Best Leather Conditioner 4 Volume Use?

SpoiledMan said:
Doesn't everything?;)





Not EVERYTHING, but it's so hard to find chemical companys that don't add all kinds of artificial scents that I'm learning to live with the less offensive ones(leather, and the pina colada type smells are the worst though, I just can't get over them).



Funny enough, the solvent smell of products without any artificial scents doesn't bother me one bit :)
 
Got my CG and gave it a test run on my own vehicle yesterday. I very much liked how it applied, how it feeled, and it's semi-gloss look. The smell however was nothing to write home about, that's for sure; I'd say middle of the pack. Today, I really can't smell anything, which is okay I guess.
 
CG has the 16oz bottles of leather cleaner in the "get lucky" section if you want to pick up a small amount and try it before comitting to a gallon.
 
FK1's #108 5 gallon for only $148. Best cleaner/conditioner/protectant in my book. Easy to use. Restores. Use it on EVERYTHING



Poorboys Natural Look is my second favorite.



Here is 108 - no scent.



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tdekany said:
FK1's #108 5 gallon for only $148. Best cleaner/conditioner/protectant in my book. Easy to use. Restores. Use it on EVERYTHING



Poorboys Natural Look is my second favorite.



Here is 108 - no scent.



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I was just doing some research on FK 108 and ran across this thread.



Wow, what a beautiful interior!



Does everything include the plastic over the speedometer/rpm gauges, on bord informational screens, etc?



Just wanting to know about any exceptions.



Thanks.
 
Malachi said:
I was just doing some research on FK 108 and ran across this thread.



Wow, what a beautiful interior!



Does everything include the plastic over the speedometer/rpm gauges, on bord informational screens, etc?



Just wanting to know about any exceptions.



Thanks.





Wanted to bring this thread back... can we get a bit more info on FK 108?
 
I use FK108 also and think its very similar to the original Armor All spray liquid in smell, initial shine, and consistency. It even has the same lingering greasiness like AA on your hand after using it a while. The finish does need more buffing since it tends to shine more than Zaino Z10 or Aerospace 303 ( I have both of these also for comparison). I would still prefer Zaino Z10 for its very low sheen and great smell properties for leather....especially the steering wheel. Of course, FK108 does beat both Z10 & 303 for the price/unit....and that's my 2cents.
 
M54 said:
TW cleaner/conditioner is good and cheap.



Same. Takes me a couple of months to go through a $6 bottle. Low sheen too.



Optimum's Protectant Plus is a vinyl and leather conditioner (plus light cleaning ability) that also works well and has a low sheen. I believe my distibutor charges me around $25 a gallon. The smell isn't that great but it disapates quickly. The next batch of product made will have a nice leather scent, similar to Meguiars Gold Class Leather Conditioner, at least based on the sample I was asked to evaluate.
 
euro said:
I use FK108 also and think its very similar to the original Armor All spray liquid in smell, initial shine, and consistency. It even has the same lingering greasiness like AA on your hand after using it a while. The finish does need more buffing since it tends to shine more than Zaino Z10 or Aerospace 303 ( I have both of these also for comparison). I would still prefer Zaino Z10 for its very low sheen and great smell properties for leather....especially the steering wheel. Of course, FK108 does beat both Z10 & 303 for the price/unit....and that's my 2cents.



So you would use AA on leather? I always thought it was more for platic and rubber...



FK 108 is supposed to treat both.
 
Malachi said:
So you would use AA on leather? I always thought it was more for platic and rubber...



FK 108 is supposed to treat both.



I wouldn't use AA on leather now....but I used to back in the 80's when I didn't know better. I was just giving my impressions of it so ppl get the idea. Initially when I bought it I was sorta disappointed thinking it was just re-packaged AA :hairpull ...but now I know better too. :chuckle:



FK108 is meant for coated/treated leather (as per bottle info) as well as rubber and non-clear plastic.
 
Malachi said:
So you would use AA on leather? I always thought it was more for platic and rubber...



FK 108 is supposed to treat both.





Of course aa isn't for leather. #108 will treat vinyl, plastic, leather, rubber. Dries to the touch, and if you want it to be more matt, you can just take a dry MF towel and wipe.



Very user friendly. Has UV protection in it along with polimer resinn for durability, longevity. In gallon size cost $35 I think. Customers always ask what I use on their leather - it looks that nice in person.
 
i was thinking about getting megs line leather cleaner/conditioner, but i heard it leave the finish greasy, not something that I want....which is why I went with the OPP, no grease, and although it doesnt leave a shiny finish, you can see the leather is cleaned
 
tdekany said:
FK1's #108 5 gallon for only $148. Best cleaner/conditioner/protectant in my book. Easy to use. Restores. Use it on EVERYTHING



Poorboys Natural Look is my second favorite.



Here is 108 - no scent.



Are the two choices too close to call? What attribute(s) tips the scale for you?



For reference, I've got NL, but haven't used it on leather.
 
Mr. Clean said:
Are the two choices too close to call? What attribute(s) tips the scale for you?



For reference, I've got NL, but haven't used it on leather.



I used NL prior to 108. To my eyes 108 looks a little more refined. Either one will do an excellent job. NL is scented.
 
tdekany said:
FK1's #108 5 gallon for only $148. Best cleaner/conditioner/protectant in my book. Easy to use. Restores. Use it on EVERYTHING



Poorboys Natural Look is my second favorite.



Here is 108 - no scent.



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Nice car... Lexus GX470!! haha sorry We have one so I had to say it... The best I have found would be the Griots Garage or the Meguiars gold class line. The Megs is fairly cheep and easy to get.
 
toyotaguy said:
i was thinking about getting megs line leather cleaner/conditioner, but i heard it leave the finish greasy, not something that I want....which is why I went with the OPP, no grease, and although it doesnt leave a shiny finish, you can see the leather is cleaned



Not only that but it contains UV protection and you can use it on leather, vinyl and rubber, enabling you to dress the whole interior with one product. The 'new' not 'covered up' look appeals to me and maybe only one or two customers has asked for me to use anything with more gloss...out of hundreds.
 
I really like the Lexus branded cleaner and conditioner. It imparts a soft buttery feel to the leather and leaves no artificial sheen. Smells like leather too. Anyone know who makes this for Lexus?
 
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