Product Review: Leatherique Leather System - Page 3

tom p. · 01-11-08, 03:46

IMO, Leatherique is in a class by itself. If you haven't experienced it, it's hard to appreciate how different it is compared to the others. However, if you're not a patient person, and you're not following a proven process, you won't like it.

Leathermasters also offers some excellent (potent) products. I've sampled their HD cleaner and it works well.

The nice thing about Leatherique is that once you get things back to where they should be (following years of neglect), only minimal care is required to keeps things looking new. That's what I appreciate most.

POPPAJ · 01-11-08, 06:49

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Originally Posted by Tallboy

Nice write-up, but you're missing some info everyone will want to know...

How does Leatherique perform on a Marauder interior?

Just cuz I love ya, I'll volunteer my car for beta-testing purposes...

It add 25-30 dyno proven hp to the rear wheels and tightens up the 1-2 shift!

HONEST!!

tom p. · 01-12-08, 06:35

Another high point of this product can be viewed in post #7 - - the black interior of the old 928. The leatherique system has some ability to close up those age cracks. In some cases, it can virtually hide them as the leather "swells" slightly during and after the application of the RO. This is what I was going after in my Benz and had what I'd describe as 80% success.

Basic process: Apply RO, dwell in heat for several hours (up to 4oz per seat as required). Mist on the Cleaner, wipe down with damp towel or sponge.

I strongly recommend using gloves when applying the RO.

Don't attempt this in cold weather. The RO needs heat to be absorbed into the coated leathers found in most cars. Find a hot day during the summer and let the car sit. I like the plastic bag trick. I didn't have adequate cleaning 'til I employed this method (on a hot day).

tegboy · 01-12-08, 03:19

Wow! Fantastic improvement. I have a combination of leather and alcantra on my seats. Will the leatherique stain other fabrics other than leather?

For example your application pads, do they get left with a stain?

tegboy · 01-21-08, 03:46

I guess I will just "bite the bullet" and order some Leatherique.

Raz5219 · 01-21-08, 07:58

Thanks for the great writeup! I'll definitely be trying this stuff on my car once it gets warmer out.

My first question is, does the leather retain its original Matte finish or does the leatherique add shine/gloss? I prefer to have an OEM matte look.

Second question is: If I applied the RO on a hot day and just let the car sit in the sun with the windows closed, Will that generate enough heat for it to work properly?

bcgreen · 01-21-08, 08:34

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Originally Posted by TH0001

No, no need for anything stronger, because, IMO, all the dirt is floated out of the leather. Much like P21s Wheel Gel, this is one of those "gentle" products that works over time, vs. something strong that works fast.

It cleans everything, so IMO, its strong enough.

I've used the product now on and off for about 10 years. The hotter it is outside the better the product works. I have also found that when the weather is cool and wrap the seats in plastic and use a hair dryer to get the temp on the seats and in the vehicle as hot as bearable. Cuts down on the waiting time.

bcgreen · 01-21-08, 08:36

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Originally Posted by Raz5219

Thanks for the great writeup! I'll definitely be trying this stuff on my car once it gets warmer out.

My first question is, does the leather retain its original Matte finish or does the leatherique add shine/gloss? I prefer to have an OEM matte look.

Second question is: If I applied the RO on a hot day and just let the car sit in the sun with the windows closed, Will that generate enough heat for it to work properly?

Thats exactly what you want to do.

asleepz · 01-21-08, 09:59

This is an awesome problem. Only thing is when I transfered my conditioner to a generic plastic bottle, it created a oil film where it had seeped through the plastic. Interesting phenomenon....

baseballlover1 · 01-21-08, 11:48

Todd, your brilliance and knowledge of everything detailing never ceases to amaze me! I have some leatherique (i need to buy some srpay bottles for them now) and used them on seats in my room from my grandfather old 356 cabriolet (the car was totaled but we still have the seats) and leatherique worked GREAT! I didnt let it dwell (and i didnt leave it in heat) BUT it worked better then lexol did. This summer im guna have to do em over again and keep em outside for a day.

GREAT WRITE UP TODD!!!!!

jshillin · 01-21-08, 12:50

I just ordered some... It's not that expensive on Leatheriques site. A 32 oz bottle of each was just under $67 shipped. It will be months before I get to use it because of the cold. I'm splitting it with Heath, so I'm sure he'll be using it before me.

jshillin · 01-21-08, 12:56

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Originally Posted by jshillin

I just ordered some... It's not that expensive on Leatheriques site. A 32 oz bottle of each was just under $67 shipped. It will be months before I get to use it because of the cold. I'm splitting it with Heath, so I'm sure he'll be using it before me.

I didn't even place the order 10 minutes ago, I already have a UPS shipping notification and a tracking number...