Cleaning/Maintaining Leather

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oh-dawg

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Hello.



Thanks first off, i am looking for a good product to care for my new leather seats in my TL. The dealer was telling me to use a product called Lexol? I just wanted to make sure this was the autopia way of handling leather issues or if there is a better way?



Also if Lexol is the answer is the whipes good or is it better for spray on. As for pupose i don't want some crazy Armor All shine but i want to keep the seats looking good and want to prevent cracking or the weared "look" in the black leather.



Thanks and any help will do...



Thanks.
 
not sure... its an Acura TL 2005, anyhow you have any comments on Lexol? i just don't wanna get tricked into some joke product like "Turtle Wax" or some "crap" when there are much better products like GC, SG, and AIO.. etc... let me know...



Thanks.
 
Covered Leather (Urethane, Vinyl or MB-Tex):

Since late â€Ëœ80s early â€Ëœ90s 85% of vehicle manufacturers have used covered leather for their interior upholstery. Itâ€â„¢s made from natural hides, but uniquely treated with a light pigmented urethane resin coating or a vinyl covering to make it more viable for automotive seating. It retains the softness of natural top-grain leather but resists fading in direct sunlight, leathers worst enemy



Spills wipe off with a moistened cloth, the urethane resin or the vinyl covering require oils to stop it from drying out (just like a paint system's clear coat) the leather also requires replacement of natural oils. Clean, condition and apply a UVR protection



a) Identifying characteristics- uniform colour and grain patterns; will not scratch easily; water drops will not change colour.



b) Recommended products-

â€Â¢Urethane Coated Leather- use Groit's Leather Care or Zanioâ€â„¢s Z-10 Leather in a bottle

â€Â¢Vinyl or MB-Tex Covered leather- use Groit's Leather Rejuvenator or Leatherique Prestine Clean



c) Cleaning- use a soft horse hair brush (Groit's Leather & Interior Brush) and/or a vacuum to remove any dust, apply a cleaning solution (Water /Woolite® or Dreft® 6:1 ratio or stronger) on to an applicator pad and apply to one area at a time (i.e. a seat back). To remove stubborn dirt or grime gently agitate the surface with a boar's hair cleaning brush (this will not harm the leather) then use a clean, damp Microfiber towel to rinse.



Maintenance cleaning- use a cleaning solution (Water /Woolite® or Dreft® 10:1 ratio) on to an applicator pad and apply to one area at a time



Stubborn stains- dependent upon the leathers condition or how dirty it is consider using a leather-cleaning product. (Leatherique's Prestine Clean, Groit's Leather Cleaner or Autoglym Leather Cleaner)



JonM
 
Been using Lexol on my 99CL since new with good results. There is probably something better out there but not that I can pick up at the local autoparts store.
 
I've never really understood all the issues with leather, but have been using Lexol on my BMW for a couple of years. I am happy with how the leather looks and feels, and I do not seem to be having any fading issues.
 
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