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Old 11-03-2009 | 04:08 PM
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Alot to choose from. Thanks for your input. NJS1987 your interior looks a little shiny for my taste, but very clean.
Old 11-03-2009 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by John Henry III - AZ
Alot to choose from. Thanks for your input. NJS1987 your interior looks a little shiny for my taste, but very clean.
My C2 has black full leather and supple leather, similar to your C4. I prefer the matte look over shiny, too, and Leathermaster LeatherVital delivers. I use it throughout the interior - on seats, door panels and dash - and it works great.

Incidentally, I switched away from Lexol conditioner because it was leaving white residue on my leather door panels. LeatherVital got rid of the white junk and has stayed dark, consistent and non-shiny for the past few months.

I can't vouch for Zaino, although it seems pretty popular here, but I think you'll really like the "Vital"!
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Griots and Sonus.

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...g-leather.html
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My boss uses the Zaino Leather in a Bottle, and says he winds up sliding all over the place, as if he put Armor All on the seats. I wouldn't like that, although NJS's interior looks brand new and mint. How is the Griot's compared to the sticky Lexol finish?
Old 11-03-2009 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by BimmFiniti
Leathermaster LeatherVital. Best conditioner I've used - by far. Used to use Lexol; have used many others, but LeatherVital is the king.

In terms of a cleaner... I haven't found a good one. Have tried a lot of the cleaners, too, including Leathermaster Strong Cleaner. None of them work very well.

I've become a huge fan of Mr. Clean Magic Eraser for cleaning plastic and vinyl. The package says it works on leather shoes, so I wonder if you can use them on leather seats. Anyone have any experience with the Magic Eraser on leather?
magic eraser really shouldnt be used anywhere near the leather on your car, maybe as a one off if you have to but i wouldnt use it regularly
Old 11-03-2009 | 09:14 PM
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Lexol but I may try that Zaino
Old 11-03-2009 | 10:13 PM
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Leatherique is pretty good stuff, The leather soft and not shiny. Really seems to condition it well.
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I tried that Leatherique on my 944's seats. Left a sticky mess and didn't do much for me. I even left it sitting in the sun during a summer day. Maybe the leather was treated and too tough?
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Originally Posted by AndyK
I tried that Leatherique on my 944's seats. Left a sticky mess and didn't do much for me. I even left it sitting in the sun during a summer day. Maybe the leather was treated and too tough?
Really? stuff was amazing (and sticky)
You do the sticky stuff, than use the cleaner, Used it on my all my cars with great results.
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I wound up with so so results, not the major re-juvination that the website promises.
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I probably had lower exportations being a the pessimist that I am
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Or, maybe you had nicer leather!
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Originally Posted by AndyK
Or, maybe you had nicer leather!
I was ready to try that leatherq but now not so sure? Did you find something that worked? My leather it tough and rather hard not supple.
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Originally Posted by Mother
I was ready to try that leatherq but now not so sure? Did you find something that worked? My leather it tough and rather hard not supple.
Maybe Leatherique would work for you. It's supposed to soften up hard leather.
Old 11-04-2009 | 12:14 AM
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damn you guys are bored.......




2 pages in one day over what leather cleaner to use ?


OK - I used Zaino, its ok, smells a little wierd and worked well, not great. Griot's - not really anything, The Woolite in water as suggested is nice, leaves a clean fresh feel, soft and natural. I found it a little smooth and slippery (not greasy) but in about a day it really just feels clean and naural looking... not treated or shined up - yukk..... plus if you miss a spot or two you wont even notice.

The down side is the seats seem to collect dirt faster (cream color in the truck) not sure what that is, could be the dogs have muddy feet

For me, its cheap always on hand, easy to use and gives good results with no nasty after taste - WHAT, you dont taste test??


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