which product do you recommend for leather care?

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

It is my first time working with leather seats..

I just got a new vehicle recently and it got leather seats so I need some advice on which product should I get for leather care?

My dad is telling me that all of them are the same lol, but I thought I d give it a try by asking you guys so I can get the right one or whatever

I was looking at "total interior care" by turtle wax ICE which comes with a microfiber towel.. But I didnt buy just yet until I get some advices on which one to get for my vehicle..

any input would be appreciated, thanks in advance!

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[probmxstyle 10+ year member]

Zaino Z-10, best stuff I have ever used on leather. Plus its the best smelling. It smells just like fresh leather.

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-10&Category_Code=Zaino&Product_Count=14

Optimum protectant works well also and can be used on the dash an other surfaces.

http://www.prestostore.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?ref=exceldetail&ct=34681&pd=296772&recview=11

 

[fbi90909 5,000+ posts]

tinted windows will help with the life span of your seats. the sun can do some harsh shit to your seats and after time will cause cracking and such.

oh and keep sharp object away from your seats.

 

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

yeah will do..

I plan on tinting my front windows to match the rears..

probmxstyle- thanks for the advice? would you recommend anything that i could get from the department stores?

 

[etznova 10+ year member]

yeah will do..
I plan on tinting my front windows to match the rears..

probmxstyle- thanks for the advice? would you recommend anything that i could get from the department stores?

No department store crap

go here great place

http://autogeek.net/

look in to the optimum, wolfgang, and pinnicle, connolly's

 

[probmxstyle 10+ year member]

yeah will do..
I plan on tinting my front windows to match the rears..

probmxstyle- thanks for the advice? would you recommend anything that i could get from the department stores?

If you don't want to order the good stuff, I would go with either Mothers Leather Conditioner or Lexol leather conditioner. Most parts stores should carry them.

http://www.mothers.com/02_products/06312.html

http://www.lexol.com/auto.html

 

[quins90lac 10+ year member]

dove soap and pledge hears how you do it. Let it desolve for 2 complete days, in a CLEAN PLASTIC bucket with 16 ounces watter. Use a small sponge, that is easy for you to work with, and control. Squeeze out the excess water, so it doesn't run all over. Use circular & lifting motions.Work on a small section at a time. Again for control ! With patience and proper application you should be pleased.

When it's clean, and I mean CLEAN, and the weather is NOT damp outside, and you have done a final damp paper- towel wipe off to rid the surface of all soap residue.... (this is important) - then, and only then - get yourself

a roll of ether VIVA or BOUNTY paper towels (the highest content of cotten paper towels, means the softest) and a can of spray PLEDGE. Spray an area no larger

then 1 person sits in, from a height of 12 inches with a fine mist spray of Pledge (Brown Can - NO **** LEMON)! Immediately (no waiting) wipe off the Pledge with the Viva paper towel, turning the towel to the dry side, or taking

new, to "wipe up" the Pledge.

 

[fwb_1234 10+ year member]

dove soap and pledge hears how you do it. Let it desolve for 2 complete days, in a CLEAN PLASTIC bucket with 16 ounces watter. Use a small sponge, that is easy for you to work with, and control. Squeeze out the excess water, so it doesn't run all over. Use circular & lifting motions.Work on a small section at a time. Again for control ! With patience and proper application you should be pleased.When it's clean, and I mean CLEAN, and the weather is NOT damp outside, and you have done a final damp paper- towel wipe off to rid the surface of all soap residue.... (this is important) - then, and only then - get yourself

a roll of ether VIVA or BOUNTY paper towels (the highest content of cotten paper towels, means the softest) and a can of spray PLEDGE. Spray an area no larger

then 1 person sits in, from a height of 12 inches with a fine mist spray of Pledge (Brown Can - NO **** LEMON)! Immediately (no waiting) wipe off the Pledge with the Viva paper towel, turning the towel to the dry side, or taking

new, to "wipe up" the Pledge.

I just a use a razor to shave off the 5 o'clock shadow.

 

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

If you don't want to order the good stuff, I would go with either Mothers Leather Conditioner or Lexol leather conditioner. Most parts stores should carry them.
http://www.mothers.com/02_products/06312.html

http://www.lexol.com/auto.html

another guy on my other forum suggested zaino.. i think i m convinced about zaino so i probably would order it..

but how do you think the mothers leather conditioner would compare to this zaino z10 or z9?

let me know, thanks

p.s. also how long would one bottle of z10 or z9 last me? and how often am i supposed to apply those s hit?

 

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

update: actually I am totally into zaino products website right now.. sounds so good that I am considering buying the whole kit for 120 bucks anytime soon lol and hope to get to do all of those this spring..

many thanks for your suggestion, probmxstyle!

 

[fuster 10+ year member]

Connolly Hide Care Leather Kit. Made in England. They are recommended by some of the finest auto manufacturers. The kit costs around $50. If that is too steep then just buy the conditioner (it comes in a jar). There are other products I think are very good as well. Lexol's leather conditioner is what I have been using lately. They have cleaning wipes that work well if you are in a hurry, they have conditioner in them. I also like 3M.

For cleaning leather, on all my cars I try to use warm water and a soft towel most of the time. Best not to use any chemicals to clean unless you have a stain that won't come out with water.

 

[LazyRider 10+ year member]

Good thread I have leather seats too and I'm going to try some of this stuff out and see which I like best. Thanks

 

[infamous_e46 5,000+ posts]

lexol

 

[quins90lac 10+ year member]

$120 you getting ripped off i could do my seats for 2 years for $120 . dove soap and pledge is your best bet im telling you. if you ever get one to tell you his seckret ask a old service teck what he uses he,ll probity tell you dove and pledge. if you dont beleave me at least try it first if you don't like it and it dont look good what are you out like nomore then $10 . if you try it and you like it and it works great witch it will you save what like $110. i do believe it was PT Barnum who said theirs a sucker born every minute.

 

[probmxstyle 10+ year member]

$120 you getting ripped off i could do my seats for 2 years for $120 . dove soap and pledge is your best bet im telling you. if you ever get one to tell you his seckret ask a old service teck what he uses he,ll probity tell you dove and pledge. if you dont beleave me at least try it first if you don't like it and it dont look good what are you out like nomore then $10 . if you try it and you like it and it works great witch it will you save what like $110. i do believe it was PT Barnum who said theirs a sucker born every minute.

the 120 was for a detailing kit they have. Comes with a whole line of waxes, cleaners, compounds, etc.