Leather Care
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Driven-528e
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Lexol makes a good conditioner. Its not the greatest in looks and feel, but the conditioning properties of it are well regarded, IMO. Lexol Conditioner is sold over the counter at most auto care stores.
A great leather cleaner is a mixture of Woolite and Water. This mixture is also great at cleaning vinyl. I have seen mixing ratios as low and high as 8:1 and 1:1. I use it at about 3:1 (H20:Woolite).
A great leather cleaner is a mixture of Woolite and Water. This mixture is also great at cleaning vinyl. I have seen mixing ratios as low and high as 8:1 and 1:1. I use it at about 3:1 (H20:Woolite).
imported_smprince1
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I second what Driven advised above...
In addition, I really like Pinnacle Leather Cleaner and Conditioner. It is water based so I cut it 2 parts Pinnacle 1 part water to thin it a little and put in a spray bottle. That helps is spray and spread because it is a little thick right out of the bottle. Non-greasy and leave a great soft feel with good scent.
In addition, I really like Pinnacle Leather Cleaner and Conditioner. It is water based so I cut it 2 parts Pinnacle 1 part water to thin it a little and put in a spray bottle. That helps is spray and spread because it is a little thick right out of the bottle. Non-greasy and leave a great soft feel with good scent.
Both recommendations are great as I use both of them. My benchmark has always been Pinnacle but now I use Chemical guys Conditioner that has really impressed me (nice slight leather smell too). The main cleaners I use are Woolite (5:1) and Chemical Guys leather cleaner (stronger than Pinnacles but still PH balanced).
autoprincess
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A professional leather repair guy told me to use baby oil, this helps put nutrients back in the leather.
Zaino's Leather in a Bottle, or Leatherique.
I used Lexol for years, and frankly found it ineffective on auto leather. The cleaner is weak, and the conditioner left the leather very sticky.
Zaino's Leather cleaner works very well, and I could not beleive the amount of gunk that came off the leather that I had been using Lexol cleaner on previously.
I used Lexol for years, and frankly found it ineffective on auto leather. The cleaner is weak, and the conditioner left the leather very sticky.
Zaino's Leather cleaner works very well, and I could not beleive the amount of gunk that came off the leather that I had been using Lexol cleaner on previously.
awahl63 said:
Andrew, or anyone else who has used CG's Leather Products
Have you used Zaino's Leather products before? I love using them but if Chemical Guys' products are similar or at least perform equally I would be more than willing to switch over especially because of the price!
Does it have a distinct leather smell? My customers really like what Zaino Z10 leaves behind. Thanks for the help!
Joshua312 said:Well I think I will be going with the Chemical Guys then on my next order! Now that Im getting busier I need to be more aware with my product costs and buying in bulk..Z10 just can't get me through anymoreThank you Andrew!
AWWW, Andrew beat me to it
I have tried/still use z10. They are both very good, and imho gave me the very similar results. I too switched to CC for the gal availability/price/quality ratio.
Another tip, try Duragloss- there conditioner (haven't tried the cleaner) is quite similar in performance as well - very good, locally available, leather scent, another favorite of mine.
ashsarna said:
I am currently also using the Duragloss leather products and completely forgot they are sold in bulk form so that is what Im going to go with since I already know they perform just like Zaino IMO. And just for reference, the cleaner works great as well. Thanks guys...sorry for hi-jacking the thread