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Old 04-06-2005, 05:14 PM
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What , if anything have you "Leather" fans done for your interior?
I'm hesitant to start appying Care products, especially on the Dash as they tended to help collect dust on prior cars.
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Old 04-06-2005, 07:03 PM
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zaino leather care. Haven't done it yet though...
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This is what I use. It smells great too.


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Lexol.
Old 04-07-2005, 12:14 AM
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Geesh 3 guys 3 answers. all good ones but still 3 answers. VIken I love Griots stuff but theyre like 3 times as high as anybody else. How much is that leather care stuff?
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Lexol. It goes on easy in a nice thin coat. I never liked hide food, etc. personally.
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Leatherique, awesome stuff. Nothing comes close to it.
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Pinnacle Leather conditioner- not oily, doesn't make the surface shiny, or change the color, and mildly water resistant (water beads).

Has the same smell as new Porsche leather IMO.

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Lot's of replys, thanks. Decisions, decisions. So, is there a consensus that something Should be used?
BD, Got a link for Pinnacle? IVan, not familiar w/ leatherique, suggestions on where to buy?
Again, my main concern is dust, etc sticking to the Dash after the application. Some products seem to hang onto anything that lands, and then you've got to re-apply to keep it clean. With nothing, you can just wipe it w/ a lint free rag or a "Duster" and all is gone. I just don't want the leather to start cracking down the road.
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Originally Posted by OldGuy
Geesh 3 guys 3 answers. all good ones but still 3 answers. VIken I love Griots stuff but theyre like 3 times as high as anybody else. How much is that leather care stuff?
Geez. You're driving a $100k+ car and you're complaining about a $9 item? The 8 oz bottle lasts forever too. Sixteen ounces are $15.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog....000&L2=L2_1006
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I have used everything mentioned and leatherique is what I prefer to use. It simply cleans condiditons and penetrates the best leaving the best results, and stink
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Originally Posted by buckdr1
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BD, Got a link for Pinnacle? IVan, not familiar w/ leatherique, suggestions on where to buy?
Bill
http://www.properautocare.com/pin-340.html

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Thanks all
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Viken i was scared to even look BUT I suspected the Griots leather care was like $75 or something.
The lexus stuff I bought for my wifes car was $40
$9 is extremely well priced. Just goes to show how ignorance can influence a decision. The thing that sticks in my mind is the Griots Porter Cable is like $200 when you can buy it from coastaltool.com for
$119 with velcro backing and counter weights.
I had no idea that it would be that reasonable.
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Viken I have been looking for leather care around town to no avail. I just order the BIG bottle
of Groits on your suggestion.
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