Leather Conditioner w/out the strong smell? Sonus, CG ?

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RCFLYER

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I am new to this forum and new to owning a car with leather seats!



2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid...



I've been search this site and I'm looking for a good all around leather conditioner and protector (Kids and UV - a lot of sun in Colorado) without the lingering/leather/new car smell... I've researched the following, Chemical Guys, Sonus, Zaino, Meguirs and a few others - it looks like the Z10 may be to much for us - my wife and I really don't want the lingering new car/leather smell.... It looks like maybe Chemical Guys or Sonus could be a good choice.... Any Thoughts on those or others..... I typically use a professional detailer for the exterior work - but do the interiors myself...



Thanks for your help and advice!
 
Sonus doesn't have the leather store smell. It has a strong smell that goes away within a day or two and leaves the seats nice and matte.
 
Meguiar's Gold Class Rich Leather Wipes are a good bet. They have a very faint smell that goes away and is not offensive in the least bit.
 
+1 for Meg's Detailer's Line.



I just used the stuff for the first time over the weekend and I'm very impressed. I used a white Vroom MF to apply it and it definitely cleaned the leather. The MF towel was very dirty. Leather feels great now so I feel that the conditioner works great too.
 
I love the CG stuff, but IDK if it's right for you. It has a fairly strong smell (I like it, you might not) that sticks around for 2-3 days.



Turtle Wax Leather Cleaner/Conditioner (tan bottle) is actually very good, and although the smell is nothing great it's impossible to detect once applied to the seats.
 
This is great - Thanks - keep the suggestions coming.... I don't mind a scent for a few days - just not something that is going to stick around or as strong as walking in a leather store... My seats are brand new right now too - so I'm looking for good protection so they stay nice! Thanks!
 
I use CG's Leather Conditioner Restore in my vette and am not disappointed and don't think you'd be either.
 
RCFLYER said:
This is great - Thanks - keep the suggestions coming.... I don't mind a scent for a few days - just not something that is going to stick around or as strong as walking in a leather store... My seats are brand new right now too - so I'm looking for good protection so they stay nice! Thanks!
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Well in that case you'll probably like the CG. :2thumbs:
 
I don't really find the Sonus conditioner to have any smell shortly after it's applied. It's very easy, it's a thin transparent liquid that you just wipe on and let dry briefly.
 
I have and tried z10, DG leather conditioner and CG leather restorer. They truely are all excellent. If I had to go with one it would be CG (also its smell seems to be the least of the three) with DG comming in a close second (as it is available locally) and both DG and CG are available in various sizes at great prices.



ps. Paul at CG is a great guy that will treat you right.
 
Thanks for the help - ordered the CG last night - that's who I was leaning toward - but just couldn't make up my mind as it was a new name/company to me..... Thanks!
 
Just posting a follow up after I received my Chemical Guys Leather Conditioner and Cleaner...



I used the cleaner first - I only have 1400 miles on my Toyota - but still got some dirt off! Then applied the Leather Conditioner - very nice and the smell is very mild - just what I wanted. I am very pleased with the results.... Matte finish is nice too - which is very close to what was there - no noticable change and softened things up a little... The seats are maybe just a little slicker than before - but that will probably where off in a few weeks as I venture to guess that these seats are treated/condition leather anyway.... Most importantly I was after some protection - and I think I've got that now with the CG Conditioner.... Thanks to everyone for there comments!
 
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