Question on Leather Cleaner

[Stokdgs]

Back in 2000, I bought a new 2001 BMW 3 Series, Jet Black, 5speed, etc...
Black Leather, Sport Seats, etc...
On the few websites/blogs back then, the buzzword was Lexol.
I went to the store, picked up a bottle, unscrewed the cap and was almost sickened by the smell. It was like medicine or something. It didnt smell to me, like it belonged on Leather, so I didnt use it.
Move forward to the next year - people on the same websites/blogs are now saying that their religious applications of Lexol has made all their Leather surfaces in the Bimmers very Sticky and not anything like they were when they bought their Bimmers new a year ago...
Along the way, I researched and found this product - Spinneybeck.com, called and talked to the Regional Rep who told me that they supply more hides than anyone else to automotive industry across the world. I asked them what do they put on their hides after Tanning, etc., when the hides are ready to be shipped out to be made into car seats, etc...
He said they sell the same product they use as a Leather Conditioner, so I bought it and have been happy with its performance for over 10 years.
Its white in color and has a different smell that goes away after application and the leather smells like clean leather (if cleaned appropriately and completely), and the leather is smooth, more supple, not sticky, or shiny, but more of a matte finish, which is what I like, and what the majority of my Clients like.

Just recently I bought a few different formulations of the Leather Master product line and their conditioners smell very, very, much like the Spinneybeck product I bought over 10 years ago..

So I have Spinneybeck, Leather Masters, Zaino, and Einszett Leather Conditioner, and any of these seem to do good things on Leather for me and some smell more like "leather" than others... I pick out what will work best after evaluating the Interior, the scope of work, the feedback from what the Client wants, and what I feel will work best for that job...

Dan F

[LostHighway]

My list of preferred leather cleaners is fairly close to Stokdgs:
1Z einszett Lederpflege
Four Star Ultimate Leather Cleaner Gel
Leather Masters

I`ve never seen any of these in gallon or five liter containers but I don`t go through it quickly enough to justify that amount.

[Mr. Gloss]

A very informative research and discovery paper on automotive leather.

If you`re in the detailing business, you`ll appreciate the article.

TOGWT: “What exactly is ‘Finished leather’? “

[Todd@RUPES]

I think it`s positive when a manufacturer clarifies the use of its products.

Lexol makes a product for both leather and vinyl, or plastic coated leather.

As for waxes, some folks are persuaded that the wax penetrates the paint.

Lot`s of myths in auto detailing.

From Autogeek

"Apply a small amount of Scholl Concepts Premium Vintage Wax to a section at a time and wipe away 70% of the haze using a soft microfiber towel. Massage the remaining carnauba wax into the paint using the palms of your hands to melt the wax molecules and ensure a tight paint-wax bond. Wipe away the melted residue completely to reveal your masterpiece."

I don`t believe it.!

Where is Jared Pointer?


BTW, we can disagree and still have fun and laughs.

FWIW, those directions are directly from Scholl Concepts.