interesting facts about leather care by lexol

**rstype** · 01-22-2002, 10:57 PM

Thanks William for the PM. I think he will be the distributor of choice for me if I plan to get more Zaino.

~bw

EDIT: Wait.. I haven`t recieved it yet.

**William420** · 01-22-2002, 11:29 PM

BW - Just sent you PM. :up

I suggest others to E-MAIL Sal for list of distributors close to your area. He normally reply in a day or so.

**Langley Interior Car Kare** · 01-23-2002, 06:09 AM

:p

01-23-2002, 09:26 AM

what is sal`s email??

**andrew43** · 01-23-2002, 09:32 AM

I believe it is wet@zainobros.com

It would be quicker to call him, although he is very fast with email replies.

**imported_detailchick** · 10-09-2010, 02:34 PM

http://www.properautocare.com/leclcoex.html

I was reading this and found it really interesting !

Lexol makes anothe conditioner with"neatsfoot oil" and found out its made from animal lard, something i would never use.

The other Lexol conditioner I have used for years is made from "synthetic spermwhale oil `

At first i wa really kind of grossed out but since its synthetic I guess it doesnt really matter

:

Whats in your leather conditioner?! :biggrin:

**grungy** · 10-09-2010, 05:00 PM

DC - neatsfoot oil is what I used over 30 years ago to soften my baseball glove and it worked over time. I don`t think it matters in that case, but I agree it is not something that should be used on interior leather

**imported_Bunky** · 10-09-2010, 06:31 PM

I followed up with Lexol after reading the article and other readings on the internet. I got the impression that Lexol would not do much (in terms of conditioning) protected leather until the top coating (urethane based) degrades but none the less was safe (not harmful) on protected leather.

**imported_Stokdgs** · 10-09-2010, 07:23 PM

I first started using Lexol for Leather 10 years ago with my first new BMW. It totally removed the beautiful smell of the leather and I quit using it altogether.

Then in 2001, I found out from very reputable sources that Lexol Leather conditioner, would eventually cause BMW leather to get "sticky", so I really distanced myself from anything Lexol made for leather.

Searched around a long time,and finally found out about Spinneybeck.com, which makes a huge amount of hides for automotive and other leather upholstery needs.
They put this product,, their own leather conditioner, on at the Tannery, after the leather hide is processed and ready to sell. Believe they are headquarted in Getzville NY and have something like 2 million square feet of leather inventory.They also were the first to import quality Italian leather to this country, and apparently have a great handle on that market.

This Spinneybeck product, along with Zaino Leather Conditioner, and Einzett Leather conditioner are the only products I use now. I also keep one jar of Connolly Hide Food for the English Leather Seat folks.

I also remember neatsfoot oil and also used it to break in baseball gloves - it didnt seem to work all that well, but smelled "leathery" for awhile in the mitt on hot days, right ?

Dan F

**imported_detailchick** · 10-10-2010, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by Stokdgs

I first started using Lexol for Leather 10 years ago with my first new BMW. It totally removed the beautiful smell of the leather and I quit using it altogether.

Then in 2001, I found out from very reputable sources that Lexol Leather conditioner, would eventually cause BMW leather to get "sticky", so I really distanced myself from anything Lexol made for leather.Searched around a long time,and finally found out about Spinneybeck.com, which makes a huge amount of hides for automotive and other leather upholstery needs.
They put this product,, their own leather conditioner, on at the Tannery, after the leather hide is processed and ready to sell. Believe they are headquarted in Getzville NY and have something like 2 million square feet of leather inventory.They also were the first to import quality Italian leather to this country, and apparently have a great handle on that market.

This Spinneybeck product, along with Zaino Leather Conditioner, and Einzett Leather conditioner are the only products I use now. I also keep one jar of Connolly Hide Food for the English Leather Seat folks.

I also remember neatsfoot oil and also used it to break in baseball gloves - it didnt seem to work all that well, but smelled "leathery" for awhile in the mitt on hot days, right ?

Dan F

Hi Dan

Im not disputing that cannot happen (sticky BMW leather )but I will say ive been using lexol conditionere for 9 years and havent seen it happen yet . I took care of a BMW for 7 years religiously every 3 months used lexol conditioner and the seats were fine so I guess either other factors or variables are involved or it takes many, many years for the stickiness to happen?

I personally really like lexol conditioner but have not used the ones you mentioned to compare .:smile:

**imported_User Name** · 10-10-2010, 03:21 PM

I have only tried 3 or 4 different leather cleaner/conditioner combinations and I have yet to find anything I like.

I have Lexol cleaner/conditioner in my "supplies" but I`d be willing to trade of for some beads and ham sandwich. To me, it is one of the most disappointing products I have EVER used.

**CEE DOG** · 10-10-2010, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by detailchick

The other Lexol conditioner I have used for years is made from "synthetic spermwhale oil `

I didn`t know they could synthesize whales!!!

**imported_detailchick** · 10-11-2010, 02:29 AM

yeah CEEDOG we live in such a fake world these days you never know whats "real" anymore. In this synthetic sperm whale oil case I would say its a good thing !

**imported_RaskyR1** · 10-11-2010, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by User Name

I have only tried 3 or 4 different leather cleaner/conditioner combinations and I have yet to find anything I like.

I have Lexol cleaner/conditioner in my "supplies" but I`d be willing to trade of for some beads and ham sandwich. To me, it is one of the most disappointing products I have EVER used.

Have you tried Leather Masters yet?

**supercharged** · 10-11-2010, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by detailchick

http://www.properautocare.com/leclcoex.html

I was reading this and found it really interesting !

Lexol makes anothe conditioner with"neatsfoot oil" and found out its made from animal lard, something i would never use.

The other Lexol conditioner I have used for years is made from "synthetic spermwhale oil `

At first i wa really kind of grossed out but since its synthetic I guess it doesnt really matter

:

Whats in your leather conditioner?! :biggrin:

synthetic, huh? maybe it is just dilluted...that is so gross I`m putting my Lexol up for trade...there is no way I`ll be conditioning my leather with semen...