As mentioned above, some of them are junk. Anything that's advertising quick and easy and all that is probably junk. I always find myself coming back to straight neatsfoot oil for conditioning leather -- but again, as mentioned above you need to clean it first.

A common misconception is that leather should be slick/glossy. That's (in most cases) bad, and many of the synthetic "leather conditioner" products will give you this look, and many of these companies push that glossy leather is good leather. Your leather should have a relatively matte finish.

 

+1 for Ziano

 

As I have no technique to speak of, these are all good considerations imo. Thanks

 

I found your links. Reading through. Thanks!

Read through: Key takewaways.

1. Clean and then condition. Use separate cleaners and conditioners. Don't use all in one products.
2. Use manufacturer recommended products. (maybe matters less if you are out of warranty)
3. Clean and condition at least a couple of times a year.

Drcollie, did I miss anything?

 

I know it’s an all in one but I like Lederpflege a lot... plus the rest of Nextzett’s products as well.

 

this ^^^^^plus their dye transfer stain remover works great to get blue Jean dye off light colored seats.

 

i was using lexol, no complaints and now trying Griots, seems to work well..

 

I use Swissvax leather milk. Leather masters is good too. So is Zaino.

 

I'm a big fan of Zaino's Leather Cleaner and Conditioner.

 

Leatherique here too. I was sold after using it on a filthy steering wheel that turned out like new. I thought the wheel would have to be replaced before I cleaned and treated it

 

Here’s another vote for Zaino. Goes on nice and even, not oily or glossy and smells like new leather. Love it!!!

 

This is the best stuff I have ever used! It makes the leather feel like new and leaves no residue. It's also a 3-4 step process, and really only needs to be done once or twice a year. This is also good for ALL leather, even your home stuff and shoes. When I was a detailer, this was the stuff we used on very high end cars.

Best stuff for in-between cleanings and just a touch up. It's also really only for newer coated leathers. They do make other leather products for other type of leather, but it's not in the same category as Leather Masters.

Leatherique is best of older neglected leather and is quite a process to do correctly, as the seats should be removed form the car.
Lexol is CRAP!! It will eat stitching over time, and will dye the stitching. I would stay away unless you have old non-treated leather.

See above, I would swap out Lexol for the Griot's stuff. Works about the same, and will not damage anything on the leather or stitching.

 

Zaino for me too.
I use it on leather sofa as well.
Smells great and the cleaner removes all the grime and dirt from seat and esp steering wheel

 

Hey @Prairiedawg what did you think of the recent Zaino Z10 test?