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Leather cleaning/conditioning recommendations

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Dr-Mac, Nov 28, 2022.

  1. Nov 28, 2022 at 11:26 AM
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    Dr-Mac

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    A number of year ago, I had a car with nice leather seats. BMW sold a leather cleaning and conditioning kit that seemed to work great. That was quite a few years ago. My Toyota dealership couldn’t recommend any leather cleaning products. What do you all use?
    Thanks!
     
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    Might hit up this forum also https://www.tundras.com/threads/ask-the-detailer.18408/
    Always get/read solid advice from that group.
     
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    I'm usually not a fan of CGs oversaturated product line but their leather cleaner and leather conditioner are on point.
     
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    I use Dr. Beasley's on suede. Most leather is protected by a plastic film so typical leather cleaners and conditioners aren't really doing much. If you have a light color leather you can ceramic coat(for leather) it to make it easier to clean.

    New Turtle wax cleaner is a three in one, cleaner, protector and conditioner.
     
  6. Nov 28, 2022 at 5:43 PM
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    Agreed in regards to Chemical Guys, a lot of their products are a bit over priced, but I bought their leather kit and it was well worth it. It came with a cleaning brush, micro fiber towels, a leather cleaner, a leather conditioner and a quick cleaner/conditioner and used it on my wife's van, what a difference. Cleaned well and left a nice shine without it being slick.
     
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    The Griots Garage leather products are pretty decent and now are available at local auto parts stores. It smells really nice, like real leather. Not greasy.
     
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    I started using Griots on my company car and it works well.
     
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    The original formula is a bitch to find now.
     
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    This is true. The leather quick detailer is a staple in our house.

    I also just got some of the new leather and interior products from Shine Supply. They’re pretty great.
     
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    Another fan of Griots 3 in 1 leather cleaner conditioner. Have used it on previous vehicles and doesn't look wet or greasy. Also has a great new leather smell for a time after application. I use their interior cleaner and detailer as well, does a great job of keeping dust off of dash and other areas.
     
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    I switched to Chamberlains years ago and never looked back
     
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    It's PU coated leather, so you want to treat the coating.
     
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    I use the CG leather cleaner and conditioner its a solid all in one product
     
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    I use Adam's leather/interior cleaner with a soft bristle brush and microfiber wipe down followed by their leather conditioner applicated with a micro towel. I always get compliments on how my 2014 smells like a brand new car. It also isn't greasy and doesn't attract dust for several weeks which is a plus.
     
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    Another vote for Lexol.
     
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    Been very pleased how well Lexol has kept my almost 20 yr old looking !

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    To clean leather seats and get the deep dirt out of them try using Mr. Clean eraser pads first.
     

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