Need an Over the Counter Leather Care Product

shuddleston

shuddleston

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Anyone have some suggestions for me I need a good over the counter leather care product for a job tomorrow. I don't know the color or condition of the leather but it is in a fairly new Sequoia SUV. So I am hoping they are in fairly good condition and just need a quick conditioning.
 
lexol, is good but the application is key...once the leather is clean...then apply the protection with a good MF applicator then use a cotton towel to buff.
 
I've had good success with the 2-step Lexol products also.

You mention a quick conditioning, I trust that you would be doing a thorough cleaning first, including vac and cleanse. This step is IMO the key to maintaining treated leather automotive surfaces.

There is quite a bit of debate to be found as to the necessity and effectiveness of using leather conditioners on treated leather. But to my knowledge, there is no debate of the benefits of regular cleaning. I say none...there is always the debate as to which product to use. :D
 
Thanks for the info. Yes I am doing a full detail inside and out minus the engine - still scared to tackle the engine compartment. I don't want to utilize my liability insurance just yet - lol
 
The DG products didn't even cross my mind. :wall Which of the DG leather products have you used? I'm wondering specifically about the leather shampoo. I notice that it contains mink oil, but I'm not sure how much. It has always been my understanding that mink oil really isn't a good thing for treated leather and is best left for your shoes.

Another OTC product is AM, but I have never used it before, so I can't offer a recommendation just a mention has a possibility. I don't know if they have a leather specific cleaner or not, but IIRC there is a conditioner in the catalog.
 
Duragloss Leather Shampoo #441 - 8oz

Is a blend of selected surfactants, mink oil, and lanolin to gently clean leather surfaces. Removes soil without removing the natural oils in the leather. Will not cause leather to crack or dry out.
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Duragloss Leather Conditioner #221 - 8oz

Contains a blend of mink oil and lanolin that penetrates and softens leather. Gives a natural, non-greasy treatment to both new and older leather. A special fragrance enhances the aroma of leather.
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I can't answer the mink oil question for you. However, I know a lot of people have used them with great results. I'm not looking to start up this debate, but there has been a lot of talk that these and Z-9 & Z-10 are the same, and The Z products have a great following as well. They are the best OTC products for leather that I have used. I use LM products, but they aren't OTC.
 
cheapshot said:
Has anyone tried Poorboys leather stuff? wondering how it compares to lexol
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There is no comparison IMO...PB LS hands down is a better product...not greasy, leaves a nice matted finish and has a very pleasant leather smell...I've used both..but as an OTC leather care product Lexol is very good
 
I haven't tried PB's leather product, but have used the Lexol products (amongst others) for some years.

The obvious difference is the PB product is a one-step, while the Lexol is a two-step. My impression/opinion is that a one-step product might be adequate for on going (and regular) maintenance, it is a pretty good idea to at least several times per year give a thorough cleaning and conditioning (I know that step is oft debated as to the need in the case of treated leather - but I do it anyway) using dedicated cleaning and conditioning products.
 
Hands down, all-time fav... PB Leather Stuff. I use it full strength for treatment and conditioning, applied by hand. But first I cut it about 4:1, water:PBLS and spray it as a cleaner, wiped up quickly with a clean cloth.

I'll probably get banned from the board, ejected from the International Brotherhood of Amalgamated Detailers, excommunicated for heresy, and forever dissed by you guys, but I use a cotton towel for leather.

Hello, my name is John Henry and I use COTTON! :eek:
 
Actually I believe there are a fair number of people who use cotton toweling for leather cleaning. I know I do, in fact this evening I used exactly that to clean up the back of a leather sofa where my dog likes to lean.

When I purchased a Ekornes leather recliner some years ago, the care directions specified the use of cotton towels and not "microfibre" cloths.
 
JohnHenry said:
Hands down, all-time fav... PB Leather Stuff. I use it full strength for treatment and conditioning, applied by hand. But first I cut it about 4:1, water:PBLS and spray it as a cleaner, wiped up quickly with a clean cloth.

I'll probably get banned from the board, ejected from the International Brotherhood of Amalgamated Detailers, excommunicated for heresy, and forever dissed by you guys, but I use a cotton towel for leather.

Hello, my name is John Henry and I use COTTON! :eek:
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Cotton is the preferred cloth on Leather as MF would pull product off the seat not allow it to be worked in ... I am intrigued by the dilution of Leather Stuff as i have not tried it or heard of it before ... i will have to give it a shot :inspector:
 
Announcing the JohnHenry Method Diluted PBLS leather cleaning spray...

After having great success with ~4:1 H2O:PBLS in a heavy duty chemical resistant sprayer, I decided to quiet the naysayers. :idea I grabbed a medium duty (good quality, but nothing special) sprayer from an empty FourStar RVP bottle and replaced the PoorBoy's cap thusly:

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Adding about four ounces of hot tap water to the last ounce or so of Leather Stuff, shaking well to use all the goop stuck to the sides, I tried the lighter duty sprayer on both "spray" and "stream."

Works like a champ. :D

I still love the full strength product for conditioning the clean leather. But I find the dilution is easier to work with as a cleaner... and no wasted residue.

:bigups
 
Came here for my first post to ask about Lexol use by you pros. Glad to see its held in pretty high reguard. When I purchased my 01 Town & Country it was my first experiense with leather interiors. Checked the web and Lexol was suggested. I have been using it for the last 8 years and my seats look like the day I picked it up at the dealership. This is no garage queen. I have 126,000 mile on it and its very solid. The interior gets a thorough 3 to 5 hour cleaning once a year with thouchups throughout the year. Glad to see I've been using a product you use. Thanks for your time. Ric
 
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