.
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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited April 2008
    It appears the Accord has be duly christened. Good thing it's not fabric, you could scratch yourself.
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited April 2008
    I like using those wipes from Meguire's. I believe it's called "Gold Class" and comes in a handi-wipe container.
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  • bassaholic
    bassaholic Posts: 315
    edited April 2008
    Simply use a mild clothes detergent and H2O combo. (Woolilte) After, use Suave hand lotion as a conditioner. This method has been tried and true on SAAB net.com for years. It's also less expensive than leather specific products. Yes...I have tried this and still do.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,204
    edited April 2008
    Lexol or Xymol. I wouldn't use Suave hand lotion as it's way too sticky and greasy.

    Mink oil (wax/polish) is recommended for leather shoes. I've never tried it in the car but I have used it on a leather couch and chair. Actually I'm going to check into that and will use it this year in the GTI.

    Apply about 3-4 times a month if you car is in constant use. The winter is tough as I didn't condition the leather this winter.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited April 2008
    I always used Lexol when I detailed cars.
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited April 2008
    F1nut wrote: »
    I'd suggest you stop farting in the car and you won't get that hole in the seat problem like in your Ford.


    Oh I'll have a nice one cooked up for you for Polkfest! :D
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