i just got my bottle of 303 and saw on the label that it can be used on leather. has anyone here done this? i have a vinyl interior but have small leather touches (steering wheel, shift knob, etc) in the car that i really dont feel warrant buying a whole bottle of leather treatment. is the 303 okay to use on the leather? does anyone have any recommendations for other products, small in volume, low in price. thanks
303 on leather?
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imported_StyleTEG
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I have used it on my leather touches with no ill effects. I did clean/condition it with lexol first though.
imported_memnuts
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I use 303 on my leather interior as a topper and UV protectant after treating with Lexol. But I never use it on the steering wheel or shift knob because of the potential problem of slippage. Not good on a double apexed curve or power shifting.
imported_StyleTEG
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You can use lexol on your furniture, clothing, etc, to help justify the cost 
I use 303 on the leather in the Vette only after it has been cleaned and conditioned. I apply it for the UV protection not offered by the cleaner/conditioner. It will produce a modest sheen, so if you are not partial to that look, then you may not like it. I have noticed nothing detrimental in using 303 in this manner.
nerdhunters
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Does the Lexol cleaner or treatment have any UV protection?
I use lexol on dash and leather. I does a very good job on the dash (vinylex)
The leather cleaner and conditioner i feel are actually quite good products to. I have no plans of switching.
And yes i have heard it has more UV protection then 303 i think. But you might want to check on that.
Good luck
The leather cleaner and conditioner i feel are actually quite good products to. I have no plans of switching.
And yes i have heard it has more UV protection then 303 i think. But you might want to check on that.
Good luck
imported_Page
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Eugene,
I use 303 exclusively on my leather, namely my 2002 F-150. I do clean the leather first using Lexol leather cleaner, or just mild soap(1/2 oz or less carwash or other mild soap) in a bucket of lukewarm water. I wash, then rinse using a seperate bucket of clean water and damp cloth, and then dry using a MF towel(one of my more inexpensive ones).
I do think Lexol is a good product. I think TWOOD is speaking of Vinylex though, since he mentions the Lexol Leather Cleaner/Conditioner in a seperate sentence.
I wrote David B last week with a similar question. I asked if 303 alone was enough to protect and keep my leather supple, or if I needed to use an additional oil conditioner like Lexol or Hyde Food in order to keep the leather soft. Here is David's response:
Only leathers tanned with an oil need to be treated with an oil-based
dressing. These days, most leather is tanned in water. In fact, the hides
are split, milled and dyed with water-based systems. A petrol-based
dressing, like Hide Food, will soften and quickly remove the clear coat (the
seats will feel sticky).
I do not recommend mixing products. If you plan to use 303... stick with
it. If you plan to use Lexol spray... stick with it. If you want to
change, be sure to clean the upholstery very well first. The reason is that
you have no idea what chemicals are being used and what reaction you might
get to mixing them.
My personal preference, for the past couple of years, is 303 Aerospace. I
like that it has almost no smell. It's not greasy. It dries fast and
evenly, and my black BMW and Porsche interiors are holding up very well,
even out in the California sun.
I do know that my F-150 has a clearcoat on the leather, it is mentioned in the owner's manual.
Sorry for long post.
SJ
I use 303 exclusively on my leather, namely my 2002 F-150. I do clean the leather first using Lexol leather cleaner, or just mild soap(1/2 oz or less carwash or other mild soap) in a bucket of lukewarm water. I wash, then rinse using a seperate bucket of clean water and damp cloth, and then dry using a MF towel(one of my more inexpensive ones).
I do think Lexol is a good product. I think TWOOD is speaking of Vinylex though, since he mentions the Lexol Leather Cleaner/Conditioner in a seperate sentence.
I wrote David B last week with a similar question. I asked if 303 alone was enough to protect and keep my leather supple, or if I needed to use an additional oil conditioner like Lexol or Hyde Food in order to keep the leather soft. Here is David's response:
Only leathers tanned with an oil need to be treated with an oil-based
dressing. These days, most leather is tanned in water. In fact, the hides
are split, milled and dyed with water-based systems. A petrol-based
dressing, like Hide Food, will soften and quickly remove the clear coat (the
seats will feel sticky).
I do not recommend mixing products. If you plan to use 303... stick with
it. If you plan to use Lexol spray... stick with it. If you want to
change, be sure to clean the upholstery very well first. The reason is that
you have no idea what chemicals are being used and what reaction you might
get to mixing them.
My personal preference, for the past couple of years, is 303 Aerospace. I
like that it has almost no smell. It's not greasy. It dries fast and
evenly, and my black BMW and Porsche interiors are holding up very well,
even out in the California sun.
I do know that my F-150 has a clearcoat on the leather, it is mentioned in the owner's manual.
Sorry for long post.
SJ