2007 white Honda Accord w/ Black Leather
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Troy@Protekt
a.k.a. Troy@DetailCity
1st post and you've been a member for almost two years? :redface:
There's lots of good threads on here on caring for leather. Do you have any specific concerns? or are you just wanting to know if your car has special needs?
As far as I know leather in your accord is not that delicate, so taking care of it shouldn't require anything special over any other leather.
There's lots of good threads on here on caring for leather. Do you have any specific concerns? or are you just wanting to know if your car has special needs?
As far as I know leather in your accord is not that delicate, so taking care of it shouldn't require anything special over any other leather.
Beemerboy
Just One More Coat
two years and this is the first post? WOW...where ya been?
Like Troy said you looking for something for a specific reason or for maintenance
Like Troy said you looking for something for a specific reason or for maintenance
I'm no expert on leather care, but by cleaning the seats in our vehicles regularly and condiotioning the leather fairly often, I keep them looking good for quite a while. The seats in our 2000 Pontiac GTP still look new and the Pontiac leather probably isn't the best you can buy.
My personal opinion is that cleaning and conditioning regularly is more important than the products used.
Charles
Troy@Protekt
a.k.a. Troy@DetailCity
Depends on what you are trying to achieve. If you just want to maintain the new look of the leather then yes most products will do fine. But if you are wanting to soften the leather and make it more supple then the quality of the leather conditioner is pretty important. IMO
Most of the leather conditioners I have used over the years seemed to be of pretty decent quality, but I'm not sure that any of them did much towards softening and making the coated leather in my vehicle more supple.
Have you found one that you feel does that?
FWIW, I presently am using 4 Star Ultimate Leather Conditioner. In the past I have used, (In no particular order), Eagle One, Meguiar's, Lexol, Tanners Preserve, 303, and probably a few others that I can't remember. All seemed to maintain the leather, but I don't think any of them actually softened it.
I also have Leatherique but have never used it.
Charles
Troy@Protekt
a.k.a. Troy@DetailCity
Well let me tell you a little story that convinced me of this. For many years I used a leather conditioner from a local detail supplier and had the mind set that any old leather conditioner would do the job.
One of my old customers had called me to come and detail their cars. They had stopped using me because they wanted to hire a full-time driver/handyman/detailer and they were using him for about a year.
They decided to have me back to get them looking right again. One of the first things I noticed was how soft and supple the leather had become over that year he was caring for them. He didn't know anything about detailing a car but he was very dilligent in using Lexol cleaner and conditioner on the leather every week. After seeing the results I am a believer.
The only beef I have with Lexol is you can't tell you have applied it in some cases. So I mix a little trim restorer in to give it more of a luster so my customers know their leather was treated.
I am only speaking from personal experience. I know that there are plenty of good leather conditioners out there besides Lexol. But there is a reason that they have made a name for themselves in leather care.
Troy@Protekt
a.k.a. Troy@DetailCity
I'm curious. How come you haven't used the Leatherique? It has a lot of fans too. I haven't tried it myself.
Two reasons.
1. I'm not really sure it's the right product for Pontiac's coated leather.
2. The GTP doesn't really need rejuvenation just yet.
Charles
mgm2003
New member
Product preferences aside, the most important things to do are clean your leather twice a month for daily drivers, and condition at least once a month with the product of your choice.
Many people think leather is 'maintenance free', and over time it cracks, gets dirt build up, etc...
If you take good care of your leather it will pay off -especially when you trade in.
Many people think leather is 'maintenance free', and over time it cracks, gets dirt build up, etc...
If you take good care of your leather it will pay off -especially when you trade in.
Condition once per month? I don't thinks so. Even in the (sometimes) long and (often) hot Texas summers I've never found it necessary to use a conditioner product more than every 2-4 months for most leather. Keeping the surfaces clean from dirt and body oils with a gentle cleaner is plenty of maintenance.
Troy, I agree Lexol's conditioner is a nice product, though it doesn't really smell all that wonderful. Thankfully, the smell doesn't linger. CharlesW, I also like the 4* leather conditioner. One thing about both of these products that I had not considered as an attribute until I read a thread about another well known product, they apply (to a clean surface) with a single application without streaking. I buff both products with a clean cotton terry towel and I have not experienced the sticky residue some complain about the Lexol product.
Troy, I agree Lexol's conditioner is a nice product, though it doesn't really smell all that wonderful. Thankfully, the smell doesn't linger. CharlesW, I also like the 4* leather conditioner. One thing about both of these products that I had not considered as an attribute until I read a thread about another well known product, they apply (to a clean surface) with a single application without streaking. I buff both products with a clean cotton terry towel and I have not experienced the sticky residue some complain about the Lexol product.
Scott P
New member
I would simply go with a one step product like Poorboy's Leather Stuff. Since it is new, it doesn't need serious cleaning. That stuff has nice UV protection and leather conditioners. You could even use it on on your vinyl as well. Use that stuff once per month as part of a regular interior cleaning regimen and you should be set for the life of the car.