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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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Leather Help. Mother's a good choice?

Thanks for some input.

I am looking for a good leather care product.

Seats are clean, I just want something to keep them soft and nice-looking. Smelling like new.

Anyone tried these products? Others you have liked?

I'm sure to some degree it's just persaonl opinion, but I'm looking for something tried and true.

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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 03:27 AM
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This article may help-

TOGWT® Autopia Detailing Wiki Article - “Proper Finished Leather Cleaning and Care” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...ning-care.html
 
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I'm in the same boat. The interior on my 997TT is perfect and I want to keep it that way. Are any of the over the counter products like Lexol or Zymol worth using, or do I need to order one of the more exotic products online? I already have 303 aerospace protectant from my Corvette days. Is that a good product to use on top of a conditioner for its UV protection, or should I just find a conditioner that has UV protection? Recommendations appreciated.
 
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I have used the Adam's Leather and Interior cleaner and it has been doing a fine job... but in being proactive I want to prevent as much breakdown/drying-out as humanly possible. My car is a 2006 and the leather, especially on the passenger seat, looks brand new, with just a few small creases on the driver's side. Pics to follow.

PS: thanks for the link to the article TOGWT.
 
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For newer/good condition seats we always use Leather Masters. They have a couple cleaners, a conditioner, and a protectant. All of them work very well, and don't leave any nasty greasy look to the seats.

To bring back older seats nothing beats the Leatherique twins.
 
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Thanks TLC. I'll take a look at both.
 
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Originally Posted by TLC Auto Detail
For newer/good condition seats we always use Leather Masters. They have a couple cleaners, a conditioner, and a protectant. All of them work very well, and don't leave any nasty greasy look to the seats.

To bring back older seats nothing beats the Leatherique twins.
ill second this....both great products.
 
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If you are interested in buying OTC product, Lexol is one of the best leather cleaners and conditions. If you are willing to shell out a few extra dollars, Leatherique is the one of the best professional grade products. Other leather cleaners in between work very well also, such as Chemical Guys leather cleaner, Adam's, Pinnacle, Leather Masters. They are more reasonably priced.

If you plan on doing it by hand, use a terry towel instead of a microfiber towel. It is much more abrasive and can pull out tougher grease quicker. After a good scrub down of your seats, make sure to apply a conditioner. Leatherique's smell is minimal, which I like. I'm not a fan of leather scented conditioners. Pinnacle's leather conditioner smell is also very light. And to quote TLC, nothing does beat Leatherique
 
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