This is probably a stupid lexol question...

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I am about to detail my interior, and I am going to be applying Lexol shampoo and conditioner. I was wondering if anyone has ever used their Random Orbital to work in Lexol on leather seats? I would say my seats are in average condition, and I need to soften them up quite a bit...so this idea came to my head.





It sounds crazy to me, and probably has the potential to ruin your seats if done improperly but I thought I would throw the question out there.





If no one has done it, I am willing to try it really carefully and provide feedback on the process.





Thanks.
 
using a machine to condition your leather isn't going to make any difference. The product has to soak into the leather in order for it to make any kind of a difference. A machine would actually just make the conditioner less effective. I don't know that I would consider using some muscle like that even if I was trying to clean leather with some sort of gel or lotion. It wouldn't be a method that would enhance the leather conditioning process at any rate. Especially with a spray product like Lexol. The best thing to do with that product is to spray it on, let it soak for a bit, and then rub it in really good before a final buff with a dry microfiber.
 
themightytimmah said:
You could probably use a PC and one of the soft brushes to work in the cleaner on very dirty seats, but as far as the conditioner goes, hand application is best.
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That is very true. For the kind of dirty that leather gets you really need a brush. If the dirt was on a smooth surface and not a textured one like leather then you would probably be fine. Dirt gets into the grain and a polisher pad isn't going to get in there to remove it. I used a toothbrush and Poorboy's Leather Stuff on this Escalade leather and it worked out terrific. It took forever to do all the seats this way, but it really make a huge difference.



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When it comes to leather detailing there really is no fast way. There are faster ways, but it all takes time no matter what you do or use.
 
[quote name='Jngrbrdman']I used a toothbrush and Poorboy's Leather Stuff on this Escalade leather and it worked out terrific. It took forever to do all the seats this way, but it really make a huge difference. QUOTE]



You got me thinking with that pic... Wish I had taken the time to make a better pic out of this one.



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PBLS and a nail brush
 
Ok, so the conditioner has to set into the leather to be effective. So no point of using a PC to rub it in etc when that isn't the point.





But for the shampoo? Even on a low speed, this would be pretty ineffective? What type of brushes are people using to clean their seats? Regular tooth brushes (hard, medium, or soft)?



Thanks.
 
it's also important to make sure you don't get any stained streaks from lexol, if you let it sit too long you will see where it ran even on the bottom of the seat. if this happens reapply and work it in REALLY good.
 
I'm not picky when it comes to toothbrushes. I usually go for medium myself and that is usually what gets retired to the garage when it has lived it's life. Any toothbrush will work though. I remember with that Escalade it was my son's toothbrush that I used, so that is pretty soft. It really doesn't matter though. Just use any brush you have available and you should be good to go. You can even get detailing brushes that do the trick.



The polisher won't do much for leather with a grain. Unless it is really smooth leather like the kind in the post above, then it isn't going to do much good. Elbow grease is what is needed when it comes to leather. Unless your leather is really messed up then you just won't save any time and get any results from a polisher. Since you said your leather is in average condition and not that dirty, then cleaning them by machine isn't going to do anything. If the goal is to soften the leather then there isn't anything a PC can do to help you. Sometimes the leather chosen for a vehicle just isn't that soft to begin with, so just know what the limitations are of the material you are working with.
 
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